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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
7
The article discusses Congress and Victor Murdock praising the currency bill as a remedy for financial stringency. Underscoring that bankers may accept it, Majority Leader Underwood foresees a responsive currency aiding business and lifting dull times, signaling anticipated prosperity next year.
Milwaukee doctors strike against a January first law requiring a physician certificate of physical and mental fitness for marriage licenses. The plan, costing up to 206 dollars for both sexes, would entail months of tests and push many couples apart. Doctors call the measure an egoistic, impractical nonsense that would do little to protect kinship.
Chief George L. Low of the Bureau of Statistics of Labor and Industries reports 1913 average wages in New Jersey rose 2.4 percent from 1912 while the cost of living edged up 7 percent. Excluding flour and potatoes, the housekeeper’s costs fell 14 percent. The Trenton Times notes bold industrial signals as Maddock Pottery plans extensive plant additions and capital moves into hotel ventures, suggesting optimism despite occasional layoffs. The currency bill passage may lift the mood further.
Director Frederick C. Howe of the People's Institute outlines a plan from Fusion leaders to revive neighborhood town meeting ideas. He suggests using school auditoriums as year round forums where Board of Estimate and Apportionment, Board of Education, and aldermen answer constituents' questions, similar to practices in Toledo, Cleveland, and Wisconsin.
The passage argues that eastern masses show little interest in reform meetings, suggesting persistent effort might still educate the public. It notes a $24,000 profit on a $24,000 water installation contract in a New York prison and questions greed, while Census figures compare widows to widowers, implying marriage health benefits for women.
A debate cites scientists and historians claiming many renowned figures from Napoleon to Mahomet were epileptics. Sources like Havelock Ellis and Suetonius are referenced, linking epilepsy to creativity while noting warnings against restricting marriage for epileptics.
A compilation of humorous and cautionary quotes from various papers. It discusses fashion and gender portrayals, warnings about risky behavior, and critique of political rhetoric labeled buncombe. Includes remarks from Gazette, New York American, Chicago Record-Herald, and Youth's Companion.
The Christmas shopping season is reflected in local adverts for Joy Town with Santa Claus figures as hosts and a parade of marvelous toys. The notices urge readers to visit shops, hinting at new arrivals and the holiday spirit, while promoting ready assistance for last minute shoppers. Tomorrow is the final Christmas shopping day.
The piece contrasts Hans Schmidt and A Wagner, two infamous murderers, noting their planned killings in September, alleged sanity by alienists, and questions of true madness. It asks whether emotionally numb individuals can still be legally responsible, suggesting such crimes challenge conventional judgment. The excerpt ends with a Christmas reflection on renewal.
Poetic lines describe a Christ child’s voice bringing hope to the lonely and poor. The scene imagines angels and holy feet treading the snow, offering welcome to all. A celebration of mortal marvels revealed as Christmas trumpets resound.
Reginald Wright Kaufman argues in the New York World that confidence or audacity elevates individuals. He cites leaders like Clive, Napoleon, and Washington as examples and contends self-reliance fuels success beyond talent alone.
Fifty years ago today December 23 reports recount the Heenan King prizefight held in England on December 10. Fans disputed defeat claims and kept betting on Heenan at odds of 10 to 1. Also German forces moved into Holstein backing Frederick of Augustenburg in Schleswig-Holstein.
Earl Steiman aged 45, long illness, died at his North Broadway home yesterday morning at 7. Funeral services were held that afternoon, interment by Hyer & Wieck. He is survived by a widow and four children.
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