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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
1
A fragment from the Constitution in Atlanta mentions a patriotic lyric about the brightest old country, praising fields harvest and vineyards, with a chorus cheering clear to all, including a note attributing it to L- Stanton.
Joe Stewart marries Margy despite credit pressure from her miserly father Boyne who dictates finances. The couple buys a small cottage on time payments to please him, then endures relentless harassment as notes come due and Boyne demands tighter economy, jeopardizing the young marriage and care for their baby. The struggle centers on payment, pride, and the father’s grip on the couple’s future.
In a Chicago Record Herald excerpt, Joe and Margy celebrate paying off debt to old Boyne. The scene shows the family easing into frugality as Boyne imparts a stern lesson on economy, while Margy’s patience and Stewart’s schemes fade in the aftermath.
The Baltimore American reports a $65 remaining trust from Hope Assembly for funeral costs of the last seven survivors aged over seventy. The fund, created when members joined the Painters Union, was set aside about a decade ago with $700 to aid aged members. Trustees kept the money in a bank envelope to prevent depletion, but only $85 now remains. There is no jealousy over who receives the balance.
A garbled historical piece cites maxims on wealth, virtue, and conduct. It emphasizes proper conduct, debt avoidance, honest reputation, and personal judgment over crowds while warning against needless worry about tomorrow.
The London Chronicle reports confusion over the Russian succession as the Czarevitel's status depends on a male heir. Empress confinement looms amid disputes over primogeniture and potential changes in line of succession among the Imperial family and court figures.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a name for a baby and concerns about possible embarrassment later, referencing a disguise and a misprint or illegible wording. No clear event or persons are established.
The article outlines Parisienne methods to soften straight collars with velvet ribbons and lace motifs. It describes a baby kimono styled from white cashmere or albatross fabric, shaped from circles with slashed openings and bound edges, plus decorative borders and bows. It also notes debutante styling with white gowns, high necklines, and restrained décolletage, and concludes with a guide to home manicure including tools and stepwise care.
The article warns against improper use of a cutting tool near enamel and nails, stressing careful handling to avoid injury. It describes applying paste and powder for polishing and warns that using certain tools can easily harm enamel, especially on the right hand nails.
Reads like a collage of short items on women’s roles and recognition. Notable mentions include Clara Barton named president for life, the Dowager Duchess of Abercorn as a long lived grand figure, and various women attaining public roles and jobs. Contained are overseas notes on attire, laundry, and travel.
Fashion trends describe long drooping shoulder effects and extended revival of artificial sashes for evening wear. French gowns feature front points on bodices, velvet cloaks, quilted white satin, medallion lace, and dark blue cloaks. ensembles use black and white with pale blue accents and heavy fringes.
An early morning after a landslide roared from a glacier top across a terrace, sending enormous boulders and viscous water toward the river. The witnesses described the massive rush as a snake-like movement and noted the startling, thunderous sound and the sudden transformation of the landscape.
A series of household tips on washing cashmere and flour quality tests, plus day by day laundry guidance. It covers washing methods for fabrics, table decorations like the epergne, and practical steps for clothes, napkins, curtains, and lace, including soap choices and ironing on the wrong side.
A collection of old recipe snippets describes Cheese Toast, Cream Pudding, Oyster Rarebit, Rice Waffles, Egglers Cookles, and Weep All the materials as cold. The piece closes with a humorous shop anecdote and a note on Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn.
A Times dispatch reports the Moorish imperial army routed by rebels led by the pretender. About 2000 soldiers killed, guns, ammunition, tents and stores abandoned. troops fled to Fez with the Sultan's forces routed and the city facing possible collapse. Tangier记者 adds rebels marching toward Fez, stirring talk of civil war if Fez falls.
Mrs. Grant's will filed for probate leaves real estate valued at 40 000 and securities 180 000 to four children. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York receives a thousand year old gold lacquered cabinet from Japan and two vases gifted by royalty, plus other mementos from world travels with General Grant. General Fred D Grant named executor by the heirs. The will requests a sworn Morgan statement verifying signatures and directs the executor to donate historical items to the government when desirable.
Snow slide struck the bunk house of the Moliic Gibron Mine ten miles from Lake Kootenal on Christmas night. The collapse razed the building as workers slept after an impromptu concert. Nine men were killed and several others injured. Survivors were swept 300 feet to half a mile from the cabin. One man died minutes after being found in the snow.
The Union Missouri bank was robbed of 16000 dollars between 1 and 2 am. Explosives wrecked the building and fifty shots were fired as burglars fled. No clues to the robbers were found. authorities report the incident as highly sensational.
The Hague Court's life was saved as President Roosevelt urged reference of the Venezuelan controversy to The Hague tribunal. European capitals praised the course though Berlin showed some disappointment that he did not accept as arbitrator Baron d'Estournelles de Constant. Washington officials and diplomats support the action as preserving the tribunal.
A snow blockade on the Burlington road was lifted after an accommodation train at Sterling Colorado became stuck for seven days in a drift and was dug out by hand.
The Department of Justice in Ottawa says Yukon authorities will execute two murderers, La Belle and Fournier, on January 20 for killing a nun and stealing her gold. La Belle was originally set for January 10 but both sentences will occur together.
The Maine battleship is commissioned at League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia. Assistant Secretary Robert B. Armstrong, private secretary to Secretary Shaw, is to be appointed Acting Secretary of the Treasury in Washington as Congress convenes to succeed C L Spalding whose retirement has long been in Shaw's hands. Fifteen people die suddenly in Beaumont Texas including J Fauna Slog Hoop said to be the world’s tallest woman at twenty two years old, weighing fifteen stones and standing twenty eight inches.
Commander Thomas B. Howard now on duty at the Naval Academy selected to command the new monitor Nevada. Diplomatic and military notes amid Roosevelt delegates and Dewey arrivals mark a busy week with protests over Caribbean and Pacific activities.
The opening durbar marks King Edward VII proclaimed emperor of India. Lord Curzon enters Delhi with the Duke of Connaught amid a 70 elephant procession, royal guards, and marching troops as thousands watch the ceremonial pageant.
Three boys from Vineland were arraigned in Bridgeton for starting fires at the State Home for Peeble-Minded Children, with judges noting their confession but questioning responsibility. Other items include game law changes, a church attendance record, Asbury Park beach sale, dam damage at Paullin's Kill, Camden Golf Club reorganization, a fatal train strike, oyster dredging arrests, and varied local notes on roads, schools, and taxes.
A nine month old dog owned by Jacob Diffenbough on the Ste pheny farm near Andrews aided in corn husking by tearing husks from the ears with notable speed. The canine followed the workers into the field and assisted several men, displaying unusual diligence in its tugas.
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