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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1913
Page
4
Editor urges Long Branch residents to abandon pessimism and quit blaming past fortunes. He argues for optimism, work, and a forward view to revive the city’s economy and attract investment, emphasizing faith in the present and future.
Republicans rally in party conference to push the currency bill after six months of delay. Some senators claim obstructive tactics favor selfish benefits while others argue public interests must prevail. Representative Donovan objects to extended remarks and gallery theatrics as distractions from work.
The article notes the Mexican Civil War turning in favor of Huerta after the Tampico engagement against rebels. It cites rebel excesses north of the border and the expulsion of foreigners as endorsements of Huerta’s stability. It also mentions a Wisconsin assembly member's arrest in a cockfight raid and remarks on last minute Christmas shopping amid bad weather.
A collage of editorials notes imitation food trends and the Housewives' League serves de batured omelets. Attitudes toward Eva Tanguay marriage spark playful quips and Lipton's Shamrock ship is hailed amid yacht rivalries. Reflections on presidential messages lament lengthened addresses while calls for humane prison reform gain ground and optimism for 1914 rises.
The passage extols advertising as illumination of commerce and thrift, presenting prices and goods to readers. It speaks of open competition among advertisers and the daily merchandising information provided by the newspaper, urging shoppers to consult The Record for Christmas offerings.
Reports note general conditions sound and tariff settled with currency soon to be clarified. President Wilson aims to let compliant corporations adjust without court action, while labor strains persist in Fall River and Indianapolis and some fears about widespread “white slavery” stories fade.
A aphorism attributed to Diogenes notes that the most dangerous bite comes from a slanderer among wild beasts, and from a flatterer among tame beasts. The saying is echoed by Hare.
Fifty years ago today on December 15 federal land batteries fired shells into Charleston South Carolina. Due to limited range damage was confined to abandoned buildings.
New York December 15. Father Robert G G McCann, father of Jessie Evelyn McCann missing from Mintbush, believes she is dead after a weeklong search. He walks the Coney Island shore hoping for a sign while moving pictures of her are shown in the east. Suitor Wendell Squires continues searching and says he would marry Jessie if found.
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