War Tax Doctrine Faces Scrutiny In 1918 Debate
The piece argues the United States should tax war profits more heavily, noting the current law taxes profits irrespective of war gains and risks inequity. It contrasts with Britain and neutrals and calls for better distribution of burdens while urging public vigilance on war lies and home front issues. It lauds the third Liberty Loan drive and highlights per capita subscription, sewer projects, and wartime propaganda concerns.
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United States
Great Britain
Saturn@ay Evening Post
Nutley marks six years of Commission Government
Parades speeches and brass bands accompany citizens noting six years since Nutley adopted Commission Government. The writer comments on celebrations and expresses opposition to an airplane mail service to boost picture post cards, seeing no move to revert to the previous system.
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Nutley
Miss May Campbell Weds Lieut Spottawood in Military Ceremony
Miss May Campbell of Louisville and Lieut Manning Spottawood of Mobile wed Thursday night at her home on Daily Street. A reception followed with lilacs and roses as guests included officers and family members. The groom, in the transport service, will return to his vessel tomorrow after a wedding trip to Atlantic City.
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May Virginia Campbell
Louisville
Mobile
Ala
Charles N. 1
Daily Street
Homer Starr
Saunders
B. A. Campbell
D. C. Campbell
Philadelphia
Ruth
Plainfield
W. J. Kilduff
Port Washingbe
Stuart Campbell
B. A. Babcock
Malone
N. Y
Martha Babcock
Brooklyn
Condit
W. J. Martin
Lieut. Spottswood
Atlantic City
Young Mackay Wedding Today at Hillside Home
Miss Ruth Mackay daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Mackay of Hillside avenue will wed Roawell Flower Young son of Mr and Mrs Philip J Young of Grant avenue this afternoon at 5 o clock at the bride's parents home. The ceremony will be small with close family and friends present. Rev Douglas Matthews of Grace Church will officiate. The bride will wear white crepe meteor with georgette over dress and train. She will carry bride’s roses with lilies of the valley.
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Ruth Mackay
John M. Mackay
Hillside Avenue
Roawell Flower Young
Philip J. Young
Grant Avenue
Jeeng
Douglas Matthews
Grace Church
Miss Mackay
Carol F. Young
William Montague
Georgette
Moore and Ander son wed at St Marys East Wiley
Howard Moore son of Mr and Mrs H Morton Moore of 95 Prospect Street and Adele Anna Ander son of Passaic were married at 5 yesterday by Rev Edward F Quirk of St Marys Church East Wiley. Moore plans to leave for camp with the quota that leaves Monday.
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Howard Moore
H. Morton Moore
Prospect Street
Adele Anna Anderson
Passaic
Edward F. Quirk
St. Mary's
East Wiley
Moore
Habit to Be Avoided and the Dangers of Harsh Criticism
The excerpt warns against unkind and presumptive criticism that grows if unchecked. It notes a pride in personal ideas and a punitive attitude toward those who disagree, arguing for mutual freedom of action rather than imposed conformity.
Winsome Childhood Story Fragment
A fragmented reminiscence about a growing child who finds himself the most interesting person, with a humorous note on concealment of disposition. It recalls a tale of a little boy who listened as his mother told neighbors about his manners and charm.
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Mannerr
Osage Orange Named Among Hardest Woods
The Osage orange wood, though not an orange, ranks among the toughest woods. A forest service report notes a 10 by 2 by 2 inch block breaks under a pressure of 13 606 pounds when beaten.
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Osage
The
Forest Service
Two Things Worth Having Plants and Children in Homes
Growing plants benefit air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Plants also humidify air as moisture evaporates from foliage and pots, helping prevent dry conditions in artificially heated homes. You can't have too many plants or too many children in the house.
Lawyer President Clears Shakespeare Controversy
At a Shakespeare club in a small country town the club president, a young lawyer, asserts Shakespeare wrote the plays because only a lawyer could have penned them. A timid woman asks if there are no uncommon men but lawyers, prompting the judge to remark on the exchange.
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Spain
Shakespeare Club
Shakspeare Bacon
Newark fines for drunkenness and disorderly conduct
Edward Criqui of Camden Street Newark was fined 12.50 for being drunk and disorderly by Detective George Platt. Joseph Doyle of High Street Newark paid 7.50 after arraignment for disorderly conduct. Walter Alnor of Passaic fined 5 for traffic law violation. Charles Rietz of River Road fined 2 for shooting pigeons on his property.
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Ani Ie
Nicholas Joe
Freak Perrane
Palisade
Corder Post
Edward Criqui
Camden Street
Newark
Geant George Platt
Cha
Joseph Doyle
High Street
Walter Alnor
Passaic
Charles Rietz
River Road
Community Event Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Plays
The notice lists events from May to June across Vincent Church Franklin Reformed Church and Woman's Club. Highlights include a May 13 Men's Club talk, Marguerite Clark in The Seven Swans at Park Theatre, a June lawn fete on Prospect Street, a May 17 party, May 22 minstrel and reception at St Marys Hall, May 23 card party for Nutley crepes Red Cross, May 24 evening card party, and May 25 30 Patriotic Fund Week celebrations.
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Men's Club
Vincent Church
Marguerite Clark
Men's Association
Franklin Reformed Church
Park Theatre
Circle Five
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. E. Howe
Prospect Street
Woman’s Club
St. Mary's Hall
Nutley Crepes Red Cross
E. C. Clark
Woman's Club
Patriotic Fund
Discovery of Endér Island Easter Island Discovery
Easter Island was found by the Dutch Admiral Poggeveen nearly two centuries ago when he anchored on an Easter Sunday and named the island. He noted its large population then and marveled at its bold rock sculptures terraces and wall paintings similar in design to Mexican and Peruvian relics.
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Endér Island
Easter Island
Poggeveen
Mexico
Peru
Daily Thought on Honor as Reward for Virtue
A compact aphorism asserts honor comes to those who do right without seeking reward. It emphasizes intrinsic virtue and moral conduct as its own recompense.
High School Notes and Projects From 1920 Class
The class of 1920 selects Beeskin chair Claire Banta and Decorations Frances Barnes. Bi monthly tests and report cards issued. Exemptions possible for averages over ninety percent before mid year exams. Five seniors join Junior Industrial Army, leaving May 20 for a Riverton farm. Volunteers: Al Hopper Phil Redmond Al Weeks Alan Shaw Kenneth Reade. Attic editors plan June issue, senior numbered. Tennis team loses players to farm work. early schedule set for nine matches. Madeline Secorso injures Thursday afternoon in Was mix acids. Track opens with Hackenenes Lone meet. riders include Norman, Dick Carter, Al Redmond, Alan Shaw, Gene Puller.
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Beeskin Claire Banta
Frances Barnes
Riverton
al Hopper
Phil Redmond
al Weeks
Alan Shaw
Kenneth Reade
Attic
Lont Ormabee
Fuller Blankarn
Matchas Eet
Madeline Secorso
Eeds Nares
Miss Devine Weds Hannett in Jersey City Ceremony
Missomy M. Devine daughter of Mrs. Margaret Devine of 115 Union Avenue was married last Friday to James H. Hannett of Jersey City at Mary's Church. Rev J J Butscher officiated with sister Helen Devine as bridesmaid. couple will reside at 32 Gle Ave Jersey City.
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Pe M. Devine
Margaret Devine
Union Avenue
Ares H. Hannett
Jersey Oy
Mary’s Church
J. J. Butscher
Jersey C
Conversation as vent of character and thought
A quotation notes that dialogue reveals a person’s inner nature and thinking. It frames speech as a vent for private feelings and character, suggesting language exposes motives and mood in social interaction.
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Buaress
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Freailia Ave
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Young Women
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