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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1911
Page
4
Five bills in the New Jersey Legislature aim to replace the county taxing boards with a new system for tax appeals. The current method produced excessive red tape and was deemed unsatisfactory, leading many to accept unfair assessments rather than pursue adjustments.
Secretary Wilson and Assistant Secretary Hays clash over farm economics as population moves to cities and production per acre rises. Senate race outcomes reflect political maneuvering and a new Governor’s power base amid reform. Town fire service gains suggest moving from horse drawn to motorized apparatus to improve response times.
The writer argues a new Senate pick may reflect badly on the party and state. He recalls Alaska’s purchase, once mocked as a long way off, now rich in resources. He notes past beliefs about western lands as deserts and Canada’s growth, predicting immense northern wealth and power in the coming decades.
The New York Evening Sun quotes a Plainfield NJ observer praising direct primaries while condemning party bosses. It notes optimism over the people’s victory fading as James E. Martine, chosen as a U S Senate candidate, begins a six year term, seen as a test of the era’s political theory.
A Nutley letter to the editor discusses German reactions to Andrew Carnegie's 1.5 million dollar gift for a hero fund. It cites Fremd German papers critiquing the Kaiser for accepting the donation and claiming the money came from American workers and immigrants.
The forthcoming real estate and ideal homes show at Madison Square Garden is expected to be one of the largest. President 4. M. Slaughter says over 15000 will be spent by firms on new features and models to display property developments and house designs. Most exhibition space will be filled with real estate developers and household equipment exhibits placed in the gallery.
The 1911 Prudential calendar features a young mother and her blue eyed baby. Agents say the image stirs desire to protect family through insurance. The calendar is free and available by request to the Prudential Home Office in Newark New Jersey.
The Saturday Evening Post recounts Carl Schurz dining with a poet who scorns politics, preferring to be a third rate poet over a first class statesman. Schurz challenges the poet, asking if he would accept office.
A young married man argues moving is cheaper than rent but reveals his plan to live with his father-in-law as the most economical option. The exchange, reported by the Chicago News, frames a humorous take on domestic living costs.
A drug store promotes its prescription service as the test of its competence and trustworthiness. It claims constant effort to provide competent conscientious and faithful service and notes a growing customer base as proof of success.
New York Telephone Company shortened monthly bill rendering to within ten days after month end to reduce disputes over foreign messages. The firm says faster billing helps subscribers recall calls and prevents arguments about charges, not speed of collection.
Offcers for the year 1911 were installed at Dittig's hall Monday night by Alternate Supreme Representative J. H. Bierman. Past Grand Regent Harry Ward attended the event followed by an entertainment and a collation.
A teacher asks Johnny to craft a sentence using the word contents. He responds by describing items within a box, illustrating misunderstanding about the word. The exchange shows classroom miscommunication and the playful tone of the period.
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