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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1913
Page
7
County Freeholders and the Tuberculosis Hospital committee debate a long term site for a county hospital complex. Editors urge a large tract for a future home for the aged and poor farm, stressing cost savings, self sufficiency, and sunlight with ample ventilation.
Chicago reformer Mrs. L. B. Bishop of the Chicago Woman's Club and allied bodies says a Bureau of Correct Dress for Men will push legislation in Washington to ban what she calls improper male attire. She cites high collars pandemonium vests loud neckties tight shirts and derby hats as items to eliminate.
The text argues that laws forcing municipalities to use the cheapest material regardless of wear violate business principles and common sense. It notes concerns about patented street paving materials and awaits the Second Avenue paying case ruling. If the rule to show cause is dismissed due to delay, legislative amendments to restore discretion may be needed.
A terse inquiry questions protections available to individuals. The text discusses safety and rights in vague terms and hints at public or civic safeguards without providing concrete remedies or procedures.
A columnist notes Congressional squabbles over California land law, arguing the U.S. should not bow to foreign dictation. The piece reflects on political precedent set at Red Bank and questions rewards for public sacrifices amid broader political tension.
The Merchants' Association, a new group in town, has quickly moved from talk to action by launching an automobile bus line and a public market project. It operates quietly and effectively, earning Long Branch support as a needed civic body. The piece notes a provocative remark about prominent men marrying multiple wives, contrasting domestic scenes with local governance.
A Newark editorial mocks royal greetings with a kiss and contrasts public behavior with jailed coal heavers. It notes that private opinions reveal a man’s income by how much he thinks should be exempt from taxes, reflecting a Washington stance on economic fairness.
Incoherent OCR snippet mentions New York and Australia era figures, prices for meats, and a political note about President Diag. It references Cheaper Meats In Sight and a claimed wait for fire Hadise, with scattered place names and dates. The text is garbled and lacks a clear event or timeline.
The text contrasts a past Mexican treasury surplus of 75 million and bonds sold worldwide at 97, with today’s empty treasury and a 100 million dollar 6 percent loan sanctioned in France at 90 cents on the dollar. It questions the role of American speculators in financing Mexico revolutions and the country’s changing fortunes.
A fragmentary excerpt features a sentimental lullaby cadence and the voice of a speaker recalling a mother’s lullaby. The poetic mood blends memory with longing as a daughter contemplates aging and the enduring comfort of a mother’s embrace. The piece centers on maternal affection and timeless sleep imagery.
A reflective quotation setting compares efforts in youth to later misery, attributed to Bruyere. The piece presents a philosophical takeaway on life’s arc and the value of early work shaping eventual outcomes.
Fifty years ago on May 26 General Banks' army completed the investment of Port Hudson with about 14 000 new troops joining the siege. The Confederate garrison numbered over 4 000. Distant reports mention arrivals from New York and uncertain terms of surrender discussed.
A fragment describes a young woman painting the hands on black openwork watches displayed at a jeweler’s window. The scene notes the watches’ cold hands against a dark background and mentions ideas about white bands to improve visibility for customers.
A brief quotation highlights contentment as the temporary forgetfulness of what we would like to have next, attributed to Puck.
Wilbur Adams of Brooklyn claims a January bronchial infection lasting three months was cured by Vinal. He reports improved breathing and relief from chest soreness after using the product whose advertising cites feline liver ingredients and tonic iron.
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