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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
1
Fragmentary verse recalls aged scholars and forgotten meadows, with a ghostly library chorus enduring beyond time. The piece names Bank and Stanton in Songs Front Dixie Land, hinting at a literary tribute to enduring fame amid aging pages and rumored specters.
Maud visits the Misses Jennings dry and fancy goods shop in a quiet seashore town. The elderly sisters Fidelia and Flora, patient and thrifty, guide Maud through ribbons and notions while a young city girl imagines reform. Maud’s plans spark optimism, yet the sisters’ calm industry hints at enduring local life.
An account from a Jacksonville correspondent describes sea turtles feeding in brackish streams where turtle grass grows. It notes large sizes from 500 to 1600 pounds, turtles rolling sea grass into balls of mucus and clay, and hunters using seines and peggers to locate feeding shoals. Enemies include raccoons and wildlife in Florida.
A Philadelphia tale recalls a Japanese boy employed as a valet who witnesses a gentleman injure a toe and curse. The boy replies that babies cry when hurt, and, after years, should endure pain, prompting reflection on stoicism and the idea that people seek quality but demand low prices at payment.
A survey of early 20th century fashion culture covers social media like notes on book keeping, royal dressmaking tastes of Queen Alexandra and the Duchess of York, and new social service ventures offering wedding and invitation planning. It also highlights a Minnesota farm school training girls for farm life, including animal care, dairy chemistry, sewing, and mechanical drawing.
The snippet notes various activities and lives of upper class figures including the Empress of Japan and the Duchess of Cornwall. It mentions a scholarship of 10000 dollars to Vassar in memory of a mother, insured jewels, and the daily routines and social expectations of Russian and British court ladies.
Tiny silk crochet buttons trim silk waists and pink golf jackets. A white parasol with marrow black velvet trim and rose pink silk. Embroidered medallions on velvet gowns, white openwork gloves, and black velvet stripes appear in season’s fashion notes. Fancy cuffs and skirts feature insertion lace, velvet ribbons, and maroon tones.
A bachelor visiting a married friend in the West End on a Sunday forenoon shaved by his hostess wife reveals a comic scene. He jokes about the razor and is praised for a new partnership in grooming. The wife explains her sense of reciprocity and loyalty, while the bachelor laments shaving duties and the couple discusses domestic balance. Local readers are treated to a light domestic anecdote with sharp humor.
New York Sun reports Prof. Georgy T. Ladd of Yale lectures on the therapeutic value of hypnotism. He cites cases where nervous disorders improved under mental suggestion and where hypnotic states alter pain and movement. He warns against overreliance on drug action, noting uncertainty in exact effects and urging careful medical judgment.
A fragment of reflective prose argues that true virtue comes from within and depends on self-reliance rather than external trends. It warns against indulgence and urges conscientious action toward oneself and others, noting the impact of disciplined living on society. An eclectic note mentions an electric buoy moored in the North Sea for safety and efficiency, reflecting era curiosities.
A broken starboard spreader caused the Constitution to lose its mast while under breeze near Newport. Crew kept calm as upper shrouds failed and mast fell. sails survived, bowsprit stayed intact, vessel towed to harbor. Designers and officials aboard, with mixed views on yacht safety and racing culture.
Fragmented dispatches describe clashes involving international troops across Belgium Germany and China with losses on both sides. Reports mention British forces and various allied units pressing operations while other notes reference political shifts and naval buildups.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Frank W. Hackett addresses the Naval War College in Newport R I noting preparation for war is key to national safety. He praises Rear Admiral Luce and stresses a master mind in command, a strong navy, and the need to deter other powers by readiness. He cites lessons from Cervera and a teaching chart used to simulate campaigns to illustrate preparedness. The talk frames U S policy as building a powerful Navy to protect peace and wield influence abroad.
A cabinet statement reports the President will press plans for the Philippines using military power if needed. It notes Philippine tariffs will be promulgated without waiting on Supreme Court action. The Census Bureau announces U S population details. Other items include a kidnapped boy, naval plans for a Spanish ship, and various political and social notices.
A scrambled recap mentions Colonel Youngblood resigning, passport policy for Filipinos, Manila governance, awards, trials, disasters, crimes, and global tensions. Reports cover a range from crimes in Manila to battles, royal affairs, economic notices, and notable deaths, all echoing an era of upheaval and official actions.
The State Geological Department reports iron production in 1900 reached 407,599 tons, up 105,008 from 1899. Historical output peaks include 932,762 tons in 1882. post-1855 gains slowed after 1873, with declines due to demand. Fourteen important mines remained open by year end as prices shifted. Also notes milestones, local deaths and public notices across New Jersey towns including Paterson, Vineland, Plainfield, Mantua, Irvington, Allenhurst, Glassboro, Woodbury, Bridgeton, and Mullica.
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