31 May 1919
Page 11
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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1919
Page
11
A viewpoint argues holidays should be observed on the Monday nearest their current dates. It claims shifting to Monday would ease staffing and business disruption, noting Labor Day as a key example and urging congressional action to enact the change.
A fragmentary opinion laments censorship as a powerful but intrusive trait in society. It argues that moral policing by officials and well meaning outsiders often harms free expression, citing New York debates and moral agendas driven by self styled guardians.
The piece recalls Woodrow Wilson asserting free speech as a safety and notes Eugene Debs serving fifteen years for exercising free speech. It also mentions Wilson's support for the law behind Debs's conviction and references Wilson's role at the Peace Conference in explaining treaty terms to Germany as stated by The New Republic.
The article argues that few real estate developers target middle priced buyers and that affordable housing must emphasize quality over frills. It notes California's bungalow trend and reports mass meetings in Kearney and Rutherford debating low priced, simplified homes without nonessential extras.
The piece weighs whether officials should follow majority wishes or act by personal judgment after election. It questions parent input on teacher removal, accountability of parents, and the difficulty of choosing a consistent conduct rule amid compromise. Mention of Memorial Day and postal delays is noted as context.
The Nutley area shows a need for affordable small houses or apartments. Much vacant land on the outskirts could host colonies of modest, well-built dwellings, meeting housing demand with quality options.
Saturday morning reflection notes mixed views on the treaty. It criticizes the peace as a victor's spoils setup while praising the retained core aim of establishing a League to prevent war and adjudicate disputes. The piece contrasts 1914 ideals with current realities and hints at social commentary on youth and leisure.
Alvin J. Reynolds of Bloomfield Avenue, who served in France with the Engineers unit, was honored with a welcome home party at his cousin Elmer Reynolds’ home on Academy Street in Belleville Monday night. Music and dancing preceded supper as the home was decorated in national colors.
Kathleen and her sister Doria clash over a purchased pair of shoes during a furlough visit. Kathleen asserts the shoes were approved by mamma and must not be opened, while Doria’s curiosity prompts scrutiny of the package at home.
The notice markets cigarettes and tobacco from Whitman’s and other brands, plus Kodak cameras and film. It promotes affordable Kodaks starting at $2, with developing and printing services offered. It frames a weekend lifestyle pickup for readers.
The article notes that in former times people mistook colorless beryl for true diamonds when cut well, and only recently have experts learned to distinguish gemstones from real diamonds, as pawn brokers could be deceived by clever imitations.
Since 1877 this copper bodied washer uses vacuum assisted back and forth motion to clean. It weighs three pounds for two vacuum cups and fits beside laundry tubs without lifting heavy parts. It runs ten sheets or fourteen pounds dry at two cents an hour and includes a swinging wringer. LET US DEMONSTRATE.
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