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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
3
A lively blend of sea and land adventure in the style that defines Peter B. Kyne. The narrative is described as jolly rollicking with thrills romance and punch appealing to readers.
The Maggie and her quarrelsome crew face a tule fog off Pilar Point. Captain Scraggs and mate Gibney contend over to turn back, while engineer McGuffey and crew fear a crush on the beach as the ship fights a dangerous sea.
On the Maggie Captain Scraggs and crew navigate in fog near Point San Pedro. Gibney questions the log and whistle echo, while McGuffey and Neils monitor gauges, as misnavigation and silence raise tension aboard.
In the era of hardship a witty line compares taxes to death as an inevitable burden. The remark signals ordinary life enduring heavy fiscal pressures and reflects common sentiment in period commentary. It captures a local tone of resignation and humor in dealing with public finances.
The article describes spendthrift wills where heirs are under executor oversight, with monthly payouts and burial or monument provisions. It notes conditional gifts to build churches or fund education, with trusts supervised by trust companies to ensure proper use and timing of bequests.
An old fashioned ad touts California Fig Syrup as a trusted cure for constipation in children. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses the liver and bowels and quickly returns a happy, healthy child, urging mothers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup. A katydid call rounds out the snippet.
Advertised advice highlights kidney and bladder issues among women. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure restoring kidney health, with sample bottle offers by mail and availability in drug stores for larger sizes.
An old advertisement promotes Father John’s Medicine as a tonic that rebuilds health by supplying real food elements rather than stimulants. It claims users gain weight and improve resistance to colds and winter stress, urging readers to begin now to prepare for the upcoming winter.
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