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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
7
A 1913 Long Branch column condemns violence in West Virginia coal fields, draws parallels to Kishineff and Armenian massacres, urges Senate investigation and strong protection of constitutional rights to prevent repeats. It argues oppression in the U S cannot be tolerated and calls for drastic measures to ensure liberty is not suspended.
A satirical note mocks the Red Bank Standard and its barber razor promotion. It describes a self shaving outfit sold for 89 cents plus razor coupons, featuring a silver plated holder and strops, horsehair leather strap, six blades, and strop dressing. The piece parodies the promotion and the publicity around Bailey's Very Sharp dressing.
A fragment reflects on Sweeney becoming editor and laments the loss to the world of a merchant prince. The passage mentions creases of governance and whimsical phrases about alfalfa, courpons, and a razor, all in a satirical tone.
An inscription from Constantinople traces moral decay to 800 B C. The piece argues vivisection advances justify animal slaughter, praising scientific gains and criticizing opponents. It discusses nonpartisan commission elections in Jersey City and Red Bank’s decision to publish reports widely, valuing circulation.
An editor notes that many Balkan states are ready for war and quick to press fighting once started. The piece argues fighting can be necessary but risks excess. The author concludes that weather has finally matched the calendar.
A collage of editorials and quotes on social manners, vaccination for travelers, and air quality. It notes typhoid vaccination as preventive medicine and questions clean health standards for summer resorts. It cites a USDA finding that many leathers carry glucose and Epsom salts, affecting durability.
Secretary Garrison argues readiness for war and steady attention to practical duties are essential for any nation. The Newark Star notes the call as Congress has failed to grasp the principle, urging constant vigilance amid current affairs. A separate poem underscores charity extending beyond home to comfort the suffering and needy.
A Princeton president’s sermon urges the social conscience and the will to serve. He argues rights require effort to defend, and today society faces a higher compulsion than merely living. He labels indifference to human need as an unpardonable sin.
The Record explains advertising aims to inform not mislead. It emphasizes honesty, factual presentation, and inviting readers to recognize profitable ad reading as a service to its constituency.
A rich man seeks a doctor's verdict after living too high and violating nature's laws. The physician declares the need to pay the penalty, as the man pleads for a technical loophole.
A June 14 1913 letter from A J Ripley criticizes City Hall for keeping the flag hoisted day and night. He cites etiquette requiring lowering at sunset and raising at sunrise, urging proper flag discipline and noting well kept grounds should not be marred by indifference.
Mrs Lawrence Von Dohlen of Brooklyn hosted a noon luncheon on the Howell Home lawn in Bath avenue and High street in honor of the children of Mrs James A Sloan of Brooklyn and Mrs Ward Belcher of Montclair. Eight youngsters attended Play Day with decorative hats mottoes and festive favors.
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