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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
7
Tattoo artists in London have been busy since the armistice. A veteran bears the names of battles inked on his arm from 1914, a long process since he fought through the war. A hand shown in Thames port bore hairless skin covered with butterflies and stars. Cupid’s grafts a peach on an old shrub.
The State Tax Board levied 1 945 568.88 in gross receipts taxes on 95 utilities for 1920, with nine railway and 76 gas and electric firms affected. County apportionment follows, led by Essex and Bergen, as lawmakers tangle over the state appropriations bill amid bridge tunnel and teacher salary debates. The senate rejected House amendments on various items, while budget posts for the civil service and beach channel face contention. other notes include a Camden lawmaker seeking a new post, a Rutgers ceramic project, and dismissals in the budget office.
In a suspicious scene Henry and another man observe a peculiar sign from Mr Jibway before they excuse themselves. John Tibway then invites Henry to the library to view old volumes, prompting a later exchange about a favored taste for books and a loud lip-smacking exclamation “Ah That’s the stuff” as witnesses recount the moment.
Platinum production from Russia has nearly ceased and may shrink the global supply. Traditionally Russia provided about 90 percent of the world’s platinum, with the United States consuming roughly half of total production.
Ad claims Freezone quickly removes hard and soft corns and calluses from feet with a few drops. It promises instant pain relief and painless removal of the corn or callous, costing only a few cents at any drug store.
At the Jungle Hop Mrs Chimp reports George Giraffe has a neck knot from dancing with Heloise Hippo. Mrs Rhino arrives late as gossip surfaces in the Buffalo Express style.
Advertisement touts Othine double strength for removing freckles. Warns that one ounce often suffices and promises money back guarantee if it fails. Includes dialogue quip about beauty and modesty.
A characterization of Hardnut-Young Smith as a dynamic personality, described as a live wire. The commentary notes his shocking manners and contrasts his temperament with others happiness, causing the pessimist a headache.
In a preacher’s family a six year old Elizabeth resents family discord and prays at her mother’s knee. She asks God to make all bad people good and, if possible, to make all the good people nice, reflecting a child’s view of the world.
The ad promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as safe for colds and various pains with the Bayer Cross on the package. It notes 12 tablets in a handy tin, priced cheaply, and mentions larger packages from druggists. Also references other products and a Cuticura ad segment.
The war graves maps become a widely read European publication. The volume lists about 2,000 military cemeteries and, in detailed editions, the numbered graves.
Claims catarrhal deafness is cured only by a constitutional remedy. Says Hall's Catarrh Medicine works through the blood to reduce inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining, restoring normal function. Offers a $100 reward for any uncured case, with 75 cent price and circulars free from F. S. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The government of Victoria plans to develop enormous brown coal reserves estimated to exceed 20 billion tons for cheap electricity and briquettes with by products. The text ends with a proverb about two becoming one and unenvied possessions.
The piece describes the movable spring festival known as time of trouble tied to end of Lent and crocus blooms. It notes festival observances vary by domestic circles, with men supposedly taking the easier part while home folks remain constant, as cited by the Ohio State Journal.
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as the premier remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. The text touts quick gentle effects a sample offer of ten cents and requests readers to mention the newspaper. A stray line notes a listener declining books but offering phonograph records instead.
A light exchange between a couple shows playful reform talk as she hopes his manners improve. An unrelated ad promotes Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills for toning the liver and better digestion with gentle action. A Yonkers Statesman quip recalls a dog returning with a regiment to France and resuming his old job chasing his tail.
A collage of witty exchanges notes a woman cannot keep a secret, a widow mocks flattery, and a businessman is urged to plan before acting. The text contrasts clever aphorisms about memory, praise, and prudent strategy.
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