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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
4
A fragment highlights an argument that a wife is the great support behind a man’s success. It cites quotes about inspiration and partnership, mentioning a rich man of this century and his assertion that his wife has been essential since they met.
The dower chest fad grows as brides seek carved oak chests with brass bands. Antique shops hunt Virginia and Massachusetts pieces, some shipped from Europe, with rare textiles and fine inens. Empress of China reportedly gave Miss Roosevelt a scented wood dragon chest bound with hammered brass. Maurice Barrymore praised critic Hayward for sharp drama insight and witty notes on Hamlet.
A Western State reader, of German descent, recounts coffee causing nervousness heart trouble and asthma. After switching to Postum food coffee her health improves fully, crediting Postum with renewed strength and vitality.
A fragmented review quotes coin mottoes from Chinese and other historic issues, comments on college life and moderation, and recalls Mark Twain’s midnight door-key anecdote from his country drive. The prose traverses education, virtue, and humor with dated magazine voice.
An elderly health ad touts Mull's Anti-Belch Wafers as a drugfree cure for belching gas sour stomach and bad breath. It claims immediate stomach relief through gas absorption and stomach disinfection, asserting improved digestion and heart rhythm. It warns drugs fail to cure stomach trouble and urges purchase before the offer ends.
A San Francisco resident discusses the city’s morality and reform needs with remarks on political change. Other notes reference Admiral Biriles, a Shestakov anecdote, Paris tipping records, and Mexico’s Diaz election showing overwhelming support.
Secretary Taft announced major Army promotions and retirements in Washington. Brigadier General J Franklin Bell will become Chief of Staff on April 14, succeeding General Bates who retires. Major General Henry Corbin and Major General Arthur MacArthur are slated for higher commands. General Leonard Wood’s future remains debated amid the new lineup. General Chaffee retires with farewell visits planned before Cuban Mexican sojourn and a final move to Los Angeles.
Governor Vardaman rushed to rescue George Tifer from an advancing mob. He seized a special train owned by a touring company performing The Little Duchess and rode with State troops. W. G. Combs, company manager, telegraphed for a second train but the governor returned before the curtain to allow the performance to continue and the troupe to depart on time.
In Chicago a strange report notes eight years with only one birth along Lake Shore Drive where fashionable homes stand. Honore Palmer is named as the only Shore dweller with a baby in the home.
Foreign and imperial data show relief funds in Britain India aiding 1400 people, Ching fiscal revenue up 2.6 million from 1904, Australia’s strong yields and duties income around 22 million with declines, Japan's October exports 126.8 million, and 1000 Chinese students returning amid tensions. Manila sees 51 ships December 1 1905. Russia unrest cited. New Zealand to subsidize steamship links with Canada. several Australian states expect losses.
Investigators reveal a treasure hoard in the so called House of Mystery at 178 State Street Brooklyn once owned by Mary Cook King. Items valued over 250000 include rare lace pottery silver and fine dresses, many never worn. King lived there with husband Dr. King a prominent Brooklyn physician. She later suffered mental decline and was placed in a sanitarium until 1900 when she escaped and was found at the house. A locksmith opened the door and she agreed to new locks before returning to the sanitarium.
A section of the Erie Railroad tunnel near Otisville collapsed after blasts, killing three workers and injuring four. The new tunnel runs through the Shawangunk Mountains. about 1000 men were employed on day and night shifts when the accident occurred. A west heading blast preceded the collapse, triggering a rock arch that crushed three workers. Fire brigade and rescue crews freed others trapped behind the debris.
In Paris at St. Pierre du Gros-Caillot unrest erupts as police and guards storm the church to seize an inventory amid clashes with militant Catholics. Demonstrators resist with pepper, ladders, and stones while authorities vow to enforce the law despite protests. Twenty-two hundred inventories have been completed across France with varying results.
The Santiago mayor suggested buying a plantation in the San Juan Will area as a wedding present for Miss Alice Roosevelt. The plan was referred to the Paris minister to arrange the gift, but Washington has advised Roosevelt will not decide on Cuba’s gift for his daughter.
Report from Vienna about a chaotic scene at a Parent Church service in Lerehenfeld where a frenzied crowd caused injuries during an epileptic episode and an alarmed rush by adults to safeguard themselves. Several children were hurt as they attempted to flee, while some bystanders helped to restrain the panicked crowd.
Washington Representative Fowler introduces a bill authorizing the Treasury to accept gold deposits of not less than $20 and to issue gold certificates for not less than $5. The move targets expanding small denomination gold notes to meet demand, contrasting with the current $50 minimum deposit for gold coin and $20 certificate floor. The measure reflects shifts in gold markets and banking policy amid broader economic signals.
Reports of a clash on Washington Street in New York City with a wounded mother and a man named John Steffan emerge alongside global notes. Italian Ministry changes, yellow fever in Havana, strained Anglo-German relations, and economic signals from Britain mark the era.
An assortment of produce and animal products is listed with prices. Items include fruits, vegetables, poultry, dairy, grains, and live stock. Numerous entries name specific types such as apples, cranberries, potatoes, chickens, ducks, geese, squabs, wheat, corn, and lamb, with associated per unit or per package prices.
In St Paul Minnesota merchants report a bumper winter retail season following generous crops in the Northwest. Purchases of luxury goods like jewelry fur and fancy furniture are unprecedented and most industries show strong activity with few idle workers.
A fragment from Pall Mall Gazette recalls a Lord Randolph speech and the digressive notes collected by Mr Sebster-Bonth. The scene showcases a pompous, double barreled insult and a reforming urge to curb rhetorical excess within a volatile parliamentary career.
An ad style note extols Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble with weight gain after recovery. It also describes a new Scot farm auto designed for plowing cultivating sowing and field work, claiming cheaper per acre fuel and labor than horse plowing.
Pneumonia followed an illness labeled la grippé, with Peruna advertised as the remedy that sparked belief in cures. The article reflects early 20th century health popularities and remedies.
A note on the derivation of the family name Broadribb from Saxon roots and its meaning of a stout person with a broad chest.
An authorized Le Matin statement attributed to Count Witte emphasizes the Russian government’s policy of energetic action to preserve state strength and protect the rights and lives of Russian citizens. The text is a paraphrase and is presented as a defense of assertive government measures.
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