Election talk and the path to choosing electors
An editorial letter discusses Rhode Island politics, mentions Cleveland and Tammany, and outlines how U S electors are chosen. It explains primary conventions, state delegations, and the national convention, noting the possibility of direct presidential election and the role of state legislatures in changing elector selection. It references constitutional sections for further study.
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United States
Sttate
Congress
Electora
New Jersey
Michigan
Anna
Town Teste relay race planned in Union county
A meeting at the E W Clubhouse set plans for a seventy five mile letter relay race open to any Union county club. John O Wetmore outlined the event with an executive committee from each entering club, to run Saturday May 14 starting 10 am at Rahway Avenue and Cherry Streets Elizabeth. Races include Elizabeth to Rahway to Westfield to Plainfield, 14 miles. Plainfield to Scotch Plains to Springfield to New Providence to Morris and Springfield avenues, 16 1/2 miles. Morris and Springfield to Milburn to Irvington to Springfield to Morris and Westfield avenues, 17 miles. Westfield Avenue to Plainfield 12 miles. Plainfield to Westfield to Rahway to Elizabeth 15 miles.
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John O. Wetmore
Town Tattle
Union County
Rahway-avouve
Cherry Streets
Elizabeth
Rahway
Westfield
Plainfield
Scotch Plains
Springfield
New Providence
Murria
Springfield Avenues
Morris
Milburn
Irvington
Westfield Avenue
Finth
Elisabeth Presbyterian Society Annual Meeting in Elizabeth
The Elisabeth Presby terial Society for Foreign Missions held its annual meeting at Westminster Church in Elizabeth on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs J G Mason of Metuchen was chosen as delegate to the Synodical Flame Mission meeting in Newark in October. The committee proposed accepting an invitation from Roselle First Presbyterian Church for next year. J B Howell of Brazil spoke on China and Japan, and Mrs Milliken and Mrs Williams Scribner of this city were elected vice presidents.
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Elizabeth Presbyterial Society For
Westminster Church
Elizabeth
J. G. Mason
Metuchen
Newark
Presbyterial Society
First Presbyterian
Right Sayings From Various Papers
A collage of quips and humorous lines from newspapers including the Arkansaw Traveler Martha's Vineyard Sunday Times Yonkers Gazette Dansville Blee, Union County Standard, Weekly Picayune, and Detroit Free Press. The snippets poke fun at manners, money, and human foibles with period charm and regional voice.
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Arkansaw
Martha's Vineyard
Lat Bebold
Sunday Times
Yonkers
Otshoma
Detroit Pree Press
Quotation Snips From Various Papers On Wit And Morals
A collage of quips critiques and maxims from multiple papers. The lines lampoon manners politics and speech while noting humor aphorisms on pride rivalry and neighborly duty across several newspapers and mock quotes.
State Board of Taxation hears two appeals at Trenton meeting
The State Board of Taxation held its monthly meeting at the State House in Trenton Tuesday to hear arguments and evidence in appeals from local assessments. Jobe Tappen, executor of Jane L. Tappen, appeals from North Plainfield property adjourned from March 22. William White's North Plainfield property was heard but no decision reached. The passage about Passover and medical advertising appears in the same text. The Veterinarians meeting at the State House in Trenton is noted, with the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association forming in 1664 and incorporating in 1885.
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Trenton
State Board of Taxation
State House
Lohal
Jobe ©. Tappen
Jane L. Tappen
North Pisinfeld
Mare
William White
North Plainfield
Veterinary Medical Association ‘of
New Jersey
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FIGS AND THISTLES Show Moral Reflections on Faith and Duty
A collection of moral maxims and quips on prayer virtue and humility. The piece cautions against arrogance and warns that true character shows in deeds not status. It links spiritual failure with social behaviors and emphasizes steadfastness in doing right.
Letter Writing Advice To Use Quality Materials
The note advises choosing Dlack Lab if available and buying good firm white paper, avoiding bright colors. Prefer a single well aimed sheet, avoid the smallest size, and do not start with excuses or leave blank pages. Warns against cheap ink and pale writing, urging neat appearance.
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Dlack Lab
Sima
Reed
Carl Pretzel Philosophy Reflections and Tiny Acts of Kindness
A national weekly column offers quirky reflections on kindness and small acts of love. The narrator ponders foolishness and urges simple deeds to brighten days, framing benevolence as a light that parts gloom.
A Word to Working Men Do you erer fet weak or exhausted
Do you feel weak or exhausted and unable to work as before. Indications point to poor appetite and disturbed sleep with a tired stomach liver and kidneys. The ad promotes Dr Howe's Arshtan Mood Tonic and claims it will restore strength and vitality.
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