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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
6
A reflective essay traces New Year customs from ancient Rome to modern times. It notes the spiritual stock-taking at year’s end, the rise of resolutions, and the shift from pagan festivity to Christian observance, ending with watch night services and midnight Mass across traditions.
A reflective poem contemplates the passing of the old year and arrival of the New Year. It evokes time’s passage, the old year joining the silent shore, and hopes for brighter skies and renewed dreams in the days ahead. The imagery centers on bells, time, and forward-looking aspirations.
A carnival of child tests from a Mental Hygiene conference at City College lists age based milestones. Three year olds identify their name and locate their nose mouth and eyes while older children describe objects, names and definitions. A seven year old outscored ten year olds in a sample exam.
A concise sermon review surveys Jesus as worker and healer from John events after April AD 29. It links his divine authority to the Golden Text and outlines twelve lessons from the quarter, including faith, forgiveness, obedience, and the Mount of Transfiguration.
In Toledo Buck Hawes recounts how his married sister left him alone with her three year old. She warned him not to trouble himself and to let the child amuse himself. If the boy cried, give him a cooky and, if needed, ride him on his back. She would return in an hour.
Mrs Geo W Paine of Waterloo narrates a severe facial skin infection on her baby Edith that worsened until nearly the entire face was affected. After trying harsh ointments and a physician's advice, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting quick soothing relief and full healing within a month, with a 50 cent ointment purchase completing the cure.
A humorous anecdote from Woman's Home Companion depicts Amy three arguing with arithmetic. Her uncle tests addition by noting her mother has two children and asking what one more would make. Amy responds that it would make her mamma crazy.
Advertisement notes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children. Promotes that it bears the signature and has been in use for over 30 years. Claims ease for mothers seeking a reliable child medicine. Encourages children to cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
Mrs. Margaret Knapp of Detroit Michigan describes a severe bronchitis attack cured after using Father John’s Medicine. She notes her son Elmer aged 14 recovered from a lingering cold and cough, and she praises the product as nourishing and free from drugs.
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