The Veterans Visit Long Branch Prompts Local Pride
Long Branch welcomes New Jersey survivors of the Civil War era as guests at a community gathering. The piece notes New Jersey sent over 88,000 soldiers and that about 4,000 remain, a fraction yet their deeds remain honored and cherished as public affection grows.
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Irregular rail settle discussed as Taft push
The editorial laments irregular deals between railroads and the White House amid public distrust of executive bargains. It argues such actions threaten separation of powers and may undermine antitrust enforcement,描 involving suspicions of rate rises despite legislative pressure.
Political Blame and Socialism in the Current Administration
The piece argues that Republicanism exposes the administration as failing to address major problems. It claims misgovernment feeds socialism and warns that inefficient, square deal governance under Taft is fueling socialist growth more than any Socialist effort.
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The War Waste According to Edison
Thomas Edison criticizes the war economy and military prep as wasteful, predicting uprisings but noting change will be slow. He argues war and competition drain resources and humanity, calling most human activity wasteful yet pondering outlets for emotion and energy.
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Roosevelts and tariff critique across regional loyalties
A sharp editorial condemns Taft tariff policy and calls out biased press coverage. It argues strong Republican regions reject the tariff and questions federal rate practices, urging honesty, restraint, and consistency in political rhetoric.
Laughing at Yourself and the Market
A Newark Call editorial urges humor to cope with life and criticizes a stock brokerage case. It notes the larger, sturdier structure of markets and mocks the idea that past disasters dictate present outcomes. The New York World summarizes a woman’s margin trading case as not gambling under law.
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Longing for Children at a Quiet Family Hearth
Poem reflects a father's wish for children in a peaceful home. He yearns for the presence and mirth of a tiny boy, imagining a missing joy on two childless floors. The speaker hopes to cradle a rescued toy and greet small household deities in pinafores beneath hopeful bows.
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John Anderson Stewart
Thoughts Worth Reading on Gambling and Bank Trust
The excerpt argues gambling harms business ethics and personal morality. It claims gambling breeds zero-sum value, erodes self-control, and destroys character, noting banks reject gamblers and thieves to protect trust and value.
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The Hat Straw Crop and Language Notes in Harper’s Weekly
The piece details straw production from Italy for summer hats, describing sowing, uprooting, bleaching, and bundling steps. It also surveys language fascination with Spanish Italian and French as “daughters of the Latin language,” citing Meredith and Hutton and a medieval legend quoted by James Howell.
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Taste and tongue lore and local fireman restraint
A digest of old notes on tongue localization of taste cites the front tongue for sweet aromas while the back detects other substances. The Nutley New Jersey town council passed a fire ordinance amendment banning profanity by firemen on duty and prohibiting criticism of council members.
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Editorial Dangers in New Jersey Rail Travel Politics
Editorial notes warn that railroad companies squeezing North Jersey commuters could force legislative pressure on corporations. The piece cites the New York press as calling for balance and cautions on public humor and self-deception in civic life.
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Local notes from Eatontown on residents and visits
Joseph W. Johnston has his house painted. Miss Kate Atwell and Eugenia Hallock spent Saturday in New York. Several children in Eatontown have the measles. Mrs. A. L. Scobey visited Mr. and Mrs. EB Statesir of Colts Neck. Willard Wygkoff of Asbury Park visited townsfolk Sunday. Miss Bessie Dennis and brother George Dennis spent Saturday in New York. Mrs. D Oliver Wolcott and daughter Dorothy of Red Bank visited Mrs. Harry Dennis Monday. Roy Stevens of Trenton visits his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Stevens. F. G. Hoffman of lower Broad street was in New York Tuesday. A young son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rush last week. Mrs. A. L. Scobey visits relatives in New York. Miss Mary V. Dennis of New York visits at Albert Dennis’s home with her nephew and niece. Mr. and Mrs. Burnes of Broad Street left for South. Mr. Edward Carlile moved into Mr. Burnes’s house. William Allger moved into a house he bought on Railroad Avenue. Hester Wardell of Asbury Park visits Miss Isabell Bennett. Mrs. A. Lower spend several weeks in Atlantic City.
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Oakhurst Rural Church Events Highlight Week
The prayer meeting shifted to Tuesday due to a school graduation, with next week returning to Wednesday. Ushers, Epworth League officers elected, and local visits noted including the Wisemans and others. Children's Day planned at the M E Church with a flower drive, and a burial of Mrs Layton’s grandson.
Local Notes And Busy Life In Monmouth Area
Thursday events highlight new members Edward Nixon Frank Hisele Frank Keenan and Robert Bennett joining Company H Third Regiment at Asbury Park. Families Bert White West Long Branch and Harry F Davis Monmouth road hosted gatherings. George Herbert bought a new horse. Wilber King ill with malaria fever. Mrs George Hawkins visiting New York.
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Schooner Wrecks Cook Pound Off Galilee Coast
A northbound three masted schooner collided with John W. Cook’s offshore pound near Galilee Wednesday morning. Poles broken and nets fouled, clay’s catch was lost and repairs will keep the pound out of commission for several days, delaying fishing for the owner.
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