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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
7
A promotion for Father John's Medicine cites high medical authorities endorsing its ingredients as beneficial for wasting diseases and colds. The ad claims the remedy provides relief from colds and throat troubles, and emphasizes it is free from alcohol and nerve-destroying drugs.
In Trenton a committee substitute amending the corrupt practices act would cap candidate expenditures at 2000 dollars per candidate, with an Essex total around 24000 dollars. The measure includes a bank trust system to track campaign funds and vouchers, part of broader election reform amid party concerns.
In the assembly Mr Whitney of Morris objected to Senator Pil grim's bill authorizing payment of the difference between army pay and regular salaries to employees in the military. Mr Badgley of Essex supported the measure and Mr Gil cited his firm already paying under the plan. The bill passed 84 to 7.
The Public Utility Commission heard the application of the Public Service Corporation to increase gas and electricity charges. A readiness-to-serve fee of 25 cents per month may be approved for gas customers, while electric rates could rise by about 82 percent for power customers. The article notes a large revenue increase in 2018 though the figure appears partly garbled.
An advertisement outlines a home mix for darkening gray hair using Bay Rum glycerine and Barbo Compound. The mixture is said to darken gray streaks, soften hair, and not color the scalp or rub off. Full directions are included with Barbo Compound boxes.
A concise reflection on sentiment toward marriage cites varied feelings among husbands. It suggests some men embrace marriage while others regret or question its consequences, highlighting nuanced attitudes rather than a uniform stance.
Green's August Flower marketed as a long standing household remedy for constipation and intestinal troubles. It claims to ease indigestion nervous dyspepsia and liver issues with a gentle laxative effect and quick relief after a few doses. Sold worldwide through druggists and urged for use by those seeking relief from related symptoms.
An old advertisement describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for nasal catarrh and recurring colds. It claims to build up the system cleanse the blood and improve resilience to colds with internal use. A money back promise and testimonials are noted.
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