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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1898
Page
1
The article surveys library access and naturalization trends, noting Massachusetts library reach, New York naturalizations, and Lord Salisbury’s policy views. It highlights Admiral Selfridge’s retirement, a Kansas insurance lawsuit success, Erie Canal transfer debates, and Bible distribution by major agencies with demand rising alongside new citizens.
Poem reflects city life full of labor passion and sin yet serene through celestial imagery. Refrains speak of clouds of God passing over the troubled metropolis while urging eyes to seek peace and benediction above worldly cares.
John Powel, a floor-walker at Tones & Cashall, falls for Miss Merriman while admiring Miss Rosie and her home. He sends clover-head notes to Rosie, fears choosing wrongly, and learns Rosie’s life may be more cottage than ribbon-counter luxury. In the end Merriman wears his clover as he proposes.
Cincinnati harness worker W Clemens Christie claims the world record for sleep abstinence by sleeping six hours per week or less. A veteran of the late war, he says his habit keeps him alert and healthy, attributing rest to meals not naps and denying any drugs or secret methods. He asserts he feels as well each morning as others do after full nights of sleep.
A London specialist notes many surgeons exaggerate cases to frighten patients before operations. He recalls an Irish surgeon who frightened a nervous woman with promises of a tooth extraction and chloroform to hide a life saving operation.
A collage of fashion notes and society items covers dress details like white velvet hats, split skirts, and warm undergarments along with mentions of Queen Victoria and Jenny Lind. It surveys women in business, post office mishaps, translations, philanthropy, and academia with scattered updates on fashion goods and textile offerings.
A physician warns that oversized hats burden the head and provoke migraines and irritability among women. He urges lighter bonnets to reduce anxiety and protect mental balance amid fashion excess.
A report notes a brisk trade in horse hides and manes sourced from steeds after they are worn out. Horses from Sibena are diverted for this purpose, with stables and handlers described as using various harness and processing methods. The text frames the practice as a grim byproduct of animal culling for fur and supply chains feeding the market.
An account from Texas and beyond details a hunter near Uvalde fighting a enraged deer and surviving with help from a companion. It also recounts close encounters with an elephant and perilous sea rescues aboard ships Etruria and St Pierre as crews battle storms and wrecks.
A collection of Klondike tales describes the land as mysterious and rich with gold despite hardships on the frozen river and snowed pass. The Empress Eugenie is noted for an elegant game of catching a jewel under a teacup, played with the Emperor reputed as the best catcher.
Excerpt from Impressions of Africa by Professor Bryve describes Lobengula’s harsh justice. Indunas faced death by denunciation or pretexts. Executions were carried out with a heavy stick, while women were strangled in the king’s brutal regime.
The report lists parliamentary membership figures for several countries including the United Kingdom France Germany Spain Canada and Japan. It also notes a Boston Herald anecdote about a lighthouse keeper believing one o clock was late and a Chicago News item about a wealthy man who spent two days and nights with oxen and a cuss in a humorous contrast.
Washington items note a counterfeit two dollar Treasury note with book letter 0 and plate 28. Other highlights include officials urging abandonment of Klondike expedition, Cuba voyage of lawmakers, nominations to the Senate, and various naval and domestic actions across the country.
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