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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1892
Page
1
A compilation of diverse items covers English rail designs and wind effects on trains, counts of American bison in parks, Apache boys education in Alabama, Gaelic speakers in Britain, naval weaponry and telephony debates in Limoges, Jain fasts in India, and critiques of Pitt’s finances by Labouchere.
A young burglar, Mr. Callaghan, breaks into a wealthy home only to encounter a brave girl with a pistol. He feigns politeness, toys with her, then exits after delivering a flirtatious line and wine to calm her nerves. The scene unfolds in a rich two room setting as he slips away unseen.
The article contrasts Chinese culinary culture from peasants to grand banquets and notes on the discipline of bear hunting. It then shifts to a critique of China’s military structure, describing the Green Standard army, regional banners, and the limited modernization of weaponry, with multiple independent provincial divisions under various chiefs.
The Japansea horticulturiat’s skill in propagating tiny trees and vines is praised for restraint yet framed as deforming nature. Observations cite Canton boxes with dwarf trees, quotes from explorers Konmporia, and a 1866 glimpse of a silver thimble forest in Indy's palace. The piece contrasts Japanese practice with American goals of size and vigor.
A collage of 19th century society items covers tax protest by Mise E L Van Low in Richmond, bridal corduroy gowns, American views of dress in Parliament, silk petticoats and old gowns repurposed for children, plus fashion notes and a harrowing whale encounter near George's Shoals. Names include Childrey and Justi McCarthy. locales Richmond, London, Washington, New York, Philadelphia.
A collection of old kitchen notes covers broiled honeycomb tripe boiled then browned with butter and seasonings, hulled corn from lye processing, fruit gingerbread with molasses and spices, the snowbird delicacy prepared on skewers over coals, and general Household Hints on buying staples, preserving bottles, and liniments. The piece includes anecdotal health and kitchen tips and a tale of a frozen nose mishap from Dakota winters.
A clever mechanical system in an uptown jeweller’s case uses copper strips, batteries, and an alarm bell to detect removal of items from trays. Each piece is held by a spring clip. when removed, contact closes and rings. Sales staff can bypass with wooden pins. the system emphasizes security in displays.
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