Safé in England Impressions by Charles Wendell from the 166th Army Corps
Charles Wendell of the 166th Army Corps writes from England after a December 2024 Atlantic crossing. He describes travel, lodging, prices, and cultural observations, noting pubs, food limits, and evening openings, with vivid notes on ships, weather, and interactions with British and German prisoners. He mentions industry, censorship, and shifts in daily life, promising another letter from a new stop.
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England
Charles Wendell
Casriel Wendell
Jota Wendell
Madises
Atlantic
Rts
Pitra
Rock
Scotland
Ireland
Fred la Raisey
Maree
Alice
Gene Beck
Tommy Atkine
Millonaire
Fusitsu
New Hampshire
Local Exemption Board Seeks Help Filling Questionnaires
Judge W R Codington calls on Plainfield citizens to assist in completing draft questionnaires. Lawyers and judges volunteer, yet demand remains high as many registrants struggle with English and lengthy forms. Relatives urged to mail questionnaires and those not in Plainfield to contact the Exemption Board for guidance.
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W. R. Codington
Plainfield
Caue
Judge Codington
George F. Kensie
H. Bird
Tease Post
B. Iremonger
Asociate Advisory Boards
James C. Connolly
County Legal Advisory Board
Atlantic
Williny
Draft Board Struggles With Questionnaires And Dependents
Boards work overtime to handle applicants for assistance and explain the questionnaire amid language and dependency disputes. Lawyers, spouses, and relatives crowd City Hall rooms at 149 North Avenue as officers explain forms. Delays, multiple trips, and seven day return rules burden registrants awaiting classification for military service.
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North” Avenue
Nocesary
Atnese
The Traitors Mess of Pottage and Faith in Freedom
Editor letters blame Judas and traitors within society, arguing that Jesus founded liberty and that the American principle of individual freedom, rooted in Calvary and Valley Forge, must withstand subversive threats from self-appointed authorities and royalist rhetoric. The piece links historical betrayal to modern treachery against national life.
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Judas Iscariot
Judas
Pottane
Judan
Christ
Jesus Christ
Hell
Judea
Jordan
Nile
Lexington
Concord
Freeson
Lexington and Concord
Elveth
Calvary
Valley Forme
The Union of Democracy and Rejecting Royalty
A scathing critique of divine right and royal privilege argues that monarchy harms common people by draining their wealth. It denounces treasonous naturalization, traitorous oaths, and alien citizens in government, urging loyalty to the republic and harshly condemning those who betray the nation. J. Watson signs the piece.
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Jersey Central
Elizabeth
Dave
England
North Avenue
United
United States
Judas
Jusus
J. Watson
Union County Clerk Spurns Salary During War Duty
Lieutenant-Colonel William B. Martin, stationed at Camp McClellan, states he will not draw salary as Union County clerk after January 1, 1896. The board notes the clerk’s duties are handled by an interim appointee, and his pay, $6,500 yearly, remains under discussion.
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Union County Board of Freeholders
William B. Martin
Camp McClellan
Martin
Union County
Board of Frosholders
Theolonel
Elms New Years Dance at Plainfield Lodge
Plainfield Lodge of Biks hosts a New Year's Eve reception and dance for members and guests next Monday. DelLisie’s Jas orchestra to furnish music with features fitting the holiday pageant.
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Martin III
Hudson
Hudson Motor Car Co
N. Y
van Dyk's
Mara Coffee
VanDyk Tea Store
Front &T
Krauthamer
Krauthamer’s
Watchung Ave
Adelberg
Plainfield, W. J
Winn & Higgins
Zeisel’s
Rom Mengem
Gillette
Weet Front
Proctor’s
Hotel
Waldorf
East Front Stress
Kresger
Chas. Kurtzman
East Front Street
Plainfield, N. J
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