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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
8
The Printype Oliver Typewriter offers a new Printype shaded letter design shown as easier on the eyes and “as plain as print.” It touts widespread adoption by corporations, a 17 cents per day plan, and requests readers contact the Sales Department for specimens and more details.
The Asbury Park Auditorium hosts a multi day flower show starting July 8 with over $2,000 in prize money across 21 foliage classes and 12 sweet pea classes including up to 200 dollars for roses and gladioli. The event features a South American ravine display, aquatic plants, Italian garden, and horticulture exhibits under Elberon Horticultural Society and city sponsorship led by James A. Bradley.
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as causing an agreeable bowel movement without unpleasant effects. Promotes trial and notes availability from all dealers.
The July Woman's Home Companion features The Fatal Penny by Mary Heaton Vorse exposing hazards facing children from impure low cost confections. It also highlights prize winning Real Vacation letters and essays by Dr. Charles E. Jefferson Frank A. Waugh Fannie Merritt Farmer Jeannette L. Gilder with fiction by Norris Porner Pulver Vorse among other regular departments.
The article recalls Richard Harding Davis making a pyramids joke told at Cairo hotels. It notes his study of the pyramids and a guide’s quip about government jobs. Also mentions Chamberlains Liniment for sprains with dealer listings.
The article traces stockings from ancient Rome over 1,400 years ago, notes their ornamental use, and explains their rise to necessity in northern Europe. It dates garment evolution to the twelfth century cloth stockings and Edward II era silhouettes, with silk varieties in Spain and Italy.
A promotional piece claims Electric Bitters cures indigestion backache headaches fainting and dizzy spells. It touts a healthy peach bloom complexion and firm muscles as proof. Suggests women seek them at N F Clayton's for 50 cents.
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