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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
7
Advertisement touts Father Johns Medicine as a safe cold treatment free from morphine chloroform codeine heroin or other dangerous drugs suggesting immediate use today.
A man named John resents insinuations about his church attendance and complains about the new preacher and his speech. He recalls previous sermons and notes coming for his child's event. The conversation hints at loyalty to tradition and mixed feelings about the current clergy.
A boy asks about port and starboard. He explains he landed a port on Tommy Jones’s starboard eye after a prank, illustrating the nautical terms with a punchline.
Mrs. Wellington Koo, wife of Doctor Koo the Chinese minister to the United States, is added to the Washington diplomatic set. The piece argues new clothes boost health and energy for homemakers, urging mothers to embrace youth with hats and gowns rather than pills.
A witty exchange about newspapers. One man uses reports for world events and occasional humor found in diplomatic notes, highlighting unconscious comedy in official communications.
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a preventive against colds grip and influenza. It claims the combination with quinine destroys germs acts as a tonic and laxative and notes a sole product with W. Grove’s signature on the box.
Dialogue captures a Western Uncle ordering minimal portions and exaggerated acreage. Niece interposes, clarifying local dining habit as the uncle asks for a half portion and a quarter section of beef with celery. The judge observes the exchange with amusement.
An ad describes a homemade hair dye using Bay Bum and Barbo Compound with glycerine to darken gray hair. It claims gradual coloring without scalp staining and adds benefits like removing dandruff, improving hair softness, and reducing hair loss. The remedy is affordable and can be prepared by a druggist or at home.
Mrs Twobble urges an end to political dabbling while Mr Twobble defends his stance with a pun about not dabbing. The exchange showcases social humor and marital banter in a light domestic vignette.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for relief from itching and skin troubles. It claims instant relief after bathing and applying the ointment and offers free samples by mail with a booklet from Cuticura, Boston. The piece also notes censors on seaside papers avoid mentioning drownings.
The ad warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from overindulgence and rich foods. It promotes Jad Salts, four ounces in water each morning, claiming it cleanses kidneys and reduces bladder issues and related aches.
In a light kitchen chat, a boy tells his mother he will start boxing lessons to “lick that boy next door,” revealing a humorous domestic moment about resolve and childhood mischief.
Astoria New Jersey woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from two years of illness, avoiding surgery. She reports rapid improvement after starting the remedy and regaining appetite and health within two weeks.
The artist explains a shift from selling straightforward work to creating murkier pieces. He recalls past paintings were easily understood and purchased, but now he prefers ambiguity. The quote reveals his stance on audience reception and artistic intent.
A husband explains to a neighbor that his family cannot avoid moving yearly. He notes his wife prefers their current apartment house, but under that one roof they have relocated five times, highlighting ongoing housing instability.
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