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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
6
An old remedy claim about rapid relief for chest cold symptoms and sore throat ending overnight. The ad promotes Mastarine as a non blistering plaster substitute for neuralgia, lumbago, rheumatic joints, strains, and sore muscles, highlighting its efficiency over Grandmother’s plaster.
Mrs Stevens takes May Withers and Jean Stevens to Washington for a three day stay then to Annapolis for the January hop at the Naval Academy. May and Roy Bloomer plan marriage. Phil Carson and Billy Westerman charm Jean and May as romances unfold during a sleet filled return train ride. The group shares dances with Billy Westerman, the popular midshipman.
The text cites Cincinnatus leaving his plow for senate summons to lead armies with Roman republic vigor, Cato tending his farm daily, Regulus seeking senate leave to tend his small farm, Virgil caring for his father's estate, and Pliny noting imperial wheat shipments from seeds. Columella describes oxen ending plowing tired and needing wine and a whistle to drink.
The Danish flag Dannebrog, a plain red banner with a white cross, is among the oldest flags. In 1212 King Valdemar saw a cross in the sky and attributed it to divine aid, then added the cross to the flag used by Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in union.
Ad urges mothers to use California fig syrup for kids. It claims safety and pleasant taste with dosage directions on each bottle.
A dialogue excerpt shows a student asked about elocution and cinema. The pupil confirms plans to devote life to moving pictures and become a director, explaining the need to holler at actors. The exchange highlights early emphasis on voice and direction in film.
A jumble of old ads tout Cascarets for biliousness and constipation with claims of overnight effectiveness and gentle action. Also a Cuticura soap promotion promises skin health, versatility for shaving and bathing, and germs-free use.
A two soldier exchange from The American Legion Weekly describes taunting words amid a barrage. A speaker asserts bold defiance while addressing fears of returning to a distant location and the others respond with resistance and humor.
The National Catholic War Council launches plans to form Boy Scout units in every Catholic parish. Officials say Scouts are not religiously affiliated and Catholics will have equal footing and representation. Under Michael J. Slattery, outreach aims to enroll Catholic boys, with over 400 inquiries already received.
After failed methods the Louisville Scouts were asked to help fight beetles swarming Maks greens. Armed with nets they captured thousands of pests and burned them, earning praise and a celebratory spread from golf officials.
The government urges Boy Scouts of America to stop using nicknames for allied representatives and foreign born individuals. Commissioner P. P. Claxton argues such terms hinder Americanization, distrust, and citizen participation, and the campaign seeks wide youth participation to curb derisive labels.
A Boys' Life verse salutes the steadfast scout Bo Hare for reliability over polish. It praises his blunt honesty and constant readiness, hoping for lasting success and continued presence in the scouting community.
Scout Jack Branch of Atlanta recalls a good turn when he and another Scout found an elderly lady whose gas had run out. They helped push her stalled auto to safety and she reached her destination.
An old-fashioned family remedy claims to build flesh and strength for winter. The advertisement touts Father John’s Medicine as a safe, alcohol and narcotic–free tonic suitable for all ages, promising steady weight gain and easy absorption.
An advertisement cites Haxzasto s Croup Remedy claiming no opium or naurea and a price of 60 centa in a compact consumer note. The text also contains a quip about republics and monarchies and a brief card game exchange from a Boston Transcript excerpt.
An advertisement touts Wright's Actian Vegetable Pills to cure acid stomach and heartburn. It invites readers to request a trial box from 373 Pearl Street in New York. The rest dismissively quotes workplace dialogue about bosses and workers.
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