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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
7
Younger school children aid the Red Cross by knitting many items for Europe’s winter needs. They produce quilt squares, baby bonnets, moufflers, wipes and sponges, and infants caps while learning garter stitch and basic sewing. Their work builds patriotism and keeps them engaged in wartime relief efforts.
Do not throw away your worn pocket book. It makes an excellent button bag with hooks eyes and small buttons stored in the change compartment. This repurposed item proves convenient when rushed.
The new evening footwear features metallic brocade with a long vamp and high heel. A novel strap extension forms a bracelet above the ankle, offering a stylish, continuous wrap design.
Readers explore inexpensive ways to dress afternoon tables with glowing candle shades, paper rope baskets, and bouquets. Silk or paper decorations, artificial flowers, and two tone crepe shades mimic traditional florals while preserving charm and practical elegance.
Fashion notes describe a wide range of suits this season. Boxlike coats with belts pair with narrow skirts, suggesting Mandarin influence and wide trousers. Russian blouse suits remain popular and a youth style dubbed the tube suit features a straight narrow coat appearing cut with the skirt.
The article notes belts appear in many forms from wide to beltless gowns with a girdle, and occasional high waists. It suggests fashion trends will favor a defined waist and continued use of leather or embroidered belts, reflecting varied styling.
The new tailored blouse sport front and back yokes with box plaits or clusters at back and front. High collars are less dominant with a flat collar extended down the front. Narrow fluting highlights these waist designs.
The article outlines wheatless meal ideas for breakfast using oats and corn meal, then lists breads and dishes like corn bread muffins rice muffins and bran bread. It includes rice preparation tips and a few dessert and sauce recipes with measurements and steps.
An old advertisement cautions against patent medicines due to stimulants and dangerous drugs. It touts Father John’s Medicine as a safe tonic and body builder for throat troubles coughs and colds with sixty years of success. It claims doctor prescribed purity and wholesomeness guaranteed.
A respectful note on file disputes orders for coal. The exchange frames a petition approach rather than a direct command. The parties reference official process and adherence to filing procedures.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura ointment as solutions for eczemas and skin irritations. It offers free samples by mail with a book, inviting readers to use the products for daily care. The prose ends with stray marketing commentary.
A dialogue notes the head waiter scorning a modest tip and questions if real money was offered. It contrasts the small change with his ability to collect left over bread, beefsteak, and potatoes, implying class or status differences in tipping and eating habits.
An old advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a fifty one year remedy for coughs bronchitis and throat lung troubles. It claims to aid sleep ease expectoration and natural healing and notes availability in stores at 80 and 90 cents.
The line argues that mere pleasant appearance in a comfortable office role fails to drive progress. It calls for real initiative, drive, and practical results beyond surface polish to achieve advancement and leadership outcomes.
In a short exchange a woman argues that her patience and affection are genuine while confronting a man indifferent to her. The dialogue contrasts reality of paint with the illusion of affection and notes how indifference wastes love.
A laboratory to study technical industrial problems will be created at Uel singfors Finland. It will be supported partly by the government and largely by private concerns.
Statement sworn by Frank J Cheney senior partner of S J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio offers one hundred dollars to any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine The note was sworn before A W Gleason Notary Public on December 6 18__ The medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces Drug stores sell it for 75 cents with testimonials available from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
The Chicago Herald reports a street rumor linking a traveling salesman to boosting business for a school committee by bringing two appealing schoolteachers from Chicago. The storekeeper boasts about attracting customers, noting men flock to buy hair oil, clean collars, and scented soap in bulk after the teachers arrive.
A reflective note on popularity and self promotion urging restraint in talking about oneself unless recently engaged in remarkable travel or discoveries. The piece emphasizes listening, humility, and letting actions speak louder than words.
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