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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
7
Mrs. W F Sterritt of South Boston describes severe kidney disease symptoms including weight loss, swelling, fainting, and nocturnal fever. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, she reports improvement from the first dose and a lasting cure following about twelve boxes.
In a Kansug City Times spoofed diary, the German lieutenant Muller is depicted as repeatedly drunk through the week. The anonymous author argues about perceived justice in decorations as Muller's behavior climaxes with receiving the Iron Cross.
An odd exchange follows as a meek man exclaims delight and surprise about mermaids on Honolulu beaches. Officials announce mermaids will be covered with skirts, addressing public decency concerns.
A civic essay by John Palmer Gavit argues Liberty Bonds fund World War I materials and labor. It urges readers to redirect spending toward government needs,强调 collective responsibility, and define true patriotism as self denial and support for the war effort through bonds.
The article explains how Liberty Bonds finance rationing and how army camp kitchens now sort garbage into classes like bread fats meats and bones. Weighing waste is reported to the conservation officer to curb over rationing and waste. Separated garbage is sent to reduction plants for nitroglycerin and fertilizer production.
A pure white mineral wool is being manufactured at Yarraville from basalt rock. Cork treated to make a substitute for woolen cushions and mattresses is described. A wireless station in New Jersey, Argentina, and other items including a New Zealand iron from iron sands and bank note handwriting issues are noted. August 15 marks the Feast of the Assumption.
Petersons Ointment advertised as a 30 cent cure all for eczema and piles with testimonials from Mrs Mary Hill of Pittsburgh and A B Ruger of Racine praising relief and rapid results. The ad claims benefits for old sores salt rheum and other skin diseases, promising a clear skin in under 10 days and prepaid mail order service from Peterson Bros Buffalo NY.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports a local inquiry asking whether men with blue or gray eyes are accepted for tank service and if wives of brown eyed men should come or deny. The note implies preference for specific eye colors among recruits.
An old advertisement promotes Castoria with the signature claim and a Hall's Catarrh Medicine pledge offering one hundred dollars for a cure. It notes use for infants and children, cites Frank J. Cheney, and quotes Uncle Eben on food and war. The piece is placed in a period voice with legal language and testimonial style.
Necessity and F Berry Wall stroll the Biarritz promenade when a young lady wearing a daring new blouse attracts notice. A companion quips about a titled passerby, contrasting fashion with propriety as comments fly.
War horses remain a crucial factor as armies use four and a half million horses in Europe with 7 million more required for the new army. Wounded steeds submit to treatment with fortitude as surgeons aid their recovery. The Women’s Trade Union Congress in England exceeds 200000 members. Milwaukee recruits 271 expert women stenographers for rapid bus service expansion.
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for backache and bladder kidney issues. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours, warns of serious disease, and urges immediate purchase from a druggist with a money back guarantee for genuine GOLD MEDAL brand.
A noisy exchange hints at Tam feeling overwhelmed and urged to pull together. The scene contrasts busy personalities with a reminder that being busy does not equal diligence or usefulness. Incomplete dialogue underscores social pressure and fragmented self regard.
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