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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
10
A fragmented quotation discusses etiquette, stating love should not misbehave and courtesy governs social conduct. It quotes Henry Drummond on love and politeness as the guiding principle in wide matters of life.
A playful exchange in a Chicago News blurb shows a performer joking about daily life and appetite. The mock dialogue highlights humor in routine tasks and familiar social habits.
A London Daily Ex emphasizes a witness avoiding a yes or no with humorous dialect. A clerk presses for direct response while the witness dodges with playful banter. Another cartoonish dialogue riffs on a strong man and a daughter remark about a bridge over the Rhine.
Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Burleson asserting government monopoly over parcel carrying and vows to execute the law to its fullest, despite criticism. Senate debates touch tariff fads and fashion, with Williams invoking four f’s and a critique of fools. Democratic leaders in Massachusetts worry about a possible Progressive-Republican coalition affecting the gubernatorial race. Blair Lee gains administration backing for Maryland senate bid.
Dr Booker T Washington calls radical changes at the Manual Training and Industrial School for Colored Youth Bordentown favoring practical vocational education over literary emphasis The letter to Dr Calvin N Kendall cites high costs low income and a farm potential to make the school self sustaining Washington urges focus on farming dairying landscape gardening chauffeuring housekeeping nursing dressmaking millinery and related trades Summer visitors John W Nichols and wife engaged as Croxton quartet members spend time at North Long Branch and perform at Ocean Grove Assembly House.
President Joseph Smith in Cardston Alberta announced the church will abandon its Mexican colonization effort to focus on developing lands and settlements in Southern Alberta with renewed energy.
Column recounts Mexic an gulf coast fishermen using a lazy sling method for tarpon. A stout line with a wire trace lands in the sea while the line is secured to a post. Fishermen lie back on the sand and wait for a twitch, then strike instantly to reel in the fish. Also includes anecdotes on an architect and a trader who found plans reused across multiple stores.
Joseph Wolsiffer of Newark plunged into the water fully dressed to save Agnes Burke of New York after she and Katherine Shields fell into a deep hole near the Miller bathing pavilion Highlands. Burke was submerged for about eight minutes and later rescued with medical help after an hour of effort.
Potesh and Perlmutter headline a wider protest as all classes of theatre workers rally against monk authority in a sweeping challenge reported in the period.
Amoy China Aug 12 a column of government troops moved from here in pursuit of Tungen tribesmen blamed for recent disturbances that killed Formosans, prompting Japan to demand action and punishment for the leaders.
Ex Captain Thomas Franklin U S N was sentenced to the Atlanta Penitentiary for two and a half years in 1908. He served as treasurer of the Military Academy from 1902 to 1908 and, after duty in the Philippines, errors were found in accounts. He was brought back in and pleaded guilty.
A large crowd from Monmouth Ocean and Burlington counties gathers for Big Sea Day at Manasquan. Acting Governor Fielder observes festivities as farmers dip in the sea, browse fairs, and watch wagon displays while enjoying beachside amusements and games.
The Monmouth Ice Company has installed the Weber subterranean pump system at its plant to obtain artesian water for condensing. The increased water flow will enable excess exhaust steam to run machinery, boosting production by about 50 percent and lowering costs. The expanded output means more ice can be shipped to points on the New York and Long Branch railroad. Pierre Keller is building the enlargement, with work starting soon.
A local ad lists cotton remnants from 8c to 20c per yard imported cot ton and lawn fabrics with styles for women. Wool suits priced around 3.85 to 7.50 with cassimere and cheviot blends, plus Norfolk styles for children and low shoes at 3 to 3.50, all offered at the New Building and Old Building locations.
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