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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
7
The Br 8 House, a seventeenth century residence in Newburyport Connecticut, will be preserved as a historic landmark. Local officials deem it a significant relic reflecting early colonial architecture and history.
Stearns' Paste offers a quick solution to eliminate rats and mice at home, with small boxes priced around 3% cents and usable in houses, stores, or barns. The U S. Government has purchased thousands of pounds for urban rodent control. it also kills cockroaches and waterbugs.
A brief dialogue sketches two men amid a classroom scene with deadpan exchanges about speech and marriage. The humorous vignette contrasts taciturn attitudes with awkward social pressure, revealing character through terse questions and blunt replies.
The piece forecasts a hard fight over local option in New Jersey with liquor interests mobilizing to oppose any measure. It notes the political setup after elections, the likelihood of an option bill, and the strategy to rally business and labor allies while challenging prohibition by other means. It also mentions the Trenton Poultry Show set for January 23 to 25, 1918, with prize money and a state championship at stake.
News from New Jersey communities notes oyster shipments lowering meat prices and eggs, new factories and plant expansions, draft men leaving Paterson, and suffrage talk in Trenton. Local efforts include soldiers recreation, women’s support at Camp Dix, and farm institutes. community events span Christmas plans, revival services, and food conservation pledges.
The advertisement claims GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER is a long recognized panacea for constipation indigestion liver trouble and low spirits. It promises rapid relief after a few doses and describes it as a gentle laxative available through druggists in civilized countries.
The French Ministry of War requests shepherd dogs mountain dogs watchdogs rat catching terriers and bulldogs for the war dog service amid increasing military use of dogs.
Daily use of Cuticura Soap and hot water to keep skin clear. If pimples or dandruff appear smear with Cuticura Ointment before bathing. Free samples by mail with a book from Cuticura Dept L Boston. Ad notes Pearls in an oyster joke and claims Cuticura a daily toilet aid.
An advertisement claims catarrh results from constitutional issues and asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures by acting through the blood. It offers a $100 reward for any case not cured, and promotes Druggists Tic as the price. Testimonials are said to be available.
A brief quip describes a woman in a real quandary on a car ride. She cannot hang to a strap and knit, prompting a humorous remark about the moment and setting. The line captures a quick slice of everyday commuting humor from the period.
A hearty luncheon dish for hungry youngsters combines scrambled eggs with fried onions for a savory, kid friendly meal.
A new electric lamp socket prevents theft and misuse by guests. The device lets in any lamp or plug but cannot be removed once screwed in and only works one way, eliminating covert toasters irons and other appliances in furnished rooms.
Advertises Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to ease feverishness stomach teething disorders and regulate bowels. Claims 30 years use and child friendly taste. Sold by all druggists 25 cents with free sample from Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York. Also asserts only fair bargains and warns against cheats.
The note suggests adding from one and a half to two grains of salicylic acid to one quart of ink to preserve ink. It discusses a chemical preservative practice for printed text.
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