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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
4
A remark notes that some people remain discontented, seeking new issues to protest and amplify irritation about, regardless of current events. The quote highlights a pattern of constant complaint and public exasperation.
An old advertisement urges parents to use California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It claims the product’s fruity taste, clear dosing directions, and stresses the importance of choosing the California brand. A chapel note mentions Lord Kitchener memorial events in London.
The 1307 ally of Sun Yat Sen, Chang Chau, who fled China, buys a Honolulu merry-go-round and plans to set it up in Peking. The piece notes the fanciful Orient show and hints at possible personal motives behind the return.
Fragmentary dialogue notes a failed dream book concept where respondents question the fit of dreams to a guide. The incomplete exchange hints at confusion and disappointment with a proposed dream interpretation.
An advertising promo claims Danderine will transform dull hair into abundant soft glossy waves in moments. It promises to remove dust and oil and boost scalp health while preventing dandruff and promoting longer thicker strong hair.
A camping pair near New Brunswick encounters a spectral figure in eighteenth century dress who directs them to search a cave above their site. They uncover a skeleton with a gold ring, dated books from 1659 to 1685, and a treasure manuscript leading to a nearby dig. An epitaph blends wit and virtue.
A Parisian style note on boudoir garments says gentlewomen prefer daring fabrics and colors only within their homes. It highlights China and Japan supplied elegant negligees and padded quilts for cozy warmth, with shots of satin, chiffon, and black chantilly lace shaping luxurious underthings suitable for private wear.
A fashion feature celebrates midwinter millinery with rich fabrics, beads, and embroidery. Designers showcase ornate hats including a lace coolie hat, a Chantilly draped crown, and gilded sails of silver and black silk cords, signaling a transition to spring styles. Street hats echo the era with satin brims and silver veils.
An old advertisement warns kidney trouble and urges immediate action. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a worldwide remedy, claiming they slow kidney decline, relieve symptoms, and cleanse poisons. The ad guarantees prompt relief or money back and urges asking for the original imported brand.
A mix of 19th century ad copy praising Green's August Flower as a gentle laxative and liver regulator, plus brief content on Italy’s forests and rabbit fur from Beveren club notes, ending with a light dialogue about home life decay.
A short exchange shows a Cremona violin boasting alongside a claim of the finest cowbalt in jazz. The dialogue hints at musicianship, pride, and the playful ego that fans and performers share in the era.
The advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It states Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and restore the Eustachian tube, offering a $100 reward for any cure not achieved by the remedy. The notice lists Toledo, Ohio, as the company location and mentions all druggists, with free circulars.
A fourth grade teacher notes Fred’s poor attendance and suspects truancy. Fred’s parents reply that he did not learn at home and that they are church people without a card in their house.
The United States Geological Survey reports Alaska's petroleum comes entirely from a single patented Natalio oil field claim. Old wells and the refinery operated normally in 1918, with two new productive wells drilled in Katalla. Total 1918 production exceeded 1917.
A terse derisive exchange centers on a friend who, after claiming she nearly died, provokes a sharp reaction from the speaker. The brief quarrel hinges on perceived insensitivity and the awkward tone of the reply.
A man explains he chose his wife for her eyes, calling the marriage an eye dependent decision. The phrase suggests a lighthearted take on selecting a spouse based on appearance and attraction.
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