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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
7
The article explains that the thinnest thing in nature is the black spot on a bursting bubble. It describes concentric rings forming as the skin weakens, with the center appearing black due to extreme thinness. The spot is about seven molecules thick, compared to mica which can be split into layers one molecule thick.
A quip contrasts women’s notion of happiness with envy among peers and asserts small joys, like a kitten’s action, surpass grand notions of power or force. The remark skewers social display and the value of subtle, lively life.
A vintage ad claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain when dropped on the corn. It says the corn can be lifted off with fingers shortly after. The druggist sells a small bottle for a few cents to remove hard or soft corns and calluses without soreness.
A Sunday school lesson on the widow of Ham leads a teacher to ask a boy what a widow is. The boy answers, correctly noting his mother is one, and the exchange ends with a humorous definition from the child.
An old advertisement urging parents to choose Califo rnia Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. It highlights the fruity taste and claims the product is the safest option, with full bottle directions and a prompt to look for the California name on the package.
A vice presidential candidate Cool dge compares a rival party to a story of a boy who hurt his finger. He recalls a mother asking how it happened and a reply about not hearing the cry. The exchange frames political rivalry with a cautioned, ironic tone.
Advert says Danderine stops hair loss and dandruff after use. Claims every hair shows new vigor brightness and color with thicker appearance and scalp benefits.
The quote frames money as powerful but limited, arguing wealth must stay within bounds and that necessity drives invention even more than plenty. It suggests we should discipline money and recognize its reach, while necessity spurs innovation beyond abundance.
A vivid tour of Western Canada’s grain belts highlights vast wheat oats and barley yields. Analysts predict a billion dollar crop value with wheat at 250 million bushels worth about 700 million dollars, plus oats barley and other farm products driving regional buying and activity.
Maud contemplates ending an engagement without appearing generous to blame. A friend suggests inviting him for tea and baking biscuits to prompt him to break the engagement himself.
A Florence cathedral houses a wireless station whose antennae stay inside the building while signals pass through thick walls. The article notes the strange setup and the successful transmission despite architectural barriers.
A compact aphorism notes patience as essential for success while warning that penitentiaries house many who acted impatiently. It emphasizes restraint and long term planning over quick actions.
A Boston Transcript correspondent suggests a humorous warning aimed at Kirk about garden theft. The note mentions corn has ears and potatoes eyes and jokes about using onions to scent out trouble if it continues.
A quoted exchange shows a playful mix of social slang about home life and avoiding trouble. It notes the blunt man saying sharp things, illustrating a witty ear for everyday conversation.
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