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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
7
In a recent period New York approved eight thousand handgun licenses amid anxious residents seeking carry permits. The note includes a patent medicine advertisement for Maxale's Croup Remedy from Kellanu Newburgh N Y and a humorous anecdote about dreams and a dog bite, illustrating varied content in the same era.
A brief quip about safety and parental guidance during a street chase. The dialogue contrasts a father emphasizing safety with a son's reminder of earned wisdom and experience. The tone reflects a cautionary, humorous street exchange.
In a near party unity vote Champ Clark is elected Speaker of the Sixty fifth Congress 217 to 205 with Mann and others receiving scattered support. The House reconvenes after prayer and Miss Rankin receives applause as Clark is sworn in followed by a declaration of war against Germany and a push for presidential wartime powers.
The President calls for a formal declaration of war against Germany and immediate steps to defend the nation. He urges full mobilization of material resources and active cooperation with the Entente Allies to compel the German government to terms.
Shortage of farm labor disrupts rural schools as youths assist planting. Cumberland County onion farms see small schools nearly emptied. Waddonfield Democrats back Wilson defense plans. Princeton professor Cornwall dies of pneumonia. Foes of liquor gather signatures to curb licenses in South Jersey counties. Coroner cannot identify a man found near rail tracks. Tabernacle M E Church cornerstone laid at Elma with Judge Eldridge speaker. Gloucester County Judge Francis Davis sworn in amid honors. Local firms sell tractor kits to farmers. coal famine easing. Tomato cannery seeks site in Philadelphia. city can work with manufacturers. Bazaar entry requires newspaper ad. public safety committee formed in Wetmond. Marie Scharnagle sues for 20000 over husband’s death in Glassboro crash. similar suit by Charles Devault. Young People’s Union forms in Pedricktown church. State poultry show planned for Glassboro. Ocean City to decide on building line. Salem considers garbage collection ordinance. Dr. F G Thomas retires to Florida. Westmont reports 20 dogs registered under new ordinance. Governor Edge introduces amendments to anti-trust bills to align with Clayton Act.
Gov Edge and Gen Goethals greeted by both houses before adjournment after passage of annual and supplemental appropriation bills. Goethals named State Engineer at 10000 salary, Jerbert elected Highway Chairman, Meeker elevated to engineer at 7000 salary. Civil Service nominees and State Architect Bent announced. Cheaper vegetables predicted as state agriculture outlines reasons for high prices and future production rise. Guard units deployed to protect du Pont mills and Nutley facilities amid war needs.
A reviewer notes the violinist played with feeling as he glided along the fingerboard producing expressive notes. The audience described his performance as notably resonant and technically deft.
An advertisement promises Cascarets relieve constipation indigestion biliousness and dizziness. It touts a 10-cent box as a path to health happiness and a clear head and urges parents to cleanse children’s insides as well.
Mr Crosslets recalls bragging about corn and tomatoes that angered the vegetable man, who stopped visits for almost two weeks. The ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a safe tonic and laxative two in one, with H. W. Groves signature on each box and a 25 cent price.
A fragment shows Dubson contemplating marriage to an heiress. The speaker recalls Dubson began mulling such a match about twenty years ago and implies this thought might have been his final conscious one.
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a treatment to remove freckles and improve complexion. It claims quick results with nightly applications and a money back guarantee if it fails, noting most use no more than an ounce.
A humorous exchange notes a sentimental ballad titled Drifting in a Canoe With the Girl of Your Dreams. The speakers joke about rocking the boat and the unease of happiness when not in possession of it.
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