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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
3
The St. Johns County commissioners announce they will abandon oyster shell as paving material for country roads. They claim that funds spent on oyster shell over the last forty years would have funded brick paving on major highways in the county.
Attorneys bankers and insurance agencies urged to place court fidelity bonds burglary insurance with the National Surety Company offering immediate delivery service. Agencies invited to contact 115 Broadway New York for details.
A man in a jeweler’s shop asks the jeweler to appraise an unset diamond. The jeweler deems it flawed though not perfect, prompting the buyer to withdraw and request the $50 deposit be refunded, ending the sale.
Dialogue excerpts reveal suspicion and betrayal as George Amy discuss Skinner. Amy reports Skinner’s wife claims he uses false teeth and lies, coloring their view of him as wicked and deceitful.
Governor Edge issues a proclamation calling New Jerseymen aged 18 to 45 to enlist to fill gaps in regular army and National Guard. The state needs 1,200 regulars and 4,292 National Guard personnel across infantry artillery engineers and medical units. New units proposed include coast artillery, field artillery, division HQ, and more.
Chester township residents donated 15000 dollars in a Red Cross drive with 1200 participants, while Phillipsburg's Red Cross chapter reports 2400 members. Other items note rabbits harming crops, Bordentown beer licenses, and local school upgrades.
Tommy and a father’s friend discuss a sulphur well in the woods north of Indianapolis. The boy spins a tale of a bottomless well with a terrible creature while adults recall the smell and danger, as local lore spreads among neighbors.
An Irvington amateur gardener replaces the usual cutting of potatoes into pieces with a method that peels and slightly deeper cuts around the eyes. The portion clinging to the peel feeds the plant while the remainder stays for cooking, saving about half the potato for the pot. He learned the technique from a famed local neighbor.
A man asks for a medical fix and the doctor lists several ailments then reveals a $10 bill in the wallet is to be taken. The exchange portrays a satirical sting against quackery and predatory practices, as the doctor hints at multiple specialists while planning to steal the money.
A quote attributed to Senator Sorghum discusses how sensational reformers may harm by inspiring individuals to believe they can persuade crowds without special gifts. The remark emphasizes the potential for disappointment among followers who expect easy success.
In a wartime assessment, many barbers anticipate a workforce shortage as men enlist, leading to longer hair and beards for soldiers and civilians. The remark reflects concern over grooming norms amid mobilization and shortages.
A young couple on their honeymoon witnessed The Birth of a Nation filming and the bride asks for the song The Three Tramps. A music store clerk scans catalogs but cannot locate the tune, noting it is an old publication. The customer can hum the melody: tramp tramp, the boys are marching.
A man declares distance with a long list of topics he will avoid then proposes marriage. She asks for the reason, and he nonchalantly answers that given their situation it might be wise for them to wed. The exchange carries a tentative, ironic tone.
A woman laments betrayal as her confidant steals a precious pearl brooch she smuggled last spring. The scene highlights widespread distrust and personal loss amid a casual confession by a friend.
Booth Tarkington in Indianapolis cites a newspaper account of the Kaiser praying to the old German God for more U-boat attacks. A bartender praises a hard working wife, while Bul comments he wishes for more wives like her, highlighting social chatter amid wartime tension.
Dialogue excerpt shows a daughter deferring to her father while the suitor asks for support. The father agrees to abide by the daughter’s choice as the suitor presses for means to wed. The scene centers on consent and resources shaping a marriage plan.
A fragment describes Jim borrowing the belt of a full-dress suit and pants slipping around the belt, leaving the narrator in an awkward predicament. The terse exchange hints at an accidental clothing mishap and the request to procure a replacement belt.
A witty exchange notes the cost of a wedding as the maid of honor carries a bouquet of sweet peas and the bridesmaids hold baskets of sweet potatoes. The playful line highlights the farm to table theme and thrifty humor in a domestic ceremony.
A friend phoned with a grim thought about wartime toll. He notes the draw of chorus members leaving to serve, warning how the community voice could be diminished by conscription. The remark underscores personal costs of conflict and cultural loss.
In a sharp exchange a colleague uses a pointed dig about a co worker comparing him to a donkey and noting his habit of making an ass of himself. The remark highlights tensions within the office.
State efforts target poliomyelitis prevention amid public health action. Some men boast of leadership and influence, while officials urge measured steps and community cooperation.
Reading bank reports from Canada shows managers credit farming as the enduring wealth source. A bank vice president, a former farmer, says demand for farm produce will stay high after the war, aided by new railways and farm technologies. He urges securing and utilizing land to boost food supply for a growing world, noting Canada and the United States must lead.
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