Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 290, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1910 — PLAY FOR MEAT AS PRIZES [ARTICLE]

PLAY FOR MEAT AS PRIZES

Winner of Bridge Whist Contest Given T-Bone Steak as Reward—Vegetables Also Given. Chicago.—T-bone steak as bridge whist prizes vice the cut glass bowl, is the latest Chicago society reform. The new idea is based on the proposition that the T-bone steak, properly garnished, is a thing of beauty and of price, and if not a joy forever, at least, is for a day. The new Idea first bloomed the other night. The players expected to see a cut glass bowl. Instead a T-bone steak for four' was produced and for the second prize there was a basket ot fruit and vegetables. ’ “We used to bother our heads choosing some pretty house ornament,” said the hostess. “Compared with former meat prices, cut glass and china were expensive. Now the shoe is on the other foot. It takes a lot of money to buy a steak. It’s a luxury.”