Civil service debate and billboard removal in Newark
The piece argues for the Ackerman civil service bill as a needed reform and criticizes political patronage. It also denounces unchecked outdoor advertising, urging cities to curb billboards to protect skyline and public decorum, citing Newark as a model for reform.
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Ackerman Civil Service Law
Ackerman
Wart
Davikat
Avalon
Stokes
Cis
Phin
Olse
Theaiman
Clineton Rogers Woodruff
The
American Civilessociation
OyAftsmans
Ark
Newark
Mesbre, Rae & Co
House of Rae & Co
W. E. Small
Billboards spark nationwide debate in New Jersey towns
Agitation over billboard decency grows nationwide sparked by the American Civic Association. Newark aldermen push for decency while Mayor Fiskef Plainlied and the German Lutheran Church in New Brunswick endorse action. Elizabeth remains largely untouched by the Broad Street push.
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Hileborn
New Deency
American Civic Association
Newark
Fiskef Plainlied
Tierman le
New Brunswick
Elizabeth
Broad Street
Local option fuels debate on Sunday saloon openers
Press comments urge broader local option provisions including Sunday sale votes. Editorials question why districts vote liquor but not Sunday hours, opposing extending Prohibition-era privileges while warning against detrimental statewide effects. The discussion touches marriage customs and a reform inquiry into Rahway Reformatory.
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Sunay
New Jersey
League
Lakewood
Times and Journal
Reform at State Reformatory Demanded by Committee
A committee investigation reveals shocking conditions and mismanagement at the state reformatory. Calls for a complete leadership purge and board reorganization to reform the institution and prevent debasement of inmates. Supreme Court rules saloons must be 200 feet from church grounds, not entrances, endangering some establishments.
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Haha
Newark Morning Star
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Haa
Neveral Ition
Sus Preme Court
Amden Courier
A Laugh Or Two Satire Mix From Various Papers
A humorous collage of quotes and snippets from newspapers, noting witty exchanges and social curiosities. The item collates jokes, satirical lines, and brief notices about people and events, including remarks on weather, weddings, and public figures. It reflects late era newspaper whimsy and social commentary with named references and light satire.
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Dulles
Augustus
Crank
Broad
Elizabeth, N. J
Jersey Street
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Drig Sorex
Ndwark
F. N
Overtiner
Eliza Ih
Ameryan Revapeper Publishers Association
Dulted Press
Ues
Fort’s
Matt
Feanager
Dee
Washington Star
Shakespeare
London
Avon
Hauke
oShiakespeare
Baltimore
Joimary
Martin Vigor Cosy
Glide
New Idea
Caden Pool
Baltimore American
Jenkins
Wrice, Watkins
Trustrated Sunday Magazine
Detroit Free Press
Puck
HE. Reint
Manheim
Han Voled
Justice Harlan
Washington
Harvard College
Lar Anderson
Brookline
Harvard Dental School
Vallieres
France
Russia
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Cromstadlt
Tim Healy
Mealy
Tint
Governor MacGregor
St. Johns
N. J
Robert Bartlett
Robert E. Peary
Roosevelt
Newfoundland
Fee
Nicoll Ludlow
U. SN
Dewey
Johny R. McLane
Bay
Ludlow
Oakdale
S. J
V. A. Jatham
Chievo
Mary A,tooth
Springfeld
Mayo
Thatham
Mie Mooua
Heaven
Chicago Daily News
J. Ruckelshaus’ Sons
Streit Davenport
Merly
Finien
Saab
Market Street
All
Panama
Priestley’s Armate
Regina
Adrienne
Melrose Bloc
Copenhagen
Reece Ee Etree
Kaan Heeds
W. V. Snyder & CO
Broad and Cedar Sts
Wm. T. Rae & Co
C. M. Sanford
Messrs. J. Wiss & Sons
Wm.t. Rae & Co
Can MU
Seaford
Union County Trust Company
Broad and West Grand Sts
Elizabeth, N, J
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Jessie Shay
Wi Ge
People’s Concert
Orateris” Society
Wallage Hall
Wiesner
Wissner
United States
British Columbia
Broad St
Go-Cart Mfg. Co
Washington St
Moor Academy
Business Directory
Castings
E. Kluin& Sons
Sagarpeturers
Montgomery
Bilgabath
Electrical Contractors
Sateen
Inont
Electolans Ny
Morris Ave
L. D. Tol
James
Faulks Company
Plumbing and Ente
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