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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
7
The Cranbury Press dated May 2 1913 issues cover local news notes and community items under editor George W Burroughs. This brief paper reflects the era’s town affairs and announcements for Cranbury and surrounding areas.
The New Jersey Children’s Home Society rescues children from diverse backgrounds and places them with families. The Ladies’ Auxiliary seeks $50,000 for a new receiving home and asks the public to contribute $1 each, with donations directed to Mrs. Roxalene Orne Dickinson in Trenton.
President Wilson expresses strong support for the New Jersey Children's Home Society and its Ladies Auxiliary drive to raise fifty thousand dollars for a new Receiving Home. He commends the work rescuing homeless children and urges public contributions of one dollar to Mrs. Roxalene Orne Dickinson, Treasurer, at Edgewood Avenue, Trenton.
Bucklen arnica salve praised for skin ailments burns bruises and boils with rapid inflammation relief. J T Sossaman of Cornelius M C reports a box aided a serious skin condition after other remedies failed. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy with growing testimonials for coughs and colds. Sold by all dealers.
In New Brunswick a special election defeated the plan to replace the council system with a commission form by 68 votes. It was the second attempt. last election had been lost by 1,200 votes. Total vote 3,817 with 1,937 against and 1,880 for the proposal after meeting turnout thresholds.
Farmers in Cranbury observed a dynamite method for stump removal and tree planting. Prof A J Farley led the extension demonstration at John H Barclay's farm, showing soil loosening to aid root spread and growth. Chamberlain's Liniment advertised for rheumatism relief with dealer availability.
H Brewster Willis received a letter thanking Middlesex County teachers and pupils for a 1059.56 donation. The funds were forwarded to U S Commissioner of Education P P Claxton to aid flooded district pupils and teachers.
Poor appetite signals impaired digestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets strengthen digestion and improve appetite. Thousands have benefited by taking these tablets, sold by all dealers.
John Supsic of Sanbury Pennsylvania praises the pills for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. The ad claims prompt relief and a return to healthy bowels priced at 25 cents and recommended by N F Clayton.
Visit the showroom for up to date millinery fashions and trimming designs. Handkerchiefs offered as Sheer Shamrock lawn with hemstitched edges and embroidered corners at 5c each or 6 for 25c, and 10c each or 3 for 25c. Silk Maline Ruff neckwear in white black and colors priced at 1.00 and 1.35. The shop touts the newest and daintiest neckwear conceits.
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