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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
2
Advertisements list rates for one cent word pricing and display charges for notices in a Newark Journal of Commerce style paper. The passage outlines office wording near Flat Street and Broad Street, with pricing for ads, weeklies, and telegraphic news service, plus publication terms and rates.
The piece argues that despite various political shifts, William Jennings Bryan clings to free trade and the Wilson-German law. It warns that supporting his approach could lead to a tariffless future, harming American workers, farmers, and industries, with economic pain if protection disappears.
Atlantic City business leaders defend the city stance before the State Commission while debate continues over Sunday liquor sales and hotel industry practices. The piece argues honest disagreement can spur better policy, even as broader lawbreaking concerns surface at the resort.
In Union County, two sets of delegates contend to attend the Fifth District Congressional convention. Congressman Fowler faces internal mounting support while other hopefuls, including Carlton By Merc of Cranford, draw interest. Party organization pins hopes on Fowler for another term, with endorsements and internal politicking shaping the contest.
The piece argues that coal price rises and scarce unmined coal are driven by railroad-backed control of transportation, urging public pressure on rail companies. It cites Philadelphia Times on profits from obscene cards and Atlantic City Press on enforcement against vendors, then ties to political figures Fort and Hughes and remarks on Cleveland’s foresight and the dwindling Grand Army.
A collage of short humorous quotes from The Catholic Standard and Times The Tatler Windbag Beaton Transcript and Exchange, featuring quips about poverty wit and perception, including lines on nothingness insults and clever trades, reflecting lighthearted social commentary of the era.
A brief note from the Boston Transcript recounts a request by J to old Mr. Crockett for his daughter’s hand in marriage. Crockett replies with a pragmatic response, saying the answer depends on accepting “the one that's always in my pocket.”
Unsorted items include red and black penholders colored penholders glass ink wells cane pencil and penholder mucilage blotters blotters white and colored ruled tablets inexpensive paper goods and erasers various school bags slates sponges and erasers priced per dozen or each with many items offered in small quantities or bundles and in multiple colors
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