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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
7
A fragmented passage recalls Pilgrims, Plymouth Rock, and a comparison to Rome. Charlies Sumner is cited discussing the Mayflower and the nation’s early history, contrasting mythic historic imagery with real events.
A New York Sun report reflects skepticism about safes being hoisted through building windows and elevators in modern ten or twenty story structures. Observers note the shift may reduce such hazardous scenes as skylines grow taller.
During a London visit, a French guest described the wax works as resembling an ordinary English party, noting the figures’ stiffness. The remark is presented as a candid aside from a touring Easy Company member.
A man faced fines after a local court found him guilty of a queer assault. His defense claimed he mistook one woman for his wife in the dark during a quarrel with two women in a loss. The court deemed the defense insufficient and convicted him.
Nick's Magazine argues that classic farming manuals mislead when used literally. It emphasizes understanding why to till, choosing tools, and adapting to soil, climate, and personal goals rather than copying exact steps. A book of principles suits any farm.
A farm adviser explains careful handling and storage of sweet potatoes to prevent bruising and rot. He advises using uniformly sized ventilated boxes with bottom airflow, top slots, and gentle sorting as you go to keep the produce intact.
A thrifty farmer explains a labor reducing method for smoking meat using a dry goods box as a smoke chamber. He notes crack leaks in houses hinder smoke and shares his two ¢Ws setup with ashes, coals, cobs, carpet, and a tight sugar barrel to finish smoking.
A government report describes a method to prevent rot and disease in winter potatoes. Potatoes are laid in a sunny place apart to turn green and are turned morning and night, then stored in a cellar. They resist cold, do not sprout in storage, and sprout stronger when planted in spring for a larger, better crop.
Farmers debate grinding cob with cornmeal for feed. Some doubt cob nutrition versus grinding costs, others find corn and cob meal comparable to grain meal. The article suggests mixing fine ground cold meal aids digestion when meal is fed with light mash.
Two men attempted to trap the spirited fox terrier Toby with a bag and rat trap in an alley near Farrar street restaurant. The dog resisted fiercely, escaping unharmed as the would be abductors fled clutching injured hands and admitting they had changed their minds.
A quirky column notes that weather complaints emerge from crop or business concerns, mentions Beeman's Pepsin Gum as aiding digestion, and includes odd observations about land in Mexico, Frey’s Vermifuge, and transparent paper made from seaweed used as window glass.
The piece touts Groves Taste Le ssa Cui as a remedy for chills and fever described as toxic, tasteless iron and quinine with no cure guaranteed. It notes Russia used leather currency during Peter the Great era.
An ad touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute that children can drink safely and adults may enjoy. It claims Grain-O bears a rich seal brown color like Mochs or Java but is made from pure grains and is easy on the stomach.
A Cincinnati adventure recounts a dramatic struggle as a snake escaped its cage and fought a hyena entering the den. The hyena nearly severed the snake’s head with its fangs, while the snake’s death valued at 350 dollars.
A spate of burglaries hits Tucson AK as safes are repeatedly wrecked despite precautions. A young Mexican named Ramirez is reported arrested in the act of hammering a safe at Ball's bottling works, hampered by inability to read the placard noting the lock.
National Education Association delegates traveling from New York to Charleston can add a side trip to Western North Carolina known as the Land of the Sky. The Southern Railway route passes through Virginia battlefield country en route to Mount Mitchell and the region’s scenery. Round trip fare to Charleston plus a $2 membership fee applies with trains leaving New York at 3 25 PM and 12 10 midnight. Details at 27 and 1185 Broadway with Alex S Thweatt East Pass Agt. 1185 Broadway. In Japan hosts are served meals on arrival.
Berlin authorities estimate no fewer than 160,000 postal cards without addresses are mailed each year in the German empire. The note ends with a remark on old friends and money.
Clara Kopp of Rockport Indiana writes of four years of illness with back and body aches irregular menses and nervousness and asks for Lydia Pinkham's advice. Ciassa Kopr of Rockport reports improved health after using the Vegetable Compound and urges others to seek Mrs. Pinkham's guidance.
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