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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
2
A story contrasts two men one who cured drink problem by an employer saving part of his wages and a mining Yukon plan to run water power for ore operations. Jones trims pay by 85 weekly and deposits into a cooperative bank for the worker while he remains unmarried.
Fragmentary OCR depictions show a discussion of a serious accident involving a female chauffeur and a tip line about a pet perhaps suffering shoeing issues. The exact details and people are unclear due to garbled text.
Experts warn the national guard numbers fall far short of needed war strength. They cite 9,142 officers and 112,710 enlisted as paper strength, with many unfit or unavailable, while field artillery and other arms need large gains. Analysis suggests a one to two regular to militia ratio and balancing divisions with more artillery and support units.
President Wilson plans to deliver his first annual address in person at the Capitol when Congress convenes in December. Observers expect a concise speech far shorter than past long annual messages, covering only the main subjects for the coming session while cabinet reports will detail department matters.
Francis Ouimet, a French-Canadian born American, shocked golf giants Harry Vardon and Edward Ray at the Country Club of Brookline by winning the open championship. Once a caddie, he rose from obscurity to national fame, leading Massachusetts prospects and defeating seasoned professionals in a dramatic early career breakout.
Extraordinary progress in treating cancer reported from Middlesex Hospital London where radium therapy is described as improvements rather than cures. A 27 year old man with nasal and throat growth received eighty two milligrams of radium via a platinum tube for twelve hours. After five days improvement appeared and after three weeks the laryngoscope showed no trace of cancer and he was discharged seemingly cured.
A UC discussion highlights Miss Zamlock Lowe, a five foot three Chinese student described as physically perfect. Described by instructor Mrs. M. McGee, Lowe’s proportions are praised after measurements of class entrants. Her diet blends Chinese and American foods as part of physical culture.
Representatives of the Association of Traveling Salesmen met Speaker Clark and Secretary Daniela in Washington to press a movement for voting facilities for travelers away from home. The talks touched on a constitutional amendment to grant franchise for soldiers and sailors.
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