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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
2
A compact OCR fragment lists downtown office addresses in Newark and Chicago, rates for delivery, and funeral notice ads. It references The Journal newspaper and advertising terms, including cente per line and per week pricing, with scattered city and building names and subscription details.
A column discusses the gentler treatment of dogs amid a rabies scare after a fox terrier in New Brunswick acted strangely. Veterinarians warn against panic, urge responsible ownership, and propose stricter control of roaming mongrels to protect children and public safety.
A Sunday observance push in Asbury Park leads to noon closes on souvenir card shops both city and beach front. Critics question inconsistent enforcement amid broader New Jersey debate on blue laws and Sunday activities. Authorities cite police power. court case in Jersey City looms large.
A collage of quirky items: a Missouri couple remarrying after a three month divorce, proposals about farming education at home with dad, whiskey supposedly sold in Lexington bread loaves, and a Western dictor mangling famous phrases along with musings on weather forecasts.
A Union County Bar Association meeting in Elizabeth reviews the current excise law and Grand Jury presentment. The debate centers on Mayor Charles J. Fisk and his role as Grand Jury foreman, with strong defenses for Fisk and criticism of the county’s saloon governance. Justice Brayse is asked to clarify the rights of social clubs to dispense liquor, and the Camden parallels underline alleged conflicts of interest on the Excise Board.
A reader urges election of Dr Shearer as superintendent, citing the Shearer System’s impact. The letter notes growth in Belting High, expanded courses, earlier high school entry for gifted students, and improved guidance, with calls for more teachers and stricter admission standards to support progression and community pride.
A letter to the editor argues against replacing the Battin High School principal and county city superintendency with Dr. Shearer. The writer praises the current incumbent’s record, questions the push for change, and urges voters and officials to weigh evidence honestly, citing school excellence and promotion rates as proof of successful leadership. The writer challenges supporters of a new superintendent to justify their position with facts and performance.
A garbled string of phrases and quotes from multiple newspapers including Baltimore American and Chicago Daily News appears. The text stitches together truncated lines about winter, family, theft, salaries, and dressing for dinner, with unclear context and attributions.
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