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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
8
The senior prom will be held in the Pddie gymnasium on Monday evening with Stillwell's Orchestra from New York to perform the latest dance music. Decorations will be artistic and seasonally themed, and attractive programs will be issued to participants.
A Kentucky article notes the state ratified the federal prohibition amendment by 66 to 10 in the House and 27 to 16 in the Senate. It cites distillers and local politics, praising lawmakers for embracing prohibition ahead of a statewide vote. The piece includes political commentary and unrelated quotes and drugstore advertisement blurbs.
Sabbath communion saw new members by certificate and confession of faith including the Titus, Reinfurt, Ellison Erickson, Griggs, and Merson families. Trustees were elected at a Saturday meeting with Wm Hagaman presiding. School and church notices recount diphtheria case, illness recoveries, and upcoming meetings and social events across Dayton.
The War Council releases a report showing appropriations totaling 77,843,405.35 from the Red Cross War Fund up to January 9 for foreign relief 44,657,795.99 US relief 2,612,532.60 and U S supplies 21,928,181.12. It notes admin funding covered by membership dues and lists detailed allocations to France Belgium Russia Italy Serbia Great Britain and other areas with a total War Fund and funds from general and miscellaneous sources reaching 79,450,727.95.
The piece argues federal supervision of railroads has failed to heal long standing issues and that progress depends on broader political and economic factors. It contrasts McAdoo's limited power with decades of policy harm and notes railroads endure political harassment and watered stocks. It cites Fort Wayne News and British tropical UV experiments as context.
Diet notes that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to slow bowels while raw fruits graham bread and whole wheat promote movement. For severe constipation the text recommends taking one or two Chamberlains Tableta after supper.
A short essay extols solid reading as a duty for all, arguing reading well shapes language, prevents slang, and enhances pleasure. It asserts good books build culture and urges reading as a regular habit, then pivots to a quip about feminine impulse after an accident.
A short health note suggests people over sixty may quicken cold recovery by going to bed early and staying in bed one or two days, paired with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The piece adds reduced risk of subsequent serious illnesses.
A witty verse by Carolyn Wells laments wasteful spending and hoarded string, contrasting a modern, immense home and princely car with plans to squander a mere piece of string in the future. The piece jests at thrift through playful imagery and satire.
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