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Newspaper
Scarsdale Inquirer
Location
Scarsdale, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1925
Page
5
The notice from the Scarsdale Inquirer states second class matter at Scarsdale Post Office in 1919 and requests communications and advertising copy reach the office by Wednesday afternoon to ensure insertion. It directs all communications to be sent directly to the newspaper office in Scarsdale New York.
An editorial argues Scarsdale must register to vote in a vital county charter election. It notes low registration compared with last year’s presidential turnout and urges citizens to participate, citing the Charter Commission and George W. Field’s remarks as guiding context for informed choice.
A reader criticizes the Scarsdale Woman's Club Year Book for its well organized, engaging content. The letter thanks Mrs. Hanford and her committee for the work, dated October 15 from Searsdale.
Mrs Blauvelt opposes the Charter as antiquated and argues age should not affect law value. The piece notes the 1787 Constitution, the Second Class Cities Law, and critiques centralized power in Cleveland. It questions if a County President should have broader powers than a Sultan of Sulu comparison.
In a Scarsdale letter dated October 15, Roberts Walker discusses a county approval framed as a partisan measure and contrasts it with a nonpartisan stance. He questions Mrs Blauvet's suggestion that President Coolidge’s support of tolerance and denunciation of bigotry could become partisan.
A reader defends the commission on charter discussions noting months of study by the sub committee on Form of County Government and plans from Morse and Digney. The writer cites expense figures, advocates open meetings, and mentions Mrs Hamilton’s testimony about ongoing work over three years.
The piece honors Christy Mathewson, praising his legendary pitching and enduring fame among baseball fans. It contrasts his death with the lasting impression of his career, recalling Coogan's Bluff era memories and fan devotion. It closes with reflections on etiquette and public behavior illustrated through anecdotes.
A humorous overheard exchange on Fifth Avenue captures a wife noting inaudibly while the husband jokes that prices are stunning. The brief quip reflects shopper humor and urban retail chatter.
The reviewer visits the Theater Guild’s new building to see Arms and the Man praising its design while critiquing the fireproofing and drop curtain. The piece notes Shaw’s burlesque view of Bulgarians and muses on how the title and jokes may reflect the author’s creative mind.
Edna Morse Walker notes that five days before each meeting notices appeared in over fifty county newspapers and more than three hundred post cards were mailed to interested residents including a League of Women Voters group. Meetings in New York’s Commodore Hotel ran five to ten o'clock nightly, with attendees paying their own lunch. A charter opponent attended only two meetings.
A Democrat writes to explain why he favors the proposed Westchester County Charter. He argues for a visible form of government and outlines reasons for support.
A Democrat writes about William L. Ward known as Boss Ward, praising his care for children and county welfare through the Department of Child Welfare and commissions like Park and Recreation. He notes the Republican county machine will pick the head of the invisible government, with future choices limited by party control.
The readable figures show capital stock paid in of 18 and surplus funds totaling 427,416.88 72,312.14 506.74 and 8,236.48 dollars. The data appears as a financial line item from a historical ledger or report.
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