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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
4
An early 20th century publishing notice from M. Taylor Publishing Co of Long Branch New Jersey lists subscription options in advance pricing for yearly, quarterly, and single copies with contact details for Charles L Edwards secretary and manager at 192 Broadway.
The State Board of Education conducts the first municipal school inquiry under the new statute. Officials insist a thorough, impartial probe will reveal facts, fix responsibility if any wrongdoing occurred, and reassure the public about official conduct under Commissioner Rice.
A historic critique of overeducating children argues for slower early instruction. President Benton of the University of Vermont warns that “educational infanticide” harms child and civilization. He links premature work to lifelong detriment, comparing overtaxed brains to worn machinery and hothouse child labor.
A synthesis of opinions argues country upbringing builds stamina and nervous energy, while city schooling favors early intellectual work. The piece critiques pushing education too early, cites public health measures, and notes public reform moves reducing friction via commissions. It also references political remarks on Diaz, rebels, and Roosevelt as Omaha moves to nominate him.
The piece defends President Taft's practice of sending annual messages to Congress in installments. It argues that government complexity necessitates separate messages on subjects like trusts and foreign relations to ensure thorough consideration. The author claims no legitimate objections exist to the plan.
Chief Justice White and the Supreme Court dismissed the beef trust appeal after lengthy briefs and technical arguments. The court refused to delay trial, denying the packers the chance to pause proceedings, and recalling the Bryan accusation that trusts own the court.
The Public Utility Commission directs railroads to supply free individual drinking cups to passengers, marking a shift from private control toward public service. New Jersey railroads had long resisted such costs, despite the abolition of common cups as a disease risk last July. Wholesale cup costs are minor, yet usage was rare, reflecting earlier industry resistance to reform.
A collection of opinion notes discusses consumer concerns with butter and eggs, monogamy debates in Utah, and Governor Bailey in Texas. It cites Mr Carnegie's omission of Josh Billings, highlights early Christmas shopping saving lives amid pneumonia fears, and critiques a proposed public smoking ban for women. The piece also mocks overbroad laws and a bridge-for-prizes gamb ling raid fear, arguing the law fails to distinguish social forms.
A controversial speech by Mayor William J Gaynor criticizes modern ideas in education. He recalls a Utica district school where desks faced the wall and students learned the three R's and spelling. He urged youth to prepare for work, arguing schools should align with practical living and discourage divergent teachings.
A collection of critical commentary on public schooling, language decline, and civic votes. It contrasts perceived failures of public education with low turnout for New York constitutional amendments and references Newark and Los Angeles polling anomalies. The piece includes poems about misunderstood youth and societal judgment.
A compact reflection on duty urging prompt faithful action to handle today’s affairs, echoing Goethe in a call to fulfill present claims and responsibilities without delay.
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