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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
7
An assortment of dubious medical claims and quirky notices appears. Ay words tout true astarine for sore throats and musatarine claims, then a London Opinion theatre gag about lodgings. A Chicago eye remedy promotes youth and a cheeky line about women and art ends the snippet.
An old classified style ad touts Bromo Quinine with claims of quick cold cure and a “genuine” full name in LAX style. It mentions aluminum alloy pistons in motor car engines and discusses lubrication as part of engine wear protection.
A compilation of river towns, coast resorts, and regional events notes Emma R. Bardeen presenting a silver communion set in memory of Charles A. Bardeen. town updates include woodbury license shortages, the Marconi tower contract for Sherman Sharp, and intensified fire protection in Burlington suburbs.
The lesson treats Pentecost as an objective teaching moment with power from the Spirit. It outlines the coming of power, the empowered witness, and the results, including unity, bold testimony of God’s mighty works, and the danger of misreading spiritual gifts. The text emphasizes Christ’s lordship and the need for a spirit filled life to glorify Jesus.
Official figures have been abolished making it impossible to provide accurate market quotations. Traders face uncertainty as sources report inconsistent data and unreliable price assessments across sectors.
Dialogue notes a friend Tweddle as a potential Peace crusader. One says Tweddle would accept an all expenses paid invitation regardless of peace prospects. The other questions the meaning of the label and implies opportunistic motives.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle yet effective laxative for children. It contrasts old world physic with a modern fruit laxative, claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels, soothes the stomach, and prevents illness with a teaspoonful. The copy urges buyers to ask for the 50 cent bottle at stores.
A student asks a misanthropic person if people should be chloroformed at sixty. The reply: no, by sixty they have done all the mischief they can and a few more years or legs make no difference.
An advertising block urges using Cuticura Ointment before shampoo for dandruff and scalp irritation and touts its use for complexion, hair, hands, and skin. Free samples by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Also cites two newspaper quips contrasting war and pacifism.
The London Gazette is an old English government organ published twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays. In wartime extras add lists of killed and wounded, mentions in dispatches, and promotions. regular editions cost one shilling, extras four pence.
Readers are urged to use Jad Salts to flush kidneys when back pain arises. The ad touts Jad Salts as a grape and lemon acid drink with NHThia that cleanses kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents bladder disorders. It claims easy use, safety, and low cost backed by a local druggist.
In a devout Elgin family an eight year old boy, asked to bless the meal, then murmured a brief prayer: Oh Lord, forgive us for this food. The moment drew a mix of amusement and apology from attending women at the luncheon.
An advertisement stresses checking Castoria bottles for safety and the 30 year usage sign. It promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a trusted remedy for infants and children and notes children cry for Castoria.
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