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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
A historical classified notice fragment from the Elizabeth Daily Journal lists offices in Elizabeth Newark and New York. It cites rates for ads, wedding and funeral notices, and insertion policies, noting association with national press groups and telegraph services. The readable portion shows pricing basics and insertion practices.
State Board of Railroad Commissioners plans court action to remove grade crossings between Fourth Street and Broad Street Island Sound area in Elizabeth. Debates cost sharing among municipalities railroads and the state with pressure to curb traffic dangers and heavy pedestrian and vehicle flow.
Voters split on voting machines with veterans urging expression of opinion. Opinions in circles suggest mixed views and the issue may be settled or not. remarks from local sources indicate growing opposition to machines across the area. Governor Fort’s first year and agenda are discussed, noting unfulfilled promises and legislative opposition.
A column raises concerns over hydrophobia risks, medical limits, and a Brooklyn case while arguing for dog tax to fund protection. It critiques civic ordinances and touches on national issues from the Denver Democratic convention to Taft and Taft era policy.
A collage of humorous misheard lines and playful quotes from papers like the Chicago Tribune and Detroit Free Press. The jokes poke fun at slang and mispronunciations with a wink at readers' ear for humor.
William Dean Howells wrote to the New York Sun noting the Rock of Gibraltar resembles PRUDENTIAL Insurance ads. He calls the rock a pictorial plagiarism of the insurer’s bold logo and legend.
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