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Newspaper
Perth Amboy Evening News
Location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
1
Niels C. Peterson through attorney Peter A. Peterson sues Public Service Corporation for 200 dollars in a Supreme Court case over damages to his horse and wagon after being struck by a trolley near Fayette Street.
The Goodwill fire and drum corps held a two hour session last night in their rooms on High street. A committee plans a reception and dance in Braga hall on April 25 and met with progress. The Woodmen of the World invited members to Rich mond Camp's ball tomorrow night at Tottenville. they will meet at 7:45 in full uniform at High street rooms. Next Thursday night Drum Sergeant Elvin Dingler will host them at his William street home. No practice occurred due to stormy weather after the session, followed by a social hour.
The text debates women’s focus on domestic duties versus broader roles, labeling some as strictly kitchen minded. It questions how much time is appropriate for home life and highlights that even in households some prefer a clean kitchen. It asserts the postman embodies both action and letters as a stronger example than either gender.
A reflection by Max Rebohm on stage writing notes that women dramatists face a bias in crafting male characters as real and vital. He argues men have an unearned advantage when portraying lovers and men in plays.
A compact editorial note outlines three egotist types: those who let others live, those who live themselves and deny others, and those who neither live themselves nor let others live. The fragment hints at social humor and moral judgment in a cheeky tone.
Uncle Ken Sparks laments excess chatter as listeners complain about too much cable. The quip appears in a casual newspaper item promoting the NEWS subscription. Deputy to the tongue in cheek column reflects on communication and media.
Washington dispatch notes Hoboken residents seek forest preserve protection and Newark Wrightstown Middlebush and Rancocas residents back parcels post. Somerset Grange Midlebush and Mercer Grange Hopewell back a national highways commission. Kean introduces 100000 for Passaic public building and bills to raise pensions for Stnuckey of Elizabeth and Shelton of Jersey City. Howell learns of a pension for Cranbury’s John Fryer and Rumson post office plan with postmaster John T Hintelmann. First Lieutenant Leo P. Quinn assigned from Newark to Passaic for trial evidence. Col. Olcott of East Orange visiting New York.
This article explains darning techniques for narrow lace edges and Hamburg insertions, using muslin selvages or white paper as temporary foundations. It covers darning on machine or hand, prepping nets, and reestablishing stitches, with care to avoid sewing into the fabric and returning pressure settings after finishing.
A festive Parisian dessert blends gelatin with cream eggs and sugar. Scald milk and vanilla then stir in gelatin until melted, chill, then add macaroons, lady fingers, coconut and sherry. Fold in whipped cream, mold, chill, and garnish with pink whipped cream and candied cherries.
Washington march 19 a memorial protest against congressional inaction on labor laws was planned by a labor conference. The protest committee will prepare an address to leaders in congress and seek a meeting to discuss failing to pass needed measures and proposed changes to Sherman antitrust rules.
A surprise party at Miss Edna Gray's Division street home featured games, singing, dancing, and phonograph selections with midnight refreshments. The Epworth League hosted a Danish M. E. church literary meeting. Birthday festivities blessed Edward C. Smith's twenty four years with music and supper. Several social events and visits followed, including mothers’ meeting postponement due to weather and various residents' travels and engagements downtown and in nearby towns.
Middlesex Board of Freeholders bids for 13 750 tons of trap rock to repair roads next spring. Low bids span 1 24 to 1 90 per ton across stations, roads and docks, with awards to Winders & Dodd, Delaware River Quarry and Construction Co, Collins Brothers, J H Wilson & Co, Moran & Brady and others.
Advice to treat bruised wood with hot water and a red hot poker held near the surface until the bruise disappears for slight marks. For larger dents the remedy involves wetting the area to aid restoration.
The Board of Aldermen will hold a committee meeting at city hall tomorrow night to discuss the fire department issue. An adjourned meeting is planned Monday night. Alderman Voorhees supported a paid department but said they would correct any missteps. Alderman Gannon offered a brief, noncommittal reply. Lawyer Peterson commented on a writ of certiorari granted without city notice, noting the judge decides grant or rule to show cause and that the city has a fire department, with the justice seeing no reason to oppose the writ.
A large congregation attended the weekly prayer service at First Presbyterian chapel last night. The Foreign Mission Study Class led the service with Mrs Hall presiding and speakers on China including Mrs J S Hall and Mrs Brace. Additional talks covered Chinese characteristics and religion with summaries of China study. A separate item notes Thor Lodge Danish Brotherhood attending the funeral of Mrs Jens Gregersen in Bonham town. Dr F W Kitchel will not exhibit dogs at the Newark state dog show for the first time in 25 years.
At a Perth Amboy Camp No 19 Woodmen of the World meeting held last night one candidate was initiated and five applications were received for membership.
In court this morning Joseph Kulpa 22 of Fox Hill road faced a charge from Sophia Knisnosek 307 Fayette street but the case was dismissed. Anton Shuakaski 119 Hall avenue admitted hitting John Pumanski and was held on 100 bail for the grand jury. Anton Mazurek 11 of Kennedale Park faced a charge as leader of a boys gang. reprimanded and placed under probation officer. Joseph Belofsky 193 Elm street charged with annoying young women had case dismissed after refusal to press. he received a reprimand.
Notice states that the undersigned will not be responsible for debts contracted by his wife or anyone else in his name. Dated Perth Amboy New Jersey March 19 1908. Signed Harry Kirby.
The Exempt Firemen's Association held a large meeting and banquet last night. Delegates elected to the state convention in New Brunswick in May include E. H. Martin William Quigley John A. Danner James Dunsham and Captain William Sofield. This marks the association's twenty second annual convention. Captain Jar L Tooker announced a supper prepared for all attendees and a generous spread was served.
Motormen and conductors employed by the Public Service Corporation in the north Jersey section will soon wear new uniforms. Caps will resemble New York police headgear and local police caps. The lapel will feature the letters P.B.S.C. Navy-metal buttons for motormen and brass buttons for conductors.
The Gentlewoman argues most marriages fail because people marry for unsuitable reasons. They choose partners from proximity, for money, status, or fleeting passion, rather than for genuine love.
A man who poisoned wine with arsenic to trap a burglar now faces the dilemma of identifying the specific bottle among a hundred. He offers his entire wine stock at a steep discount, trying to salvage value while the perilous scheme looms.
In Redditch England about 3000 workers earn comfortable wages as needlemakers. They labor around 50 hours weekly in model factories. The town produces more than 2.0 billion needles each year, highlighting its central role in the industry.
A New York World headline proclaims "The police dogs are honest" while noting the dogs are new to New York, suggesting cautious optimism about law enforcement symbols amid city crime coverage.
A four year old girl stands entranced before a toy shop window and asks her mother, if she were her own child, would she buy the lovely items. The caption evokes a moment of innocent generosity and reflective tenderness.
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