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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
8
The article argues British pressure on German sympathizers to care for wounded may have led to the Montevideo landing instead of Falkland Islands. It notes German interests shaping coverage of Admiral von Spee’s defeat and alleges Sturdee breached neutrality by engaging in Argentina waters.
Berlin dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm convalescent after throat infection from bronchial catarrh. His physician says fever has subsided, he will rest indoors several days but may return to the field within a week to ten days. Surgeon-General von Niedner confirms improvement and the Kaiser received guests today.
United States Weather Bureau reports fair tonight with increasing clouds Sunday and unsettled conditions by night. Moderate west winds. low around 30 degrees. Also includes recent temperatures, barometer readings, humidity, wind data, tide tables for Long Branch and burial notices, local business changes, and club meeting notes.
An ad urging readers to carry the radiance of their soul on their face and share it with the world appears in the Daily Record. The anonymous message echoes a Fox quotation promoting self presentation.
A public meeting for men at the First Baptist Church next Monday under the Adelphi Class will feature Rev. W F Clark of Point Pleasant speaking on The Social Crisis in America. The audience may question the speaker. a musical program by Prof. F K Ball follows and hot frankfurters and coffee will be served free. Washington DC Dec 12.
Oppenheim defines siege as surrounding and investing an enemy locality by armed force to starve them into surrender or to attack and take it by assault. Bombardment involves throwing shot and shell by artillery. Siege may include bombardment and assault, but not always, since investment alone can cause starvation.
A historical fragment contrasts a noon scene with a factory whistle and a laborer’s quip about dinner time. It also reports questions about cabinet salaries, noting all receive the same pay but are listed by creation of departments or presidential succession, detailing the order from state to labor.
An incomplete dialogue shows a man asking about a friend Miller and another noting Miller has paid his bill and left. The exchange reveals a mistaken identity moment as the speaker questions whether the visitor was Miller.
The Philadelphia Record quotes a playful exchange about appeal in vocal performance. Mrs Muggins asks if the tosharnd appeal to a vocalist while Mrs Bug gins counters that the appeal is directed the other way as he begins to sing.
German and British admirals are highlighted for their roles in early World War naval actions. Vice Admiral Sturdee, British commander at the Falklands, is praised for long service and Egyptian campaign honors. German Admiral von Spee, noted strategist, helped implement a sealed world map plan enabling coordinated cruiser movements. The piece explains how the plan allowed German ships to regroup and defeat Cradock’s British squadron off the Chilean coast on November 4.
Beaver County Pennsylvania pebble found by Dr. A B Ortmann of Carnegie Museum spurred a theory that earth oscillations are shifting Lake Erie's water away from Niagara Falls toward the southwest. He predicts that in 1000 years the great waterfall will dry, with Lake Erie emptying through the Miami River instead.
A Roumanian scientist asserts that aging stems from reduced water in the body. The claim frames old age as a physiological dehydration issue rather than a complex aging process.
The piece touts extensive Christmas stock valued at over seven million dollars and highlights a leader in its class, promising full refunds if items fail to meet representations. It invites crowds to visit, praising store sections, the staff, and a spirit of service to make shopping enjoyable.
Reports by Professor Lummer of Breslau show arc lamps under high atmospheric pressure yield greatly improved efficiency. At 20 amperes arc temperature rose from about 4500 to 7500 degrees and brightness increased to 18 times normal.
A brisk dialogue aboard features a boarding mistress offering more chicken and Mr Blunt declining politely. He humorously jokes that if she can tender the current piece she has already served him, he would be obliged. The exchange highlights playful naval dining banter.
A Wanmaker Houseware Store expert explains daily why the new Dom estic Science cooker is more contemporary, lasts longer, and yields superior results. The demonstration covers the secret of its tin taite construction and how it delivers new culinary wonders.
In a Daily Courier style aside, Wise Wombat defends his wife with extravagant praise, prompting speculation about a dictograph gag. In a separate scene, Fritz fights a newcomer at school, protected by a boastful ally and new schoolbooks as evidence of readiness.
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