30 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
1
A Portland Oregonian poem contemplates grief and the claim that death does not end all. The speaker asks why longing and memory persist, describing an ache that returns in the night and guides the soul toward a remembered presence despite mortality.
A reminiscence of Uncle Handy born in slavery times who loves animals and tells a tale contrasting a dog and a rabbit. The narrator recalls hunting dogs, foxes, and possums, and a comic episode where a dog traps a rabbit, the rabbit outsmarts him, and the rabbit’s lips are sewn shut to stop him from whistling.
A rustic folk tale in broad dialect recounts a rabbit outsmarting a dog that pursues it into a hollow. The dog closes in but the rabbit escapes with a dramatic bite to the dog tail, leaving the pursuer vow to chase forever while a lesson on cleverness remains.
Consul-General Rodgers reports Chinese poultry raising relies on grazing and minimal feeding, with ducks gleaning paddy fields and flocks kept on the move. The method yields poor poultry by Western standards but supports widespread farm economy, challenging U.S. hopes for imports.
The article notes Queen Christina of Spain inheriting vast wealth held partly via the Bank of England, alongside fashion commentary on color matching in hats and gowns. It discusses tone mingling, color pairings, and practical contrasts in late 19th or early 20th century style. It references specific color harmonies and the evolving acceptance of mixed tones in formal attire.
If you own walnut pieces keep them. the wood is becoming rarer and more valuable. Much walnut furniture is unattractive due to old finishes. a refinish can restore beauty. Scrape disfiguring varnish, add brass or glass knobs, and may remake pieces, especially with mahogany or other valuable woods.
The New York Press notes a Swedish rumor of a league formed to curb extravagance in women's dress. It questions Sweden's isolation since its separation and jokes about concerns over what Swedish women will wear, while U.S. women insist they have enough troubles already.
The text argues for darkness during rest to prevent eye strain from Nebui rays and warns against facing morning light or waking by alarm clocks. It claims complete darkness aids perfect rest and stresses avoiding any strain on the body, noting light has a significant impact on comfort and sleep quality.
The New York Press notes corset collars rising in popularity as a fashion craze. They fit tight under the chin and behind the ears, attaching to the skin with paste. Despite discomfort, the public views youthfulness as the ultimate beauty standard.
The text urges careful handling of infants with gentle lifting from the waist and brushing to aid straight growth. It warns against constricted seating and improper support, notes using sweetness on the lips to encourage a child, and emphasizes consulting a doctor for frequent headaches. It presents dated medical guidance and a proverb comparing lost time in treating illness to neglecting appearance.
An observer notes the shift in social norms as women increasingly accompany men inside cigar shops. He recalls past modesty where women waited outside while men bought cigars, a custom now seen as outdated. The New York Press discusses how new shop practices erase lingering traces of smoking inside.
White corduroy pumps pair with white linen and serge in spring wear. Shoes and stockings must match in color and texture. Fringes and heavy trims trend, while practical, modest styles tempt cautious wearers. Pumps with colored gowns feature heavy linen, military heels, long vamps, and embroidered stockings with fine thread or silk. The piece blends fashion chatter with a separate anecdote about workers and a unrelated courtroom scene observed in Harper's Weekly.
Jie Maartenische Courant notes Moana hosts a festival marking a long legacy in journalism with the Hun Hemeehe Courant commemorating an 80th anniversary. The first issue is shown as a test feature with broad public interest, including a De Witt brothers report from London Globe. A Connecticut minister cites a claim about Kooi apples and daily intake.
A New York decorator touts a new wallpaper in imitation leather, claimed to be indistinguishable from real leather on dining rooms or libraries. The surface appears smooth to touch and reveals its true nature only upon closer feel, especially when paired with brass-nail studded screens and frames.
In American Homes and Gardens a guide outlines sunlight as essential for health and cleansing, favoring southern exposure and strategic room placement. It notes that direct sun reaches only certain areas, advocates rear and garden fronts, and suggests wings or sidelights to keep service spaces screened yet usable.
The article provides detailed step by step guidance on formal table setting including table covering napkin folding placement of plates forks and spoons plus arrangement of bread soup oyster oyster fork dessert and salt pepper shakers. It notes the removal of taste mats and salt shakers and lists small salt cellars and pepper shakers in opposite diagonal placement.
A fragmented excerpt describes currant creapi with whipped cream and lemon, plus oatmeal biscuits, then shifts to an Indian railway journey with camels, parrots, and riders at a station. Vivid but truncated travel notes mention waterways, swords, staff, and trains through a wild landscape.
Washington dispatch reports House members pushing reforms in public printing, with President Roosevelt criticizing excessive red tape in executive departments. The Building Committee forecasts coordinated action on corporate control, while insurance policy remains unsettled. Treasury and military affairs are tied to expenses, as committees weigh tariffs, travel costs for General Wood, and the status of inter-state commerce. The House rejects cuts, voting against a 147 dollar cut for Mrs. Roosevelt's secretary.
Manila government proposes leasing a fashionable hotel as no suitable hostelry exists. A Dewey dry dock location near Mania and Subat Bay is deemed too shallow for towing. The Arniston Grangelis reached Gaan with a Commercial Company cable to link Gaan and Japan. Major-General Wool tours San Jacinto to plan a memorial for Major John Alexander Logan. From 1905 to 1906 the U S shipped goods to Guam valued at 104 dollars.
A fragmented report lists calamities and political turmoil from Fort Worth to Moscow and Madrid. It mentions factory fires destroying eleven Fayetteville stores, a farmer Garraway's murder, revolts in Ireland, labor strife, a Russian peasant deputation, and the Tsarist and Ottoman flux shaping a world in turmoil.
Walter Motes and a funeral gathering in Maryland are terrorized as a demented man, Peter Potee, roams a home with a shotgun and pistol fire. He wounds several, kills two, sets the house ablaze, and dies amid the chaos. Police and neighbors struggle to approach as flames engulf the scene. Chief Shipley and others help evacuate and guard the area.
Richard A. McCurdy, former president of Mutual Life Insurance, is sued for 8 070 041 dollars. The action claims wasted or unlawful disbursements tied to Yellow Dog events and insurance operations. Service of the complaint was served on his attorney De Lanecey Nicoll before McCurdy left for Europe.
Former chief engineer John P. Wallace told the Senate committee that a sea-level canal could be built in twelve years at a cost of 300 million dollars. He argued the project would take longer if locks were used and urged separating the Panama Railroad from steamship operations to cut annual expenses.
Washington report that Representative George Ro Patterson of Pennsylvania's Twelfth district died suddenly after returning from a visit at his home. He was reportedly in good health until midnight when he retired and died around 4 AM from heart failure, with his secretary present.
Col umbia Missouri railroads face disruption as coal supply from Missouri University is seized amid a student strike. Students retreat to woods to cut a month’s firewood, threatening campus operations. The report also notes a separate New York conviction of Robert Spriggs for abduction with a 10 minute jury decision and 15 year sentence.
A mother, Mrs Charles Kruse, sacrificed her life to save her three year old as a freight train struck her near Male. She kissed the child moments before the train wheels caught her, and her husband reached her side as she died in a publish heap. The tale unfolds with witness accounts and a final tribute to a selfless act.
Miss Mary Bergen, head night nurse at Mercer Hospital in Trenton, received a police granted revolver. She pursued and detained a thief near the hospital after noises alerted her, taking action in a lonely area to protect the facility.
A coughing child aroused Stewart Irong at his Tomes River home, enabling him to carry the child and recover other family members from a house fire. Neighbors aided, house saved. Also noted: A Atwood Grant died after five days of hiccoughs on Broad Street Riverton. Mrs Albert J Wicks elected as Bergen County School Board member. Gas and postal notices plus local taxes and school appropriations discussed across New Jersey towns.
Dr Max Meyer professor of psychology addressed Missouri University students in Columbia asserting men are more intelligent than women by a 44 to 1 ratio. The remark drew applause from the male audience as he noted ongoing investigations could shift the balance in favor of women.
Nevtoal, a major revival underway in Philadelphia, is projected to require about 50 000 dollars for completion. Organizers emphasize broad community involvement and fundraising efforts to cover the expenses and sustain the event.
Edward Pullman, a night watchman, was killed while discovering a gang robbing the Kunapp Bank in Wat village. The gang, after looting a depot and safe, fled toward Rochester, exchanging horses along the route. Pullman left a widow and three children as Sodus residents mourn his death.
London reports estimate several thousand people killed by a massive Formosa earthquake. Shocks persisted from dawn to night while towns like Daisyo Ras ehiko and Shinko were destroyed. At Dailyo about 600 bodies recovered. damage estimated at 45 million dollars.
New York report shows $45,800,000 paid by Americans for 23,996 autos in 1904. Of this, $39,100,000 went to U S manufacturers for 22,070 American made machines. Total American manufactured autos in 1905 reached 27,840 with 4,870 left for sale January 1. Over the three years ending January 1, 1905, 41,043 machines were made and sold in the United States at a gross value of $58,742,907. average price for American model autos rose to $1,702 from $1,170 in 1903 while imported cars averaged $6,710.
A historic shift crowns John D Rockefeller III as the wealthiest baby, moving the title from John Nicholas Brown of Providence. The newborn, first Rockefeller with the family name, follows a Rhode Island mother, Abigail Aldrich, in a lineage noted for vast fortunes and high society.
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