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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
7
A novel telegraph device enables Morse code messages to be sent over an ordinary telephone. The instrument attaches without extra circuits and uses a pivoted telephone key with two camps to the metal case. It claims Morse signals travel longer distances than voice over long lines, aiding verification and supplementary telephonic use.
A reading of the paper reveals a debate over a bold dare back. A woman exclaims Dear me and notes a sighting of new skirts being taken straight.
A playful dialogue shows Saphedde resisting a joke about engagement while Vlubdab teases that the girl was promised to him. The banter hints at social expectations and romantic entanglements in a light scene.
A quirky note jokes about cold comfort and a well defined report of cheap ice in summer. The line hints at seasonal humor and practical ice supply concerns for warm months.
Vancouver capitalists push to obtain potash with help from allies and potential suppliers. Efforts focus on securing steady access to key mineral for industrial use, amid evolving market conditions and regional resource talks.
The article discusses the high prices paid for minor league stars and their mixed success in the majors. It cites Marty O'Toole as a failed $1,000,000 beauty and notes other costly talents like Ray Schalk Hap Felsch Charley Comiskey and Chief Meyers Hal Chase Fritz Maisel and Kanfels and Midkiff. It weighs luck fortune and management judgment in big money acquisitions.
Cleveland boy Roger Peckinpaugh is hailed as a brilliant Yankee short stop. He covers ground crisply, fields and throws with ease, and is a popular idol in the metropolis, earning deserved praise for his play.
Edward Lasker wins the Western States Chess Association meet by a half point. He holds the New York championship the Chicago championship and won the London championship during his England visit.
Mack Wheat, brother of Zach Wheat, rejoins the Brooklyn team. The piece notes other player movements including Sammy Mayer off Atlanta to Chicago Cubs being called off by the Cubs and Miles Cantwell signing with the New York Americans. It also mentions Australian women swimmers, the Interstate Three Cushion Billiar d League, and various college athletic notes.
Les Darcy signals a possible move to America only if guaranteed a lump sum for a series of bouts and funds deposited before sailing. He may decline if the prize tag lures him to face Mike Gibbons and Jack Dillon, with doubts about his readiness and the drawing strength of his past opponents.
Outdoor sports fans may like Siam's native football game. A four inch hollow ball is kept in the air inside a circle about ten feet wide. Players stay in the circle by kicking or kneeing the ball, dropping out when missing a play until only four or six remain.
A spring morning this year brought workmen with electrical know how to Mrs Jibway’s house and installed a telephone linked to a party wire. This explains how Mr Tibway, though not on speaking terms with Mrs Dobson, seems to know much about her affairs.
An advertisement touts Cuticura soap to cleanse and purify and Cuticura ointment to soothe and heal all skin troubles. It promises quick, safe relief for itching burning crusting scaling or disfigurement and invites free samples by mail with a Book Address postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A man should feel at home wherever he is. Mr Chuggins agrees that blowouts and transmission troubles are the same no matter location, highlighting automotive discomfort as universal.
X rays are now used by dentists to verify that root canals are properly filled, providing a tool to ensure complete sealing and success of the procedure. The humorous exchange about hens parallels the idea of checking for proper completion.
Mrs. J. S. Bartow of Columbus Ohio describes six years of illness with female troubles and nervousness. After ten days on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she could eat without stomach pain and regained health, weight rising from 118 to 127 pounds. The advertisement urges use of the remedy for female ailments.
A woman inventor unveils a compact suitcase that folds flat for easy storage and can be carried under one arm when empty. The portable design aims to ease travel by reducing bulk and simplifying handling.
Caution to mothers to inspect Castoria bottles before use. The notice emphasizes safety and proper verification of the product as a remedy for infants and children. It urges consumers to ensure authenticity and avoid counterfeit or adulterated bottles.
A published exchange jokes about the abundance of military titles in the South. The speakers note many claimants to ranks like captain or colonel, but concede the outcomes resemble a shared pretension.
The column notes social life with mentions of Mrs De Style and a joking reference to a familiar social circle on the party circuit. The playful item highlights a return to familiar faces and shared routines within society gatherings.
The season introduces referee power to award touchdowns to the offended side. If a foul prevents a score the offended team gains. The receiving team may choose the goal after a term on the field. Kickoffs into the crowd become touchbacks and a blocked kick entering the stands results in a safety. Players are not required to wear numbers for public display.
Health column emphasizes kidney function's central role in illness recovery. It cites Bright's Disease deaths in New York and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles. Sample bottle offer included.
In an English coal mine wireless telephones are being used successfully to improve communication and efficiency. The system allows rapid coordination between shifts, safety alerts, and mining teams, enhancing response times and productivity.
A farmer recalls a man who once entertained violence against his son Josh. The man is driven away after a cruel prank when Josh uses a cradle to restrain him, and the community witnesses the incident as a moral caution.
New Zealand has imported N40 automobiles so far this year, reflecting a steady pace in vehicle intake. The figure highlights ongoing demand and trade activity amid variable market conditions.
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