Churches and local notices from New Jersey events
The town church schedule lists sermons at First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian and Schultz Memorial M E with times and topics. Also notes Stitch and Chatter Club meeting on August 7 and a National Grange tour August 4–6 with regional stops. A severe storm causes farm fires across Scott's Corner Prospect Plains and Hightstown, with losses and property damage estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Grover
Scott’s Corner
George E. Walters
Prospect Plains
Cranbury
Aeroplane trip and Pomona Grange picnic announced
Warren F. Johnson of Washington, D. C., flew to Garden City and back in two hours ten minutes aboard a De Havilland aircraft. Mercer County Pomona Grange schedules a August sixth picnic at Springdale Park Yardville N J with speakers and an all day basket gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren F. Johnson
Washington, D. C
Washington
Garden City
Mercer County
Pomona Grange
Springdale Park
Yardville
N. J
William N. Runyon
N. A. K. Bugbee
J. C. Ketcham
National Grange
Walter H. Havens
N. J. State Grange
Shantung and America Democracy Under Peace Treaty
The piece argues that 40 million Shantung residents lack self determination under the Wilson peace framework, while 110 million Americans would lose their self rule under a league run by European powers, urging focus on American rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shantung
Wilson
United States
America
Alaska Rail Link Bill Seeks 17 Million for Seward to Fairbanks
Senator Harry New of Indiana introduces a bill to authorize 17 million dollars for completing the railroad from Seward to Fairbanks Alaska. The Alaska railroad act of March 12 1914 provides foundation. funds aimed to finish the work by December 31 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry 8. New
Indiana
Seward
Fairbanks
Alaska
Now
State Board Names Lambert L. Jackson Montclair Official
Lambert L. Jackson of Montclair was named by the State Board of Institutions and Agencies as secretary and business manager at a $15 000 yearly salary. He has been Montclair Board of Education secretary and business manager and formerly principal of a major Montclair school. He has lectured at Hampton Institute on industrial education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Lambert L. Jackson
Montclair
State Board of Institutions and Agencies
Burdette @ Lewis
Montclair Board of Education
Hampton Institute
Hampton Virginia
Trolley Strikes Auto Near Dayton In Fatal Collision
Mrs. William Moore of Friendship Road near Dayton is seriously injured after an automobile collision with a Trenton Fast Line trolley at the Friendship Road crossing Sunday night. Her husband, driving the Ford sedan, was badly cut and bruised. the car was reduced to kindling. Dr. Edgar Carroll found the injured couple and transported them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
Friendship Road
Dayton
Trenton
Moore
Edgar Carroll
Wind Storm Hits North Dayton Damaging Homes and Farms
A Sunday wind storm felled trees in North Dayton and along Deans road tearing down telephone wires and loosening poles cutting phone service. The storm ripped the cupola from Wesley Applegate's barn and scattered grain haystacks and crops. South Dayton escaped the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Deans
Deans Road
Wesley Applegate
Sant Ul
South
Increased Demand for New Jersey Farms
The Land Registry Bureau reports rising interest in New Jersey farm land as land values climbed from 65 to 76 dollars per acre over three years. Farmers report profits from asparagus onions and strawberries, with per acre profits of 415 for asparagus, up to 1000 for strawberries and 500 for onions. The surge reflects the state’s growing reputation as a farm and garden area. GeorgE E. Walters thanks Cranbury Fire Company and neighbors for help after the July 26 fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Registry Bureau
Department of Conservation and Development
New Jersey
Cranbury Fire Company
George E. Walters
Bugbee Campaign Tour Appeals to Middlesex County Voters
State Comptroller Newton A. Bugbee conducted a county tour visiting Cranbury Dayton New Brunswick Milltown South River Sayreville Parlin South Amboy Perth Amboy Metuchen Woodbridge Dunellen. He pledged a business administration, noted a $3,000,000 state surplus, and endorsed river, tunnel, and waterfront development while opposing liquor as an issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Newton A. K
Bugbee
Cranbury
Dunéllen
Fred Snyder
Fred Gillson
Bugbees
Middlesex
Mercer
Dayton
New Brunswick
Milltown
South River
Sayreville
Parlin
South Amboy
Perth Amboy
Metuchen Woodbridge
Dunellen
New Jersey
Union
Morgan
Raritan Bay
Bordentown
Delaware River
Delaware River Is Promised. Mr. Bugbee
Amboy
Middlesex County Board of Fresholders
Hudson River
New York
Perth
Mr. Bugbee
Railroads under government ownership urged by employee attorneys
An attorney for railway employee organizations testified before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee proposing government ownership with a directorate half chosen by employees. He suggested profit sharing, but critics note government operation has led to deficits, urging a return to private management for efficiency. The piece contrasts this with McAdoo era control and cites W H Ireland's cholera remedy testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
United States
McAdoo
Hines
Mr. McAdoo
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Presbyterian
J. E Curry
Daniel
Second Presbyterian
Fred Schweitzer
Stitch and Chatter Club
Minnie Sutton
J.C. Ketcham
Cumberland County
Sussex County
Hightstown
Schanck, Hutchinson & Field
STATE
Jackson
J. M. McCallie
The
Jamesburg
Ford
Lincoln
League
United States Senate
Congress
W. H. Ireland
Louisville
Stoll’s
Stoll's
E. State St
Trenton, N. J
A. F. Williams
Williams
East State St
Federal Reserve
First National Bank
Granbury, N. J
Palm Beach
Daniel Block Clothing CO
Washington Market Building
Broad St
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