Edge urged as ideal presidential candidate by supporter
The unsigned piece extols Governor Walter H. Edge for nine months in office praising his efficiency and nonpartisan service to wartime duties. It elevates him as a practical business leader fit for the presidency, urging Republicans to nominate him at the National Convention. It also touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as reliable for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Edge
Edge
Wilson
United States
Governor Edge
White House
Why I Did Not Go to College
A memoir fragment about a boy at sixteen seeking college prep from a local clergyman. He falls into hammock tutoring with Louise, delays Latin study for romance, delays entrance, and ultimately chooses marriage and business over higher education. He reflects that many regret no college but finds personal success with a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Mr. Snively
Vergil
West Building
Adobe bricks and briefs from sun baked Mexico and India
Adobe bricks are molded in Woses from 4 by 16 by 12 by 4 inch blocks. They dry in the sun for seven to fourteen days. They are not suitable for rainy regions as they do not harden enough to withstand exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
People Praise Chamberlain's Tablets For Digestion Aid
G A McBride of Headford quotes two years of selling Chamberlain's Tablets and personal trial with strong praise. He says no other preparation equals them for indigestion and constipation, urging readers to give them a trial if troubled.
Election Notice for Cranbury General and Primary Ballots 1917
Notice announces Cranbury Township Middlesex County New Jersey general and primary elections on Tuesday November 6 1917 from six a m to seven p m. Voting districts Odd Fellows Hall Cranbury and Grange Hall Plainsboro for officers including three General Assembly seats sheriff five Middlesex Freeholders two coroners one committeeman one township clerk one justice of the peace and two constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury
County of
Middlesex
State of
New Jersey
Odd Fellows Hall
Grange Hall
Plainsboro
General Assembly
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Monroe
Prospect Plains
Cranbury Township Primary Election Notice 1917
A primary election for all political parties will be held in Cranbury Township on Tuesday September 25 1917 from 7 a m to 9 p m in specified polling places. The vote is to nominate persons for offices named in the general election notice and to elect Republican and Democratic County Executive Committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbury
Helmetta
Monroe
Cranbury Registry Board Schedules Voter Registration Night
The Cranbury Township Boards of Registry and Election announce a registration night at polling places at 9 p.m. for the election districts and a separate October 30 1917 session from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. to revise registry lists and accept new registrations. Walter H Havens serves as Clerk, notice dated September 7 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Registry and Election
Cranbury Township
Walter H. Havens
Cranbury
Notice of Helmetta Election in New Jersey Borough
Election notice from the Helmetta Borough Board of Election and Registration announces a polling hour at seven o clock p m at the Hose House Helmetta for county and local offices including one Sheriff five Freeholders two Coroners one Mayor Councilman Justice of the Peace and Surveyors of Highways in Middlesex County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough of
Helmetta
Hose House
General Assembly
State of
New Jersey
Board of Chosen Freehollers
Middlesex
Helmetta Borough Polling Hours Noted for Election Day
For the Borough of Helmetta voters are told polling hours run from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on election day at the designated polling place. The notice emphasizes the strict start and end times to ensure proper casting of ballots.
Helmetta Board to Meet for Additional Voter Registrations
The Board of Revistry and Election in Helmetta will meet at the polling place for the purpose of receiving additional registrations. Borough Clerk William D. Kienzle dated September 7, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmetta
William D. Kienzle
Helmettia
Columbus Compass and Ericsson Stars Tale
A classroom exchange recalls Columbus using a compass and Ericsson sailing by the stars. The pupil adds a final quip about “etripes” as a humorous closing remark during a patriotic history review.
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Ericsson
Monroe Township Meeting Notice in Prospect Plains School
The Township of Monroe Middlesex County New Jersey announces a meeting of the Township Committee to be held at the School House Prospect Plains from six o clock a m. to the specified hour.
Monroe Township Primary Election Notice
Primary election for Monroe Township held at the polling place. Voters are urged to appear by 9 o clock p m to cast ballots. The notice emphasizes location and timing for the election.
Monroe Township Registry and Election Meeting Notice
The election district registry for Monroe Township will meet at their polling place at 9 p m to make election districts. Fred A Clayton, Clerk of the Township of Monroe, presides over the proceedings.
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Granbury Press
Cranbury, N. 9
Geo. W. Burroughs & Son
Webster
Chamberlain
Board of Registry
My Son
Josh Billings
Chas. J
Hightstown, N. J
Board of Registry and Election
Monroe Township
Fred A. Clayton
Stoll’s
Farmers’ Co-operative Association of
Mercer County
Broad Street Bank
Edison
Trenton, WN
N. J
Federal Reserve System
First National Bank
Stoll's
E. State St
Trenton, N. J
Ford
J. Ernest Laird
Garace
Cranbury, New Jersey
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