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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1908
Page
2
A political message urges American citizens to vote in the upcoming primary. It condemns political bosses, calls for citizen involvement, and stresses that the sovereign people must have a voice in selecting representatives. The speaker urges registration and participation to decide the future of government.
Roy and Dr Henry Male Sleeper discuss in sermon The Coat of Government and denounce drink and saloon influence. They urge churches to oppose liquor enterprises and oppose corruption, calling for enforcement of laws and moral reform to protect youth and public order.
The Grey Mone Presbyterian Church sermon by Rev J B Ferguson emphasizes civic duty. He warns against secularizing church elections and says Christians must express ballot preferences at primaries and regular elections, noting integrity beyond holy days.
A fragment argues that moral conflict dominates election discourse and urges disciplined voting. It stresses that voters should act with integrity and responsibility, praising informed restraint and the idea that the act of voting bears public moral weight rather than party allegiance alone.
The Fulton Street church event quoted Rev Dr Enoety Meachem urging Loyal citizens to vote in the primary Thursday. He endorsed Bavert B. Ciawet for Mayor and warned against liquor interests, saying the people should decide who to support. The Journal noted two Republican mayoral candidates and dedicated Robert B. Ciel.
Dr Coultas of St. James Episcopal Church yesterday told a large crowd that civic righteousness and temperance must guide New Jersey through the Prohibition issue. He urged voters to back election reforms and lawmakers who will support local option and stricter enforcement, noting Governor Font as a potential friend in reform.
A Baptist church service led by Rev Dr Vouilingen urged young men to participate in the coming primary election and warned that the city risks decline without unity and faith. The speaker stressed traditional values and praised past civic duty while appealing for righteous action in the polls.
A provocative sermon by Ray Wr Ballerston of the First Methodist Protestant church denounces greed and unlawful means to seize power. He claims the nation’s birth was divine and urges moral reform amid a stirring crowd.
A historic plea urges citizens to vote, engage, and elect trustworthy leaders. It condemns party rule over patriotism and calls for a modern crusade inspired by Christian conscience to root out corruption, end gang influence, and place men of integrity in public office.
Rev Staley F. Davis urged common honesty in politics at Epworth Methodist Church. He warned against corrupt politicians and vote buying, stressing that every man must vote, read newspapers, and stay informed to protect government from machine politics. He noted trusts, the primary law, and the potential for women to play a stronger political role in the future.
Rev. Samuel G. Snowden of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church urged congregants to vote in the Republican primaries on Thursday for Robert TL Creal for mayor. He described Dr. Victor Mraylag as his opponent and criticized Assembly candidates Austin W. Schwartz and Pirant for riding both sides while calling for a debate at an upcoming meeting titled A Hole to the Wall.
A fragmented 19th century civic discussion voices opposition to saloon licensing and defends temperance, praising a Christian business leader and urging voters to back anti-saloon candidates. The text notes shifts in law enforcement attitudes toward liberty versus public protection.
A garbled excerpt captures a man with a red and auburn appearance muttering about universal truths while a companion references a visitor and an uptown apartment scene. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse for concrete facts or names.
A New York display claims the Best $1 Black Taffeta proves superior in silk quality after blind testing across six stores. Experts praised the Wana maker taffeta for higher content and even weaving. Also advertised: Crystal Crepe de Chine at 1.25 yard, 24 inches wide, in multiple colors, limited stock on second floor Old Building.
A historical ad describes a wide linen sale with over fifty thousand dollars of Pure Flax Linens pre priced to move. Tables, napkins, damask cloths and towels are offered at dramatic cuts, including damask table cloths from Scotland and heavy German Huck Towels, urging readers to upgrade fall supplies in a second floor Old Building display.
Readable fragments describe a sale event for cut glass from Elmira factory with extensive discounts on bowls, trays, and dinner sets, alongside other autumn merchandise including china, linens, baby coats, and handbags. The store touts factory control and lower prices, urging customers to visit for the September bargains and newly arrived items.
Feck silk Weleta item priced at 64.76 described as tailored. Open treat lan.
The Trimmed Millinery at five dollars displays about three hundred hats in many shapes and colors. The display includes trim consitions with ribbon, rosettes, and wings, with new patin hats offered in fashionable shades.
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