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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
8
Dr Harvey W Wiley former government food expert told Atlantic City audience that national prohibition is the best way to save food for allies citing booze as waste. He argued alcohol harms the food supply and urged choosing bread over booze for efficiency, beyond ethics.
The railroad issues two illustrated folders for summer travel Forty Beaches of New Jersey and Mountain and Lake Resorts. Each folder describes coastal resorts from Cape May to Long Branch and inland locations in Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland and New York. Copies available from ticket agents or Passenger Department Philadelphia.
Citizens are invited to Cranbury on July Fourth to join the parade and win prizes. Entries must be submitted to the Marshal by 10 A.M. July 4, listing preferred division. early entry secures parade position. Divisions include horsewomen, horsemen, Ford cars, autos, Red Cross floats, Home Guards, Colored Club, heavy draft teams, all purpose teams, carriage teams, and mule teams with multiple prizes.
Dr. William J. Condon of New Brunswick was arrested Tuesday in Chattanooga by military authorities on charges of murdering Rutgers College student John V. Piper whose body was found near Spotswood. Condon to await extradition to Middlesex County as prosecutors hold the gun used in the killing.
An article describes submarine propulsion from gasoline to diesel and electric systems, the cramped quarters and air limits, and the dangers of sea life aboard. It recounts an attack aboard U-26 with torpedo action and crew reactions, then lists prize donations and reports a severe automobile accident injuring Dr. Charles Fromkin and family.
A humorous dialogue between Poore and Flubdub about watching Gotrox and a feared elopement. Poore dismisses fears, suggesting that concealment and joy are more burdensome. The brief exchange ends with a light call to spread sunshine and ease burdens.
The Executive Committee rapidly outlines the Bigger and Better Than Ever Fourth of July Celebration with committee appointments for Tent and Platform, Fund Solicitation, Judges, School Children, and Electric Lights. Chairman David J. Wilson leads the Tent and Platform group along with a long list of supporters and local names.
Mrs C E Riley of Ilion New York writes that after six months use Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion they have given her great relief and pleasure. She says the remedy has done her much good and it is obtainable everywhere.
A traveler recalls Davos Switzerland where bells on every cow sheep and goat plus bells on carts sleighs and carriages create a constant din. The author notes winter silence ends as haywire tolling continues through the season and questions their necessity.
A missionary in India described traveling into the interior where illness struck him. He carried Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which he credits with saving his life. The speaker claimed the remedy works in India as a preventive and cure and can be trusted for milder bowel troubles here. Obtainable everywhere.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Perrine hosted a gathering with Englishtown and Tennent guests as the West Windsor Red Cross branch formed last Wednesday afternoon at Mrs N T Brown s home. Officers include President Mrs Walter Grover and Treasurer Mrs Howard Travel. Thirty members already joined and meetings will occur Wednesdays 2 to 5 in the town hall.
The Dayton Grammar School reported completion of the eighth year by pupils Marion Barclay Helen Dowgin Leon Nixon Raymond Hunkely David Rosenfield Sarah Motolinsky Abraham Israelson Mary Stults Marion Cahill Gussie Koenenstock Clarence Griggs and George Conover. Commencement took place Tuesday the 19th at 2 PM in the school house.
B. W. Archer of Caldwell Ohio notes his family has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and always takes it on extended visits. It is obtainable everywhere.
Plainsboro report from the New Jersey Alfalfa Association field meeting at Walker and Gordon dairy farm warns that alfalfa is essential to avert dairy industry collapse. Farmers statewide report herd sales to butchers and milk shortages while H. W. Jeffers welcomes attendees and lauds the alfalfa initiative led by Alva Agee and Frank App.
New Brunswick resident Jamesburg Leon Okeson spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Sarah Okerson while P B Aaronson from Columbus visited his daughter Mrs. Howard Agson. Karl Wideberg of the Alabama University vacationed with his parents. Frank Witkowski received a cushion from Camp Fire Girls at a Spotswood entertainment and dance. Helen Voorhees served as organist at the Presbyterian church replacing Miss Davison.
Residents on Stockton Street in Hights town will see curbs and gutters laid before macadam paving from Main to Summit, a 1600 foot stretch funded by the county and borough. Academy Street from Mercer to the railroad will begin soon with borough funding only. Water mains will extend on South Main Street for 2240 feet.
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