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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
15
The Long Branch daily urges generous contributions to the Christmas fund to ease poverty among local families and especially children. Editorials praise Attorney General Wescott’s Legislative Advisor appointment and discuss bipartisan cooperation for efficiency and economy in the New Jersey Legislature amid ongoing war rumor denials.
Dr. Roland G. Usher argues the strategic geography of Europe, especially the English Channel, Belgium and Holland, explains Britain's rise beyond its size. He notes England’s wealth grew from saving rather than war, while continental wars devastated Germany, shaping enduring power dynamics.
The Boston Globe lauds David Bushnell Samuel Colt Spencer Gatling the Wright brothers and John Holland as American inventors of torpedoes electric mines magazine rifles revolving battery guns and submarines. It notes their ideas caused deadly warfare and questions their deployment.
Asbury Park presses reform after noting budget wastes in general maintenance and a public grounds commission. The city, already quick to adopt commission government, may act next Tuesday to correct alleged inefficiencies. Italy will remain strictly neutral in the Great War, Premier Salandra states, rejecting rumors of entry and promising self defense only if attacked.
The article criticizes Carranza as inept and vicious while noting Zepata's return of confiscated property in Mexico. It highlights Holland refusing foreign aid to Belgian refugees, insisting she will handle their needs alone, praising her sense of duty and restraint in Villa’s actions.
The report from Consul Canada notes the Vera Cruz to Mexico City railway is out of commission with no short term hope for restoration due to factional control and ongoing destruction. In New Jersey, Republican gains narrow the gap with Democrats in congressional tallies while assembly results favor Republicans and reflect Wilson support.
The piece praises honesty citing a man who married his landlady instead of beating her for a board bill. It notes not all heroes are on the battlefield and references newspaper opinions from Chicago News and New York Telegram. It mentions conservative Austrian army estimates based on captured soldiers suggesting 50,000,000 in its ranks.
A concise reflection on rhetoric from Henry Clay noting Ceasar used fear to rule and Cicero moved passions. The quote marks the lasting impact of eloquence, contrasting earlier power with enduring influence of persuasive speech.
A concise report surveys actions by former presidential era firms with operations in Europe aimed at assisting American citizens stranded abroad. It notes coordinated relief efforts, possible diplomatic coordination, and the scope of aid including travel advisories and repatriation options.
Manufacturers should view advertising from the retailer's perspective to boost sales. Retail newspapers in the home city drive business, and over the counter advertising completes the team. Send advertising queries to the Bureau of Advertising in New York. community notices remind of St Luke's sald supper and upcoming clam chowder supper.
Fifty years ago today on December 3 General Thomas’ army encircled Nashville from the south facing Hood. The era also saw a contest for the chief justiceship of the United States centered on Salmon P. Chase and Postmaster General Montgomery Blair.
A fragment echoes a plea about child labor and greed overpowering care. It laments the suffering of children deprived of air and sunshine and voices a call to heed their cries in their hour of need.
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