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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1911
Page
6
A historic note describes a bear trapping device used by Mexicans in California. A pendulum trap baited with meat hung above ground would swing when the bear reached for the meat, delivering repeated blows until the bear fell from the tree, ending in a fatal rock fall.
Mr Brewsifer tries to varnish his front door to save painter costs. He buys “best varnish” but grabs the wrong tin from a shop. The door is finished with sticky, unsuitable material. At home his wife laments the mistake and jokes about varnish puddings.
In William Matthews hours with Men and Books, Napoleon is described as using snuff to mask unease in council meetings. He shared snuff with a nod and finger pinch, drawing many snuffboxes from loyal followers. Snuffboxes vanished and later returned with ornate thefts and metamorphoses in their cases.
The article recalls Edwin Booth’s remark on ovation bars in the gallery and discusses Shakespeare’s education in London. It mixes literary critique with anecdotes on front-row applause, critics, and the education debate, citing sources like the New York American and Matthew Arnold.
The late Samuel Bubbard Scudder notes butterflies can make sounds during movements and caterpillars strike or rub leaves to produce noises. The whip butterfly emits a lash like crack when surprised, hermaphinating butterflies hiss softly when distressed, and some larvae click or chirp when disturbed.
A naval officer visits a brother officer's family where a red and blue parrot captures the attention of Bobby, who suffers a minor finger wound and calls the bird having “a hard face.” The anecdote reflects a sailor’s bravery and childlike curiosity during a family visit.
A small amount of butter the size of a large bean enhances a lemon pie giving a smoother texture and richer flavor. Some cooks use as much as a spoonful. French cooks add a tiny butter touch to cherry pies and apples benefit similarly.
A patient questions anesthesia as the dentist asks if she wants gas for the tooth pulling. The elderly woman declines, saying she cannot pay and won’t stay in the dark with the dentist or any other man.
A brief quip about marital conversation from a Philadelphia writer. The joke contrasts what the wife tells her husband with what she does not. The remark captures a lighthearted domestic exchange.
An 1911 Nutley ordinance designates Bank of Nutley, Manufacturer's National Bank of Newark, and Essex County National Bank as town depositories. It requires weekly deposits of town money, monthly reports to the Town Council, and bonds for all officials handling funds. The Town Accountant must provide detailed balance reports to Finance and other committees. The measure excludes Sinking Fund Commissioners.
A Washington Star quote reflects on why a speaker gains applause by invoking famous leaders like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The statesman notes he cannot rely on fresh ideas to satisfy critics and instead borrows the authority of historic figures.
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