18 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1910
Page
1
The article notes cranberries remain abundant in the United States with strong production growth in Massachusetts New Jersey and Wisconsin. Cape Cod dominates supply with large yearly shipments. Harvest relies on machinery, improving yields, and pricing that fluctuates with crops.
A lengthy career sketch traces William A Gardner rising from telegrapher in Lemont Illinois to president of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. It notes his early pay envelope earnings, rapid promotions through divisions and management, and the board chair role after Marvin Hughitt. Gardner now oversees about 53 million dollars in annual railroad expenditures.
The article recalls the 1621 harvest at Plymouth and the first Thanksgiving, noting sickness and plenty, hospitality to Massasoit and his party, and a 30 day festival. It traces Thanksgiving observance through colonial governors, state proclamations, and key figures from Washington to Lincoln, ending with Lincoln’s 1862 proclamation and Civil War context.
A feature on decorative conceits and favors for Thanksgiving notes how modern households rival early Puritans by focusing on table adornments as much as the feast. It highlights paper turkeys and candy boxes, fruit and vegetable imitations, nuts with prizes, mirrored place cards, and paper mache centerpieces, all in bright fall hues.
Two prominent citizens remark on the governor s Thanksgiving proclamation noting a warmer tone than usual and expressing optimism about his administration. They mention talk of a future higher office and the governor owning a large turkey farm in the state.
The 1795 proclamation by President Washington calls for a day of prayer and thanks. It cites peace from foreign war, relief from ongoing British interference on Lake Erie, and the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion as key reasons for gratitude. Washington, 63, enters his sixth year in office amid calls for national tranquillity.
A San Francisco feature describes Meigg Pier near Telegraph Hill as a hub for South Sea tramps and rovers. It notes cargoes of copra and other Pacific products, the pier’s drift into unique character, and its role as a staging point for expeditions while detailing the lively harbor scene and the unpredictable arrivals.
The article profiles Justice Harlan as acting chief justice, noting his record length of service since November 1877 at age seventy seven. It highlights his Kentuckian background, Civil War service as colonel, and influence on major rulings including the 1895 income tax dissent. It praises his vigor, golf habit, and refusal to retire.
Gertrude Jordan of Valentine Nebraska was elected county treasurer after serving as deputy for eight years. She faced an election dispute when the defeated candidate refused to turn over the office, prompting a Supreme Court case heard by seven judges, six in favor of Jordan. Jordan is the first woman to hold the post in Nebraska.
A sermon on Judges chapter nine argues that God governs the wicked and punishes wrong, with Abimelech as cautionary example. It warns that justice comes from God, sin finds a reckoning, and believers must trust God to sustain His own amid societal graft and crisis.
The article argues that strengthening spirituality powers church to boost joy purity and Christian manhood, ensuring quiet sound work based on God’s Word. It warns modern evangelism invites critique and questions how much must be done while funds and machinery are pushed, risking unnecessary expense.
A humorous fragment notes a coroner's verdict in India declaring Atman died from a tiger's appetite, with a witty aside about someone waking and asking whose move it is in chess. It references a quaint, absurd conclusion and mocks the notion of a tiger as sole cause of death.
Elizabeth volunteers at a sewing task and the narrator contemplates teaching her a simple buttonhole. Elizabeth insists the process is easy and jokes that eye winkers around the hole make it simple, reflecting a child’s resourcefulness and curiosity.
A fragment presents Benjamin Franklin and Uncle Eben quips on wealth and quarrels. It contrasts the miser’s sacrifice of friendship esteem and benevolence for riches with a warning against quarrelsome talk hindering progress.
A short notice advertises the China drink called terceira or tay allas tee sold at the Sultaneas Head Corte house in Self-Advertising. The text promotes personal enterprise and encourages the reader to advertise the product to the world through a megaphone.
An evocative piece urges mercy and kind words as a beacon in sorrow. It references a mournful man and a hopeful observer named Ike and a firefly, hinting at personal reflection and emotional relief through compassion.
Rev. James Zearmont cites Sir Humphrey Davy on life made of small acts. He argues sweet fruits of the Spirit love joy peace longsuffering kindness come from a simple life aligned with God. He urges all ages to pursue pure, gentle living for happiness and heart security.
The Rev Henry Hepburn of the Presbyterian church in Aurora speaks of unknowable permanence and changing world scenes drawing believers to reflection on faith and fate.
Reverend L. M. Zimmerpap of Baltimore warns against using church funds for personal gain, urging believers to avoid robbing God by mishandling money entrusted to the Lord. The note emphasizes faithful stewardship and proper use of religious donations.
Beverly constable William Aug tin and Daniel Van Sciver rescued Marquette Dilts from deep mud along the Delaware River near Beverly. Dilts, who had walked from Philadelphia after missing a late train, was robbed and cast overboard by two men while struggling to shore. He survived about four hours in the water and mud before rescue. The report also notes agricultural talks at Mullica Hill and Paterson political news on Vivian M. Lewis retaining banking and insurance duties until 1912.
A Tidewater Oil Company plant tank containing forty thousand barrels of kerosene exploded with a roar, shaking miles of coast. One worker is missing and presumed dead. five others injured. Glass windows shattered across Bayonne and surrounding towns, with damage noted in Asbury Park and Manchester.
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