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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
7
A witty exchange from Puck features a barber masseur sarcastically remarking on extracting blockheads from blockheads. The jab at the blockhead highlights barbed humor and barbershop banter.
A newspaper ad promotes Cuticura ointment and soap with a free sample offer by mail. The story follows Danny Clements a schooner captain who delays sailing because he believes wind favors Morgan's schooner, choosing to stay aboard while watching the river sail by.
The excerpt shows a puzzling talk about mathematics credited to ancient Phoenicians, a mystery unknown quantity, and a scene with a girl at a table. A male observer comments on not having a full drink this winter, suggesting a casual social setting.
A fragment states fold as a wonderful fertilizer that makes family trees spring up and reach full growth in a few hours. It claims three square meals a day constitute satisfactory health.
Barbers raise prices in Swedesboro while Hightstown seeks a new post office. Timber land burns near Millville. Pitman buys jail cells. Collingswood plans a tax group meeting. Proprietor properties change hands, scouts offered land for cultivation, and local fire engines advance. Community events include graduations, lectures, and wartime precautions with defense planning and volunteer mobilization.
Governor Edge addresses county superintendents and teachers in Trenton urging wartime education to boost farm production. The plan includes Planting Day, farm labor support, and military training within public schools to aid national defense and keep food prices from rising.
The U S S Smith reported an enemy submarine tried to torpedo her 100 miles south of New York at 3 30 A M The submarine fired but missed by 30 yards The event signals the possible start of a German submarine blockade of American Atlantic ports and confirms the Smith s encounter after Navy officials investigated reports from Fire Island Boston and New York
Government calls Labor and organizations nationwide to name ship carpenters for the Shipping Board. A four day report is expected. About 20000 carpenters exist to train non skilled workers into shipbuilding roles
President Wilson creates a Committee on Public Information by executive order to unify censorship and publicity. George Creel is named Executive Chairman, with the Secretaries of State War and the Navy as members and delegates. They urge full publicity of all facts of national defense to foster confidence and service.
The new Mexican ambassador Senor Ygnacio Bonillas presented credentials in Washington promising the restoration of law and order in Mexico by May 1 after years of rebellion and anarchy.
A fragmented quote notes a broken-down widower who wants to marry a penin. The speaker jokes that he hopes to be repaired by marriage, reflecting a local tone about desire and renewal.
Bold ad promises Cascarets cleanse stomach regulate bile and remove waste with a 10 cent box. Claims include relief from headaches biliousness coated tongue indigestion sour stomach and constipation. Mentions popularity among men and women and links to Easter fashion and political ambition.
Mr. Erastus Pinchles quotes stressed instruction on precise wording as crucial. A speaker named SPIE echoes the idea, recalling a family tale about raising chickens and a moment of realization.
In a playful observation, ES Ghiady notes Gladys shows consideration for her mother by not complying when asked to tidy up. The remark frames Gladys as deliberate in avoiding disruptions to the household routine.
An advertisement touts ethine-double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. By applying a small amount twice daily, even dark freckles should fade and lighter ones disappear, with most users needing under an ounce. The product is sold with a money back guarantee if ineffective.
A speaker warns that information shared with Bliggins would be repeated, signaling concerns over confidential disclosure. The piece notes the American Sunday School Union reaching its centennial, marking a century of religious schooling efforts.
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