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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
3
A July 3 1900 note details A C Leonard of New York receiving letters patent for an invisible antiseptic caralrum drum aiding hearing, praised by ear specialists. The page also critiques Balzac on women, cites French artist Mario Corelli on masculinities, and mentions a Houston Post quote about caricature.
A marketing contest invites letters about switching from coffee to Postum. Prizes total 325 boxes of gold and cash, with judges from outside the company. Entries must be honest, plain, and postmarked by June 1st, from Postum Cereal Co. Ltd. at Battle Creek, Michigan.
A fragmentary Chicago Post verse laments missing loved ones drawn away. The speaker speaks to those gone, mourning their absence, hoping for return while guarding over memories at home. Shadowed night, distant gleam, and quiet faith fill the refrain.
Evelyn Gregory, raised as an only child by four adults, discovers a pretend brother named Jack. He becomes her confidant yet fades at school as real friends replace him. Evelyn juggle secrecy, affection, and duty while Jack’s place in the family diminishes over time.
Evelyn, who kept her imaginary friend Jack hidden from her mother, attends church with him in her muff. After a solemn Sunday, she realizes Jack cannot find his way home, and though she hopes he might return, Jack never does.
Mrs Butts is distressed by Tommy's first week at school. The six year old left home with schooling, cried on day one, then shared tales of classmates and slang after day two. He rushed to class on Wednesday, worried about fights and games, while asking about vacations on Friday.
Reports describe nitrogen tire inflation in France and rainfall measurements in England showing higher precip at ground level. Mount Rose Observatory near Reno Nevada signals early weather forecasting breakthroughs. Reinforced concrete planned for San Francisco reconstruction and a nine story building valued at 200000. Alcohol as motor fuel gains attention under new law. Celluloid sheets enable thin window material but risk denting.
A New York Times column parodies male views on women marriage and love. Witty quips contrast vanity, wisdom, finances, and social norms. The pieces lampoon dating rituals, flirtations, and gender roles with sharp humor.
A Youth's Companion note laments forest loss beyond lumber for building and furniture, highlighting white pine in New England. It cites 334 box factories across five states and over 6 million feet of boards used last year, four-fifths of which were white pine, with most packing cases discarded after a single use and burned. It urges development of a permanent collapsible packing box returned for reuse.
A fragment from the Cleveland Leader quotes a conversation about a young man described as no account, contrasting expectations with a remark about him allegedly eating lobster and drinking champagne.
A New York oculist, delaying his vivisection plans, keeps a frog as a pet after discovering it responds to his family and visitors. He feeds it live grasshoppers, photographs it, and ends up postponing the dissection as the frog appears to form bonds with the household. The anecdote, from the New York Press, notes the family now treats the amphibian as a companion.
A Cincinnati writer notes a murder witness recounting two shots with a one second interval while near a hotel scene. The Cholula pyramid cracks alarm residents as erosion weakens the temple, aided by adobe material removal. A chaplain seeks divine protection as archaeologist Leopold Batres investigates.
Fragmentary local item mentions Mrs Brown and Mrs Jones with unclear details about a boy and a room incident. The text references New York City water supply and drought concerns, but specifics are unreadable and no clear event or outcome is established.
The article explains restoring fabrics after washing with water, using warm water and soap on faded areas, drying with a cloth, and ironing with a fatboard. It describes folding tablecloths to manage wear at folds, and the purpose of central folds. It outlines wringers with India rubber rollers, their operation, maintenance, oiling, and safety checks to avoid scorching or damage.
A New York Mail feature lists a clever patching method for torn fabrics using a matching piece of material and light adhesive weighted to dry, plus quick recipes including Nut Cookies Finger Puffs Breakfast Dish Deville Almonds Baked Bananas and Barbecued Ham with a vinegar mustard glaze. The notes cover practical mending alongside simple, household dishes with stepwise hints and terse instructions.
An American inventor named Flo introduces a modified telegraph system. It uses idle time to store energy in a condenser and discharge it at each dot or dash through an induction coil. The design bridges the key with a primary coil and charges the condenser to boost line current.
A dangerous sea tale from a West Indies coast warns a British visitor about river alligators. Ignoring cautions, he swims to the mouth where a guide reassures him the sharks outnumber the gators. The guide says there are no alligators here, a claim later undercut by the perilous setting.
An Indianapolis News excerpt cites depth figures for the Great Lakes, noting Lake Superior at 1008 feet and Ontario shallowest among the group. It discusses bottom levels relative to sea level and compares basins, hinting at dramatic contour changes if waters were ruined.
The gemilne laundry girl of the present day is diligent honest and steadfast. Her industrious handwork reflects a blameless existence in the laundry trade, as noted in the laundry record.
The piece argues education in the United States lags in commercial knowledge, highlighting marked idvantiae in recent years. It contrasts traditional schooling with practical commercial learning, noting Youth's Companion as a reference point in the era of shifting educational priorities.
Washington reports show the League of Republican Clubs seeking public sentiment on a Roosevelt third term. James B Reynolds conveyed the confidential inquiry to New York its leaders, with letters asking Republicans in districts to assess presidential support and delegate directions. Kansas politicians say voters await Roosevelt’s fate before committing, while Taft allies tout readiness. Senator Knox and Secretary Taft avoided comment, emphasizing business over politics.
George R. Serugham and two employees of the International Policy Holders' Committee were arrested in Albany on a conspiracy charge for tampering with defective ballots sent to the committee. Warrant served at the Hotel Wampton. they were to be arraigned on return to the city. Envelopes with votes bearing policy holders’ names were allegedly altered to count toward the committee’s ticket.
Factional fighting in Tegucigalpa escalated after advices from Puerto Cortes, with seven combatants killed amid heavy clashes involving Honduran factions.
This fragmentary page reports varied items: frost injuries to wheat in Tennessee. green bug damage mostly confined to the Southwest. Russia abolishes drumhead courts and allocates 3 million dollars for famine relief amid military service reforms. It also mentions birthdays, estates, lawsuits, wills, and society notes with a mix of individuals and places.
Lincoln reports from Nebraska wheat regions show favorable conditions overall. Bugs appeared but caused no damage. cold cloudy weather slowed growth but frost did not injure crops. March warmth boosted wheat, though overall growth remains two weeks behind. oats prospects look poor. rain arrived to protect Kansas wheat, with state wheat near normal height after a cold spell.
Factories continue vigorous preparation for future output despite a temporary interruption to Udon distribution caused by severe weather. Industry observers note sustained activity in production and planning as shipments resume.
A large tonnage of freight starts from Luke ports with navigation open and railway earnings for April exceed last year by 14.4 percent. National producing power is active with few strikes interrupting manufacturing, while most idle machinery is blamed on labor scarcity. Norway’s fisheries show stronger revenue from weed-based fuel compared with traditional uses.
The German Emperor will drink no coffee but the Mexican grown variety. He limits his daily beverage to coffee sourced from Mexico, underscoring a preference for this origin.
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