20 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
1
A damaged fragment honors George Washington at Cambridge Massachusetts calling the old elm his iconic symbol. The elm now decayed with beetles and broken limbs still stands as a patriotic landmark and reminder of his 1775 command.
The piece recounts George Washington accepting command at Cambridge on July 3 1775 after riding from Philadelphia with General Charles Lee, the crowd’s embrace at Cambridge Common and Washington’s early leadership as Commander-in-Chief. It contrasts Washington with Napoleon and highlights his principled resignation of power.
An excerpt recounts playful and satirical scenes featuring young George Washington with parents, teachers, and merchants. It references early American figures and scenes during the Revolution era, ending with a note from The Story of the Revolution by Senator C. Dodges on Washington’s honesty and leadership.
In the room the Commander in Chief offers a last gesture of comfort, touching Kuos and others as tears fill many eyes and sobs echo through the apartment. After a brief moment, he departs, leaving the remains of the witness and the scene of intense emotion.
The article advises clearing fence corners before plowing or clearing fields for spring operations to prevent weed seeds spreading. It cautions against holding corn for price gains due to possible shrinkage and notes dent corn weighs about 35 percent lighter over winter. It also provides a storage method using a deep sawdust layer and solid packing to reduce moisture and spoilage.
Advice on drainage and early plowing to prevent mud and erosion after heavy rains. Warns that without underdrains, plowing worsens damage. suggests using old gas pipe for fencing and trellis and describes tying vines to piping for growth.
An excerpt discusses maximizing profits by feeding during steer growth, breeding for early maturity and compact frames, and applying pig feeding lessons to cattle. It also covers mink care from Michigan and Cornell studies, noting milking temperatures and air airing processes for milk preservation across various temperatures.
A 477 acre property features a 30 by 60 feet shed with an inc encased shed, a windmill, two storage tanks of 28 and 10 barrels, a sod stable 12 by 24 feet, and a chicken coop on the east end. The coop is wood framed with around roofing and five nests within.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes hens fed at noon and allowed to roam, with a dirt loop and hay, while a London visitor, Mrs. U8 Allen of New Bugliod Slomesford, is noted for a sharp exchange with ushers at the Darts Opera, ending with a courteous thanks to a viscount.
A recipe for sweet potato truffles uses mashed potatoes flour sugar salt and milk baked in a greased pan. Also advised is cleaning window shades by dusting and wiping with a dry soap on a white cloth to remove a persistent dark streak.
A historical recipe describes hollowing a cooled spongecake to fill with a quince mixture. It details softening gelatin, preparing ripe quinces, straining, boiling with sugar and lemon juice, then combining with whipped cream and egg white frosting. The result is a layered cold dessert similar to a sponge with quince filling.
The text outlines multiple eggplant preparations. It details slicing eggplant, soaking to remove bitterness, breading and frying until golden, and serving with salt and butter. It also notes broiling and finishing with lemon juice, and a French method involving stuffed eggplant pieces fried in fat and baked to brown.
A collage of home remedies and chores articles explains tar removal from cloth and air purification with Hetle boxes, copper stains on alloys, and polishing tips for stoves. It also notes baked potatoes, castor oil, camphor, and stain removal methods, followed by a brief New York scene of a young Chinese woman and companion observing skyscrapers and routines amid busy streets.
King Edward opened Parliament with the Throne speech outlining aims on Venezuela blockades, Arctic boundaries, Turkish reform, and Ireland land tenure. Lord spokesmen discussed Germany relations, Monroe Doctrine arbitration, and the legislative agenda including Irish and education measures.
The crew of the transport Dos Terumas mutinied near Vivace, killing the Tendneer and three squars and wounding others. The captain and officers survived. Three mutineers were hanged and twenty-nine others sentenced to life in prison.
A garbled regional note describes extreme heat in Australia burning vegetation and impacting pastoral activities. The text hints at authorities or farmers benefiting from the harsh conditions, but specifics are unclear.
Fragmented report notes tuberculosis concerns in Germany with measures discussed by government figures. Mentions Reichstag memorandums, Taets partnership, and efforts to curb the disease, alongside American claims and proposed Dominican commission timing in Washington and Verna.
The article notes increased employment in southern lumbering and varied trades, with shifts in dentistry and cotton demand. It records oil price observations at Wat Stele and mentions a period of multiple business failures in the U S and Canada during that timeframe.
A massive blast at a New York dry goods market caused multiple deaths and injuries. Investigators trace the event to a firearm or explosive device amid a crowded shopping day, with officials noting a high casualty count and ongoing inquiries.
In Kearny two youths Charles Tobin thirteen and Edward Donnelly twelve were publicly sentenced after confessing to hold ups. A third boy Charter Marphy ten was fined ten dollars and jailed thirty days. They were placed on a table and tied, while officers described their acts. Officials said the First National Bank remnants would lead to a government appointment of a receiver in Red Bank to straighten the defunct institution. Monmouth State Company officials declined to say when operations would resume as Banking Commissioner William Dertle’s unit in Camden oversees the case.
Livealy Cassidy, a noted Norees man, was driving home to Vinelued when a highwayman shouted for money. Cassidy struck the assailant with a whip, felling him, then two shots were fired as the robber fled toward a buggy.
Theodore Sheppard wanted for robbing the jewelry store of EY Albertson at Bridgeton has surrendered. He confessed guilt and told officers he fled by ship to England, later becoming a stowaway after a thirty day voyage. He is now jailed.
Musconeteongy Grange No. 11 and Turners in Winterdon County formed a virtual merchandise business later named insolvent. Creditors sought a receiver as the decision by Vice Chancellor Reed at Fladeeton remarks the proclamation of insolvency. The period involves multiple local incidents and a broad economic shift across Monroeville and surrounding towns.
The sleeping sickness, or weeping sickness, of West Africa is now identified as a form of meningitis. It is highly deadly, resembles hydrophobia in fearsome projection, spreads person to person, begins with slight symptoms then coma and death, lasting one to six months. It has been observed mainly among negroes, depopulating large districts and feared to spread with African trade.
The President has sent to the Senate the nomination of George FH Cortelyou to head the new Department of Commerce and Labor. The plan aims to place the United States at the forefront of world commerce with internal trade valued around 20 billion dollars. Garfield to head Corporation Commission is announced.
Former Minneapolis mayor Albert Ames, sought on charges in Minneapolis, was found at Rev Chapin's home in New Hampshire. A deputy was placed in charge. Ames plans extradition fight as he traveled from West Baden to Louisville and Boston incognito with a full beard.
Government gun factory at Washington Navy Yard struggles to meet needs. Knox says Congress pass is satisfactory. News spans resignations plans from Cabinet, Alaskan boundary treaty ratified, Roosevelts host Army and Navy reception, and various incidents from the Philippines to Europe, including bombouts, trials, and political shifts.
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