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Newspaper
Mays Landing Record
Location
Mays Landing, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1903
Page
3
The piece argues that protectionist policies safeguarded labor through droughts and strikes, claiming the true constitutional demand was to protect workers. It links historical labor protections to the nation's founding, citing figures like Hancock and Adams and the influence of foreign trade on republican development.
State Road Commissioner Brad Favors the May's Landing to Downstown highway project and says funds will be available next year. The County Road Committee and others toured the proposed route, finding gravel quality high and estimating nominal construction costs.
Short breezy items list harvest work by cranberry growers belated travel notices births and visits. Journal notes from Atlantic City Chester Pa and May's Landing cover hotels openings anniversaries and upcoming minstrel shows with church rallies and speaker addresses.
The court handled homicide and other cases, including a swindling charge against Oliver Black and an assault verdict for James O’Neil. A Scottish property deal and rail plan from Gloucester to Atlantic City outlined a $20 million capital railroad project with a 52 mile line and new terminal at Atlantic City.
City Clerk Iyelan holds one voting machine at City Hall in Atlantic City as a demonstration for the First Precinct voters and election officers. The described device shows straight and split-ticket voting with lever and curtain mechanisms, tallying totals visible at the back when the door is opened after closing.
The County Clerk logged multiple transfers for properties along Atlantic City streets in the week ending the 2d inst. Including parcels on Westside South Carolina Avenue Booth of Pacific Avenue and Eastside Indiana Avenue with prices from 2 000 to 100 000 involving buyers such as John L. Younget Lemuel D. Loper and Mary E. Salmon and lenders or trustees including The State Mutual Life and Loan Association.
Governor Murphy announced a special legislative session to enact a general school law to replace the void one. The move follows funding gaps in schools due to the invalid law, despite senators favoring delay until the Court of Errors opinion is filed. The session is set for October 13 after a meeting with Attorney General McCarter.
Ady notes Bibo's Banners cigar line maintains high standard and is acclaimed as one of the finest five cent cigars on the market.
Otto Dodd of Powder Missouri writes that a yearlong ugly sore healed after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He declares it the best bal ye on earth and notes its availability at 21 Water Power Co.’s Store.
Wanted faithful person to travel for well established house in a few counties calling up all merchants and agents. Local territory. Salary 1023 dollars a year and expenses payable 19.70 dollars a week in cash and expenses advanced. Position permanent. Business successful and rushing. Standard House 334 Dearborn St Chicago. Ady.
Nouvee given to taxpayers that the 1903 taxes are due and payable. If unpaid by December 20 the defaulters will be returned to a Justice of the Peace for prosecution. The Commissioners of Appeal will meet at Library Hall on November 28 to hear assessment complaints. C. W. Abbott, Collector.
The May's Landing New Jersey post office lists unclaimed letters dated October 3 1903 for Annie E Harley Mika Mary Scwil Michael Wells Angelo Berenato Di Domenico Man cino Crestezziano and Harry Jones. Callers must pay advertised and present the date of the list signed by Lewrs E Jarrais P M dated October 8 1908.
Wake Arkansas minister Rev Jno A Cox claims twelve years of Yellow Jaundice relief after using Electric Bitters. The ad promises Electric Bitters cure for liver kidney trouble stomach disorder or general debility and is guaranteed by Water Power Co at 30 cents.
An ironworker named John Gilleland built a two barrel cannon to mow down units of the Yankees. The test misfired one barrel, wounding the inventor and ending the project. The weapon later sat on a hill near Athens before being moved to a junk shop and finally mounted near the Confederate monument.
The report lists several injuries from a vehicle crash yesterday. Casey Shure notes Molke Afonahan was knocked down and sustained multiple blows. The driver suffered a broken nose, a man named Conley Troth was involved, and another injury fractured the jaw.
A brief exchange hints at cultural tension as a character jests about appearance and identity. The moment captures a sharp rib at stereotypes amid a tense interaction reported by the Chicago HRecord Herald.
A brief aphorism frames light as a social remedy, asserting that shining truth reveals and erodes wrongs, with darkness aiding concealment. It likens exposure to daybreak driving away owl and bat like hidden abuses.
In India the cow and the ox are widely revered and visible in daily life. Sacred cattle wander freely, especially in the south, while bulls of Shiva guard temples and appear in art. Oxen power mills plow fields and draw roads, yet draft animals suffer rough treatment when life is not at stake.
A passenger on the platform claims to have witnessed a collision between a car and a wagon, blaming the driver as the motorman tried to brake in time. When questioned by a policeman, the witness denies knowing what happened.
George Manville Fenn recalls a friend anxious about his son’s new play Trial by Fury. The old gentleman fears a failure but resolves to attend the London premiere, noting the son writes well but this work seems nonsensical to him.
A youngster asks why herrings would have more illnesses than other fish and a dismissive elder questions the book claiming thousands are cured every year. The exchange highlights skepticism about health folklore in a seaside setting.
A brief exchange notes that in politics success relies on speaking and, more crucially, knowing when not to speak. It frames voice control as key to effective public influence and strategy.
Cavendish Vermont man Le Quinn reports a burglary of health by chronic constipation. He shows Dr Kings New Life Pills as the cure and promises guaranteed relief after purchase at Water Power Up's Store.
A trustworthy gentleman or lady in each county is sought to manage business for a well financed house. Earn a straight weekly cash salary of $18 paid by check every Wednesday with all expenses covered from headquarters. Money advanced for expenses. Apply at 40 Caxton Building Chicago.
The season for shooting wild fowl in this state opened Thursday. At the Christ M. P. Church annual meeting, Rev. C. D. Linkinson was unanimously invited for a tenth year. Miss Bessie Jeffries Hawking wed Thomas Harlin Zane in the Wellington Hotel parlor with Rev. James Roberts officiating. Atlantic City–Mainland trolley traffic to begin October 10, pending one bridge. City council awarded electric lighting contract renewal saving about 12000. Saloon licenses granted to several applicants. other applications referred.
The piece contrasts Irish courting with romance tropes, revealing a plain rural customs. Men and women meet through shared labor, evenings by the fire, and family approval rather than stagey gestures. Rosie becomes the chosen one as Peter plans marriage.
In a Boston Transcript excerpt, Mrs. Giblin asks if Dr. Duckman is a skilled doctor and notes his soothing manner. She recalls his comment about a bed being arranged to prevent burial alive, calling it thoughtful.
A short dialogue notes Mary feeling unwell and run down with Jane asking about her health as Mary shares loss of heart for shopping in the last month. The item reflects a light local life vignette from Brooklyn Life.
A Judge notes that nothing can be given without a promise. The most adept at predicting weather arrive without umbrellas, waiting at doorways as rain delays pass.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as effective for cleansing the system, improving digestion, and curing headaches. The copy claims many benefits and praises the pills as pleasant and free of gripe, featuring a testimonial from an unidentified speaker and mentioning Morse & Co. distribution.
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