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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
The Elizabeth Daily Journal presents advertising rates and office locations for its publication in New Jersey and New York. It details weekly rates, mailing charges, and classified ad categories including wanted, for sale, and cards of thanks, with per word pricing and minimums.
A New Jersey profile in a public affairs feature shows how the Citizens Union in New York keeps a written, alphabetical record of state lawmakers. It cites Patrick Henry McCarren and other powerful figures, noting campaigns, votes, and alleged dealings to curry favor with constituents. The piece questions competency and independence among several assemblymen and hints at broader reform pressure.
A late 19th century report notes Dr Robinson leading a city effort to exterminate mosquitoes, improving local health and making Elizabeth more livable. It covers council tonight debating public library funding, urging public support for a broad, progressive library move amid cautious finances and possible modest appropriations.
A reader letters section discusses Arthur Gusterman accusing Mr. Walker of plagiarizing verses from Woman's Home Companion. Another letter by Charles Bratchly appeals for work programs, asking for publication space to help unemployed men find farm or other labor jobs in New York during tough economic times.
The Rev Myra Corliex Hoyt has presented a call to become permanent pastor of the Free Baptist Church in Brockton Massachusetts. Hoyt has been supplying the pulpit for some time, the notice states.
A garbled set of historical notes mentions Pierpont Morgan buying a Greek ban rellet for 20000 dollars, Yale commencement in June with Tet addressing, Robert Sewell of Stidham described as a well traveled man, Moscow honoring Count Leo Tolstoy with a school named for him, and Dimitri Koaztan known as the wolf player killing animals before a mysterious disappearance leaving a skeleton found on hill sloping Biatritsa.
A collage of quips and jokes from various papers about women personalities cats and marriages. Includes lines about wives brides and a bachelor and ends with a wry note about bekson and practical jokes in everyday life.
A fragmentary critique cites waste of valuable tools and time as key issues. It contrasts foolish judgment and the call to rethink man made institutions while warning against fear of good people. A rabbit joke illustrates misfortune and warns against judging others by surface appearances.
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