Ministers and WCTU campaign prompts Plainfield debate
The article discusses the City of Plainfield council’s Law and Ordinances Committee and a debate over a bill poster ordinance. It covers Corporation Counsel Marsh’s responses, ministerial petitions, and the Crimes Act’s limitations in restraining objectionable posters. It concludes the committee questions whether any ordinance is needed to curb harmful posters by ministers and reform groups.
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Corporation
Marsh
Pisinfield
Committee On Law and Ordinances
Jeter
Uhiw
Marsh Tan
Cotvbian
Somaitier
Ministers’ Association
Ginna
Plainfield Common Council
Therrol
Chala A. Mansi
Poainriniy
Mare
Weir
Cosmdr
Maran
W.O.T. U
Courier
Sowisters
Purebell
Corporation Counsel
Tim
Min
Readings by George W Cable at Crescent Arenas Church
Spectators heard George W Cable read passages from John March South from Harpers Magazine. The excerpt depicted life in the Middle South with humorous yet vivid dialogue in both darkey and white dialects. Listeners noted Cable’s masterful voice and character portrayal.
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Boer Enda
Crescent Arenas
George W. Cable
John March
Southfernor
Harpers Magazine
Middle South
Cable
Mr. Cables
Local notices mix with winter woes and events
The page lists a string of community items on a January day: tardy tax payments due by Wednesday. stalled Somerset Street streetcars blocked by sanded tracks. the Independent File Drum Corps rehearsing in town. various lodge meetings and elections. Donater & Son selling five Kentucky-bred saddles. Sunday School teachers planning a Christmassy talk. Epworth League social with lemon feature. Professor Davis teaching a Highland dance. a lecture on The Reign of Terror by Prof. Robinson. Park Club bowling next Monday. Watchung House dance next week. Casino December 18 theater parties. ticket prices noted. Harry Folcom, Newark youth jailed for theft and insanity case. Leggett's urging guests for Monday performance. Car No. 2 on the Somerset line starting early and Car No. 9 needing rescue due to ice. city officials ordering pedestrians to keep sidewalks clean.
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Somerset Street
Sod
Uoon
Weabington
Windeld Scott
Windeld Scott Post and Oue
Jean Ageipat
Columbia Lodge
Perseverance Lodge
Donater & Son
Davis
Hewlett'’s
Harned Academy
Robinson
University of Pennsylvania
Park Club
Watchung Club
Coke
Watchung House
Sebrings Milia
Plaingeld
Seata
tHarry Folcom
Newark
Con F
C. Martin
Hudson County
Hodspeth
General Seasons
Jersey City
Leggett's
Allooce's Pomoc and Beaspasru's Pits Claim Soothing Relief
A fragment promotes Allooce's Pomoc as a soothing remedy for fever and local pains, claiming it avoids irritation and provides immediate relief unless illness is too advanced. It also mentions Beaspasru's Pits as safe to take and effective for various conditions.
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Allooce
Beaspasru
Lecture on Chicago World’s Fair architecture and exhibits
A speaker praised Chicago’s World’s Fair and its architecture noting the interior grandeur of the Palr building funded by Marshal Field Co and the superiority of the Liberal Arts exhibits. The talk highlighted national impact, notable foreign displays, and the lasting value of government halls and California’s equestrian statue amid diverse global pavilions.
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Marshal, Field & Co
Unicago
Chicago
New York
California
Orient
United States
Brasilien
Crith
Italy
A Charming Musicale at Park Avenue Baptist Church
A charming musical entertainment was presented at Park Avenue Baptist Church last night for the Stranger and Introduction Committee. The evening featured cordiality among the congregation, pleasing music from eight to ten, and chat over cake and coffee. Separate notice described Sylvenia Railroad’s personally-conducted tours to Washington and New York, with trips from Philadelphia and other points, including dates and prices.
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Park Avenue Deptt
Introduction
Sylvenia Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Polnia
Exponse
Cty
New York
Sedan
Aecompan
Sodanteraly Sith Gomnel
Unclear Medical Claims From Historical Text
Fragmentary OCR passage notes that during the Urippe prevalence, people relying on Dr King’s New Discovery saw rapid cures for throat and chest illnesses and respiratory conditions, claiming relief from asthma and hay fever. The fragment is unclear and lacks verifiable details or modern medical context.
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King
Fragmentary Youth Gathering Closes After Fourth Night
A chaotic crowd gathered for an event labeled by attendees as a memorable farewell. Despite confusion and a heavy turnout, harmony was achieved as the evening concluded with everyone present departing together after the long four nights of the gathering.
Election highs at Coherents Lodge No 48 Ade
The election at Coherents, DE Comes Lodge No 48 AD last night chose officers for terms of three and two years. Master Workman Charles H Ran Inside Watchman William H Lanner Trantee Randolph Weguard Traintee for two years James T Weguard Representative to Grand Lodge Thaddeus Smith.
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DE Comes Lodge No
A. D
Evears
Maser Workman
Charles H
William H. Lanner
Boceyellows Store Opens in CliMon Building
George W. Rockfellow, a grocer, takes possession of the new Boceyellows Store in the CliMon Building at Park Lane and West Fourth Street. The store is described as roomy, well arranged, and expected to be the best in the county with ample space for displays and convenient appointments.
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George W. Rockfellow
CliMon
Park Lean
West Fourth Street
Decker
New Baptist Church on Central Avenue Could Dedicate by New Year
A newly built Sev onto Dey Baptist Church on Central avenue may be ready for dedication before New Years. Carpet manufacturers are rushing the interior work and the delay in earlier tasks is resolved, with completion expected during a holiday week and no further drawbacks anticipated.
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Tila
Sevonto Dey Baptist
Central Avenue
Gor
Vumeletcarpes Ofa
Caruia
Tcarper Ofa
Tie Somme
Gift for Abey and Meibert in Science Note
A cryptic note suggests a Christmas gift idea for Abey and Meibert. It mentions Mat Collier and a desire to know Abey’s scientific role and a path to her wellbeing. The fragmentary text hints at gifts or knowledge related to science and blessing.
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Meibert
Mat Collier
Abey
Wonfer Tours Offer Five Seasonal Rail Tours to California
The Losset union announces pre as ta am a ll whose final pare details. Five tours depart from New York with prices listed and routes toward California and Florida. Key dates include January 31 February 22 and December 26. The company warns of winter travel and promises guaranteed conduct and full itinerary protections.
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Te Fenanire
Via Railroad Company
California
Florida
Union
San Francisco
New York
Beccakien’s Arutes Balra Ad Teaser Satire Item
Fragmentary ad style notice touts a generic salve with phrases about perfection and satisfaction. Mentions price twenty five cents per box and a street address linked to L. L. Randolph at 21 Wert Front. Likely a small 19th century medicine or patent remedy notice with garbled OCR.
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W. Randolph
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