23 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1892
Page
1
The article surveys England and America on school enrollment and public spending, notes cotton trade links to Europe, praises Chicago’s vehicle inspection board, and discusses cricket croquet revival, naval sums, colonial agriculture, and scientific education as debated by Virchow and others. It also mentions Columbus studies, dairy cattle, and a Christmas poem by Ebon E. Rexford.
On Callikoon Farm widow Lily Harry Haddon endures a lonely Christmas as her husband Harry Waddoo stays away to care for his ailing father and Juliana Joyce arrives with wedding tensions. A letter from Harry reveals a difficult absence and Miss Joyce brings fresh complications, leaving Lily to manage the household and factory alone.
Lily Haddon runs the factory alone after Juliana Joyce is absent. Harry Haddon arrives to reclaim their future as Lily declares independence and success.
A reflective piece contrasts warm family Christmas scenes with enduring toys and symbols. It muses on dolls from ancient graves to future archaeologists, drums, toy swords, Harlequins, knights, and Chinese dolls, suggesting toys endure through time and culture.
A whimsical holiday quip centers on a turkey asking to be buried decently while a shopper frets over stuffing. The exchange between merchant and patron turns on the fate of the bird as a seasonable joke with a punchline about the turkey finally being settled.
Four policemen pursued a man who secretly hid a mysterious object under his coat and ducked into a barn claiming it was his property. The suspect, calling himself Mr Derby, defended his actions and hinted at a Christmas present for his wife, while a private conversation between Marina and Gladys reveals suspicions about his character.
A speaker recalls trudging miles through drifting snow to buy a Christmas tree for a maid. She then hung a mitten on the tree, sparking a reaction about gratitude and what the gift truly meant.
A collection of mid century fashion and society notes describes a robed girls choir in London and an elaborate engagement pin set in a velvet box, followed by home decor tips for a young girl’s room. It also cites trends in empire gowns, fur trimming, and new millinery styles.
An editorial piece critiques restrictive dress in women’s fashion, arguing against bodices that deform the body while noting varying customs abroad. It highlights evolving attire from Alaska to Portland, describing boots, hats, ribbons, and textures, and mentions unorthodox garments and the spread of native clothing among travelers.
A collage of domestic advice and miscellany includes broiled rice with poached eggs, turpentine uses for health and moth control, a New England coffee mill repurposed as a work box, water purification tips, and simple recipes for cookies jelly and puddings. It also covers anecdotes on weather, inventions, and social quips from various newspapers.
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