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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
6
An advertisement urges lifelong fitness and warns kidneys are overworked. It describes pain in the back, loss of appetite, and uric acid crystals threatening kidney disease. The promo promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem capsules as a remedy with a money back guarantee.
During the 15 year span 1904 to 1909 inclusive only four American ships visited Sournbay with about 6500 tons net. In the first half of 1919 seven American vessels totaling over 5060 tons called at Sournbay for discharge and loading at harbor. Cuticura ad urges daily use for scalp itching and clear skin.
Unclear passage shows a traveler asking for time for a drink before a train, the conductor assuring time, and a jumbled line praising Dr Peery's Dead Shout for worm treatment with a stray marketing aside.
A new electro-therapeutic brush runs on its own tiny internal motor instead of a standard battery. It delivers a very small current of about 50 to 100 volts and is powered by a geared lever mechanism located beside the brush handle.
An old notice describes Bayer Aspirin as genuine medicine sold in a Bayer package with directions for headache, colds, pain, neuralgia, lumbago and rheumatism. It notes Bayer as a brand tied to acetylsalicylic acid produced in Basel and references a years long physician use and inexpensive tablet tins.
The fragment suggests a school scene where Percy is warned about keeping secrets as a car incident and trust among female students becomes a topic of whispered talk.
New York actor and former state manager Charles H. Weston leaped from the 17th floor of the Acolan building after years of decline from fame. Investigators found a poignant letter describing his feelings before death and a note to George M. Cohan seeking work that went unanswered. Weston addressed his wife and son in a final, sorrowful message and expressed belief that dying was better than a lingering illness.
The article describes simple remedies for skin care and minor ailments, including an astringent cream made from mutton tallow glycerin benzoin camphor alum isinglass and rose water, dental care tips, scar and corn remedies, perspiration control, chapped lips, and foot care. It also notes fashionable colored breakfast linens and china patterns with floral motifs.
Atlanta juror Henken was fined $24 by Judge Rourke after taking a drink of the evidence in the Liner trial. The incident occurred while the juror was seated in judgment on a man charged with violating the same prohibition law.
The piece describes a postwar fashion surge toward elaborate evening wear with cloth of gold and silver fabrics, brocades, sequins, and metallic threads. It highlights glittering gowns for all ages, ostrich plumes, and ornate accessories, noting both dazzling and more restrained styles.
A Lund Utah resident writes to Salt Lake City scout officials praising a bright desert boy and seeking scout literature for him. Oscar Kirkham replies that the boy can become a pioneer scout without a troop, via the national organization in New York, and notes a scout magazine for boys.
Des Moines boy scouts at The Ledges summer camp near Boone craft sandstone wares instead of clay. Gilbert Gendail, scout executive, displays rugged bowls plaques and more, with some pieces drawing $100 offers from local business figures. Native red sand is varnished to prevent shedding as black paint accents add a wild touch.
Detroit boy scouts completed a two week survey for the clean-up and paint-up campaign and turned in more than 12 000 report cards. The report echoes Cincinnati 1917 when 7 200 reports were filed, marking a national record in canvassing for unsightly or unsanitary conditions.
The Sheridan Mill Troop No 2 clears snow and limbs after storms and mows weeds on vacant lots. In Asbury Park a tent prize went to farthest troop and best looking unit. Troop 150 from Manhattan of Chinese boys claimed both awards.
Mrs A W Brazer of Black River Falls Wisconsin praised Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after doctors urged an operation for her organic troubles and pain. She credits the remedy with avoiding surgery and urged other women with inflammation ulceration or displacement to try it and contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for advice.
A home brewed vegetable tea claims to improve liver and bowel health with a nightly cup and occasional use to prevent bilious attacks fever headaches and sallow skin. The advertisement notes long use by older adults and that druggists have sold it for years.
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