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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1886
Page
1
A fragmentary poem reflects on a departed figure whose fame fades with time. It laments that talent beauty and wit may be forgotten as shadows pass over a grave. The poem envisions no one hearing praises or recalling past days and hints at inscription in a divine record.
A convict aboard the Briton is shown mercy and bravery after Grace Howland feeds sailors and comforts him. Mark Mold saves the child from drowning during a storm but dives overboard. the mother later reclaims her daughter. Port Jackson authorities then commuted his sentence and aided his employment.
A violent squall hits the vessel driving spray and wind across the deck. Mrs Howland cries out as Grace is swept leeward toward the sea, while sailors fear to risk going overboard in the raging storm.
In an infant natural history lesson the teacher asks if any other member of the animal kingdom can move rapidly backward. A top student replies that the male crab has that power, illustrating the peculiar behavior discussed.
A New York Mail and Hapress reporter visits a shoe dealer to explore custom shoe making. He notes the rise of order made shoes for cripples actors and men seeking comfort with cork soles and specialized lasts. The article details fashion shifts toward broad toes and lower heels, plus prices and the thriving repair and second hand markets.
A 19th century tribute recalls Snow-Shoe Thompson as the era’s premier snow shoer in the Sierra Nevada. At Silver Mountain Alpine County in 1870 at age 43 he ran 1600 feet in 21 seconds and leapt down mountain faces with daring balance and speed.
The tale recounts a youthful Bismarck securing rooms without inspecting them and noting no bell. When told to supply bells, he paid the landlord 50, then fired a pistol to signal a servant. A bell hanger quickly installed the missing bells before sundown, in a facetious London Figaro tone.
A 19th century note explains learning to type in three to four days with three hours daily practice. It states expert typists reach about 3000 words per hour, average 1800, and cites a St. Louis Times-Democrat contest where Selby typed 1750 words in one hour by longhand.
A fragmented dialogue recalls a man who once owned an entire block on Fourth Street in St. Louis, described as an old butcher without a whip. The tale hints at local history and notable property ownership.
A Massachusetts duck farm owner James Rankin reports a record season with about 7000 ducks chicks and goslings. Over 2000 ducklings sold, 1000 reserved for breeding, 600 already booked at premium prices. Ducklings yield high profits, with market prices from 15 to 80 cents per pound and projected profits above 400 percent. They sell mainly to large retailing firms who purchase the stock.
An 1880s letter notes growing duck farming yields with hens laying 18 460 eggs from 150 ducks and two duck crops yearly. It contrasts concentrated feed issues and ground enrichment from ducks, while a Washington letter jokes about fortune hunters among officers and clubs, predicting a future confession unlikely from married men.
The Washington Star Independent outlines a likely Senate split as 16 Republican and 9 Democratic terms expire next March. It notes retirements for many Republicans and one Democratic seat, with potential shifts depending on state legislature control in California Indiana New Jersey and other states. The piece discusses possible 37 Republicans and 31 Democrats if key shifts occur and explains how Van Wyck and Riddleberger could influence Senate organization.
Acker mine Hotel in Logotes Indiana caught fire at 3 AM trapping guests. Treasurer-elect John G. Gates Auditor-elect Michael Tracy perished as flames and falling embers trapped them. John Burch also died in the ruins leaving four children. Gates aged 53 left seven children.
The Exposition Executive Committee in Washington ordered a convention of the Board of Promotion including governors, mayors, and trade leaders to meet in Washington on December 7 to draft a plan for Congress. The program envisions a constitutional centennial celebration, a world’s exposition in 1839, and a permanent Washington exposition under government control.
The Baltimore club led American Association clubs with eight ties while widespread interest grew around new professionals. Chicago posted few whitewashes. Kansas City struggled once to avoid a shutout. St Louis Browns received gold scarf pins after beating Chicago. Chicago post season teams led in base hits while Detroit led singles and St Louis in double plays. Clarkson urged adoption of batter first base after being hit by pitches. The world series drew unprecedented attention as fans nationwide followed daily results. Busquone of St Louis led in games caught, over one hundred, with Mayora of Kansas City close behind at seventy.
Early returns indicate the Democrats hold a small majority in the next House, with 5 to 15 seats more than Republicans. The Democratic total sits around 183 to Republicans 142, including Fusionists in Michigan. Results across several districts remain unsettled, but are unlikely to overturn the Democratic edge.
Director James P. Kimball presents the annual Mint report for the year ended June 30 1885 noting higher output but $197 080 lower total expenditures. Gold coinage reached 31 077 380 with most from San Francisco and Philadelphia while silver dollars dominated silver coinage. Gold bullion imports were 47 073 459 with substantial exports. silver bullion imports were 4 151 498 with 10 780 056 exported.
A collage of social and political gossip mentions Mrs. Neciiz Grant-Sanrorts visiting her mother in this country. Oscar Wizi is described as morbidly fat. Waite, a famed walker, mocks Washington street cars. Jonn Mossy will lecture fifty nights this winter for $500 a night. The three wives of John W. Young travel with him. CurvE Lane did not vote in Buffalo. Cleveland cuts ties with Chicago Literary Life. Gouns is reputed to fear elevators. Andrew Carnsfin’s $1,000,000 Alleghenies castle rises with native stone. The Cray’s winter palace features a play room for sport amid no Nihilists. Jefferson Davis shows better health and livelier talk. Cleveland, a capable whip, may join the Horsewomen’s Club of Wapalebon. Mrs G, widow of the late General, remains content and active. Navy officer Coumaxpyn B. Brannbran, recently lapsed into apoplexy at seventy years.
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