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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1914
Page
9
A local retailer highlights new graduation dress styles not to be found later, with price range from four dollars up to twenty dollars. Customers can browse current selections offering affordable options for upcoming ceremonies.
Steinbach's of Asbury Park launches a week long opening sale with a 100000 dollar merchandise stock. The 16 page Steinbach book highlights apparel for all ages and home furnishings as Warner's Orchestra performs and carfare refunds offer a decorated vase to patrons.
Washington May 23 Navy officials recalled the battleship Oregon reaching Jupiter Inlet Florida after her dash around the Horn from San Francisco to join the fleet bound for the Spanish American War. The Oregon steamed from San Francisco Bay on March 9 1898.
St Luke’s M and Bible school will begin music instruction tomorrow after noon using the Sunday School Hymnal as text. Mrs Christopher Gregory, new supervisor of music, will conduct the period with Mrs G A Parslow as accompanist.
The Sea Bright M E Church posts Sunday events with a 11 am service on divine worship and a sermon on Abraham's Faith. Sunday school at 2:36 pm studies The Unprofitable Servants. At 7:45 pm the pastor speaks on How the Church Can Room the Town. Free seats.
The Grand Lodge of the Good Samaritans holds its 43rd annual session June 3 with over 300 delegates expected. Morning rites include degree conferral and committee appointments, followed by committee reports and dues. A public session and banquet feature speeches by Rev. William B. Scott and J. W. Norton among others.
Mrs. Abner A. Badger of Long Branch delivered a lecture on Birds of New Jersey at Oceanic High School Friday night a week ago. The presentation featured stereopticon views, operated by E. T. Judd of Freehold. The program was free and aimed at fostering interest in birds.
Newark man Harry Smith a 42 year old plumber and son in law of James H White West Long Branch died at Newark City Hospital on Thursday of Brights disease His wife Misa Essie White died three years ago Funeral services were held at Newark last night with burial at West Long Branch this morning under funeral director William H Morris Jr Smith formerly lived in Asbury Park.
James Curran a peddler selling religious works became intoxicated and tried to undress in the doorway of Marcus millinery store on Broad street. Officer Im lay saw the act and arrested him. Curran was taken to the borough hall and released this morning by Judge Harry C. Badeau after a severe reprimand.
The Red Bank Trust Company took possession of its Broad and Wallace streets building this afternoon. 2,000 invitations were sent to bankers and others. The $100,000 structure will open for business and inspection Monday morning after moving from the First National Bank building and the Monmouth street temporary office.
An Irish passerby rejects a dealer’s rush to sell a suit length. He quips that a farthing and a penny could not buy the makings of a topcoat for an elephant or the legs of a garment for four canaries. The exchange humorously demonstrates thrift and wit in a small town interaction.
A playful note recounts visits to many ball games and family misfortunes. The speaker admits a lie told to impress, then spots the boss in the bleachers, leading to a vow to stop prevaricating and to raise a dollar.
A rare willow ptarmigan found frozen atop Glacier Park Montana is linked to the Blackfoot thunder bird legend. Chief Three Bears recounts the myth while officials plan to preserve the bird for display in Kalispell and at the lodge of Glacier Park’s eastern gate.
The war in Mexico incurs extraordinary army costs totaling 4,578,186 dollars for transportation subsistence and related items. Major General Aleshire notes 2.5 million for transport 1.1 million for subsistence and 24 thousand for foreign pay with additional Vera Cruz rents and sanitization funds planned. In New York a 2000 actor production The Miracle uses 100 thousand dollars for costumes scenery and effects with pledged support.
A dialogue shows a businessperson and a skeptical dim wit discussing economizing. The person reports cutting running expenses to a walk while maintaining resolve to meet financial goals.
The Friday Club was royally entertained at Mrs Jacob Steinbachs home at 68 Third Avenue yesterday afternoon. Flowers adorned the house and dining room and tables looked pretty. At club tables H Forsythe won first prize, Inez Newbold second, Mamie Nesbitt third. A guest table saw B Drummond Wolley first, Charles Lewis second. Attendees enjoyed themselves.
New York May 23 Dr A E Bal lard president of the Ocean Grove Campmeeting Association was operated on yesterday in Polyclinic Hospital by Dr Bainbridge with Dr Alday of Ocean Grove assisting The operation removed a growth from the intestines which caused several bouts of acute indigestion over the past two years He is reported in excellent condition and planned to return home.
Washington estimates from the Department of Agriculture project a bumper 1914 season with total winter and spring wheat production seen at about 880 million bushels. The figure reflects optimistic yield forecasts amid favorable growing conditions across major wheat areas.
A collection of brief items discusses the stern duties of front-line soldiers under fire, tips for preserving penciled letters with milk, Norway’s industrial potential via hydroelectric power, and a science note on Earth’s faint glow. An advertisement closes the page.
A Wall Street Journal passage recalls how a financier’s time is stolen by lengthy, pointless talk. The quip labels the talkative man a murderer on the installment plan, arguing each needless conversation diminishes life’s hours just as surely as a crime would.
Manchester Courier notes St. John's, Westminster, as the first sacred building lit by gas. Dickens and critics mocked its four towers and grotesque appearance while sparking conservative resentments, calling the illumination sacrilege.
The essay contrasts bridges as physical structures with social bridges in life and notes their purpose to help one return or avoid harm. It then recalls London’s friendly tea shop scene where strangers become acquainted after repeated encounters, proving the city’s warmth.
A second hand dealer touts a so called genuine Raphael portrait but a buyer notes the signature resembles Rachel. The dealer insists FE will reveal the history, claiming Raphael hid the painting with his wife due to debt.
A derisive exchange unfolds with Miss Sweetner and Miss Capsicum as two adults mock the youthfulness of a girl named Fan Billiwink. A dog and a passerby at a railway station adds a quirky scene as a man asks about a ticket for the pit. A disjointed remark from Menander hints at destiny and misfortune.
A brief note from the Detroit Journal discusses engagements ending over money misunderstandings, noting that couples sometimes misjudge financial intentions leading to breakups.
The article notes a halted Mexican situation as the secretary plans a weekend break and may return on short notice. Rev. and Mrs. James Lord hosted Grace Methodist members at a parsonage reception in upper Broad Street with a book title guessing game, musical numbers, readings, and refreshments.
Personal notes list Harry White’s Sunday at Whitesville and visits by Mrs Abbie Thompson to her daughter Mrs Bertha Allen in Vanchiseville New Jersey. West Long Branch resident Thomas Covert visited Mrs Chas Covert at Lakewood while Miss Carrie Carr of Oakhurst stayed with Mrs John Gurley at Lakewood. Druggist John T Britton shows improvement at Monmouth Memorial Hospital. A church social by the Oceanic Presbyterian Church features a program with vocal and instrumental pieces and Rev A A McKay will showcase a self designed Pigtalaphone. Second Avenue improvement assessment authorized. Justice James J Bergen confirms the commissioners report with no changes.
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