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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
11
The Long Branch Record notes Memorial Day postponement and weighs old Monmouth Park Hotel as a county tuberculosis hospital site. It argues initial cost alone does not decide value, stressing maintenance costs, modern design for sunlight and airflow, and location. warns against buying a white elephant, urging prudent investment.
Ida Buchanan speaks on Memorial Day as the nation’s Sabbath a time to honor sacrifices and remember veterans. The piece blends thoughts on beauty health and public life noting veterans from the Civil War era and the continuance of the memorial tradition through younger generations. It also mentions Lillian Russell beauty tips and a critique of New York World on court appointments while touching on Balkan Allies and political figures amid Memorial Day observances.
The piece reflects on Memorial Day teaching children its significance and veterans addressing schools. It laments pacifist economy of navies while noting Allied ties with England and Japan amid protests over land laws and canal payments, stressing the need to defend commerce and coast cities.
President Wilson denounces the "numerous, industrious and insidious lobby" backed by unlimited money seeking changes in the Underwood tariff bill. The glare of publicity pressures senators and restrains lobbyists, curbing private profit from special favors as the tariff revision moves forward.
Fragmentary text shows a pattern of inter group conflict where members resort to fighting each other when no other rivals remain. The snippet hints at internal hostility and breakdown of order within a faction. The passage lacks names or concrete places or dates.
Two sound reasons there will be no war between the United States and Japan. First, one country doesn't want to fight. Second, neither does the other. The piece compares harsh fluids to poison, noting small doses are only safe under professional prescription.
A playful clipping quotes mock headlines about Mexico borrowing 100 million dollars at six percent secured by an expected asset, while satirists mock prominent figures including Lux of the Retail Grocers Association and historic kings. The piece, from the New York Evening Sun, blends cultural commentary and humor.
Health Department figures show life expectancy rising for children but declining for adults, with higher deaths from heart kidney stomach and liver diseases. The report blames fast living overeating drinking and overwork and urges moderation to curb premature death.
The piece argues that steady and consistent advertising signals quality and reputation. It contends that merchants who advertise successfully must back their claims with real product merit, while occasional scammers fail once exposed. Consumers are advised to trust ads in reputable papers and patronize ad-supported businesses.
A Newark Star editorial urges Americans near the national capital to see Washington to gain a proper sense of the country. It argues New York is a show city but Washington embodies national monuments and government. Rail excursions are a valuable educational tool, exposing pupils to national life and symbols. The piece closes with martial imagery and pride in the flag and parade days.
In verse from John I Dolsen in National Magazine May, soldiers with singed beards march in memory of fallen comrades. The piece honors heroic fathers and sons, noting the nation’s banner and peace while Old Braves rest beyond the river in their final bed.
The United States should build a strong navy not to start wars but to guarantee peace. England kept peace with rivals through naval strength, and a navy’s value lies in defense, preventing war. Preparedness and a disciplined force ensure security at all times.
A Guardian correspondent recalls a tale of fate and sea luck. A ship’s captain stranded on a small Mediterranean rock returns after each wreck, refusing rescue as fate will only send him back to the place. A goat shelters him, smoke marks his hut, and passing crews spot the fire.
Narumsunk Council No. 148 of Oceanic will hold a memorial service at Oceanic Presbyterian Church tomorrow night. Great Senior Sagamore Charles T. Grace of South Amboy will address the gathering honoring 22 deceased members. Seventeen girls will place flowers on a memorial star lit by 22 electric lights. Miss Helen McKay will read Thanatopsis. light will go out as each home is named. Choirs sing, solos by Miss Freda Oblandt and Harry A. Grater.
Rumson High School will host Oceanic High School graduates on Friday night June 13 with ex Rutgers College president Austin Scott to address the class. Principal Lloyd Wheeler reports six girls and four boys in the class, led by president Miss Marion Bruce, with colors green and white and students Ariel Seaman Florence Benson Florence Kettel Mabel Turner Emma Dixon Samuel Harvey Jerry Carew William Carew and Hernard Oakes.
Fifty years ago on May 29 General Daniel J. Sickles left camp for the seashore. In Savannah Georgia four sold at eighty dollars two barrel Confederate money beef price two dollars seventy five to four cents eight million dollars one hundred trousers forty dollars Grant demanded surrender of Vicksburg which was refused.
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