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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
4
An advertisement touts a pdet eye remedy by experienced physicians claiming compliance with Pure Food and Drugs Laws. It markets Marin Rheumatism Cure and Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism with urgent claims of rapid cures and notable benefits from initial doses. The text also includes a short humorous anecdote about a Massachusetts maid and a Chicago youth.
General Sheridan recalled the funniest incident he faced in service. An Irishman mounted a mule that began kicking wildly and trapped his foot in the stirrup. As the mule bucked, Pat quipped I am getting off if you are getting on.
The piece contrasts stage fares from Huntsville to Glasgow at 1.50 for 25 miles and steamboat travel from Glasgow to St. Louis at 7, noting slow stage travel and crowded boats. It cites riverboat optimism over railroads, chiding rail travel as restrictive with little room for leisure, while a river captain calls rail travel foolishness.
Stella faces losing the Tolbert mansion as the Metropolitan House Wrecking Company moves to demolish the Bain estate for flat housing. Her brother Bert reveals his engagement to Beth, prompting a plan for a double wedding to cope with the upheaval. Stella wrestles with heartbreak as city expansion claims the old yard and landmark.
A reflection on English identity and empire cites London’s size and the reach of the British Empire. It contrasts average perceptions with vast global populations under Britain and Ireland and notes the world’s view of England as a global power.
A collection of maxims on virtue risk and perception from the New York Times. Satirical lines cover truth, patience, beauty, luck, and social climbing with a wry tone. It contrasts optimism and pessimism and notes gendered observations in a period quip style.
A servant girl explains why pretending to be new to the city helps her at multiple agencies. She notes managers favor “green girls,” claiming some sharks fleece them while sympathetic managers place them, easing the newcomer’s entry with the manager doing half the work.
Fifteen year old Halon Fossett of Pittston found a three foot live snake in a snowdrift while rabbit hunting. He swung with his rifle and later crushed the snake's head after it wriggled away several times. The event was witnessed as he approached the moving brown creature.
A fragment from the Nashville American quotes a conversation about backsliding prompted by a preacher. The exchange mentions the preacher painting worldly pleasures so beautifully it led to temptation and moral lapse.
A long garland of culinary notes from New York papers offers muffins with berries, corn griddle cakes, stewed apples with pink syrup, bread crumb desserts, and cornmeal mush. It adds chestnut puree with vanilla and whipped cream, chestnut custard, and fish cooking tips. Also included are general kitchen hacks and a few humorous clippings.
Confidence rises as moisture and planting conditions improve for winter wheat. Prices for agricultural products hold at satisfactory farmer levels. James J. Hill notes Western farmers compete with bank lenders for capital as scientific farming boosts yields and land value. Rice consumption rises, Florida potatoes expected, and general retail demand remains strong amid industrial uncertainty. Weather and market signals point to sustained agricultural and building activity in 1908.
A Pen Argyl man suffers long with back pain headaches and kidney concerns. He credits Donn's Kidney Pills for improved kidney action and passing gravel stones, noting quick relief after starting the remedy.
A discussion records a man’s tribute to New York and a jab at unlikely happenings. A separate note from Philadelphia reports women ushers debuting in black dresses with white cuffs and collars for a large theatre crowd.
A physician recounts enduring a severe grip illness that left his stomach unable to retain food. He reports rapid recovery after two weeks on Grape-Nuts, eating four teaspoons daily, praising its nourishment and digestion. He argues doctors should recommend it to prevent malnutrition and eye damage from poor nourishment.
A traveler learns of a wary host Tom who may test, threaten, or misjudge guests in the Southern mountains. The piece blends travel lore with assorted late 19th century ads and notes on domestic topics from London and British Columbia.
A ninety five year old resident Mrs Haima Lasco at Old People's Home celebrated with joy under St Andrews Society of THknolp. A Calo Qontan pipe band delivered tunes as she danced proudly before President John Williamson and guests.
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