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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
4
Long Branch records taft tariff plan sparks critique as the tariff commission shelved wool and later goods. The piece mocks delay and extortion, cites Dr Pancoast X ray findings that many illnesses are imagined, reducing demand for doctors and drugs.
An Newark Star commentary argues Carnegie’s 10 million fund to end war would be outweighed by using funds to combat tuberculosis. It says tuberculosis kills far more than wars over decades and notes world peace remains an elusive ideal tied to human nature. The piece questions the value of large gifts tied to pacifism versus direct public health aid.
A journalistic jab stacks New York and Philadelphia takes on New Jersey politics. Editors mock the senatorial direct primary law and Fort era influence, noting misreadings of state conditions and constitutional ineligibility as common gibes.
The popularity of picture postals remains strong with no sign of fading. Holidays flood the mails with cards, a Long Branch family receiving 200 in one day. A thriving industry supports their manufacture and stores dedicated to care of postals. The form aids brief messages, reassures friends are not forgotten, and boosts postal revenue and social bonds.
The article discusses protection and tariffs, arguing that extreme positions are impracticable. It contrasts the Payne Aldrich tariff with Taft's stance, notes Democratic calls for balanced protection, and condemns all or none doctrines as fanatical and unsound.
The piece contrasts hype over aviation milestones like Arch Hoxsey soaring to 11 474 feet with criticism of risky stunts. It notes New York Herald enthusiasm and questions the value of such feats. It mocks plans for a vast Herald Square hotel and extols firemen as worthy heroes, while urging practical needs elsewhere.
A brief editorial urges readers to review their cast-off clothing as winter approaches. It emphasizes practical charity and suggests sorting, donating usable garments to aid those in need during cold weather.
In bitter weather the Montclair open air school endured a severe test while enclosed classes faced half day dismissals. Pupils bundled against the cold enjoyed a full day writing on snow and learning outdoors despite the storm.
In Charleston harbor South Carolina militia escorted Major Anderson who hoisted the stars and stripes over Fort Sumter as a band played Hail Columbia. The scene recalls a historic moment in Charleston harbor with military display and public sentiment.
The piece reflects on outdoor schooling with fifty scholars in Philadelphia and contrasts it with adults resistant to open air learning. It critiques populism and a mischaracterized Supreme Court ruling on income taxes, arguing the Court limited only direct taxes and left Congress free to tax incomes by apportionment. It includes a poem excerpt praising resilience and reform.
At the Christmas exercises of the First Meist Episcopal Church Sunday night a purse totaling 38 dollars was presented to Pastor Rev. C. B. Fisher. Presentations were given to the children.
A succinct note praising humor and generosity as qualities admired worldwide. The quote credits Alexander Smith and frames good humor as a universal value guiding friendly conduct.
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