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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1914
Page
4
The Nutley News notes that anti trust and regular appropriation bills dominate Congress as debates focus on economy. It warns that political gain hinges on funding choices, with pork barrel spending long defended by district needs and cabinet requests.
A discussion on why girls quit school cites boredom over study and earning temptations, noting pocket money and clothes as incentives. The piece also critiques a flood of reform literature from prohibition and anti prohibition groups and urges reliable facts. It ends with Erie Railroad station lighting and waiting room access complaints.
A girl argues that a few modern frocks and millinery will secure status and independence. Her mother balks at these aims while dad worries over finances. The narrative questions whether leaving school early leads to marriage or factory life and lifelong regret.
A Western railroad discharged 129 employees including engineers and conductors for violating a new rule banning intoxicating liquor use both on and off duty. Dispatches report notice was given and dismissals followed detective surveillance. The piece notes long shifts and fatigue can impair judgment as much as drinking.
Within a month or two Spring, will be here again and, with its revival of the interest in pabic matters, "The county park, between Chestnut
The article discusses progress on Centre streets and sewer work, stressing the Passaic Valley flume and a major parkway project. It envisions a future with a riverside waterport and aquatic sports, noting the parkway as a key, wide‑reaching improvement for the town’s attractions.
Former Governor Sulzer describes Charles F. Murphy as a very profane young man in a charged public remark.
The City Committee of the Progressive Party in Newark hosts a reception for Mr and Mrs Everatt Colby Friday evening January 30 at the Palace Ball Room Washington and Bleeker streets Newark. The event features a promenade concert and dancing.
A suitor writes ardent verse to a beloved, asking for feedback. The recipient replies by noting that the initial letters of the first four lines spell a message that aligns with her feelings, while gently avoiding hurt.
The article describes hippopotamus hunting by the Shullas in the Sobet region. Hunters in canoes harpoon and rope the hippo as it surfaces, retreat, and aim to spear it from other canoes. Wounded animals may retreat ashore and bleed to death after a volley of spears.
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