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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
10
A collage of humorous quotes and fragmented captions from various sources includes reflections on conservation and conduct, literary snippets from Henry Drummond and Scribbler, a joke about pay day wit, and garbled captions from an old print. The overall tone mimics a newspaper miscellany page.
A Russian artist recalls struggles with English spelling and pronunciation in Boston. He jokes about silent letters and misread street signs, noting how the letter K is silent in Kineland Street and Ridneys becomes Ridneys. The tale highlights language quirks and humorous misunderstandings.
A London Chronicle report recalls Gladstone’s touching tribute to Disraeli, praising his sterling mind and generous heart. It also describes Glacier National Park in Montana, its glaciers, coordinates, area, and rugged landscape under federal oversight.
In a Pall Mall Gazette note a letter asks why plague disappeared from England after 1607 with the last cases at Nottingham. The author argues sanitation alone did not extirpate plague and notes a gradual European withdrawal and limited foci in other regions. The piece cautions that plague shrinkage remains mysterious amid evolving bacteria.
A Chicago audience hears a parable about meeting J Pierpont Morgan as an insurance agent recalls his early career. The anecdote centers on a bold life insurance pitch and Morgan's laconic appraisal.
Maryland Congressman David J. Lewis proposes expanding parcel post to 100 pounds per item and broadening zones to reduce transport costs. He argues direct farm to consumer shipping would lower prices on butter eggs and other farm products by eliminating middlemen and aligning rates with weight and distance.
A Cincinnati sen says the city is building a hospital that will be among the nation’s finest when completed in a few months. The plan includes a feature intended to attract nurses with a cozy, inviting environment.
Augustus Thomas has been very sick this past week. Lor Cory Hopper visited last Wednesday. Mrs Worrells and daughter visited relatives at Asbury Park. Woolley to entertain Yggdrasill club Tuesday evening. Titon and daughter of Oakhurst spent a day with Chamberlains. Florence Peek of Long Branch visited Naomi Worrell. F B Dilts of Jersey City visited relatives. Kittie Cooper of Newark visiting the Tullys. Mrs Woolley and Gladys March called on a daughter in Elberon. Tilton of Red Bank visited Sherman. Stilwagon and Holmen of Asbury Park visited Stilwagon of North Cedar Avenue. Sage, Imlay and Jones with William Tully and W E 21 overcome with heat on Tuesday. Vanhae entertained Miss Carrie Douglass and others. Annie Shap wrote at White Hall attending Norwood Council. Recording: Jour.? Treasurer George F VanHuel. Fratlarad Ween recite O Taries: Trustees 2 years Harry Chamber. state rep James Hopes. Installation next Friday evening.
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