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In Italian Homes. What a Correspondent Observed in the Colony Near Bellport. Bellport, New York; May 31, 1907. There are two colored and Italian colonies In North Bellport, most Interesting to visit. The home of the Italian is discernible by the well-kept garden. No matter how small the area, the family Is well supplied with green vegetables and fruit. The women do much of the labor of planting, not because they are made to do it by their men, but the latter, are engaged in other occupations, bringing in the "mighty dollar." The health of the Italian is very good, on a diet foreign to the so-called hygienic menu of the average Bellporter. Blood pudding, macaroni, good bread made in quantity in a genuine Italian oven, built by an enterprising son of sunny Italy, and other savory relishes. The Italian is not one to run to the store for impromptu meals. They buy wisely, and when possible, wholesale. They lead a life, in their customs, much as across the sea, in their "own home." The girls marry very early In life. Weddings, Saints' days, births; funerals, are celebrated with the rites of Italy. Insurance is carried on in accordance with the seven ages of man. Frugal, Industrious, these people are fast, accumulating competencies.

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