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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1905
Page
4
A collage of quirky notices including a man selling a two action alarm clock that becomes a rooster alarm, rattlesnake sightings near the University of Cull Cornin, a near venomous encounter with a rattler, and assorted ads from The Germain Government telephone stations to travel routes and a nerve tonic.
A fragment from the New York World notes a late Edinburgh physician Sir R Christihon spoke of potions that erase traces of work. He began to name one but halted saying such knowledge should not be spread. The next day Sir Trohert faced inquiries by letters seeking the poison’s name.
A collage of brief items including an ad for Doan's Kidney Pills praising relief for back and kidney pain, a quip about wearing a made up tie, a Connecticut turtle tale with dates carved on its shell, remarks on Japanese demographics in California, Packers profits vs mills, a warning about electric fan use spreading dust, and a court gag about dog licenses with a clerk's quip.
An enthusiastic anecdote from Carterville-style correspondence describes Dostum’s nervous trouble and insomnia easing after stopping old coffee and trying Postum Food Coffee. The letter credits improved sleep and health to the new drink and cites the Dostum Company.
John Hay died at his Lake Sunapee summer home after a long illness from pulmonary embolism following a recent decline in health. Born in Salem Indiana October 8 1838 he rose from Brown University graduate to Lincoln aide secretary and later Secretary of State noted for the open door in China and the Venezuelan crisis. He served as ambassador to Great Britain and negotiated key treaties including the Clayton Bulwer repeal and Alaskan boundary settlement.
Rockefeller's foundation gift of ten million dollars to the General Education Board endows higher education in the United States. The letter explains the fund will support colleges nationwide, with income for approved institutions and no sectarian bias, benefiting both denominational and nonsectarian schools.
A major explosion or collapse in East St. Louis, Missouri damaged property valued at $10,000 and left many injured. Multiple smokestacks and a radio tower were blown down, with four workers seriously hurt and ten to fifteen others wounded.
In Dallas Texas Dr FB Maner and Ephraim Gritin clashed in a street feud firing seven shots. Maner was killed and Gritin wounded as both were taken to jail. The violence sparked strong community reaction and involved unnamed officials.
Fragmented OCR notes reference multiple figures and locales, including United States Steel Corporation figures, Colue Dir University affiliates, Charles Lindels Wood, Tatas, Chaelity of moleston heats, and memory-driven composers. Mentions span Hartford Connecticut, Biakeysvilte Maine, and Derby events with various authorities and cultural references.
A Belt Line Railway wreck near Troost Avenue in Kansas City Missouri killed three people and injured four others. Among the injured are three police officers sustaining non fatal injuries while responding to the crash. Authorities investigate the cause and identify the victims.
Turkiye forces repelled a band in Macedonia with heavy fighting killing twenty foes and wounding many. Turkish units reported one soldier killed and several wounded. In other reports a Pittsburgh to Cleveland rail wreck injured fifteen, derailing a Pennsylvania line flyer near Atwater. A man near Chicago died after a fall from a locomotive crewed by his grandson. Police and railroad officials investigated as the era’s turmoil continued across multiple fronts.
New York dairy and produce prices list shows standard quality milk at 2.12 per quart, Western creamery, various fruit and berry crates, poultry and eggs, vegetables by quantity, and grain values. The menu includes imitations, state dairy rules, and regional varieties, with ranges for fowls, turkeys, strawberries, peaches, melons, and onions, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
Government report shows broad price increases on clothing and nearly all foods with persistent year to year growth. The table compares 1800 to 1900 era bases, noting higher average prices for textiles and staple goods and limited declines in a few items.
A long extract covers potato shipments from Maine and Michigan, railroads Boston & Maine and Michigan lines lowering rates to markets in Boston and beyond, benefiting Aroostook farmers while depressing railroad revenues. It contrasts with potential government rate controls and discusses effects on local economies and freight practices. The article shifts to a Russia Church critique, a nautical scene from a Century illustration, and ends with a note on Canadian farm tool imports and a New York World statistic.
Six year old Eric Willkins and his five year old sister Agnes were at the Mort Francis tower dock when Agnes fell into the water. Eric grabbed her dress with precision and pulled her to the edge, then his sister was pulled to safety by his quick action.
West Chester dispatch notes a headless turtle found near Ferndale with questions on how long a headless reptile can survive in its native element. Local resident says it wandered in the drain for years after its loss, with a healed neck wound.
A ferocious military gentleman demanded a death notice in Marper's Weekly. He threatened a public horsewhip if an apology was not printed in the next issue. The editor issued a brief apology the following day denying the death report's foundation.
An old testimonial describes a two year sore on the neck causing hair loss and itching. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the sores vanished and hair regrew thickly. The writer signs from New York City. Also notes about a blind man marveling at birds and a bicycle theft surge in Birmingham.
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