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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1915

Page

6

Two Lost Souls Find Nighttime Courage in City

A book factory worker and a clerical hopeful girl in a shabby rooming house share a brief, hopeful romance after a lonely day. They vow to stay, resist temptation, and face uncertain futures together, each seeking better odds in a hard city.

Origin of Phrase Sparks Fire Inquiry Fracas

In Montreal, during a fire inquiry at Cafe Parisien, Fire Inspector Hackett cited the saying by hook or by crook causing tension with Leon Garneau who represented cafe owners. Hackett explained the origin to defend a witness while Garneau threatened to invoke courtesy rules if insult implied crooked methods.

Cafe Parisien Ritchie Montreal Star J. T. Hackett Leon Garneau Hackett Garneau Mr. Garneau Limerick

Camphor in the Philippines

The plant Blumea balgami fera grows wild in the Philippines and is found identical to the source of near camphor in parts of China. Philippine agencies study its commercial potential, with the Bureau of Science and Bureau of Forestry pursuing investigations.

Philippines China Philippine Bureau of Science Bureau of Forestry Scientific American

Tuna fishing boast sparks Capitol humor

A California representative bragged about catching a hundred pound tuna from small motor boats with flying bait. A colored messenger challenged the image asking if one could actually be caught, noting the size and danger of such a catch.

Messenger Capitol California Pacific Coast Scusa Darky

The Pendulum Whom The Clockman Repaired

A man entered a clock shop and handed over a pendulum for repairs. The clockman asked why not bring the whole clock. The man replied the clock is all right, it’s the pendulum that won’t go. As soon as I pulled that out, the rest went like the very dickens.

One Sided Definition of Neutrality by a Diplomat

A diplomat defines neutrality as a state of mind of total disinterest and accuracy that admits no question about whether the speaker's side deserves full support. The remark frames neutrality as absolute impartiality capable of recognizing only the truth as seen by the speaker.

Tea Drinker Fears Paralysis and Turns to Postum

A tea drinker with years of nervous headaches bilious spells and numb night pains finds relief after quitting tea and taking Postum cereal or Instant Postum. The testimonial from a Battle Creek company voice notes improved sleep stronger heart and no headaches after six months without tea. Postum is sold by grocers in 15c 25c 30c and 60c sizes with instructions to brew well.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville Postum

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