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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1909
Page
7
The banner city enforces strict independence day rules reflecting a nationwide push for stricter observance. Officials report fewer celebratory incidents this year with casualties down compared to prior years, amid a sober, restrained mood and police restrictions on revelry.
The article notes U S wood consumption reaches 3 billion cubic feet annually while forest growth is only 7 billion feet, based on government reports and measurements. It also discusses Earth's rotation slowing day length by one second every 460000 years and other science items from Popular Mechanics.
Theodore G. Griggs of East Orange introduces an automatic fowl plucker using an endless conveyor and nested fingers that remove feathers gradually to avoid skin tears. The system, driven by a pneumatic feather-vent, handles birds of any size and aims to cut costs by about 20 percent for poultry growers.
A turtle shown cunning behavior while preparing to lay eggs. It tests a hole as a potential nest, then shifts to a rough sand surface to create a second site. After several attempts, the turtle completes a smooth shallow excavation and lays eggs in a hidden location. Nearby observers note its methodical search and persistence.
The Rev Henry S Nash of Cambridge preached at Holy Trinity on the topic In God's Likeness, drawing on Psalms 17:15 and urging belief moderated by doubt. He stressed two kins of strength to bear burdens, valuing conscience over ego and extolling enduring faith through life’s trials.
The article recounts Mont Blanc tragedies led by Edward Whymper. It details the 1870 party including Randall McBean and Rev. S McCorkindale with Chamonix guides, their fatal descent in fierce wind, and subsequent bodies found. also recalls an 1820 avalanche that buried three guides and later remains drifted far down Glacier des Bossons.
A fragmentary poem evokes restful sleep after warfare. Distant drums and bugles fade as the speaker bids soldiers such as Bontaman and others to rest from chase and battle. Nature sounds like larks and bitterns replace warlike commotion.
A humorous classroom exchange features Johnny mixing up trunk and elephant front, Harold predicting future parenting talk, Edna misnaming a shad, and Richard redefining Atlag as a notorious footpad who “held up the earth.”
The article argues that women dominate entry positions as unskilled and skilled laborers in federal offices, earning low wages while bearing responsibility for errors. It traces a history of gradually reduced pay through seven lower grades, longer hours, and limited promotion, culminating in a call to secure citizenship and suffrage to gain appointments.
The Atlanta Constitution notes a Louisville woman described as "80 summers" and married three times, framing her story as evidence of hope prevailing over experience in a reflection on aging and resilience.
C G Stafford former Eureka mayor is killed when N E Silva’s car overturns at a California track during race seven. Silva’s car turns over twice, injuring the driver with a broken nose.
Readable fragments describe detentions and searches tied to private smuggling cases. Local commentary critiques harsh punishments and calls out flaws in enforcement and public sentiment.
A fragmentary line hints at a theme of misdirected appreciation. The text contrasts appreciating men with other values, suggesting a critique of misplaced priorities without clear context or events.
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