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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
7
A Honolulu correspondent notes several plantations show varied local times including Papaikou three quarters hour ahead and Hilo Sugar and Pahala firms also advancing clocks by 30 and 40 minutes respectively. Most plantations on the island have gained 15 minutes to an hour, with talks of a uniform time system.
Skin irritated babies offered free samples of Cuticura Soap and Ointment by mail with a booklet. Claims quick relief for itching burning skin rashes eczema and related problems. Encourages exclusive Cuticura use to maintain clear skin.
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine offering $100 for any catarrh case it cannot cure. It asserts internal action through the blood on mucous surfaces and notes the product has been sold by druggists for over forty years with testimonials available from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
October lesson outlines Psalms 8 16 and 126 detailing deliverance from captivity forgiveness and backsliding revival of faith and peace through God. It frames a patriot spirit and a future of fruitfulness under mercy with guidance by righteousness and steadfast prayer amid national trial.
A crowded interurban scene at Ft. Benjamin Harrison leads soldiers to offer civilian passengers, mainly women, space on a train after realizing one car cannot carry all. Civilians board a separate train as soldiers remain to escort them, praised by all. A lighter anecdote follows about a Pullman car seating mix up for Mary and her mother, ending with a humorous misunderstanding about sleeping arrangements. The final bit notes a salon joke about hat trimming costs tied to a poker game.
A quoted exchange reveals a wife urging her husband to enlist while acknowledging personal hardship. She counters doubts with a stark resolve that his absence could leave her a widow, underscoring wartime sacrifice and domestic strain.
Silvery titled Sentimental Summie and Practical Pauline clash in a witty exchange about bells and ringing with humorous quips. The dialogue showcases their contrasting personas and comic timing in a playful, period voice.
A humorous quip duel on misery features the saying Misery loves company and a retort that others have bigger woes to share. The exchange nods to social ease and shared burdens with sharp wit and light tone.
A derisive quip suggests dwindling happiness as a speaker mocks current mood. The fragment hints at royal imagery and irony about contentment.
A wartime worry over a sugar shortage sparks conversation about business disruption. A light note compares wanting an automobile ride to chocolates while European researchers report explosions in gas works from telephone sparks.
Before the war about half the menthol thol crystals exported from Japan went to Germany. Since the outbreak of war the United States has become the largest purchaser, followed by Great Britain, France, and British India. Prices ranged from 2 to 2.50 dollars a pound over the past five years, staying near the higher end despite rising demand. Improvements in manufacture have kept prices reasonable amid the surge in demand.
A student asks about Mrs Grundy and the equator. The teacher explains Mrs Grundy as the world. Nettie replies with a quip, saying the equator is the belt around Mrs Grundy’s waist, revealing a child’s humorous misinterpretation.
Tommy Atkins claims the German officer as prisoner and asks for a sword. The officer refuses, saying he has no sword but offers his vitriol spray, flame projector or gas cylinder instead.
The text argues the pardoning power rests with the president, not Congress, and voices concern that a deserving prisoner might die before a pardon is granted. It reflects debate on executive clemency and legislative limits.
A compact proverb style note urges fairness and kindness toward neighbors. It also includes a curious claim about a silk worm doubling in size, and a remark that a note shaver cannot reliably reduce costs, implying caution in financial tools.
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