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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
4
Monmouth County ranks eighth in state property valuations and wealth, with total tax ratables at 107,823,246. Middlesex leads in population and wealth, while Monmouth surpasses five neighboring counties combined in total tax value, signaling rapid development potential for the region.
The college paper reports the Administrative Board condemns extreme dances for their lack of self-consciousness and primitive naturalness. It questions clinging to savage customs while noting civilization remains a thin veneer and humans are still blood-brothers of the cave-man.
The annual report by Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston outlines expanded aims beyond general farm conditions. It cites funding requests to study distribution of poultry eggs and fish, disease eradication in animals, plant breeding, crop methods, land classification, forest surveys, fertilizer resources, road management, and farm product marketing data. The Weather Bureau budget is trimmed by over 37 dollars, offset by department efficiency gains and timber sale earnings up 15 percent from 1912. Natural resources preservation notes include forest segregation for agricultural lands and increased water protection measures as thirty potential hydro projects are reviewed.
The article urges changing the law to permit a 50 year power franchise while safeguarding investors and the public. It notes the Agriculture Department oversees pure food and drug regulation and prosecutions will be strengthened through Justice Department cooperation. Over 1,200 convictions occurred last year with seven adulterators imprisoned. The department, once sluggish under "Uncle Jim" Wilson, is back on the job and progressing well.
The House lobby investigating committee finds lobbies exerted offensive influence at Washington and condemns some National Association of Manufacturers actions. The report clarifies atmosphere but calls the Senate inquiry the real work to come, seen as of greater interest.
The article reports Orville Wright patenting a stabilizer to prevent dangerous tilting of aircraft. It describes a forty six part device claimed to enable safe one lesson flight and even hydroplane surface landings. While cautious, it suggests a potential revolution in air travel and honors Wrights as pioneers.
The article argues that nine Western states Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho Washington California Arizona Kansas Oregon grant women suffrage and could sway the 1916 Electoral College and presidential races. It notes Eastern states may follow and contends the Times misunderstand constitutional representation based on population. It mentions two new suggestions in Judge Heisles's letter in today’s Ree.
The Record discusses rented versus purchased market ground near Second Avenue and Broadway with a hint the site near railroad tracks might be advantageous. It notes the Commissioners may act to complete the pier but lacks stated powers or reasons. The Thaw case heads to the U S Supreme Court with bail denied, likely returning the suspect to Matteawan.
Editorial notes that politicians paved the road with asphalt, singling the Supreme Court as a proud national achievement. It asserts the Court has historically upheld a strong tradition and that last week’s decisions reassure the nation of progress rather than lagging. The piece critiques statements and implies the Court leads the nation forward.
The piece explains how newspaper advertising acts as a guide to what stores sell and where it hints at new styles and colors. Ads are lively, up to date, and increasingly influential as readers rely on them as much as the news for information.
A collage of past and period pieces reviews ancient fashion from Plutarch on the slit skirt and Greek satire, noting antiquity’s influence on modern thought, alongside a lyrical poem "The Witch Moon" by Charlotte Wilson. The column cites Wilde on modern life and sketches literary echoes through Collier's Weekly.
A short aphorism on cultivating a lasting smile and pleasant manners. It argues that a cheerful demeanor benefits business and increases goodwill among people. It urges correct habits and temperate living to maintain good humor and avoid trouble.
Complying with citizens requests the editor argues the market should be within walking distance of trolley junctions to serve average merchants. He opposes buying Broadway property, suggesting rental land may suffice and warns against costly, unnecessary expenditures amid council concerns.
Wilbur A Heisley blasts the Long Branch commission for inaction and costly public ads. He urges city leaders to press state lawmakers to nullify the Central Traction contract and push bold improvements like finishing the pier, expanding Broadway access, and exploring New York steamship links to attract a better season.
Letter from William Miles engineer of the Central Railroad of New Jersey commends the Long Branch depot bus service. He praises the driver, notes the bus rides like a sleigh, suggests a closer stand, and urges residents to keep the service, claiming it beats stages and will prevent walking down to the station.
Fifty years ago today on December 10, American boxing champion John C Heenan nicknamed the Benicin boy fell to English challenger Tom King at Wadhurst England in twenty one rounds lasting about thirty one minutes. The stakes were 85000 a side with King claiming the crown in a dramatic prize fight.
Militia held Birmingham as sherif and police chief pursued rioters. During the unrest, bystanders were killed and authorities pressed to restore order amid claims of violence and arrests.
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