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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
6
The author extols art as a universal refreshment that respects all views yet remains wilful and uncatchable. It visits hearts in fleeting moments, offering rest and oblivion that comes and goes, described as a deathless, varied spirit guiding each according to their powers.
The American Game Protective and Propagation Association acquires a 6000 acre Massachusetts game farm spanning Carver and Plymouth on a ten year lease with purchase option. Elaborate experiments for wildlife conservation are planned with a twenty year sanctuary after the lease, and a Beotc gamekeeper may be imported to start a line of expert natives.
A report notes a claimed link between eye size and brain size in animals. It states that among fishes the more cunning species have larger eyes and larger brains, suggesting eye size correlates with brain development.
A whimsical tale recounts a pest with wings and legs causing chaos in a human dwelling. The narrator recalls spats with a spider and warns the creature to depart quickly before further mischief ensues. The piece mocks pest control efforts and ends with a ironic note on peace returning.
A Nevada discovery introduces opalized wood as a new jewelry gem. Petrified wood fibers replaced by silicate create dark red and blue hues with flashing color. Used in pendants brooches and rings, it rivals Hungarian opal in appearance and value.
An article from Farm and Fireside argues American farmers can dominate the mohair market with Angora goats. Texas hosts the banner goat farm with 10,000 goats and $1 net profit per animal. New Mexico California Oregon host ranches. Mississippi valley totals reach 2,000 head. Mohair fetches 30 to 55 cents per pound in April. usual fleece length ~10 inches. typical yearly yield varies by buck and flock size. A separate city-life remark notes a barber shop sign reading Quick Shave While You Wait.
A Charleston News and Couranter essay ponders why life’s mysteries and the quest to understand existence sustain human effort. It argues uncertainty plus faith keep purpose alive as individuals pursue destiny despite slow progress and misdirected paths.
A hotel manager asks how to recognize a great businessman. A clerk replies that the man is so accustomed to keeping secrets that no one even knows his name unless he chooses to reveal it.
The United States Weather Bureau reports 36 hour outlook ending Sunday 8 am. Winds light to moderate southerly with variable gusts. Observations from Long Branch station show temperature 64 at 8 am and 61 last night, highs 67, lows 48. Barometer 30.24 at 8 am, 30.25 last night.
Veering timetabled routes show weekday departures to New York from Rockwell ave Ple as ure Bay Sea Bright Highlands and Long Branch with multiple morning and afternoon slots. Freight not received at Battery on Sundays and certain lines cease on Saturdays with specific evening and afternoon runs noted. WM C Hayden secretary signs off.
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