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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
2
Middle aged home feature list describing a two story half timber residence with brick veneer rough cast siding and sun room. Details include a vestibule reception hall dining room pantry sleeping porch full basement nine and east foot story heights and a plan book offer for Saxton's "American Dwellings" priced 85 300 with plans ranging 1 0000 to 30 000.
At St Pauls cathedral in Pittsburgh 1000 babies and mothers were blessed to promote motherhood and warn against race suicide. Priests urged parents to rear children, calling the act a holy duty and condemning actions that threaten population growth as a modern evil.
Queen Maud of Norway underwent an operation in London. The ailment was not disclosed but reports say her condition is not serious and she should recover soon. She stayed at Appleton House near Sandringham, a wedding gift from King Edward VII.
Harper’s description notes the manatee in American waters as a herbivorous, whale‑like mammal related to the dugong. It explains its coastal habitat, limited movement, limb structure, and flexible upper lip, detailing its gentle nature and slow, plant‑eating life.
A parliamentary contest before secret ballots shows a candidate who paid £6 per vote losing to one who pledged no bribes. The next election he bought votes for £10, but claimed not to pay the majority, citing loyalty. The piece also notes that thermometer readings do not reliably reveal Gulf Stream strength.
Collections of witty quotes and opinions from newspapers. Mentions a parent praising a child as smartest, comments on envy jealousy fear and rage, and defines optimism through a father’s view of his married son. Names include Washington Star Baltimore American Philadelphia Record.
Andrew Carnegie, nearing seventy seven, expresses optimism about humanity amid war talk. He credits his Hero Fund as his best benefaction, discusses pensions for ex presidents, tariffs, and quotes Luther and Disraeli while recalling reporters’ ambitions and his public service ideals. He notes international praise and a recent message from the German ambassador.
Sixty prominent New Kensington society girls organized an anti flirting club and opened a large recreation area with parlor sewing room library name room kitchen and gymnasium. President Elyria Hafield states the group aims to remove temptation and provide harmless amusement for members.
The British navy plans a large rigid airship of about 380 000 cubic feet with a motorized car for routine duties. Reports note Germany’s Zeppelins, said to exceed all others in size and speed, and concern grows over overseas Zeppelins operable under state contracts. Recent German passenger airship flights near Denmark and Sweden raise tensions as Britain recalls a 1910 metal-framed airship of 100 000 cubic feet that broke in two on launch.
The department of agriculture imposes a November 25 quarantine on shipping Christmas trees from New England due to gypsy moth and brown tail moth threats. Only inspected interstate shipments may move, forcing New York and others west of New England to source trees from non New England points.
The United States Bureau of Education released a bulletin by Dr. F B Dresslar advocating Chinese health and hygiene practices in schools. He argues for higher health inspections, funding doctors to prevent illness, and state power to intervene for public health. He calls for more health officers focused on physical fitness.
English aviator Claude Grahame-White outlines a 1000 horsepower hydroaeroplane with four engines and six propellers designed to cross the ocean in 20 to 30 hours. The craft will stay aloft up to 30 hours, with two engine failures still allowing flight. Route options include Azores or Newfoundland, likely Newfoundland.
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