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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1917
Page
4
Readers see a unfolding struggle as the war continues with mounting days of fighting. The report notes sustained strain on regions involved and the public's concern grows alongside evolving military actions.
The quote argues that history follows a fixed law where causes always match effects. It cites Cleopatra and Alexander as examples, noting that personal traits did not alter the course of history or the broader timeline.
A short mispunctuated tale recounts how a printer’s wrong comma placement nearly caused a major mishap. Two young men and two young women shared an evening, and after they departed the girls’ fist fight ensued, illustrating how punctuation can fuel chaos.
Excerpt discusses immediate experience of God as described by mystics. It notes a direct apprehension of the divine, sometimes called instinct or intuition, and contrasts it with ordinary perception. The piece also references Rufus M. Jones and includes brief dialogue about money trends and mathematics.
A long list of names appears including Sarah Ross, Harold Bridgeman, Caryl Wildrich, Mrs W L Colpittes, Alfred Seaman, Mullin Henry Paine, Kathleen Welch, Geraldean Welch, Eleanor Welch, J H Puckett, Thomas Nichols, Batchelor, A Carson, Mrs S J Naylor, Mrs A M Prior, Mrs Clarence Young, Mrs LA Brown, Mrs William Mitchell Jr, Miss Etonor Mitchell, Mrs A S Stager, Mrs W C Davis, Mrs Bertram Stager, Mrs Hugh Eagleson and others.
Abram Blum ran the Nutley meat market for over forty years and personally chose meat at the Packing house to assure customer satisfaction. His long tenure reflects steadfast commitment to product quality and direct supplier oversight.
A light Toronto Telegraph quip features two lines about poor service and trains of thought arriving late, framing a brief humor exchange. The note plays on words and timing without naming people or places beyond Toronto.
Social items from Nutley note a war dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Emil Tauchert and a card party announcing the engagement of Ruth Elizabeth Kay to Roswell F. Young. The column lists guests, hosting homes, and numerous luncheon and bridge events with attendees from Nutley and nearby towns.
A historical ad at 404 Highfield Lane offers face and scalp treatments. It lists telephone 1039-A and mentions shampooing wand massage and various hair work including combings.
Mr and Mrs William P Carter of Grant avenue plan moving to Dover Douglas Beddie from Redding Conn now in the Mosquito fleet training at Newport Mrs Gilbert Wilson and Suzanne Wilson of Passaic avenue return today from Beverly Mrs FOS Bennett of Philadelphia has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Francis I Bennett of Grant avenue
P F Guthrie of Highfield lane spent several days this week in Washington visiting the Government Patent Office in interest of an invention linked to battleships Elwood Jones returned Sunday from a business trip through Virginia and North Carolina Miss Hazel Epworth of Cottage place spent a few days at Atlantic Highlands Miss Elizabeth Robinson of New Hampshire is spending the week with her sister Miss Helen Robinson of Whitford avenue
Tracey Wood of Detroit and formerly of this town writes his uncle A. Corey Rutan of Brookway that he plans to go to France early next month. He will spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Rutan before leaving. Mrs Arno T Koemple of Prospect street entertains her bridge club Saturday afternoon. Mrs Louis E Carman forms a Navy League knitting class. Mr and Mrs Van Dyk MacBride of North road left for Atlantic City by motor Thursday and will attend the New Jersey Bankers Association convention. they plan to return next Sunday.
The Sun publishes a letter from Nutley High School seniors on their Washington visit. They thank home supporters for loyalty to the school and hope to report back on the trip, praising the effort and spirit of their community.
Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood, then a captain, hurried to parade at Portsmouth and found his troops in laughter as he failed to remove his tall hat. His subaltern explained he had forgotten to do so, noting his correct dress except for the headgear.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt shows a staff member asking for a salary raise to support marriage plans. The reply notes the institution cannot raise pay for all employees who marry, despite the man’s plea that his promised wife expects a life of luxury and he must meet those commitments.
Edward Morton Post, 51, of 119 Franklin Avenue, died Wednesday after a two month illness. Born in Newark, he lived in Nutley since infancy. He leaves a wife, three stepdaughters, and one stepson. Recorder James M. Post is a step brother. Funeral services are at his residence this afternoon with burial tomorrow morning in Woodrow Cemetery, Staten Island.
Anna C. Matt six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Matt of 37 Myrtle Avenue died Tuesday from heart trouble. Funeral services were held at their home yesterday at one o clock and burial followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Quote from Baltimore American humor piece asks how to end a wife’s last word. The reply is blunt: you cannot stop her, she takes the last word in any dispute. The joke plays on stubborn marital banter.
A fragment from a New York Times readout shows scattered phrases about brilliancy and repartee. The text contains misspellings and garbled dialogue with stray references to dollars and self reliance.
A brief exchange recalls Willie Won refusing to ask twice for pie. The mother questions the prompt request while Willie replies he already took the first piece without asking. The exchange reflects a child’s quick wit and a humorous household moment.
A hardy Irish breed rarely exceeds three feet in height and grazes on sparse pasture. Despite the small size, these cows produce about twenty quarts of milk each day, demonstrating remarkable dairy capacity in tough grazing conditions.
A report cites that two pounds of coal yield about 8 000 heat units and mentions the Japanese making an imitation silk from hemp, reflecting industrial and textile experiments of the era.
A terse reader notes piece lists types to avoid in public interactions. It mentions a man asking you to hold a baby, a boastful person, and a sleepy mule metaphor. Also references a meteor actor desiring a Hamlet recitation and a man who pats your shoulder. Local voice from Brooklyn hints social caution.
A brief, antiquated sketch compares the Rio Grande to the Nile describing a flat alluvial region and seasonal overflows. It notes villagers using primitive methods to lift water and irrigate farms with muddy river water on both sides of the river.
The article traces how kerchief evolved from neck coverings to handkerchiefs and later to pocket handkerchiefs with pockets arising in Elizabethan times. It notes pocket comes from poke a Saxon word for bag and the diminutive et. It also mentions Julius Caesar fearing thunder and seeking underground.
A Kansas City Journal excerpt notes Flubdub’s habit of referring to his wife as “my own” as he discusses acquiring a place on payments. The line highlights domestic language amid a larger property purchase.
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