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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
6
A pair of aphorisms appear in the Boston Transcript noting social wit about taxation and happiness. The first quotes a civil objection to income tax with a wry reply. The second hints at envy as a path to female happiness.
Mr and Mrs Handel Hobson of 36 Holden Street Fall River Massachusetts share a public statement praising Father John’s Medicine after their four year old son Joseph recovered from a long illness. They report quick improvement after using one bottle and recommend the remedy to all. They add claims it builds strength and cures colds and lung troubles.
The article observes Dutch church habits in Hoatland and Holland noting hats worn indoors during services, smoking in non service times by some ministers, and a relaxed, practical church atmosphere. It highlights plain pews, a white cap maid guiding attendees, and a two deck pulpit as part of the scene.
A testimonial from David H. Putnam describes severe facial pimples, itching, and scabbing improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He purchased a cake and two weeks later his skin appeared clear. The ad notes Cuticura is sold worldwide with free samples and a 32 page Skin Book.
Wicks answers yes living beyond position by two miles, challenging social norms and status in a terse dialogue.
The advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to soothe feverishness headache and teething disorders aid digestion regulate bowels destroy worms and cure colds in 24 hours. It claims 14 years of use by mothers and invites readers to sample.
A damaged OCR snippet advertises Roman Exe Balsam for eye irritation with a 25 cent price and claims it stops pain. It also includes unrelated quips about listening, dignity, and miscellaneous product notes from a historic advertisement page.
Mrs Sternexson of Independence Oregon reports recovery from nervous prostration heart palpitations and fainting after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Another Maine patient Haywanp Sowers credits the remedy with ending pain backache insomnia and fatigue after a year of suffering. The ad promotes the 30 year standard herbal medicine and offers confidential guidance from Lynn Mass.
Captain MacManus and Captain Nellie Sky discuss the suffrage era as the Western Woman's Special arrives in New York. The crew handles a disorderly delegation while Nellie reflects on the plate glass war that won women the vote and reminiscences about early suffragists.
Heine Glaman told Wellington News hunters to pitch tents and he would supply light. He ran a wire from his car to a battery and lit the tent, providing a bright, long lasting illumination for the game. If the battery weakened the engine would recharge it by running briefly.
The text breaks down the earth’s population into Asia 850 million Africa 127 million North America 120 million South America 45 million Australia 5 million Europe 380 million and polar regions 300 thousand. It notes estimation difficulties and predicts increasing global growth due to science.
A nostalgic verse reflecting on youth and aging. The speaker recalls the happiness of youth shared with a loved one and laments the losses and sorrows that come with time. The poem contrasts earlier carefree days with present grief and enduring affection.
A town undertaker bemoans business decline as temperance pushes out liquor sales and druggists. He contends sobriety reduces deaths yet acknowledges both drinkers and those who misuse drugs harm health and families. He resents outside interference in local affairs.
A playful poem features a high fashion woman who shuns practical arts and mocks commonness. She teases with grave precision and a regal air, calling her February mispronounced as Febyouary while praising cultural airs and a rare, ecstatic bit.
A character proclaims escape from danger after tearing up an inappropriate letter. The exchange frames a lesson on consequences and restraint as the man reflects on his action. No further context is provided.
In a tense moment the bride expresses fear as the wedding nears and fears fleeing. The groom admits similar feelings and questions her belief in his love, calling himself a heartless wretch.
Hilton says he is willing to credit his wife for great help in business. He notes she served as his stenographer for several years and believes no one in the office could match her in persuading creditors to be patient.
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