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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1915
Page
2
A comic exchange ends with a highwayman fleeing after a blustered demand for money. A near sighted editor questions the scene, while the assailant struggles to coerce unloading the pistol. The tale closes with a social aside on parenthood and abandonment.
The Court of Errors and Appeals upheld the Hennessy preferential primary law amid Bayonne and New Brunswick elections. West Hoboken police appeals were denied, and New Jersey can curb Delaware River pollution despite Pennsylvania inaction. Other rulings covered a West Hoboken patrolmen dismissal, Atlantic City council corruption appeal, and a Hanover divorce case. Foot and mouth disease remains confined to Illinois with Secaucus free area.
Fire at the John A. Roebling’s Sons Company plant in Trenton threatens a city area as flames leap through a new 900 by 700 foot four story mill. Two nearby towns send engines. four hours of battle leave the blaze under control with extensive damage and several injuries.
Tenor of Gloucester County items across towns includes Sewell borough talk, Juvenile Mechanics meet at Clayton, Hammon ton church plans Bible class with Dr Tucker, first Glassboro poultry show, Mullica Hill Boy Scouts, Firemen gathering at Westville, temperance service led by Esther Elfreth, rabbit hunting near Sewell station, truancy drive by Oliver Daniels, pastor changes in Millville, buoy damage ending Billingsport shad fishing, Riverside Santa Claus reorganized, 600 pound bell donated to Woodbury Heights church, Woodbury Home and School prizes, Pitman chimney inspections, Riverside Moravian Jubilee, water supply health concern, war relief event, Prinz Oskar band concert, Sproull speaks at Woodbury Heights, trolley crash at Collingswood, Sewell School reopens, Mays Landing bazaar, and Board of Education candidates.
The lesson outlines Jonah’s call to proclaim God’s word to Nineveh and the city’s immediate repentance. It emphasizes that salvation comes through preaching God’s message, true belief, humiliation, earnest prayer, and sincere sacrifice, illustrating God’s grace and the need for repentance.
An Albany reader reports health improvements after two years with Father John's Medicine citing a cough recovery and daily work. A separate brief from Indianapolis News recalls Ted and James M and their training of a ferocious pup, prompting a thief to back off as the boys cheer the pup’s “making” of the animal.
Rev Horace Leonard argues against cosmetic trends in Washington at an outdoor luncheon. A husband recalls his wife at the shore wearing a decollete gown. He quips about wind and chest coverage as she replies she may add another coat of powder.
In a courtroom exchange the defendant claims his wife assaulted him with a dangerous weapon. The judge asks what the weapon was. the reply is a fly swatter, creating a comic moment in the proceedings.
A woman describes two weeks without solid food due to coffee intake and relief after switching to Postum. She reports better digestion, fewer chest pains, regular bowels, and headache relief, crediting Postum over medicines. The ad notes Postum varieties, price, and a slogan “There’s a Reason.”
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