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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1914
Page
4
The Nutley Sun outlines submission rules for readers printed weekly in Nutley New Jersey. Communications must be signed, shorter messages preferred, and personal attacks are prohibited. The paper states signatures may appear to show good faith.
Mails arrive at 7.35, 12.46, 2.465 and 6.30. Mails leave at 4.05, 1.00 and 6.00. Deliveries run in the morning from 8 to 12 and after noon 1.30 to 4.30. Collections occur with morning and after noon deliveries, at 8.15 on weekday nights and 7.15 on Sunday nights.
A stormy political fight brews as Nutley eyes its March 17 school election. A Board of Trade and women’s groups slate three candidates, omitting long-serving President Booth who may run anyway. Fellow incumbents Shepard and Sattler face uncertain decisions amid a possible spirited race.
The paper bemoans readers confusing news with editorials as its Man About Town explains the distinction. It laments a rough week in Jersey’s healthiest town and jokes about publishers’ viewpoints and readers’ reactions.
The writer mocks readers who assume editors always echo editorials and argues editors print news impartially. He compares editorial bias to permanent civic strains like taxes and neighborly quarrels, noting editors speak from facts while sharing worthwhile opinions. The piece ends with a Dundreary quip on the mystery.
The piece argues Washington's birthday is poorly suited to February climates yet remains a social emblem. It notes clubs and immigrant groups view Washington as a bridge to American ideals, linking European newcomers to freedoms, law obedience, education, and public service.
The article questions why the Political Study Section bars Mr Pratt from fulfilling party platform pledges and demands a clear reason for restricting his comments on the Democratic Party. It references Billy Fortune’s familiar phrase about involvement and questions the party's control.
Florence R. Philhower states she is not a candidate for club president. She cites ex-president Catherine Garter Warren on holding multiple offices and urges fellow club members to elect a willing woman with both responsibility and honor, in a February 17 1914 correspondence to the editor.
Mrs Persch states she visits homes to investigate why children are out sick and reports suspicious cases to the medical inspector. She says precautionary measures guide her work and that she changes costume to maintain safety standards as a school nurse.
The committee for Columbia University School of Mines celebrates its fiftieth anniversary with three prizes. A $100 poster prize is open to all, entries due March 15 to Frank D Fackerthal. Two $50 prizes for a Columbia song and a Columbia poem close May 1, judged by Bangs Matthews Erskine Dempster Sherman and Hal.
Mrs John Burgess Taylor organized an auction and tea at the Field Club on Tuesday afternoon. Guests and players attended, with high scores noted among New York visitors including Mrs W King and Mrs Florence Martell among others, and numerous local ladies in tea attendance.
A debate titled Resolved that the President of the United States Should Be Elected for One Term of Six Years has been arranged by four high school boys. It will occur March 6 in the auditorium. Debaters include Harry Yerg Alexander Robertson and Harold Armstrong.
A Boston Transcript tale describes an Egyptian consul general Lord Kitchener figure using his influence to aid a Sudanese acquaintance. The man rode with him in a car around the city and later loitered near the British agency asking for help. He claimed various payments from friends and hoped to gain favor for future favors.
Citizens in New Jersey wonder why the Legislature, led by Democrats, has produced only a small portion of its expected work after six weeks. The article probes accountability and pending measures facing the session.
A couple dressed for a weekend with their daughter in the city left their home and warned their groggy son to wind the alarm clock. They returned to find the house exactly as they left it Friday night, startling the son who slept through their return and asked if they missed their train, per the Exchange.
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