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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
2
The page outlines advertising rates for the Elizabeth Daily Journal including cost per word and per insertion. It lists delivery terms, pricing for other notices, and mentions the paper’s affiliation with publishers associations and telegraphic news wire services.
The article outlines a looming fight in the State Legislature over Perkins act funds and the two and three quarter mill state school tax. Officials argue whether increased state funds should flow to schools, while critics warn that reducing the tax could harm school revenue. Governor Stokes and state authorities face proposals to lessen the tax burden on taxpayers without hurting public schools.
The piece argues for amending the distribution of the new railroad tax under the school law to fund incidental school expenses such as repairs. It notes rising state tax assessments for Blizw Toth and argues for taxpayer relief, criticizing current state school policy and predicting attention to reform bills. It also memorializes former New Jersey Chancellor William de Muyie with praise for his public service and integrity.
Ex Senator Chandler of New Timp shire maintained public diaries. Queen Amalie of Portugal hosts a vast continental medical library. Dillon Wallace reaches San Beatelico. Wallowe carries Hubbard expedition relics. Nehemiah Sperry, 71, Connecticut, oldest House member, past postmaster under Lincoln. David Dingeoe of Salem buys vast Maine land tract. east US prime meeting ground. Senator Martin of Virginia is reticent, aligns with Democratic News from Wis State.
A long excerpt argues New Jersey should align with neighboring states by banning or restricting spring duck shooting. It cites birds breeding better with rest and spring protection, notes Barnegat Bay and Passaic River marshes as habitats, and contrasts with other regions’ seasons. It asserts public good, sport interest, and interstate consistency. It critiques opponents and cites legal opinions on interstate commerce and auto speed rights.
Yale Law Journal essay discusses uncertainty over highway and court status of automobiles. Justice Brown favors state regulation with limits on federal legislation and argues motorists should not face out-of-state registration duties if compliant with their own laws. He cautions against rushing to Congress for dubious nationwide rules.
A New York Supreme Court Justice warns that jury deadlock can be broken by coins but risks fines for lay jurors. The Boston Times notes trouble with messenger boys and calls for older workers. Civil Service Commissions are criticized for high salaries and little value, with Senator Leavitt proposing a streamlined plan already used in Trenton police fire and schools.
The True American reports a heated discussion on civil service reform under the Ackerman bill requiring department heads to hire only exam-passers and the Leavitt scheme relying on assumed fitness of office-holders. Critics warn reform could falter if the governor is weak, risking demoralization across state and local offices in Trenton.
The item compiles witty exchanges and light jokes from multiple sources. It features comical lines about advertising promises, vaccination jokes, bath timing, a boarder’s routine, flood talk in Kentucky, landlord and tenant banter, auto fascination, and editor printer misreads. Cultural humor snapshot.
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