Veiled Prophet tale and old-Khurasan note in Cranbury Press
The Cranbury Press notes Mokanna the Veiled Prophet from the eighth century and his sect in Khorassan, with a New York American reflection on his fate. An advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve promotes wound care, and Dayton Presbyterian church plans a harvest home supper on July 26 with music and ample provisions.
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Mokanna
Hakim Ben Allah
Tom Moore
God
Khorassan
New York American
Presbyterian Church of Dayton
Dayton
Wins Fight for Life in Prolific Health Ad Claim
Newark man Mershon credits Dr King’s New Discovery for saving his life after eight months of illness. He reports severe blood loss from lung hemorrhages and extreme weakness but says the remedy helped him greatly and offers a trial bottle. The ad promises relief for coughs colds hay fever asthma and other lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mershon
Newark
N. J
N. F. Clayton
A Charming Woman Must Have Health for Charm
An 19th century patent remedy ad claims women lose charm without health. It links constipation and kidney poisons to pimples eruptions and a dull complexion. Electric Bitters are advertised to regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood and improve nerves eyes breath skin and overall health at 50 cents through N F Clayton's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Clayton’s
Notice to Creditors of Eugene B. McCarty Estate
Daniel W. Clayton as executor of Eugene B. McCarty deceased, per Middlesex Surrogate, calls all creditors to present debts and claims under oath within nine months from July 6 1911 or be barred from action. Dated July 6 1911. Daniell W. Cuartoy, Executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Clayton
Eugene B. McCarty
County of
Middlesex
Daniell W. Cuartoy
Notice to creditors in estate of Cornelius S. Rowland
Acknowledge roles of avid G. Rowland and Lewis D. Rowland as administrators for the estate of Cornelius S. Rowland deceased. By Middlesex County Surrogate direction creditors are urged to present debts demands and claims under oath within nine months to avoid forever barred action. Date June 26 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avid G. Rowland
Lewis D. Rowland
Cornelius S. Rowland
County of
Middlesex
Cornelius 8
Flowers for Each Month in the Amateur Garden
A period piece describes year round outdoor bloom by amateurs with a calendar of plants by month. It lists seeds bulbs and cuttings for continual flowering from January to December and notes examples such as snowdrops crocus hyacinth tulip lilac and roses. It also covers a method for shooting a revolver with relaxed poise and controlled breathing as taught in Outing magazine.
How to Mix Whitewash for Durable Building Coatings
This article provides a washable whitewash recipe from a western factory. Mix one barrel of un slaked lime with three pounds of glue and three pounds of fat such as suet or bacon cut small. Add one pound of alum and six pounds of salt. A half pound of borax may be added later. Bluing may be used at about one tablespoon per coat. Age the mixture for three to four weeks, stirring daily for best results. It stores and applies well on outbuildings.
Cleaning Chamois Gloves The Right Way
Wash the gloves on hands with lukewarm water and pure soap. Rinse in water of the same temperature, then cover with a lather again before removing. Dry them in shape to keep softness and prevent stiffness.
How to Clean Marble Surfaces Safely
A home remedy suggests whitening marble boards with a paste made from half a pound each of soda powdered chalk and powdered pumice stone plus water. Add half a pound of soft soap, mix into a paste, and scrub with a brush for cleaning.
How to Drive Out Wasps
Instructions suggest sprinkling chloride of lime in attic corners and on window sills to drive away wasps. After treatment, ensure windows are well screened to prevent reentry.
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the Cranbury Press
Cranboury
N.S
Geo. W. Burroughs
Bucklen
Dayton Harvest Home
Poetic Pete
Idlewood
Chicago News
Herr Harden
Gastein
William I
Francis Joseph
Bismarck
London Spectator
California
Taylor Opera
Sees Rose
Trenton
New Jersey
Farmers’ Supply House
Columbia
Pittsburg
Wyckoff Bros
Hightstown
Kendenteetea
Hurd
Highland
Holland Linen
Stoll's
E. State
Trenton, N. J
S. Broad ST
M. J
J. G. Thomas
Monroe St
Cranbury, N. J
Dayton, N. J
Cranbury Press Office
W. H. Johnson
Furman
Granbury, N. J
Neil
James O’neil
Main St
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