Fragmentary Public Notice on Currency Rates and Taxation
A cryptic clipping mentions parts of a tax or coinage notice with references to cents and dollars. It hints at weekly figures and public rate terms but reads incomplete and uncertain.
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1894
Page
4
A cryptic clipping mentions parts of a tax or coinage notice with references to cents and dollars. It hints at weekly figures and public rate terms but reads incomplete and uncertain.
Recorded at the Plainfield Weather Observing Station. Weather forecast indicates rain or snow with fair skies later and north to northwest winds. For Congress, Third District, Ban J. P Howell of Lew Brunswick is listed.
Fragmented late night discussion notes election tensions in Plainfield. Voters weigh Democratic and Republican prospects as residents reference a key manufacturing plant rumor and shifting party loyalties.
Editor reports cordial reception of the Courier-News in its merged form and anticipates benefits for the Republican party. Readiness is high in Union as voters prepare to elect the ticket with strong support for the consolidation and a confident outlook for a clean election result.
Plainfield audiences packed Music Hall to hear Mr. Ragan speak on Footprints of Washington. He traced George Washington life and battles, noted council with leaders, and pointed to vantage sites along the Watchang range near Plainfield.
The Weather Bureau reports October had varied conditions with a high of 75? or the month’s peak. 45.5 degrees as the lowest, mean 55.7, and a 46 degree monthly range. Rain totaled 5.50 inches with 2.14 inches in a 24 hour period ending October 10. Wind and fog events noted, plus a solar halo on October 9. Compared to last year, temperatures and rainfall show slight differences. since December 1893, rainfall reached 45.74 inches, with 14.92 inches since September.
An advertisement extols Munyon's Catarrh Cure and tablets claiming to remove the disease cause and restore health. It includes patient testimony of relief from catarrh and urges readers to request the 25 cent title and 25 cent tablets for treatment.
Mrs Ann Dickinson of Somerset was surprised with a birthday party at the WC T U rooms last night for her seventy ninth birthday. About eighteen friends attended and presented handsome gifts and a birthday cake. A music and singing program highlighted the event as residents praised her long Plainfield residence and community involvement.
Amusement notes announce the Derby Mascot premiering in this city at Music Hall tonight a sensational melodrama from Charles A. Taylor. The Reprieve on the Pacific coast promises striking scenic effects including a swamp bayou scene and a strong cast. The company features actors such as Eoghen, Keng, Paro, Vietor and Neb-er the donkey.
A fire alarm was sent in about nine o clock last night from Mr Crukshank’s residence in Netherwood. No. 2 Company responded. The fire, which involved the chimney, was out before the company arrived.
A fragmented mention recalls Ween Baby and Castoria used in childhood. The note focuses on early care and the familiar remedy, hinting at historical usage of Castoria for infants.
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