Long Branch News and Commentary from 1920s Era Pleads Public Interest
The column criticizes railroads for punitive practices, cites Susquehanna Railroad car washing as wasteful while profits rise, and notes a Long Branch student Pitman Potter winning Harvard prizes. It also touches Pennsylvania politics, Penrose versus Dimmick, and Balkan tensions with Greece warning Turkey, ending with a cautious note on war.
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Susquehanna Railroad
State Public Utility Commission
Women Power and Politics From a 19th Century View
Colonel Henry Watterson argues that women are most powerful when unarmed and out of politics. He warns that granting women the ballot may split them into passive and aggressive groups and asserts the home is the proper place for women.
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Henry Watterson
Cleveland
Fly Extermination Tips From Illinois Commission
The Illinois state food Commission publishes nine fly control tips for households and vendors to improve public health. Advice covers screening, washing produce, proper garbage handling, avoiding unscreened street food, and notifying health officials of nuisances.
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State Food Commission of
Illnois
Former President as a Chronic and Miscellaneous Office Seeker
Carranza argues that excessive pride leads to a fall and that wisdom comes from experience without delay. The former president is portrayed as someone seeking various offices, illustrating humility and public perception of political ambition.
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Carranza
Editorial Clippings on Politics and Social Views
A compilation of newspaper snips mocking political events and social habits. Remarks on Japan's new premier and rulers, a fossil age claim, a theater analogy with Hamlet, police chiefs and press agents, wedding wealth expectations, and dating culture.
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Japan
Cleveland Plain-Dealer
North Carolina mining stock scheme cited by senators
An official letter paper of two United States Senate committees is used to promote a North Carolina gold mining proposition valued at about 60 million dollars. Critics warn that if the scheme had merit there would be no need for advertising and stock sales. The alleged misuse is tied to political interests and a potential punishment for the involved parties. The Tren ton Times voices concern over the matter and the possibility of accountability.
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Pennsylvania
Penrose
J. Benjamin Dimmick
Dimmick
A. Mitchel Palmer
Gifford Pinchot
Senate
United States Senate
North Carolina
Buncombe
Census
Trenton Times
Thoughts Worth Reading: A Character Formed In Time
A short quotation emphasis on forming good habits early for lifelong happiness. The snippet includes a Cheever line about eternity and time plus a humorous exchange about a burglar, noting Mrs. Gable’s husband was cool as his teeth chattered.
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Cheever
Birthday Joke in a Gentleman's Banter
A light dialogue from Life recalls a boy confessing his birthday passed long ago, with a wry remark that it would come again next Saturday. The exchange highlights humor in ordinary family banter and seasonal timing.
Quotable Caesar Maxim on Belief and Reason
A terse adage asserts that people accept what aligns with their desires, framing belief as a simple, persuasive matter. The quote invites reflection on how wishful thinking shapes perception and judgment.
Fifty Years Ago Today June 19 Sums of Confederate Navy and Civil War Events
Fifty years ago today the Confederate cruiser Alabama was sunk off Cherbourg by the US corvette Kearsarge after a one hour and two minute battle. Forty Alabama crew died and survivors including Captain Semmes reached a British ship. Also General Johnston's army evacuated near New Cope Church, Ga, retreating toward Kennesaw Mountain. Twenty five years ago today Germany and France relations under President Carnot showed unusual cordiality for the Republic.
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Greece
Turkey
Balkan
Venizelos
New York
Bulgaria
Alabama
United States
United States Corvet Kearsarge
Cherbourg
Mwanee
Semmes
Johnston
New Cope Church
Kennesaw Mountain
Germany
France
Carnot
Republic
Automobiles Sales Forecast for 1914 Hit 600 Million
Trade estimates that 1914 automobile sales will total 600 million dollars. Despite pessimist talk, advertising and salemanship have built up this vast business. Much of auto advertising appears in daily newspapers linked to local dealers, delivering direct sales messages. The auto industry credits aggressive advertising for substantial growth.
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Benj. Boisseau Bobbitt
Taylor Publishing CO
Broadway
Chas. L. Edwardes
Sec’y
Long Branch
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Here
Trenton
Pitman DB. Potter
Harvard
Potter
Balkans
Supreme Court of the United States
Harry Thawe
Pittsburg
Thaw
Teddy
Ohio
Insurance Department of
Prudential
the Prudential
Forrest F, Dryden
Richmond News-Leader
George W. Perkins
Progressive Party
Hamlet
Washington Star
Chiefs of Police
Detriot
William J. Burns
Jersey Journal
Paterson Call
Chicago
Elizabeth Times
Alice Brown
The
Bank of Personal Service
Citizens National Bank
Long Branch, N. J
Julius Caesar
Britton
B'way
Norwood & Bath Ave
Mrs. Britton
Wert’s Pharmacy
First National Bank
N. J
New Jersey
ONG Branch Banking Company
Grand Theatre
Attraction Film Co
Branchport
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