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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1894
Page
2
A fragment from a Newark era issue references Democratic prognostications on the poultry crop and national economy. It alleges partisan bias, laments predictions from figures like David Bill, Coxey, and Hill, and notes a rediscovered 1892 Democratic banner. It also mentions school board politics and a wallpaper dealer’s advertisement response to newspaper use.
A delightful informal reception was hosted by Mr and Mrs Van Feet of Jackson Street in honor of guests Miss Melville and her daughter. Music featured Melville on piano and Miss Clare Vao Freet’s remark sparked singing. Veert Pieet played. Dancing and operatic selections kept guests in high spirits. Price 25 cents, box. For sale by LW Basdulph, 11 West Front Street.
A garbled ledger of town happenings lists road work on Watebang avenue, Elks activities, temperature notes, a Blatz Packing route change, house occupancy near Watne, a clothing sale drive, a bird shooting event, a Park avenue store opening, college prayer meetings ending, bridge toll and canal concerns, a dog incident, a clothing sale at Scheptlin stock, and various community events.
A Plainfield writer opposes electric street railways and urges strict street repairs and limits. He recalls early support for the plan, now condemning the lack of public welfare consideration. He praises improved Grant Avenue streets and warns against future street car intrusion, aiming to protect property values.
Attendance filled Noah Avenue Clmb for a meeting appointing an all mine referee. The event stalled as none were eligible without civil service certificates. Examining Board led by Brothers Hand and Brokaw opened no exam for an hour. Curriculum included political economy and other odd subjects as pretexts to test eligibility and gate-money distribution.
A local butcher left his shop to his son who priced Irish bread items two for a cent. The boy sold oversold goods, taking ten cents worth and telling friends, causing a brief burst of customers. The father returned to find the shop chaotic and the boy embarrassed by the episode.
Readable text is garbled with no clear event persons places or organizations. No coherent facts or dates can be extracted to form a valid news card.
A fragment reads Feystesane Bay Bo and Favorite Vice, with a cryptic line about leg offerings and bottles cured. The damaged text hints at a historical note or ad snippet, though meanings remain unclear and names or events are partially obscured.
The scrambled column lists Epworth League sociable near future events with Thareday olgut as soloist J van Epa, Lemuel Leach offered a Central Railroad Company post aiding Robert carioga, and plans for May 1. Town concerns include pests, weather, and a busy social calendar with church events, school projects, and local news.
The child of Fred Darana of Park Avenue was walking past Dubbin's cigar store when she stepped through a grating and became stuck. Passersby were attracted by cries and responders arrived, freeing her before serious injury occurred.
A pamphlet advertising a broad array of remedies and cures mentions free distribution to addresses on request. It promises valuable medical information on important matters and notes distribution from an attorney office at Crescent Avenue. It invites applications for copies at the attorney’s office.
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