05 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Perth Amboy Evening News
Location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
1
The text notes news is on sale and delivered by regular car in Perth Amboy South Amboy Carteret Tottenville and surrounding towns for 6c per week. It lists IAN CLEVENGER editor F OLMSTEAD business manager and publishing details entered at the post office as second class matter.
A list of fire alarm boxes across streets including New Brunswick Ave Kim St and Smith Street. Instructions detail pulling the lever, staying at the box, and fire department calls including drills and specific company calls such as Lincoln Company Washing McClellan Engine and Eagle Hose.
The report notes fair weather in the Middle States and New England with much colder temperatures today and strong northwesterly winds. Saturn shows fair but cooler conditions with northerly winds, while Sunday brings fair weather and slightly higher temperatures. Friday January...
The Newark Evening News reports plans in the next legislature to repeal the Strong freeholder law, arguing it undermines local government and would restore corrupt practices. Four counties already adopted the reform, saving money and improving governance, while others watch closely for similar action.
An editorial condemns a proposed water rent ordinance targeting properties along water mains. It argues the water board oversteps, that fire and police protections are funded by taxes, and that meters should reflect actual usage to avoid charging nonusers. It cites regional debates on municipal water fronts and a Bayonne charter reform move. It ends with a call for local officials to adopt similar reform.
The piece urges voters to replace old boards if needed and supports the Newark News in backing the Strong law, arguing it has proven its worth and calls for any repeal effort to be stopped. It frames the men backing repeals as undesired by an indignant community.
The Newark Evening News lauds the Perth Amboy Fifty Thousand League formed to double Perth Amboy's population by 1910. It notes the group faces a big task but expresses optimism that the effort will pay off. The piece frames the league as a hopeful local initiative amid county political changes.
Archie advertises for a valet and jokingly questions the applicant’s ability to wear his shirts because the man is much larger. The dignified foreign applicant quips that this is the reason he cannot take the position, and they part politely.
A man asks a farmer if paying eight cents a gallon will cause water to be added to cider as much as paying five cents. The farmer agrees, noting the temptation and implying he would take the money and give nothing away. Ad reads in Want Ads at F Killenberger's store 247 Smith street.
A collage of light humor excerpts from periodicals includes house flaws and new patent bells and alarms, dance hesitations, portraits of angels, townsmen and managers, witticisms about travel, divorce colonies, and a playful take on religious repentance. Notable snippets reference Amy the agent, a spring floor, humorous hotel life, a burgomaster, and a joke about the Real Boss in theater.
A collection of brief, jocular exchanges from various papers shows playful banter. One line has Edna-George recalling sugar while another notes sand in a humorous miscue. A barber joke and a barber customer exchange hint at a tip, and a streetwise kid quips about knowing many places in six months.
The author argues a republic exists in Norway as a principle and that a modern national monarchy serves as a useful transitional form. He contrasts a foreign ceremonial monarchy with a Norwegian style, urging a king who lives among Norwegians and aids national work, commerce, and security. The piece stresses speed in securing life and honor through a strong royal collaboration.
Charles E. Hughes urges higher standards for public service and self discipline. He calls for baptism of self respect, accountability to self and public, and insistence on identifying wrongdoers while preserving honest leaders. Universities should produce independent, educated citizens.
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