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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
4
The Cranbury Press issue dated Friday November 8 1912 presents GEO W Burroughs as editor and proprietor with a yearly subscription price of 1650 dollars in advance.
William Breese of Friendship Road was severely injured when a hay platform collapsed while he pressed hay on the Dayton farm of Edward Groves. A pitchfork pierced his thigh as he and a friend themes were forced to remove it. He is confined at home with a sprained right arm.
One of the first concrete roads in New Jersey is under construction on Morris turnpike one mile west of New Village and eight miles east of Phillipsburg. The project runs through November 16 under Salmon Brothers of Netcong, with state supervision by J R Thatcher director of the Warren County Board of Freeholders.
The Eden Musee in New York showcases a Chamber of Horrors with wax figures depicting crimes from theft to executions including Sing Sing condemned, aiming to deter crime. The museum also features world scenes on the first floor and basement, a Cinematograph de Luxe, Winter Garden, Classic Quartette Orchestra led by Boundmaster Conterno, and magician The Great White Yogi drawing crowds after nearly eight decades.
An Ohio man flagged a train and averted a wreck while recounting how H T Alston of Raleigh NC once saved a train from disaster using Electric Bitters. He describes severe prior stomach head back and kidney ailments and credits four bottles of the remedy with a vast improvement. Trial is offered to prove its merit for stomach liver or kidney troubles at N EF Clayton's for 50 cents.
A reader defends General Lee after the Monmouth engagement, arguing he faced a superior British force with a harassing rear attack plan. The piece discusses Washington’s handling, Morgan’s inactive corps, and compares to Kellerman and Napoleon victories while asserting Lee’s loyalty and legacy.
A Mercer Street automobile garage operated by Perrine and Wilson in Hightstown burned Wednesday at 7 am, causing about 2500 dollars in loss. The building owned by Roy Grover, now of Princeton, was destroyed along with its contents including a customer car. Fire began when a stove flame ignited nearby gasoline, and two autos only with great effort were saved.
A Porto Rico resident praises Dr King s New Discovery noting cures for coughs colds and chest cold in many others. The ad claims it benefits lung threats and offers 50c 1.00 trial bottles and a free trial with guaranteed readiness by N F Clayton.
The piece lists traditional Japanese celebrations linked to specific months and items like Tonabata and chrysanthemum feasts. It also offers a health ad for Chamberlain's Limmert with a home remedy using flannel, sold by dealers.
C C Blauvelt proclaims record sales and superior stock with unique selections in hats dress goods suits and home furnishings. Patrons urged to inspect offerings and prices 33 to 25 dollars for hats 25 to 1 50 for dress goods and new garments opened this week highlighting table linens blankets quilts and textiles as standout fall values.
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