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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
4
Classified line from Nutley New Jersey postal notices lists Johnson Foy as editor and notes second-class matter at the Nutley Post Office.
The Nutley chronicle recalls a year of coal shortages water outages and severe weather early 1918 saw hundreds of homes without water as pipes froze and plumbers labored to restore supply. By January measles and a heat wave pressed the town alongside wartime needs and a bagged coal program at Town Hall. The Patriotic Fund grew as Nutley faced famine threats and the first Nutley boy fell in France Albert ____ died in action.
A reflective critique argues liberalism should balance long term progress with justice. It contrasts reformers and realists, contending practical action and humane aims outweigh rigid punitive zeal. The piece warns against using Germany’s punishment as mere competition removal for allied capitalists.
The town closes the year mourning sixteen war casualties and preparing to welcome four hundred servicemen returning home. Citizens are urged to support those coming back, while resources and jobs are conserved to aid reintegration into civilian life.
The article urges local effort to curb unemployment as war nears. It cites the State Council of Defense on keeping workers in their jobs and maintaining confidence. It also notes Daniles and press reactions, plus speculation on Germany and censorship.
The conflict reshapes how communities view officials, elevating some and diminishing others, as opinions shift in response to wartime actions and postwar consequences.
The piece reflects on how Nutley and other towns struggle to greet returning servicemen. It notes the difficulty of organizing individual receptions for each veteran and questions the practicality of waiting until many are home, as the war will eventually become history.
The piece notes Nutley would have one of the largest casualty lists among towns and cities if compiled. Sixteen Nutley men have died, about one fifth of one percent of the population. It compares Nutley’s losses to New York and mentions nearby towns with similar, smaller figures.
The readable fragments reference a telecine device concept and a group related to a reception committee. It suggests a prototype or improvised ender may exist, with caution about reuse and suitability for long uses.
Notice announces Nutley annual meeting on January 14 1919 with polls open from 9 to 4. Joseph Scudder serves as cashier. The item records formal local government proceedings and is presented as a public notice.
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