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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
8
A New York sale features a Caxton volume fetching 3800 dollars as a bibliophile explains the term book derives from German buche and that early books were bound in beech boards half an inch thick with leather, brass clasps, and stone decorations.
An angry tenant recalls signing a one year lease and admitting the house contains sewer gas. The landlord confirms the exchange, noting the tenant asked about gas room and the tenant replied there was.
The note recalls Meyerbeer and Rossini as friendly rivals despite feuds. Rossini joked that they never agreed, explaining Mey erbeer prefers sauerkraut to macaroni, illustrating their playful rapport.
A late 19th century anecdote recalls Charles Wertheimer’s sharp procurement of a priceless Chinese vase. He researched a Brighton resident, posed as a buyer, and offered a high all cash price for a house and its contents, including the vase, then resold the piece for far more, illustrating a legendary business gambit. Also noted is an ancient rain gauge credited to King Sejo of Korea in 1442, a bronze instrument used to measure rainfall and reported to the royal court.
Mor timer Menpes portrays Whistler as a quick to anger but restrained fighter. He edged toward sharp rebukes with a cane yet avoided brutality. Whistler would humiliate foes in public, then recount his feats to bystanders after the incident.
A quotation mocks India's supposed marvels claiming plague and black death originated there, notes 800 widows burned yearly, famine, 2,000,000 gods, caste, and the Thugs. It ends with a churchman and a quiz about a life insurance agent joke.
A London Tit-Bits style fragment notes curious anatomy references in the press. Quirky quotes describe shots in offices and suburbs, and romantic encounters, highlighting playful misreadings and theater humor.
Two German travelers crossing the Luxembourg frontier tell customs they carry three bottles of red wine each. Asked where it is they reply inside them. The official notes wine in casks 20 shillings bottles 48 shillings in donkeys hides free and lets them go.
A London Tit-Bits excerpt notes disputes over a death cause with doctors differing before settlement. It discusses slavery in ancient Greece, citing Aristotle’s defense and high slave ratios, then shifts to Shakespeare as an actor around 1580, highlighting a gifted young cast member named William in an early London company.
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, fresh from a 10,000 mile speaking tour, greeted senators representatives and officials at the New Willard. Senator Martine acted as master of ceremonies while guests praised him and debated party lines and measures shaping a possible 1912 Democratic standard bearer bid.
Maryland rescinds its mutual license recognition with New Jersey, limiting New Jersey drivers’ access to seven day Maryland travel without a Maryland license, while travelers from New York Pennsylvania Delaware Virginia and West Virginia retain rights if they comply with local laws. Shad fishermen end season as runs decline and roe shad spawn rapidly, reducing profits for Camden to Bay crews.
The article highlights bargains listed on the third page under cent a word pricing, inviting readers to review deals and savings opportunities.
The seniors finish exams last Friday and rehearse for the commencement chorus. They work hard on yearbook ads and bookkeeping as essays by students like Helen Green and James Jones appear. The Bark official paper of Chattle will publish its final edition on Tuesday June 6 with staff editor Earl Van Brunt and others.
A Louisville Courier-Journal item recounts a math problem traced to Josephus. Forty men form a semicircle and eliminate every third person. two like minded survivors are placed in positions sixteen and thirty one to ensure they are the last two, saving them from death.
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