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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
2
In a colonial era inn near a post road between New York and Boston a mysterious somber stranger arrives at No 12 for the night. A hook-nosed gambler bets to prove if the guest is a ghost, a pallid figure vanishes after a frightful shriek, leaving a swindle and an empty room.
The article notes early women aviators from France England and the United States, led by figures such as Mlle Dutrieu and Mile Jeanette, praising their feats and social status. It also surveys fashionable fabrics, hats, silks, and patterns, including May Manton patterns and pattern numbers, with guidance on ordering.
A floral parasol replaces the traditional wedding bell for June nuptials. Roses and smilax adorn a skeleton parasol frame with pink or white roses from garden or hothouse varieties. The bride and groom stand under the parasol during the ceremony or reception.
A new hair pin features a pronounced outward curve to slip over puffs and curls. Silks, chaillies and cottons show a border in solid tone. A new white tulle with scattered dull red roses and soft green foliage, Greek key border, and a solid black band below appear as novel effects.
R F Dudenthal of Chicago recounts a brutal mugging on Indiana avenue where two men seized him, one choked him until his gold teeth fell out, and the pair stole $50 and a meerschaum pipe. The tale is described as a hard luck day. Also notes Monk First Put Corks In Wine Bottles Dom Perignon and early champagne history.
A quip about Frederick Douglass, the colored orator, arising from an Ohio speech. Two Irishmen debate if half a nagger could deliver such a magnificent oration, joking that a whole nagger would produce an even greater speech.
A tidbit from Baltimore Amert notes Jagesby faces a string of mishaps including a car explosion followed by a failed airplane venture as a source of local chatter. The brief item highlights comic misfortune and public curiosity.
A reader complains that trains do not stop at his station and that passengers lose time by detours to other stations after boarding. The two points reflect frustrations with service and schedule efficiency.
The Washington Star features a quip about a husband who acted like a bear on Wall Street. A young Mrs. Torkins replies he did behave as such at home. The Boston Transcript mirrors a playful exchange on beauty.
The reorganized Sandy Hook Yacht Club at Atlantic Highlands opened on Memorial Day. Commodore H. Taylor Sherman delivered the inaugural address and a 60-foot flagstaff emblem was raised amid music. The club plans a vibrant season with dances, a large collation, and regattas. Members and officers including Sherman, Bailey, and Smith were announced, clubs leased, and a new red blue pennant emblem introduced.
The Juniors hosted their first evening reception for the Seniors at Chattle High School last night. About two hundred attended as greens decor framed an engaging program led by Miss Lillian Warden at the piano. The High School Orchestra performed with notable numbers including Santa Lucia and scenes from The Rivals.
Thousands spent to modernize Hicks Manufacturing Co candy and ice cream parlors. The improvements include a white and soft green metal ceiling with pink border, all mahogany cabinetry and candy cases, large mahogany mirrors, and an onyx and marble fountain with mahogany panels. Months of work completed. now ready to boost summer business and attract customers.
The note hints at bargains listed on the third page under cent-a-words. Readers are advised to check the page for pricing, items, and availability.
A continued list from the first page shows residents and property owners along Ocean and Cedar avenues, including Maur ice Brill, J 3 Howell, Dr Edwin Sternberger, A J Shores, J B Bloomingdale, and many others. The roster includes addresses such as Park Avenue Cedar avenue Lincoln avenue Norwood avenue and Monmouth Beach, detailing numerous occupants and neighbors.
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