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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
7
The article explains major British decorations the Victoria Cross for gallantry, the Distinguished Service Order for commissioned officers cited for meritorious field service, and the Distinguished Conduct Medal awarded to non commissioned ranks for personal distinction on the fighting line.
A fairylike child walks barefoot on rough pavement. When asked about cuts she answers she is not afraid because her father is a doctor and repairs are free. The piece highlights a child’s fearless faith in parental care.
The war revenue bill now in effect imposes adhesive stamp taxes starting December on bonds debentures certificates and transfers. beer wine tobacco and cigarette taxes set new rates. special taxes apply to bankers brokers theatre circuses and pawnbrokers. November 1 marks the start for many listed levies.
Wall Street shows renewed optimism driven by a sharp break in sterling exchange. Traders cite heavy purchases of war supplies and grain for export as evidence that demand and trade balance are improving after the prior war induced low mood.
Colton Utah merchant and postmaster Lyman H Marble has hired counsel to exit the postmaster role. His term ended over a year ago yet no successor or release of bondsmen has occurred. Marble cites increased mail volume since parcel post as causing losses.
Mineola Long Island jurors failed to reach a verdict after thirteen hours and fifteen minutes in the case of Mrs Florence Carman accused of murdering Mrs Louise Bailey in Freeport last June. Nine favored acquittal and three for conviction, with one switch after a late ballot. District Attorney Lewis J. Smith said he would investigate possible jury misconduct and consider retrial and bail.
The Sixty third Congress enacted the Federal Reserve Act and the Clayton Anti Trust Act while creating the Federal Trade Commission. It repealed Panama Canal exemptions, funded Alaska railroads, expanded ship registries, and ratified numerous arbitration treaties. The session lasted 326 days, set records for nominations and pages, approved over 1.1 billion dollars, and supported troop deployments to Mexico and Europe with relief funds.
A news despatch from Nish SerbIa reports a Montenegrin detachment aided by reinforcements pushed the Austrians from a position east of Kalonovik. The Montenegro offensive repelled the attack, forcing the enemy to abandon mountain cannon and numerous rifles.
John Palmer argues in the Saturday Review that theaters should continue to operate. He says art and laughter help maintain sane minds and good hearts as war endures and that audiences should not be overwhelmed by a single tragic theme.
The Adams, built in 1874 and famed as the last wooden ship of the U S Navy, has been turned over to the New Jersey naval militia for a Maine coast cruise. Bark rigged with tall masts and black topsides, she now garners admiration as a relic of the old navy from her long service including Samoa and Bering Strait episodes.
A Philadelphia reader recounts relief from facial pimples after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, noting three months of irritation and disfigurement ended in about a month. The note is dated January 31 1914 with an offer for a free sample and Skin Book. The item also includes a jab at military argument by Pierre Rodjestvensky and a Coney Island anecdote.
Importent to Mothers urges careful bottle checks for Castoria with signature. Uncle Filopsolo quips on learning a new dance as Washington Star notes. An ad promotes wear proof hosiery, 3200 Chestnut Philadelphia, and a no opium cough remedy for children.
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