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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
7
A brief quip links Andrew Carnegie to a Scottish obstinacy anecdote. The Laird of Skibo recalls a parishioner who prays to be kept from going wrong, noting how hard it is to move a Scot once a decision is made.
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the daily remedy for backache with claims of long standing Dutch origin and government charter. It urges women to buy the genuine product, warns against imitations, and promises money back if it does not help.
National Savings Committee data show the American war savings drive ahead of the English in weekly treasury receipts. Awaiting a delegation, a caller asks if the daughter is engaged, and the reply notes official notification is still pending.
Spot markets show prices for wheat, corn, oats, barley and other staples. Notes list butter, lard, pork, beef, coffee, tea, sugar and eggs with several figures and unclear trailing values.
Captain Fritz N Uttmark of the New York Government Nautical School unveils a plotting chart under one square foot that replaces about 200 square feet of charts for fixing a vessel's position. Also noted is Castor Oil for Airplanes with the Italian agriculture minister proposing large scale castor oil cultivation in Canada and offering free seed and a fixed price per quintal.
Letter from A C Gilbrath of Eric Pa credits Peterson's Ointment with healing a yearlong running sore after three weeks. Ad cites eczema pimples and old sores improving fast, price 30 cents per box with mail orders prepaid. Also includes humorous ad snippets and a cartoon caption about debt and children.
Development division of the National Surety Company out of New York advertises bonds for banks corporations and fraternal orders. It invites quotes on rates and offers to submit coverage upon request.
A father questions if his baby resembles him and the mother reassures him. The exchange ends with playful notes about the baby's rosy skin and bald head while the parents joke about future appearance.
A playful exchange roots a forthcoming marriage. The speaker notes a plan to wed and mentions a partner described as an actress, prompting curiosity about other nuptial choices. The dialogue hints at social chatter surrounding an upcoming ceremony.
A fragment quotes a wisdom line on recognizing value only after loss. It references an Irish philosopher and a humorous aside about judging a ham sandwich via a pasted label on rice paper. The piece presents a playful, paradoxical thought on perception.
An enduring tonic claims vast food value with science backing. It asserts Father John's Medicine provides 25,715.76 calories per teaspoonful, more nourishment than steak, oysters, cod, and milk, and offers easy absorption to build tissue and strength without alcohol or habit forming drugs.
A humorous exchange describes a man waking to a parrot's squawks when the clock is hidden under the bird’s cage. The gag highlights practical wit and a thrifty mindset about owning a car, mocking affordability and desire.
A brisk exchange features a creditor remarking on cash flow and a debtor retorting he could not even drive a pony cart without funds. The humor hinges on money as a catalyst for action and the speaker's feisty restraint.
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