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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1890
Page
1
The notes cover varied topics from American demographics and education to military capacity, irrigation needs, and rising urban costs. It also mentions Icelandic depopulation, nitrate waste in photography, a planned Washington zoological park, and shifts in Parisian tastes toward bullfighting with social commentary on naming trends in Boston.
A bereaved speaker recalls a child with golden curls and a whispered prayer to die first. The memory spans years as the speaker imagines crossing Jordan and hearing a reinforcing song from the child who went before. The poem centers on faith, loss, and the hope that the survivor will remain strong after death.
Frank Farquhar confronts Jenny Kesley at a village picnic after discovering her plan to go with others. Marilla Morton hides a truth about Jenny while tensions rise as Farquhar joins a woodland gathering. A tender invitation leads to a tense moment between lovers and onlookers.
A collection of notes on long lamp life 10608 hours caffeine and coffee oils zinc-coated iron insect control plant life lettuce climate lore sun eclipse in 1900 Beér dissolving marble into beryt John Hopkins fine thermometer Rowland’s 10000 dollar instrument and dog evolution from wolves and jackals Barking habit and domestication discussed by A D Bartlett at London Zoo.
In Ludlow residents whisper that Mr. Farquhar and Miss Kealey are engaged after Jennette and Frank accompany Tolena Farquhar and the couple’s return from the cottage. The scene unfolds in twilight as the dimpled girls carry wild flowers.
A correspondent recalls a blue faced Guserat monkey stealing brinjals from a 12 year old boy. A nearby policeman arrived as the intruder fled with two brinjals, the monkey eating one on the bobby’s roof.
The Countess Pappenleim gave the Count a golf link bracelet on their engagement day aboard Lord Cromatie’s yacht Inez August. The uncut sapphire centerpiece dominates a long chain that loops twice around the wrist, inscribed with the engagement date and yacht name. The Count proudly displays it and values the sentimental incident above all.
A Boston report details Helen Keller, aged around seven, who has regained speech while at the Perkins Institute. Under Miss Sullivan’s guidance she learned to vocalize, identify sounds, and form words, with rapid vocabulary growth and early conversations with strangers.
A compilation of practical kitchen notes includes instructions for rinsing raisins with hot water, proper coffee brewing, tapioca jelly, potato salad, pineapple pie, wool storage for winter, and vegetable timing tips. Also shared is a humorous anecdote about actor Joseph Jefferson and an old Corin performance.
A half length portrait of Mrs Angelina Van Buren wife of President Van Buren has just been hung in the White House in Washington The gown is white with a decollete bodice and pink morning glory accents The piece notes a smooth hat and a lace trimmed mull handkerchief in the left hand. other items cover fashion and social life sections including manners and entertainment.
Congress debates silver measures with Evarts Morgan and Vance. passes public building and pension bills. House and Senate consider Sundry Civil, Army and Indian appropriations. memorials for Samuel Randall and leadership changes noted. multiple conference reports approved and rejected.
A scattered array of notable names and curiosities surfaces. Mentions include Herbert Gladstone heading to America, explorer Stanley's July wedding to Dorothy Tennant, and rich figures like Charles Pratt of the Pratt Institute. Other notes reference a Bishop of London, Richard Vaux resembling Tennyson, and various social notables with personal quirks.
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