Extraordinary Campaign Dominates New Jersey Gubernatorial Coverage
The August 12, 1913 issue discusses a campaign where issues define candidates, led by Governor Fielder’s progressive record. It notes a reshaped political climate, expectations for nomination in September and election in November, and critiques of current legislative reforms and campaign clarity. It also reports a health alert about cheap candies in Atlantic City tied to a broader consumer-safety crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trentop
Govvernor
Wilson
Govegnor
New Jersey
Messrs
Osborne
Colby
Pierce
Fowler
Fielder
Cassidy
Drought Ends as Harvest Sets Record Prospects
Government experts say drought losses capped at 300 million bushels while yields rise toward the average. Wheat and oats are expected to set multi year records, with last year’s large harvest reducing any deficiency. The country faces a prosperous year amid renewed Wilson era optimism.
British Admiralty plans and disarmament debate satire
The piece notes Admiralty plans for 1914-15 show a heavy naval build, suggesting Britain is not a disarmer. It contrasts costly battleships with the perils of war from under-arming, urging scrutiny of demagogues and reform rhetoric in politics. It critiques campaign hypocrisy and public cynicism toward reformers and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Admiralty
Great Britain
Syracuse Journal
The
New York World
Strategiata
Mexico
Trenton
Editorials and Observations on Politics and Oil Prices
A collection of brief editorial snippets notes Mulhall on foreign policy and party action, Marshall's epigram role, and consumer oil price rises after Texas fined Standard Oil. Also comments on bank checks, check kiting, ocean dangers, and the public’s risk awareness in maritime life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Dispatch
Standard Oil Company
Elizabeth
N. Y. Herald
Sea warnings and wartime chatter across a wary public
A collage of editorials and poems reflects antiwar sentiment, criticizes loud hawkish voices, and cautions about the true costs of conflict with Mexico. It contrasts jingoism with sober restraint and laments public noise over international affairs.
Thoughts Worth Reading From Thoreau Ad
A vintage advertisement urges readers to be true to themselves and offer the best of their wares. It frames sincerity as humanity's noblest gift and promises divine aid in building a better future, presented in a classic newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry ‘D. Thoreau
Dally Record
Hart Wins Sixth District Seat in New Jersey
The State Board for Canvassers certified Archibald C. Hart Democrat as the Sixth District representative, with 8,722 votes. Republican rival Steven Wood McClare had 2,992, Progressive 2,420, National Prohibition 259, Socialist 86, and 224 ballots were rejected. Hart's plurality over McClare was 5,730.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
State Board For Canvassers
Fielder
Lewis J. Martin
Archibald C. Hart
Steven Wood McClare
Herbert M. Bailey
Henry M. Dutt
National Prohibition
Frederick Krafft
Hart
McClare
Congress
August Furniture Sales Now A National Tradition
Stores once called August dull now push furniture and household goods as vendors offer lower prices during slow times. Advertising proves effective and August sales become a national standard. Read the ads in THE RECORD to buy at a profit and join neighbors already paying real dollars.
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Daily Record
Ben Bolsssau Bobbitt
Béitor
Long Branch
F. M. Taylor Publishing Co
Broadway
Chas
L. Edwards
Atlantic City
Harry P. Cassidy
Boston
Harvey W. Wiley
Wilson Luck
UE All
Brera Fm
Humbug
Sulzer
Department of Agriculture
United States
New York Evening Telegram
Gaynor
New York
Republic
Bank of Personal Service
National Ibank
Long Branch, N. J
Mulhall
Cinccinnati Enquirer
Indianapolis News
Marshall
Washington Star
Newark
Broadway Theatre
Acore
Farragut
Hartford
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Sheriddn
Arlington
St. Matthew’s
the First National Bank
WN. J
Scarboro
Ivan Elgenberg
Julius Weltzmer
Joseph Blum
Scarboro Hotel
Long Branch Society For the Improvement
Jewel Loebinger
May Ginsberg
H. Schneider
Jeanette Eisenberff
J. Hirschberg
Bertha Lamm
J. Schapiro
Paul Braus J. Davis
M. Hirschberg
Paul Braus
D. G. Kahn
Lloyd
John P. Lloyd
Matawan
Miriam
Syracuse
Tra H. Michael
Foster Mudge
Syracuse University
Grand Avenue
New Jersey Mortgage &Trust Co
NEW Jersey Mortgage& Trust CO
ONG Branch Banking Company
Bank Trust
Monmouth County
RED Bank Trust Company
Arthur Holtson
Cook’s
Man's
Cook's Bee Hive
N. E
Cookman Avenue
Main Street
Asbury Park, N. J
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