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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
4
A Milwaukee Wisconsin clipping notes health departments report fewer garbage collections in summer, suggesting housewives reduce waste at home as well as in hotels restaurants and dining cars.
An editorial praises President Wilson for foresight before the United States broke with Germany in April 1917. It notes that in November 1916 he campaigned on keeping the nation out of war, arguing this stance persisted as he claimed Allies and Germany shared aims and sought peace without victory.
The Chicago Tribune argues that government price fixing misses labor factors. It urges delaying further price controls until labor settlements occur, proposing a wartime labor tribunal to cooperate with price boards to protect both employers and workers and prevent bankruptcies.
Philadelphia Press urges dispatching a tracer to check if the President's tariff commission is active or merely diverting attention from pressing issues.
A New Albany Indiana Tribune opinion mocks Washington officials for urging coal saving advice. It argues saving 50 to 100 dollars in coal bills is exaggerated and insults the public by implying jobholders push unnecessary guidance to justify salaries.
Washington dispatch outlines new domestic letter rates effective November 2 under the war tax bill. Postmasters must collect three cents per ounce for most mail, two cents for drop letters, two cents for prepaid postal cards, and two cents for private mailing cards with written messages. The notice excludes most foreign mail. Columbus era flags are described with Castile Leon arms and the expedition banner bearing a green cross and letters F and Y with crowns.
The color of lightning comes from substances in its path. Candescence in the track yields blue red purple or silver tints. Tropical areas show stronger hues than temperate latitudes. Each foreign ingredient in air gives its own hue to the lightning. Iron vapor shines differently from sulphur vapor.
Mrs. A C Kirstein of Greenville Illinois extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for colds and bronchial troubles. She notes years of use in her family and in her mother's home, praising its reliability over other medicines.
Dr. Burton recalls writing a letter in a commotion and later destroying it after calm reflection. He notes life tempers haste and that waiting to speak can prevent harm. Time reveals truth, and restraint proves wiser than rash words.
National Geographic Magazine notes about a million small Roumanian farms averaging eight acres each and 4471 large farms averaging 2200 acres, indicating the large landowners hold far more land than the many small holders.
An essay highlights American composers strengthening national music with Stephen Foster noted for two iconic tunes. It praises Foster and his songs Suwanee River and My Old Kentucky Home as quintessential American folk tunes shaping the nation’s musical identity.
If children suffer croup, obtain a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and follow the plain printed directions during an attack. Quick relief is promised by this remedy.
Austin C. Snedeker as Administrator, by Middlesex Surrogate, calls creditors to file debts and claims against the deceased Raymond A. Snedeker within nine months under oath or affirmation or be forever barred. Dated August 16, 1917.
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