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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1910
Page
8
Advert says little girls and grown women adore the dolls. Dresses offered at 25c to 20.00 and undressed dolls priced from 10c to 6.50, promising Santa will bring many gifts.
A local jeweler touts a wide line of jewelry in gold and silver. The shop promises high quality and variety, aiming to please any customer with durable and stylish pieces.
The article describes a toy shop where children eagerly flock to displays of Choo Choo Cars on tracks, moving picture machines, and numerous mechanical toys that mimic real life actions, highlighting the appeal of the display as a festive early shopping scene.
The Up Town Store promotes an up to date holiday goods line with a living profit and vows not to add 50 percent to seasonal items. Shoppers are urged to compare prices with other stores offering similar grade goods.
Stock includes dolls 10c to 3.00, games 19c to 75c, children dishes 25c to 1.98, ladies fancy back combs and perfumes 10c to 1.50, paper 10c, eyes boxes 25c to 3.98, collar and cuff boxes with all prices. Also holiday novelties, umbrellas 50c to 3.98, napkins 0.75 to 3.00 per dozen, table linen 0.25 to 1.50 per yard, sweaters 0.49 to 0.25, suspenders 0.25 to 0.98, handkerchiefs 0.05 to 0.25, fancy collars 0.25 to 0.98, belts 0.25 to 0.98.
Chicago pork producer J Ogden Armour is named among a group of packers indicted in a broad legal action. The case targets alleged misdeeds in meat markets and related trading practices across multiple firms. Authorities continue to press charges and uncover connections.
Wilfred T. Denison assistant United States attorney general charged that failures to convict the powerful criminal rich fuel class hate and vengeance politics. He blamed political appointments for weak prosecutions and cited New York officials opposing aggressive actions. Dr Charles W. Eliot was reelected president of the league and New Jersey Governor Wilson named a new vice president.
President Taft authorizes cabinet officers to extend the workday for about 30000 government clerks by thirty minutes. The change, aimed at economy, follows past protests over longer hours. Clerks previously worked 9 to 4 with lunch and enjoyed paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and half Saturdays in summer.
A fragmentary historical note describes a matinee girl as early as the sixteenth century in Japan. It recalls girls tossing fans and wr?es at male performers on flower walks to the stage. Wood engravings preserved these hero portraits and secret treasures of maidens.
Washington dispatch outlines Champ Clark tariff strategy for next Congress. He favors committee appointments by a House committee and gradual tariff revision by separate schedules. Democratic caucus slated for January 19 to form Ways and Means with detailed plans and timelines.
An old line advertises a robust assortment of pocket books, wrist bags, purses, card cases, and more. It highlights all leather options plus silver and metal finishes as a matching, appreciated selection.
Vice Chancellor Howell ruled that Frederick F Searing Albert C Fairchild and Henry F Bell acted as promoters and must disgorge undisclosed profits from the Passaic Steel company reorganization. He found profits totaling 400 500 cash and 3 000 000 in stock. The action was brought by Thomas J Arnokd and other stockholders seeking an accounting.
Trenton December 17 Governor Elect Wilson declined to comment as trypes Smith Jr. enters the race for the United States senate challenging James E. Martine to succeed John Kean. Wilson’s next move remains uncertain but political factions plan mass meetings to rally support.
Rome December 17 Thirty six students at the American college receive gold medals for excellence in the annual examination. Notables include Francis Keenan of Brooklyn Eugene Burke of Newark and Willim Moore of Syracuse.
Chicago society women pledge a $20,000 hotel for stray animals through the Anti Cruelty Society. Members support the project with many aiding the effort while others contribute. A special pledge drive quickly secured funds for the hotel fund. American Sailor Stabs Another in London quarrel over money. Milton Grayson of an American fleet is charged. Washington's wife saved by a rib strike. Grayson remanded.
Fire in North Bergen New Jersey destroyed William Thompson's home delaying the funeral of his daughter Belle Thompson. The coffin was charred and Thompson Sr. nearly perished while asleep in the front room. Neighbors sheltered the homeless family after the blaze.
England endures thirty years of floods with incessant rain since December. Villages flood forcing residents to upper floors. In Sheerness a British naval tender with about a hundred sailors capsized, five drowned, amid widespread storm damage and wrecks. Chandler P. Anderson named counselor at State Department to replace Henry M. Host who died weeks ago.
The subcommittee voted 2 to 1 to report favorably to the full committee a resolution to submit to states for ratification a constitutional amendment for electing U S senators by popular vote. Senators Rayner and Borah supported. Dillingham opposed. The substitute mirrors the Tucker Resolution of 1802.
Market notes show butter steady with varied pack sizes and prices per pound across creamery and factory goods. Cheese receipts around 344 boxes with multiple grades and regional availability, plus fresh gathered white and brown varieties and easy receipts for quites and per dozen pricing. Potatoes steady in Maine and nearby markets with per bag pricing. Veal calves listed from common to choice with price references.
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