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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1910
Page
3
The Waterway League discusses potential river and inlet improvements, mooting a rail bridge lighting board proposal and a survey of river lights. It notes past obstructions in New Jersey rivers and calls for unity with the State geologist’s forthcoming report and actions ahead of the Legislature.
A humorous Jericho tale notes a town’s sudden calm turning to unrest as butter codfish and molasses prices surge. Citizens flood shops in protest while Old Pap Pinkham faces escalating pressure to curb price gouging and trusts.
A boy named Giddings dislikes returning to school after his teacher sends a troubling letter about him. His father questions the claim as the boy explains the letter would hurt his father's feelings and could be seen as unkind. The scene ends with the boy heading to school reluctantly.
The article argues motor vehicles will supplant horses as autos expand nationwide, with West regions leading growth. It cites a 1909 factory report showing about 25 percent of cars sold to buyers with prior models and 15 percent to customers upgrading from smaller cars. It also notes new dual rim tires for fast truck service and long tire life guarantees.
An expert asserts rubber tires of proper weight outlast iron tires and achieve 15 000 to 20 000 miles of service, a mileage unusual for iron tires on the same roads and loads. He notes no iron tire has demonstrated such endurance on wages or bug gy duty.
A dated warning list advising drivers not to overadvance spark, avoid lighting a match to test gasoline, and not to fill the tank with ignited lights nearby. The text cautions against careless fuel handling and ignition near the tank.
Neptune, Asbury Park, and Perth Amboy athletes scored in a meet with high marks in sprints and field events. Winners included Quinn Reed in hammer, M Crowell in pole vault, N Gorsuch in shot put, and Perth Amboy taking the mile relay with a 3 46 25. Officials and judges from multiple clubs oversaw the event.
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