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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
12
The entire stock has been sold to Herman Gold of the Newark Jobbing House who is conducting the sale. Everything will be closed out at 50 cents on the dollar or less with bargains on women’s skirts sweaters fur sets coats dresses gowns hosiery underwear corsets infant wear and more. Fixtures also for sale.
The Zoological Society Bulletin exposes false beliefs about aging wildlife. It notes a rattlesnake with few rattles can be older than a larger one, and that antler points do not indicate deer age. It cites a wapiti born in June 1906, whose first antlers reached maximum size by September 1907 at seventeen months old.
The Hanoverian kings shared belief in magic and astrology at European courts, especially France. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette dallied with sorcery and alchemy, aided by Mesmer and Cagliostro. An earlier figure, Count de Saint Germain, reputedly discovered the elixir of life and captivated Paris as Madame de Pompadour’s favorite.
The Packer Club season opener on Lyceum court ended in a double setback with the senior team losing to Asbury Park Mystics 42 to 35 after a 21-13 halftime, while the Packer Juniors were defeated 19-16 by Chattle five of East Jersey League. Mystics star Barrett netted ten baskets. Reisner and Waitts showed promise for Packer, who practiced only once.
Manager Woolley of Oakwoods announces no game this week due to schedule conflict with Bel mar Mystics. Officials hope to secure Class A Theatre for weekly play by mid next week while practice continues in the Inter medial gymnasium.
Carlisle Coach Glenn Warner recalled discovering Jim Thorpe in 1908 when the Indian boy, working blouse and overalls, cleared a crossbar others failed at. Warner urged him to join the track team. Thorpe later met royal praise in Stockholm and briefly played with the New York Giants as a pinch hitter, with promising speed and potential.
A garbled baseball item notes Dunn Seld, Althonel Jack Thin, and Birdie Cree of the Yankees with a 0.090 time. It mentions the Red Sox and Orioles, indicating only one player stood out in a quick, competitive context.
The Elks billiard tournament must finish by Thursday evening December 31. Players race to meet opponents without delay as Gardner Johnston Young lead the scratch division while Simmon remains hopeful for the booby prize. The handicap group draws criticism but shows progress as Rosey Wede Major Warle and others improve. A new committee led by Thomas Johnston with Quinn and Moore will set handicaps after the event closed.
The Monmouth county hunt began at Scobeyville and chased Robert J. Collier's pack through farms and estates from Hiance and Sickles to Shrewsbury. Despite ice on some jumps, the field finished without a fall with riders in scarlet led by acting master Howard Orden. Participating riders included H. L. Herbert, Charles Hart, Sr., C. A. Hart Jr., Albert Mart, Thomas S. Field, and others.
Belford prepares for next season with Telayers from Middle Town Athletic Association forming a strong squad. They aim to join the Monmouth County baseball league with players including Charles Taft catcher George Luker Harry Davis alternate pitcher and first base Daniel Finnegan Leslie Downes third base Karl Bayard right field Jacob Johnson centre field John MacGrath left field and Henry Clayton shortstop.
A brief reflection attributed to Jorge Eliot questions life’s purpose and asks how to avoid making life harder for others. The excerpt prompts introspection on personal conduct and the aim of fostering ease and compassion in daily interactions.
Princess Shakhorskaya emerges as the sole female aviator active in wartime operations. The article highlights her pioneering role, detailing missions flown, aircraft type, and the significance of a woman piloting in frontline duties amid ongoing conflicts.
Paris dispatch reports German warships likely to sortie from Heligoland. Observers foresee a bold attack on British commerce with a “fight and run” plan, aiming to strike coastal cities before being overwhelmed, possibly seeking shelter in neutral ports.
Forty German Emden crewmen left on Cocos Island after the Sydney run ashore reportedly seized a collier and attacked ships in the Pacific. The matter comes via the British steamer Malacca arriving at Jolo, with officials yet to confirm. Lieutenant von Marke leads the party aboard a commandeered schooner with provisions and armed launch.
Charles de Broqueville, Belgian premier and war minister, arrived in Paris from London where he met with Lloyd George and Asquith. In Paris he will discuss with the French cabinet matters related to Belgium finances and inquiries of a financial nature.
A brief counsel on balancing curiosity about others with respect for their privacy. It urges mindful involvement, warning against overstepping boundaries while encouraging healthy, considerate attention to people’s affairs. The guidance emphasizes restraint and tact in social conduct.
Excerpted prose notes two topics. First a reflection on humanity's affinity for earth and the renewal of life through cultivation, citing dirt, planting, and ownership as core delights. Second a brief historical note about knitting, its Scottish origins, the medieval guild, and the introduction of knitting machinery in 1680 by William Lee.
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