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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
4
Secretary Baker bars American women from going to France to be with soldiers near the front. He cites dangers to womanhood and food supply as reasons. He notes the only path for women is joining the Red Cross since only in uniform may accompany troops.
Thirteen May cases of infantile paralysis were reported to New Jersey health authorities. Though not large and widely scattered, the figures warrant caution. Officials should address each case separately and employ all known medical precautions. For the public the top precaution remains cleanliness in hot humid weather. An ounce of cleanliness is worth a ton of cure.
A Humboldt Standard letter urges absolute nonpartisanship in national matters. It argues the President should set an example by selecting capable, nonpartisan appointees for war efforts and commissions, praising Republicans for loyalty to Wilson and criticizing Democratic opposition.
John F. Janszen of Delmeny Saskatchewan reports high regard for Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he used it personally and with his family and considers it an exceptionally fine preparation.
The Inter-State Fair management has decided to keep open house again this fall in Trenton. The event promises a welcome respite for thousands including farmers and soldiers, offering relaxation amid wartime duties and opportunities to promote war measures and patriotism.
A Kansas City speech by the chief of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce warns that central powers plan world trade dominance after the war. He cites German industrial consolidation and Austrian business groups as models and criticizes the Administration for delaying postwar trade preparations.
The article contemplates internal disturbances in Germany under the Kaiser. It cautions against expecting a swift revolution like Russia’s but notes growing democratic sentiment spreading through society. The metaphor of yeast suggests democracy will eventually reshape Germany.
An advertising notice urges readers to buy Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy now to be prepared for possible summer colic and diarrhoea attacks, claiming it is worth many times its cost when needed.
The article highlights American chemists shaping U S industry by building the largest sulphuric acid and aluminum industries, calcium carbide and oxyacetylene cutting, electrolytic soda and chlorineUses, soap making caustic soda, sulphite cellulose, petroleum refining, synthetic abrasives and artificial graphite. L H Baekeland notes in Harper's Magazine.
The piece argues umbrellas mainly affect psychology rather than protect the body. It notes waterproof clothing is more effective, yet people still buy umbrellas for color and style. It compares gendered color choices and quirks in rain psychology with humorous regional references.
The article cites Argentina with 6 million people and more than half foreign born. It notes over a million Italian immigrants, half a million Spaniards, a sixth of a million French, and a quarter million others. Buenos Aires is praised as the most cosmopolitan city.
A description of Chinese gardeners planting tiny man statuettes in pots and training evergreen vines to grow over them, creating a robe-like covering that reveals white faces and hands amid the greenery.
A playful dialogue from the Houston Post features a hostess noting her son’s looks and a jokey reveal that the speaker is the father. The exchange highlights witty banter about parentage and appearance.
A humorous exchange depicts a parent reacting to a baby who has swallowed a dime. The dialogue emphasizes a frugal diet and the absence of nourishment. The brief caption reflects a lighthearted wartime era tone from the Boston Transcript.
Trimmingham, an aspiring screenwriter, falls for Jeannette Meadowcroft after crafting a light plot to suit her persona. He envisions a simple story but meets Meadowcroft in her modest flat, where she negotiates wages and reveals a blunt view of the film industry, ending his illusion.
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