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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
7
Mrs J Christman of 193 Oak Street Binghamton New York says she suffered nervous prostration for over a year with gloom and no light. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered. The ad touts Pinkham's remedy for female complaints and invites letters for advice.
A brief quip on love and perception questions whether initial attraction truly proves lasting affection. The speaker jokes that second sight is lacking in romance.
An ad extols Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for millions, prescribes for headaches toothaches and more, notes unbroken Bayer packages with directions, 12 tablets in a tin cost a few cents, and mentions larger packages sold by druggists. Prices and packaging reflect early 20th century consumer medicine advertising.
The article reports coal interests pressing the Interstate Commerce Commission and the American Railroad Association for priority or preferential rail orders to move fuel. It notes fears of winter fuel shortages, grain backlogs, and factory closures, with public willingness to accept higher prices and labor wage trends influencing potential rail policy actions.
Schenectady N Y Thirteen persons die and twenty one are injured when an New York Central express car train crashes into the rear of a passenger train halted two miles west of Schenectady due to engine trouble Most victims were asleep in two Pullmans A Albany engineer Martin Doyle died at his post with a hand on the throttle Others named include Mrs Watson H Browne Utica NY John J Kennedy Utica N Y Nellis M Crouse and several unidentified passengers The crash leaves one family including the children Marion and Daniel Crouse grievously affected.
Perry J. Stevenson of Washington arrives in Paris en route to Johannesburg to establish the first United States Department of Commerce office in South Africa. He cites friendly British attitude in South Africa and favorable trade opportunities as the bureau’s justification.
Elihu Root, representing the United States on the commission for a permanent International Court of Justice, arrived at Plymouth England and proceeded to The Hague. The first meeting will be held at the Peace Palace after he received a welcome letter and a London banquet invitation.
Washington informs that Attorney General Palmer issued an informal ruling that the President may sign bills within ten days after Congress adjourns. The ruling prompts questions if laws auto become without the President’s signature, while formal opinion details remain undisclosed. Eleven measures from the recent session were not signed at adjournment.
Inter state Commerce Commission directed railroads not to confiscate coal consigned to others. Bureau of Harbor statistics records 1 200 plus strikes in five months. Navy and Marine corps enlistment exams yield 81 to Annapolis. White House faced protests over water power bill pocket veto. Sugar rationing order to hotels and restaurants set for June 21. Peter G Cannon of Providence named U S attorney for Rhode Island.
Dr. Arthur MacDonald of Washington D C argues shaving raises facial neuralgic troubles and may shorten life. He asks other physicians for data to confirm the belief and to share experiences for support. The note appears in the Medical Record. A dramatic Home Sector vignette features a demobilized army doctor announcing a death with embalming imagery. An advertisement touts Wright's Liver Digen Vegetable Pills as a liver tonic.
A New York waitress reported to police that a thief stole her $650 fur coat. The note adds a quip about Gerald and Geraldine, suggesting banter over casual remarks.
Five year old James receives attention and gifts from Aunt Marie who teases him by claiming she is a wonder. She asks if he thinks she is pretty and the boy struggles to answer while balancing honesty with preserving her favor. He finally says she is pretty good.
America leads in evaluating the value of foods and how to nourish people. Researchers note much value is wasted. wartime science has spurred experiments at Teachers College New York and in war department rations for soldiers.
The text traces U S petroleum history from 1859 in Pennsylvania to 1918 production peaks and notes an estimated post 1918 output exceedance. It includes a dialogue excerpt between Miss Peacher and Mr Dobson about a marriage proposal and a rival changing jobs.
A short exchange notes that Smith is maturing. The line signals anticipation of his growth and potential. The remark contrasts a coming man with observed progress in his behavior.
A humorous newspaper card notes a quip about marital dynamics. The joke contrasts a wife dismissing appearance with a punchline about a married doctor.
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