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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
8
Amid severe heat the city’s animals benefit from cooling stations supported by the society and the P C A. Horses relieve distress by watering and resting, with the humane initiative gaining praise for reducing animal suffering during the heat wave.
A wartime bulletin calls for women to adopt cash and carry buying to reduce living costs and aid food conservation. It notes support from national defense groups and urges housewives nationwide to participate as markets expand in Morris Town and Atlantic City with large female participation and supervision by food authorities.
Transactions list varied property transfers including Ide Berestein to Martin Hansen on Park Place with Park Terrace proximity, Sve C. Dose to Maris R. Doane on La Grande Avenue near Deere Peeete pees Saal BOE, Phebe Cose to Waard 2 Hoe ton on Fourth Street, and Jacob Schneider to John Behron Bing on West Fourth Street near Hunter Avenue in Plainfield.
War Department spokesperson notes about 100 of 140 men from a 2,200 strong Fort Meyer camp are in line for commissions as second lieutenants. The New Jersey contingent earns praise for quality. board to decide final selections by August, with camp break up and officer duties outlined.
The Bogale Burn Sanatorium board and hospital committees held talks on heating work but reached no decision. Committees opened bids for the heating project and general repairs. several more conferences will be held to agree on a plan with no extra cost beyond expectations.
Beginning Tuesday the Home Defense League falls under Chief of Police Kiely for patrol duties and protection tasks. Changes include guarding water plants and other sites under his direction with members reporting for duty and other operational details arranged.
Mrs. 4. E. Derby and children of Watchung avenue visit Portlams relatives. Miss Ruth Voorhees engaged. Many residents from Watchung to Belmar Ocean shore trips and summer stays at Allenhurst Atlantic City Asbury Park and Portland Maine. Several families plan extended stays and travel to Boston Worcester Quincy and Lang Street.
An old Record editorial has resurfaced in various newspapers nationwide, drawing comments on its uniqueness. The piece, reprinted from the American Press edition, was noted for its distinctive stance and has triggered renewed attention.
A local reminiscence mocks a reader who stopped his newspaper, predicting his obituary will doubtless appear and that neighbors will remember the editor’s note with charity. The piece playfully questions readers to consider their own impact on the press.
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