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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
7
The December 16 1912 issue notes Post Office warnings to wrap securely address plainly and prepay postage for holiday mail. It urges registration for valuable parcels and cites guidance from the Trenton Times on weighing packages to avoid delays and misdelivery.
The passage explains that items may be sent with ordinary postage or with ten cents extra for special delivery. Weights up to four pounds are allowed. Registered parcels require ten extra cents and must include the sender’s name and address.
A clergy member tied to the Progressive party argues that divine will should place a president, citing Roosevelt, while noting monarchic principles oppose such ideology and acknowledging circles of political thought that recur through history.
A dated passage notes scientists arguing worms think flowers love and plants see. If proven these ideas would revise biology. The piece remarks on rapid innovations of the era and even claims dogs that talk.
Secretary Wilson cites that 1.7 billion dozen eggs produced last year have a value of $360 million at 20 cents a dozen, a price the article says reflects artificial cold storage manipulation. It argues the public’s apathy and lack of legislative participation allow price manipulation and public exploitation.
Prominent suffragette Mary Swain Wagner notes apathy among Wisconsin women after all four major parties pledged to support suffrage. She points to small club backing, late Federation acceptance, and a narrow win in 1911 as signs of reluctance. She argues most women did not push for the ballot, leaving the question to a few exceptions.
A terse saying warns that tolerating insults invites further harm, reflecting a mindset about personal dignity and self defense. The line emphasizes consequences of patience with disrespect.
The north faced gloom as news from Burnside's army spread that he had retreated in the night to save his forces, with many believing the government concealed the worst from the public.
The Long Branch Society for the Improvement of the Poor lists donations for a Christmas treat at Broadway Theatre on December 28. Contributors include First National Bank, Citizens National Bank, Long Branch Lodge B P O E, and several local service groups and individuals. James B. Morris Post will present an 8 by 10 silk flag to Gram mar School next Wednesday at 2 o clock with remarks by Principal Badger.
The Chicago and New York papers debate Governor Cole Blease and President Taft with sharp quotes. A Jersey farm reports 1 060 000 dollars worth of butter produced, yet much of it remains uneaten by Jerseymen.
A compilation of editorial quips notes that even ex leaders resist or resist taking pensions. Witty lines from Philadelphia Inquirer and Boston Transcript frame politicians and public advice with humor about largesse and civic duties.
A collage of editorials and clippings references cruelty in the Balkans the germ theory of don’ts Christmas health warnings and alimony debates. It notes Theo Roosevelt third term talk Rev Mills Abbott Lyman Abbott Armageddon Panama Canal repeal efforts Grey note and canal law contention.
Editorial across the press denounces the Hay Pauncefote treaty and Panama Canal tolls as a national betrayal by railroad interests. Claims fake dispatches and European sympathy aim to force arbitration at The Hague. The Star condemns masked treason undermining national welfare.
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