30 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
1
Rev Thomas B Gregory argues money cannot buy health or true affection and cannot provide the discerning soul to enjoy nature. He warns wealth buys flattery not genuine love and that most valuable things in life are independent of money, urging readers to recognize money’s limits for greater happiness.
The text reviews early 20th century efforts to curb sales of game, noting interstate law conflicts. It mentions the Lacey Act expanding federal duties to preserve and regulate wild birds, prohibit interstate transport of illegally killed game, and restore scarce species. It cites constitutional questions and U S Supreme Court cases, praising generally upheld wildlife laws amid past legislative bungling.
A Harper's Bazaar passage laments a rich woman's petty unhappiness over trivial comforts, urging readers to value love and character over material irritants. It notes the ripple effect of discontent on family and servants and urges daily practice of pleasantness to aid others.
A mixed excerpt portrays the grouchy morning man as a comic, universal annoyance, noting how early hours sour attitudes and trigger clashes with partners. It reflects social humor, shipboard training, and a solvent easing into daybreak, ending with a poetic reminiscence from Harpers Magazine.
In a rural kitchen, nine year old Bob bakes peach butter while fearing peach plucks. A disguised Jim, a long-missed brother, arrives as a hungry guest, shares a meal, and is welcomed by mother, Nell, and Bob. Jim reveals his ten year wander, learning the farm’s pieces and family bonds.
In Camden at Kaighn Avenue M D Church Rev J Wiliam Lee delivered A Model Wife drawing on original thoughts about marital authority and wifely duties. The sermon touched on leadership in the home, gossip, cooking, finances, temper, and the impact of a wife’s behavior on saloon culture and debt.
A collage of aphorisms from Thoreau Confucius Goethe and Eliot reflects on time learning happiness and restraint. Quoted fragments emphasize thought over action and caring for others alongside a note on a Mexico bread and brand purchase totaling millions in value.
Women in gaudy red black and white uniforms sell butter and cheese in Berlin streets for The Daily Mirror, a forthcoming London daily journal for gentlemen. It promises readable telegraph news and a mass of information of interest to women.
The piece notes stamped velveta fell from novelty to common use, with early success followed by imitators. Prices dropped from high to about sixty nine cents a yard, prompting buyers to retire unfashionable gowns. Crushed velvets remain preferred, and fashions anticipate fur and lace trim returning.
White gray and tan gloves in glace kid suede or undressed kid are in demand for hand sewn gloves. Strapped wrist gloves and gauntlets appeal to motorists and equestrians. Enamel work and jewelry making flourish among Newport women as a fashionable pastime and useful craft.
The piece cites Mrs. S Carpenter on a wife’s role in home happiness and endurance, contrasting good and bad domestic influence. It then reports on New York women who profit from arranging elaborate dinners, noting a shift from extravagant freak entertaining to simpler, seasonally appropriate decor and tableware, with a professional hostess noting the difficulty for some women to blend simplicity with elegance.
Secretary Shaw reports that women head thirty three government lighthouses. Queen Ranavalo of Madagascar will spend the winter with her sister, as noted in the bulletin.
Widespread mentions include women in government offices in Washington, 85000 dollar salaries, 1200 to 1600 dollar ranges, and 100 Wellesley College students aiding a Boston religious census. Other items cite Mrs. Peabody’s Denver park driveways group, Sir John Cockburn on women doctors, Canada’s nursing honor to Miss Georgina Pane, animal cruelty prevention activism, Rochester council of women, New York State school reform committee, Miss Greta Pomeroy as master of hounds at Newport’s Monmouth Club.
Sole Fringe and Chantilly details dominate the season with drooping wings, rhinestones, and gold accents on gowns and cloaks. Chinese embroidery and bold buttons embellish collars and cuffs while Paris taffeta updates fabrics, and gores plus braids shape skirts. A tale from Captain Philip to Captain Blank closes the piece.
Revolutionary Armenian leader Sagouni a London based refugee society head, was shot and killed near his garden gate in Nun head borough after a man fired three bullets and a fourth killed him. Suspect fled. weapons found show New York origin. Violence linked to Armenian refugee factional strife between Hentchakists and Alfarists. New York Armenians say their community is small, under 3,000 in Greater New York and nearby New Jersey.
Chicago police link embezzlements to gambling in horse racing with 3212 of 152 embezzlements nationwide and 103 Chicago cases charged to gambling since January. Firms cite deterrence and surveillance, while small thefts often go unprosecuted as big gamblers dominate the betting ring.
Buffalo Surrogate Marcus voided the clause that disinherited Mrs. Burdick and granted her full control of Edwin L. Burdick property. The 1920s will had placed the children with guardians and estate management by four executors for their benefit. the ruling favors the widow regarding key provisions.
Catherine Reddy of Yonkers won a $50,000 verdict against the New York Central Railroad after a wreck near Niagara Falls at Fancher. The judgment, reported as the largest railroad injury award to a woman in the state, came in Supreme Court before Judge Gaynor and a jury. The case also mentions filing details and related parties.
New Jersey reports John Lysing, who has twice walked in his sleep, fell from a Maplewood Hollywood Hotel top floor to the basement. He was taken to Orange Memorial Hospital for extended treatment. Previous incident involved lying beside a trolley track. Lysing plans to chain himself to bed. Deer numbers rise across Cape May and surrounding counties after new protective laws.
Thomas W. Prettyman of Milford is named champion pumpkin grower in Delaware gun season. From three vines he gathered ten pumpkins weighing twenty five to fifty five pounds each, signaling a notable yield.
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