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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
3
A historical overview explains how the illuminating engineer evolved from simple lighting to a recognized field. Advances since the 1880s with electric lamps fueled methods for theatres halls homes stores and churches, shaping design with economy and precise light distribution.
Talontown Pennsylvania reports Theo Stone a billionaire banker and coke operator, whose wife vanished from her home. Physicians care for Mrs Stone as fear and grief grip the town. Emery’s merchant also disappeared and tutors a troubling string of events amid rumors of pneumonia or illness.
Union County Trades Council committee for political advancement mobilizes to block John B. Kenely from reappointment to the Excise Board over non union cigars. They allege he urged the council to lie down after attacks on his cigars and vow to use all means to defeat him. Local officials are being pressed to vote against Kenely.
The article notes upcoming discontinuation of the present stamp supply and advises collectors to stockpile current stamps, while predicting the $1 stamp will remain usable. It mentions a guaranteed cure for piles with Pazo in a separate ad fragment.
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