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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
3
A laboratory tour reveals the care behind Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Over 350000 pounds of herbs are gathered yearly, solvents extract their medicinal properties, and every utensil is sterilized. The product is pasteurized and sealed, with letters from women praising its health effects.
An old vegetable remedy claims to purge bowels and aid health. The ad promotes Celery King Laxative Tea by Wella & Co of Le Roy New York as soothing for colds fevers sickness headaches and skin vitality.
German defense minister Gustav Noske declares he will not sign the Entente peace protocol. He argues the treaty prolongs war, condemns Allied actions as crippling Germany, and vows resistance even if the government must resign. He blames British and French deceit and criticizes Allied demands over dockyard assets.
President Wilson signs official documents with an indelible pencil due to difficulty using a pen in a reclining position. Dr. F Dercum, a Philadelphia neurologist, reports the President's condition good and plans to continue weekly visits to the White House.
Washington reports Representative Anthony of Kansas introduced a bill in the House to limit newspaper sizes to relieve a newsprint shortage. Daily papers would be capped at 21 pages, Sunday editions at 30, weeklies at 15, bi weekly at 15, and monthlies at 100 pages, with violations barred from mail.
The government orders a special grand jury session in Indianapolis to probe Lever Act and Sherman Act violations by coal operators and miners. Officials say operators conspire with miners to restrict production. probe may widen to contempt cases against United Mine Workers leaders.
Leaders of the United Mine Workers accepted a compromise proposal from President Wilson and will present it to union officers for recommendation at a meeting. Charges before a senate committee accuse Carranza of treachery toward Madero and plotting to overthrow him. Eight killed and forty two wounded in Mantua riots as Italy’s conditions shift.
Secretary Daniels files the navy’s annual summary showing war costs at 2.98 billion dollars with total funding of over 3.35 billion for 1917 to 1919. He notes personnel pay appeals, outlines peacetime estimates, and praises the fleet’s postwar strength, second only to Britain and key to Allied victory.
Rev John O L Bedford pastor of the Catholic Church of the Nativity in New York decides to lock the church following thefts of altar candlesticks an altar cover and a 50 pound bell. He says locking is to prevent further thefts including pews or the organ.
In Washington the Senate discussion on finances led Republican and Democratic leaders to call for strict economy in government spending. Mention of a possible war with Mexico raised the prospect of larger appropriations, with retrenchment expected to be radical.
Washington report describes a White House briefing on President Wilsons health and Mexicos crisis easing after Consular Agent Jenkins was freed. Senators Fall and Hitchcock push Carranza Bolshevist claims though the immediate urgency fades and the Fall resolution may not pass. The release relieves the Presidents allies and the medical team.
Supreme Council acts on food relief for Austria and Armenia while action in Russia urges peace with the Entente. Romania faces trouble in Transylvania as 50 000 troops recalled from Bessarabia. Czecho-Slovakian mobilizes anew amid a Turkey crisis. Constantinople described as chaotic with rampant looting. A German mission seeks economic ties in South Russia.
Doctors warn winter colds can threaten lungs and lead to pneumonia if neglected. The ad touts Mrs Johns Medicine and Father Johns Medicine as proven treatments with long histories and no alcohol or drugs, claiming they guard family health.
An old fashioned mustard plaster product named Mustarine promises relief for lameness sore muscles stiff neck cramps earache backache headache and toothache. It asserts rapid action within five minutes and encourages asking for Mustarine in a yellow box from S C Wella & Co. Te Rov.
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