03 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary poem describes Lettice, sister of the speaker, sleeping in a Cornwallis vale as tides flow and sea fingers reach the bed. The verses note marshes, red emptiness, grasses, and Lettice loving the forest sounds and creatures amid a shifting coastal landscape. Florence Wilkinson, st
Two boys near Mud Pond discover a dying calf frozen to the bank. They try to help, hoisting the animal toward the shore with mounting effort and persistence. A farmer intervenes, commends their care, and humorously rewards their honesty with a visit inside.
A collection of humorous aphorisms on money marriage youth and social behavior. The quips critique income independence family duties and gender roles with satirical tones attributed to the Hesitations of Bachelor in the New York Press.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts Mrs Nak’s advice to her children on homemaking and romance. She shares a tale of a wife who leaves small tokens for an old bachelor husband and the husband’s response. The passage emphasizes keeping a tidy home and attentive care.
The article notes how Roman methods of concrete masonry influence modern construction. It mentions ancient city walls with buried stone boulders still preserved today and compares the stonework schemes to current practices in laying concrete masonry for durability and cost efficiency.
A miscellany on clothing fit and lingerie trends with tips from Harper’s Bazaar. It discusses proper armhole design for blouses, eyebrow care, Navajo pottery displays in Washington homes, and the rise of well fitting gowns and petticoats.
Advice from the Philadelphia Press extols correct seating for women, noting many spend more time sitting than walking. It urges tall women to choose high chairs, avoid slouching or resting elbows, and argues graceful posture enhances beauty more than dancing or walking.
The fashion discussion outlines girdle and shirring details for gowns, favoring flat trimmings over girdle styles for a smoother silhouette. It notes lace trims, open-work embroidery, and lace jackets as appealing, with variations suited to youth and married women based on figure and shoulders.
A garbled vintage guide advises on posing for photographs to improve appearance and confidence. It emphasizes full length viewing, head tilt, a natural smile, and pacing oneself to learn from each shot.
A St Petersburg correspondent notes a surge of new radical papers replacing those suppressed by law. He cites accidents and arrests linked to anarchists, urges caution as authorities enforce punitive measures, and comments on public attention to revolutionary sentiments.
The article analyzes rural to urban migration, arguing cities offer opportunity and culture but risk depopulating farms. It notes reasons given by deserters, praises farming’s pay in the South and West, and argues farm life can build enduring character and independence if youth stay to improve and own land.
Mayor Tom Johnson led 200 to 400 workmen to rip up Cleveland Electric Railway tracks on Fulton Road in a bid to force a three cent fare, defying Judge Ford's injunction and prompting contempt citations. Police and city officials stood by as rails and dirt flew, while the Forest City Railway planned to lay its tracks for a cheaper fare.
From Washington comes word that naval officers oppose turbines for warships though no official stance has been made. Samuel Gompers appeals for labor funds, hoping for 2 million with broad contributions. Overseas and domestic items cover inspections, politics, and incidents from Porto Rico to Chicago.
A peculiar report describes Thanas Lovester claiming a universal engagement between man and animals. Neighbors fear him after past incidents with a brown wolf as a pet and a string of aggressive dogs. A separate event recounts a rescue of a snake near a foggy riverbank during an unrelated disturbance.
A fragmented piece surveys New York skyscrapers as vast commercial centers with tens of thousands entering daily. It notes elevator tickets and fare practices at Park Row Syndicate Building and remarks on city life, transit, and famed executives connected to the era's towering structures.
A garbled note discusses railroad building amid a digression on Andes and view angles. It mentions engineering obstacles and possible party propaganda, with references to Chikia and Croyd as well as a sensational claim about a canal and the marvels of white era machinery.
A Great Northern train wreck near Camden Washington leaves at least nine dead and many injured. Two recovered victims are George H. Carthy and To Dolbdn Reis of Spokane. Unknown and unidentified bodies lie with wreckage near Diamond Like as rescuers search for survivors.
At a Board of Wealth meeting in Philadelphia twenty slaughter houses condemned as unsafe were ordered to close permanently. Other establishments were upgraded after officials acted. one owner who refused to comply faced prosecution.
Reports from St Petersburg describe dispersed crowds at two gatherings near the Narva Gate and Vibovest district where Cossacks refused to intervene and fraternized with workers. Kuban Cossacks divisions are said to be disbanded while mutinous sentiment brews at the fortress of Saints Peter and Paul. Ongoing political and financial tensions surface in various offices and courts as authorities confront favoritism and incompetence.
Eight fishermen die when two yachts capsize at Hereford Inlet. Rescue efforts save 18 aboard the yacht Violet after lifeboat Ludlum ferries survivors to land. Captain Lilley and youths aboard Violet assist, as Mayor Weaver watches from shore.
In Cheboygan Michigan the passenger steamer Valentin went down after striking a deadhead. Miss Fanta Schmidt, 23, daughter of Frederick Schmidt of Ann Arbor, drowned. Forty aboard. tug Merchant rescued the others. body recovered hours later.
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