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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1916
Page
4
Washington observers question why the President summoned Congress to hear a note to Germany. They cite election timing and partisan politics as possible influence, while noting there was no war declaration or new policy announced.
The writer argues President Wilson admitted he is not a businessman and alleges his administration damaged American business through Democratic policy. It claims European and Asian merchants gained control of American markets, the European war outbreak saved the U S from disaster, and Wilson falsely claims credit for turning American enterprise to global business.
The text argues President Wilson has pursued Democratic promises and that most have been carried out or buried. It claims a single term would be pursued by him if possible, though he will not, and asserts the American people will hold him to the single term pledge.
The notice suggests a novelist may join the War Department as Assistant Secretary, a move that could ease tension for McAdoo and Redfield while they adapt to administration life in Washington.
The text claims Col. House advised the President to sever ties with Germany and call up a million volunteers to prepare for an alliance. It notes he is not in the Cabinet yet appears to heavily influence the President.
The price of brooms has risen since the war and there will be substantial sweeping to be done next November, signaling high demand and tighter supplies for households and businesses.
A Boston Herald letter from F.G.R. Gordon argues President Wilson will be hard to beat. The writer cites widespread anti Wilson sentiment from voters across the country and among Americans returning from Mexico, claiming strong opposition among Germans and Allies alike.
The Middlesex County Board of Agriculture held a Saturday meeting at the Farm Demonstration office in New Brunswick. Discussions covered Boys Corn clubs linked to Dayton and Cranbury schools, scheduling at least two summer field meetings, an automobile tour, and affiliating the Poultry Association and South Middlesex Farmers' Association with the board to promote county agriculture.
Miss Marie McCall hosts dinner at the Hotel Klein with guests Miss Margaretta Carroll Miss Helen McCall and Miss Celia Everett. The Ladies Aid Society meets Saturday at 2 PM. Mrs. Dey and Mrs. Pallen entertain. Potts couple to host at the late Mrs Farr’s house. Helen McCall returns to Baltimore after visiting relatives. Adrian Snedeker buys a Ford touring car. Mr. and Mrs. Shreve visit Jamesburg and Milltown relatives. Mrs. Leonard Smith visits Jamesburg. Anna Mack sings Saved at First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Wilson of Newark visits with William Giles and the Everett family. Mrs. J B Clark and Mrs. Dey attend the Philadelphia Board of Foreign Missions Biennial Assembly. Celia Everett hosts dinner for the McCalls with Carroll Errickson and Bert Giles among guests.
A Cranbury maker touts a buckthorn bark and glycerine blend in Adler-ika as a simple remedy to relieve constipation and stomach issues and claims it can prevent appendicitis. The advertisement emphasizes a single spoonful for quick relief and promotes Adjerika as the easiest thorough remedy available through WN. F. Clayton, druggist.
Jim recounts fleeing a flood in Devil's Canyon while racing to marry Mandy. Their auto avoided logs and a roaring torrent as the water breached cliffs and churned behind them. Mandy kept the steering as Jim calculated a safe break to escape the canyon and reach safety.
A woman recounts a year of jealousy and schemes as Charlie Betson tries to win Molly Bristow away from Billy Ashurst. After losing the bet, Charlie seeks forgiveness and the narrator accepts Leonard Sweetzer, announcing her engagement.
Substituting at the post office Miss Delta Dey for ill Miss Helen Pownall. Mrs. William Bogadian returns from St Francia Hospital improved. Robert Graff back on his milk route. Miss Ida Dey joins Helmetta labelling dept. Juniors high school reception June 22 at Lange's Hall. Families visit from Philadelphia Perrineville and Perrineville hosts. Presbyterian Church program features the Sunday school orchestra and choir led by R. Glenn Davison. Dr H D Zandt sings and A F Lords hymn is rendered.
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