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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1913
Page
9
An old age health advertisement notes the Medico society gathering urging longevity through temperate habits, fresh air, and exercise. It promotes cod liver and iron tonic Vinol as a quick booster for weak circulation, fatigue, and appetite, with a promise to refund money if unsatisfied at Werting’s Pharmacy Long Branch NJ.
Beginning today Adams Express Company under K. E. Chambers will cover Long Branch and nearby territory with auto cars. Three cars join the wagon and horse service, now shipped to Atlantic City. Drivers Moyse Wilkins and Connors will receive licenses next week and are being trained by experts. Auto cars are built for the shore route, promising quicker service with no long waits.
Officials led by the Chief Signal Officer of the Army advocate a federal high power wireless telegraph network to cover the United States. Proposals call for two central stations east and west of the Mississippi with regional hubs, backed by several smaller outposts, to ensure disaster readiness and rapid relief messaging during wire failures. Estimated cost nears two million dollars.
A World Wide Magazine feature explains two methods to reveal minute organisms with light and a microcamera setup. From stagnant water slides to moving film, the article shows how magnification and novel glass technologies transform invisible creatures into visible motion on a projected screen. It notes advances in photography and microscopy, with examples of bamboo water jugs in Hawaii.
The article samples historical shifts in the word affectionate from opposites of agreeable to passionate. It cites John Knox in 1554 describing an affectionate woman as a rage without reason and notes later writers condemning affectionate soldiers. It contrasts with a modern view where nursesmaid knowledge sees affectionate soldiers as harmless. It also touches a London Standard silencing and a Meggendorfer Blatter dialogue about opera, then notes the Comstock lode as among the hottest mines with extreme heat shortening worker shifts.
The New York Sun notes Thackeray’s postage stamp style portraits of the royal family formed by cut stamp heads mounted on pen sketch bodies. The piece humorously contrasts this with the notion of Original Sin and Adam’s quip about middlemen in cost of living.
A short humorous exchange where Wise Mabel asks why two pieces of cake are taken and Mabel replies that her mother told her not to ask twice. The cartoonish line contrasts parental admonition with childlike wit, reflecting light domestic humor.
Read the Record’s Classified Advertisements each day for affordable items and potential bargains. The page promises readers may find desired goods at notable prices, urging close attention to listings and specials.
Funeral services are set for Samuel I. Frost, longtime senior partner at E. H. Frost & Co., commission merchants of Washington street New York, who died Thursday night at his Riverside Drive Middletown home. Rev. Horace R. Goodchild will officiate at two o'clock tomorrow at the late residence. Burial will be in Fair View cemetery under the care of Mount & Son Red Bank. Survived by wife Lydia and four daughters, plus two sisters and three brothers.
Mr and Mrs A H Calef opened their Sea Bright cottage for the summer last Saturday. Mr Calef serves as treasurer of the Missouri Pacific Railway.
Rev James Lord preaches at Greece Methodist on A Woman's Gift and Belshagzar s Feast. Lord s Supper at First Methodist. probationers to be baptised and members received by letter. Monroe Van Sant to preach at night. Morning and night musical programs listed with titles and composers. Sunday services scheduled across several churches with Rosary Society event after 8 am mass. Official Board to meet Monday at 8. Storm‑related postponement shifts prayer meeting to next Wednesday at 7 45 with Queen Esthers present.
Mr and Mrs Edward R Slocum of Westwood avenue arrived at Long Branch today after a five month journey abroad aboard the Cedric. They enjoyed good health and a fine European tour. Mr Slocum, banker and president of the Long Branch Board of Education, will share stories with colleagues in executive session.
The Entertainment Committee of Long Branch Lodge No. 742 B P O Elks prepares a second smoker at the Home on Tuesday evening June 3rd. The last event was praised as the most enjoyable affair yet and the committee aims to surprise with another well planned gathering.
St James Episcopal led by Rev E Briggs Nash offers Holy Communion Matins Sermon and organ recital with additional Sunday School and Hymns. First Presbyterian holds 10 45am and 7 30pm services with the pastor preaching and inviting all seekers. Asbury Methodist ceremonial day features communion and talks on non scriptural Juana supper with nineteen probationers admitted in eve. St Luke s M B Church hosts Tokalon Castle service led by Rev Dr John Y Dobbins with Miss Minnie Shay singing. Mount Olivet Baptist lists Sunday school 3am B Y U 6 30pm prayer nights with Rev K E Redd as pastor. Second Baptist Church sermon by Rev Asbury Smallgood tomorrow.
At Second Baptist Church both services are scheduled for tomorrow with B Y P U at 7 p m and preaching at 8 p m followed by a communion service.
Rumson school principal Professor Lloyd Wheeler has secured Professor Austin Scott to address Oceanic High School’s graduating class Friday night. The ceremony will honor six girls and four boys, led by class president Miss Marion Bruce.
William Slayer, a carpenter from East Oceanic, was riding the trolley running board when a Texas oil auto struck the car on Wednesday. Slayer was thrown off and sustained a broken right leg in two places along with other injuries. He may sue the trolley company.
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