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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
2
In Newark, Joseph Walker shot his wife Dee Walker after a quarrel said to stem from money worries. He then killed himself, leaving a note and a suicide attempt reportedly linked to financial troubles and estrangement prior to the five year marriage.
Hackensack residents discuss forming a housewives league to organize a boycott effort. The meeting, held under the city’s department of economy, drew many participants and featured remarks from New Jersey and New York organizers.
A reader argues against building a public market at Ocean Park preferring factory development for Long Branch. He favors renting land to test a market, tax exemptions for manufacturers, and government support, while criticizing the market location and urging collaboration between commissioners and the Board of Trade. He praises Judge Helsley’s insights on local policy and trolley prospects.
Keansburg residents Gertrude Korn and Mrs Harold Cowley return from New York visits. Victor White of Newark buys a lot at New Point Comfort Beach planning spring construction. Frank Downes of Port Monmouth improves after Saratoga trip for Nis Heart. Leroy Drake recovers from illness and resumes New Vernon Military Academy studies. Jedah Gant near Monmouth treated for illness while recovering from a recent attack. Richard Roberts of New Monmouth Baptist Church faces deprivation after illness. Edward Willett of Harmony ill with heart trouble. Dr O W Hudlong attends to the ill. Mrs William Cobb, Belford Methodist wife, noted in church notices.
Arragon the Dusevan player notes his first sight of snow calling it pretty and hopes DH Simmons will give him a sleigh ride with a horse and cutter. Also, funeral tributes honor W S B Parker and Chattle High School alumni. The piece mentions long-serving express workers and a milk inspector John tah at the Long Branch city hall.
Depositors who kept money in the defunct First National Bank of Bayonne will gather Saturday night in the city. Ef Kinkeid was invited to attend. Charles Chapman is said to have received $25,000 in loans and notes.
Police report a ring of thieves rounded up including Joanty 1 Roherd Van Sanders and a group of youths from Derry Weer Shere, with Little Ferny and Wingefiel Twrk, as officers warn of rising crime and property losses across the region.
An article urges reducing living costs by eating mutton, detailing government studies on meat value, digestibility, and economy. It cites a new USDA booklet promoting mutton meals, cost-effective cuts, and improved farming practices to lower food prices.
A government booklet recipe for mutton smothered with breadcrumbs and tomato sauce. It instructs to season and roll the mutton, place in a dish, and bake slowly for three to four hours, adding hot water if tomatoes do not cover the meat.
An article laments teens in Montclair staying out late and mimicking grownups, urging parental action to curb vanity and preserve childhood. It frames teen behavior as a national issue, arguing for discipline and guidance to protect youths’ futures and liberty from adult pressures.
Dr. Von Parke of the Berlin Haus of iduestrhert examines newly uncovered jewelry at Mayence and Henry. A breast ornament with five chains and six rows features topaz and precious stones, likely belonging to Gisela the Burgundian princess and consort of Conrad II, 1024 to 1039.
Read the Record's daily classifieds for affordable steals and rare finds. Watch the page closely for cars, furniture, and bargains listed at low prices.
The Fortune Hunter by Winchell Smith opens next week at the Broadway Theatre as the Myrkie Harder Company presents a clean wholesome rural life comedy. It has drawn praise for its uplifting moral and robust humor with record Broadway success in New York’s New Amsterdam Theatre.
Instructions on slaughtering and processing pork including removing bones head and jowls, cutting into hams shoulders and sides, and preparing lard. Methods cover drying curing salting and storing in firkins with a salt brine, plus tips on curing fat entrails belly fat and leaf lard for long term preservation.
The Hebrew Helping Hand Society annual meeting was held at the Broadway residence of Mrs. Philip L. Cohen. Officers include President Mrs. Meary Ceshiand Vice President Mrs. Philip L. Cohen Secretary Mrs. Leo Hym an Treasurer Mrs. Roga Kahn. The group begins winter relief work with visits to ensure aid reaches those in need. Donations are welcomed and inquiries may request assistance from officers.
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