20 Mar 1903
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
1
A poem fragment from Clifford Chase in Leslie's Monthly honors a fearless soldier. It speaks of a death in combat, prayers for the dying and the dead, and a final burial gaze with stars and a horsemen’s beat as the epitaph.
In St Nicholas tale fragment Arthur learns Merlin spoke of Excalibur kept by a arm raised from a lake. A fair Lady of the Lake appears in green and aids his quest promising help if he proves fearless and just, as Arthur seeks the sword to mend his wounded fate.
The item lists Central Asian cotton output near 200 million pounds and American weed at about 100,000 pounds, naming Fergan Samarkand Bokhara and Syr-Darion as principal regions. It describes irrigation for Colesberg district in Orange River Colony, with 147000 acres acquired and 16000 to be cultivated for 1000 settlers, funded by the Rhodes estate and Cape Agricultural College. It mentions a Weisbaden water sterilization system using ozone, a tattoo removal method, Gustave Je Bon on energy forms, Ridgeway on Barby horse origins, and a Geology anecdote about Charles M. Sehwab in Loretto.
King Arthur visits the lake, receives the sword from the brazen arm, and thanks the Lady of the Lake and Merlin. Arthur grasps the sword and belt, mounts a war-horse, and departs with enhanced heart and glory.
Washington Star notes quail habits in January to February with sapling cover and food. George G. Johnson of New York reports on southern hunting trips. Quail favor new shoots on fields, crops fill with young grain, birds are wary and scatter when flushed, dogs chase them, cover is sparse, but birds calm after weeks. Some Aren’t Ugly: not all are as they seem.
The article argues for not overstocking livestock to ensure good shelter and a variety of feed. It highlights that proper care boosts yield and weight, and warns that crowding reduces animal performance. Early cut hay provides richer protein while late cut hay has more indigestible fiber, not ideal for dairy stock.
The article discusses clover enriching soil by nitrogen, with ground needs for potash and phosphoric acid. It notes potash and phosphoric acid are one third the nitrogen need, highlighting crop rotation value. Experiments show fresh stable manure applied directly yields $2 more per ton than stored heap manure, implying immediate application benefits on certain soils.
The text explains how kalt mixing errors create white specks in butter. Causes include shallow milk setting, top cream drying, long standing cream forming curd, and the dtaoin aning card mixing back into butter. Deep pans and straining are advised to prevent this.
Observations show larger mutton carcasses command higher overall price despite a small per pound premium. A two cent per pound gap on a 100 pound carcass yields two dollars more, significant for large lots. The text also notes agricultural advice on land treatment with plowing, subsoil work, and rolling to improve drought resilience and moisture retention.
A sketch of a cheese press shows uprights made from 2x4 scantling with a bottom case rack and a cheese hoop on a 2 inch bank table. An adjustable five to six foot connector strip, mortised into uprights, uses eccentrics and tied strings to apply variable pressure for pressing cheese.
A Chicago merchant refuses a charitable request for $100, then a solicitor pivots to a smaller amount. The man explains he cannot give cheerfully at $100, stating it would not please the Lord, and finally offers $4. A satirical note from the New York Press is quoted.
Instructions for cooking rhubarb sauce with beaten egg yolk and butter, thickened with flour, poured into pans and topped with a meringue made from egg whites and powdered sugar. Bake not required to harden. avoid browning the meringue.
A historic recipe method details singe draw and cut up a fowl, brown it in butter, fry diced carrot parsnip and onion, simmer in white stock, thicken with flour, add liver capers mushrooms and seasonings, and serve with mashed potatoes.
A garbled culinary fragment describes preparing brains with tomatoes in a butter onion flour sauce. It mentions parboiling brains in cheesecloth, draining, slicing, and layering in a dish with peas of butter, tomatoes, cheese, and browning before serving hot.
A historical recipe describes making apple pancakes by mixing egg yolks with water and salt, folding in beaten egg whites, then cooking a batter with apples as a thick filling. The pancake is flipped, layered with butter, and finished over heat until the apples soften.
A mixed digest of domestic hints from an old column includes kitchen tips for cleaning mirrors with hot water, using a turnip to temper strong onions, and clarifying boiling water to evaporate excess moisture. It notes fabric and silver care, plus a London post office anecdote about a hidden address and a courier handoff.
Judge Elinor of the Superior Court granted a temporary injunction at Waterbury restraining the trolley workers union and all related groups from acts aimed at hindering Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co. The order, tied to a $25,000 attachment, targets Barrett and numerous trade unions, prohibiting protests near company property and forbidding intimidation, violence, or interference with the company’s business and employees.
Secretary Moody aboard on shore as a violent squall hit the Havana harbor. Commander Money ordered volunteers from the Dolphin to save drowning Cubans. four were pulled from the water and one aboard later rescued. Five Cuban sailors were drowned in separate boat capsizes during the storm, while British ships did not assist.
Prominent physician Dr Bass died after a quarrel with Dr Baker on a Tarboro street. The duel ended with pistols drawn and Bass mortally wounded while Baker was uninjured. A masked robber then shot two citizens at a Pueblo restaurant, killing Dr Turner. In political news, Rudolph Forster of Virginia was named assistant secretary to the president, succeeding a former appointee. A Uruguayan revolution flared in Rivera Flores Maldonado departments but government took no immediate action.
The Elder Dempster steamship You ivha was pulled from Portland Maine for Hango Flint with donations to aid starving Finns, marking the second cargo sent from that port to relieve the famine. Mrs Thomas J Rutlogk, wife of a white watermains, is under arrest at Shreveport Louisiana on charges linked to poisoning.
A murky report outlines the city water supply crisis amid ongoing official speculation and stalled reforms. Officials face questions over management, funding, and future steps as residents seek reliable service and lawful oversight.
New Jersey state news reports Judge Maglio orders Monmouth Stealty Company to halt actions as receiver John J. Latino notes trust owns stock in Realty Company and faces alleged financial improprieties. Officials including George F. Kroehle and Albert Twaining are linked to the collapse. stockholders seek report from State Examiner Harden on Howell’s shortage and dividend payouts while nurses licensing debate and Nassau Hall vandalism also appear in a dense, era-typical roundup.
The Senate voted 75 to 5 to ratify the Colombia canal treaty in executive session. The United States will pay $40,000,000 to the Panama Canal Company and $10,000,000 to the Colombian government for canal rights and territory. The canal will be about forty-six miles long with major earthworks completed on both Atlantic and Pacific sides.
The Mariposa from Australia and a French inquiry describe a ruthless Pacific typhoon that drowned villagers, obliterated coconut groves, and torn several islands in the Tuamotu group. Islands like Hao Makokau and Hikuera are nearly submerged, with locals binding to rocks to survive. The Zelee and Calabria aided relief efforts as ongoing searches report severe losses and a virulent disease among survivors.
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock III, challenger for the American Cup, was launched amid hopeful scenes in Glasgow. Lady Shaftesbury officiated with dignitaries present as Lipton donated 2000 Duneries for St Patrick and the boat, expressing optimism that the battered mug may regain the title. Shamrock II features a shorter mast, 20-foot bow, 19-foot draught, and design shifts toward a British cutter style with a wheel steering upgrade.
A witness identifies Arthur Pennell as the murderer of envelope maker Charles S. Parke, linking Pennell to Burdick’s death and related divorce cases. The testimony follows Burdick investigators’ earlier discoveries, with Pennell’s wife surviving a quarry accident weeks after the murder.
The Census Bureau bulletin reports geographic population distribution in the United States. About 96 percent live in the Atlantic draining region, 53.9 percent in the Gulf region, 44 percent in the Mississippi drainage, 10 percent in the Great Lakes area, 4 percent on the Pacific coast, and 0.5 percent in the Great Basin. Foreign born ratios are outlined by region, with 93 percent in Atlantic drainage, 30.4 percent in Gulf drainage, and 15 percent in Great Lakes drainage. 6.1 percent of African Americans reside in the Pacific draining region.
President Roosevelt sent the final Dewey nomination to the Senate for Admiral of the Navy amid a wording fix to the commission. The Senate confirmed Dewey after adjusting the commission language. News briefs report coal lands staked near Minthead River and a Dominions tax on sugar imports. Dr William Shaw Bowen named Consul General at Guayaquil, recalling Nast’s death. French sword duels in Paris stir controversy. An auto speed route for the International Cup is likely, as San Francisco horsemen fail to raise funds for a trotting track.
A damaged OCR item notes the Secretary of the Treasury in Washington receiving an anonymous conscience fund gift. A watch with a gold case is sent in a package postmarked Pittsfield Massachusetts. The note mentions the sender desires anonymity and asks the government to apply the funds accordingly.
Badloachina of Thres Vowers in Great Britain lists forty-one battleships built and eleven building while France has ten ships built and building, and Germany reports nine built and five building.
Japan's shipbuilding industry advanced markedly with 73 yards by year end 1001 and a mercantile fleet of 1322 steamers and 3850 sailing vessels totaling 804 830 tons. Nagasaki Kobe and Yokohama lead in shipbuilding capacity, reflecting a strong maritime expansion. In France, President Loubet approves the Natural History Museum acceptance of M Houllet's butterfly collection valued at 20 000 dollars.
Secretary Root seeks Southern governors aid to complete Confederate army rosters for a vast Blue and Gray roster. Dr William Shaw Bowen named US Consul to Valencia. Garry A Barrows, ex Census disbursing officer, jailed for embezzlement. General James A Dumont resigns as Chief of Steamboat Inspection. reform of the service urged. Admiral Bradford recommends fortifying naval and coaling stations.
The report surveys global and domestic events from the Philippines to Hawaii, with crimes, trials, and political shifts. It notes bond pledges for fire loss payments in Hawaii, political prosecutions, smuggling warrants in Manila, and multiple rail and street incidents across states, plus international diplomacy and naval moves abroad.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.