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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
8
The fragment notes limited size availability across a garment collection with summer fabrics such as lawn, linen, voile, batiste, gingham, and tissues. Prices shown include 75 cents for waist items, with several ranges from 50 cents to $1.50 and up.
The advertisement lists quilts 6x6 ft at four dollars down from five dollars, white blankets priced from two fifty to seven dollars per pair, and white bed spreads including crochet for double beds at ninety five cents. It also notes a subway entrance to a new building.
9x12 rugs priced at 29.50 featuring Kirman designs and Persian figures in Worsted Wilton, with higher-grade pieces regularly at 50. Also offer corsets at 1.50 down from 3. Gallery and building locations noted.
From regular stock, first time tomorrow men’s suits go on sale at $15 for blue serge. Most 3 piece suits priced higher, blue cheviots at $235, black serges at $23.50 and $25. Higher priced silk lined blue serge suits now $23.50. Burlington Arcade floor, New Building.
A fragmentary note mentions Sight peers and a pot count linked to a six exares pour on nine TD. The readable text omits clear context and proper names.
Derivation of several town names along the Long Branch line is explained by the Newark Call. Little Silver comes from Little Silver creek, Red Bank from red soil, Long Branch from the Shrewsbury river branch, Deal from Deale, Asbury Park from Bishop Francis Asbury, Elberon from L. B. Brown, Belmar meaning Beautiful Sea, Spring Lake from the spring fed lake, Manasquan from an Indian name, Point Pleasant on a land point between ocean and river, and Bay Head at the head of Barnegat bay.
Rev Dr W 8 Kovara filled St Luke's pulpit while Dr Dob_bins absent preaching on life over death and transformed cross. A special meeting urged Dr Bovard to return, and he accepted for the third Sunday. Congregation praised the sermons and he was hosted by treasurer William R Joline.
Uncalled letters dated August 3 remain at the Long Branch post office listing many names. A Masonic conference led by Harry R. Ward of Jersey City will gather Monmouth county Royal Arch councils in Red Bank September 11 and a group meeting is planned for September 23 with Ward as principal speaker. Seven councils across Long Branch to Keyport total about 600 members.
Rev. A. C. Dennett of Belmar is at Monmouth Memorial Hospital suffering from cirrhosis of the liver. He previously served as pastor of the Tennent M E Church and is a native of the Vermont Methodist Conference, admitted in 1899.
After 20 years of dry eczema on the scalp a Hopkinsville Kentucky man reports relief after using Saxo Salve. He says one tube ended his itching and dandruff and urged others to try the remedy for eczema and skin troubles. The ad lauds Saxo Salve for stopping itching burning and healing the skin.
The Fair Haven council debated adding police protection amid burglaries and budget limits. Edward White urged appointment, but councilman Little said current protection suffices financially, with hours restated as a police committee matter. The meeting covered street repairs, hydrant issues, resignations, and pending ordinances on Harrison Avenue and First Street.
A U S officer recalls a clever banquet ruse to honor French naval guests without government funds. He hosted an "American picnic" in a grove, inviting local dignitaries to share baskets and a grand feast, creating a famed social event.
The text argues moderate coffee use is not harmful for healthy adults and can reduce fatigue, while neurasthenic or dyspeptic individuals may face issues. It warns excessive consumption can cause symptoms but fatalities are not evidenced, and even milk should be consumed in moderation. It also notes coffee is a luxury, not essential.
Harry Buhler of Belmar faced Justice Mile H. Crego charged with assault and battery after his car struck a Conover family rig on the River road in West Belmar near the Marconi plant. Miss Mamie Conover was seriously injured. Buhler drove for George N. Kanenbly of Fifth Avenue and C Street Belmar.
A fire thought to stem from a gasolene stove gutted the interior and burned the roof of a 214 story dwelling at 1609 Springwood Avenue Neptune township. Occupant Mrs Elizabeth Edwards was away at Mt Moriah Church. estimated loss about 1500 dollars.
District Deputy Samuel Taylor of Como visits I O O F lodges in the city for open meetings ahead of the grand lodge session in November. He attended Arioch Lodge No. 77 Saturday night as Sea View Lodge No. 228 hosts him tonight. The lodge set September 20 and 27 for open meetings and asks Grand Chaplain Rev. B C Lippincott of Matawan to speak.
A Record newsboy in the Afth district named Thomas Higgins was struck by a boy on a bicycle while talking with Red Bark on Monmouth Street Saturday night. Higgins was thrown onto the sidewalk and badly bruised, taken to a nearby place for care.
Tatting is a cheap fancy work women can do while crochet uses more. Many girls admit they could crochet three balls of cotton or more, but tatting is economical. The piece urges leaving this harmful tack to keep pockets lighter and cushions sewn without waste.
The design features two large bedrooms and a versatile den. A large living room with an open fireplace, a beamed dining room, and built in sideboard. Kitchen cabinetry, entry space, and room for a refrigerator. Full basement and two story arrangement with three large second-story chambers. Line 50 feet wide and 44 feet deep. Find a 74
In Plateau experiments a Belgian scientist tested whether color or odor attracts bees. He placed a vivid color with strong odor before a perfect mirror. Insects went to the real flower, none to the mirror reflection.
The Yonkers Statesman reports a ride where the chauffeur drove too fast leaving town and the car needed towing on the way back. The conversation notes a plan to slow down and a safer return home.
A fragment from a historical piece discusses Charles Sumner with a quote from J. J. Godkin about Sumner’s use of adjectives. The text mentions The Philadelphia Ledger and references a chronic meddler irony.
The fragmentary notes discuss sleep as essential as air or food, warning that neglecting sleep leads to unconscious death. Other phrases touch on contentment, fortune, journalism, and media influence, quoting obscure sources with garbled attributions and typos.
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