National Aid Society Seeks War Recruits
The National Aid Society announces four recruiting stations where women may enroll for a national effort running for five days. Headquarters listed as Me. Boycout on Front Street and other local offices. Lawful transportation arrangements are noted, with several named organizers and volunteers including Mrs. Cooley and Mrs. Hughes among others.
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Mal Apeela Aid Society
Freday
Boycout
Front Street
Breess
Gues
ET. Farrows
J. Cooley
Edith Prasar
Freet
Evelyn
Prederick J. Hughes
O. Munro
Arthur Otter
Wallace
Public on Mosquito Extermination Commission Hearing
The commission explains extermination work and invites attendance to hear and learn details. Officials promise clear information and a substantial turnout for instruction and discussion.
Auto Stolen in City, Police Seek Suspect Car
A 1917 touring car bearing a license plate is reported stolen from the city yesterday. Police advise the public to be on the lookout for the vehicle and its occupant, with details minorly confused in the transmission.
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Euse
Matebaker 1917
Cody
Dossbblett
P. H. S. Boy on Gerard Train Mystery
A Plainfield high school student Cyril Brown, a writer for the New York World, dispatched from Berlin reports about the Gerard train incident though few know the author’s exact role. The piece notes his young age and notable ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
New York
Pen Af
Cyril Brown
Plainfield
Shortage Gotti S Here
Brief local notice reports a supply shortage affecting a Gpe individual with limited access to items. The itemized detail is unclear but indicates constraints during a recent period and mentions a response from local authorities or agencies.
Illness Sends Father to Canada for Son
A father named Liebban departed for Canada yesterday as his son lies seriously ill. The elder Liebban, a carpenter long associated with the city’s Rewiniecent group, left to reach his old home and be near his ailing child. The journey underscores the urgent family concern and the disruption caused by the illness.
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Lieban
Canada
Liebban
Quebec
Jan
John
Crane to be sworn in on March first judge appointment
J Mendy Crane of Dippers and Crane is named as court judge for aged aircon and Walter 5 Adg. The ceremony is set for Thursday at the courthouse, with Crane assuming office immediately after the oath. At a Girls Athletic meeting in Plainfield High, it was decided to open ticket sales for the auditorium event on Saturday March 10, with tickets available through members.
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Crane
J. Mendy Crane
Dippers & Crane
Aircon
Walter
Ciprie
William JB. Martin
A. Danor
Plainfield High
Official resignations shake Fan wood Tury Committee
Tonight's meeting revealed Ira G. Walker, president for five years, will resign effective March 1. He and his family plan to move to a farm near Trenton, leaving Panwood township without a successor until a new appointment. Read more in the Record.
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Fanwood Tury Committee
Ira G. Walker
Walker
Trenton
Panwood Township
Local meeting details spark uncertain notes
City resident Frantis J announces a discussion with the Asien County Freeholders about a point in town. Fresholder Thomas Haviland moves to call a fresh meeting amid fears a committee vote will be finalized without full understanding.
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Frantis J
Asien County of Freeholders
Thomas Haviland
Recreation Work Booming This Winter
Local notices show the Public Recreation Committee meeting and period events this evening. The plan includes Theaplan Society, Dr Hobson's Choral Club, and P B Athletic games organized by Irving School, reflecting a busy community schedule.
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Bore’ Club
Public Recreation Committee
Theaplan Society
Dr. Hobson's Choral Club
P. B
Irving
Army Recruiting Drive Prompts Public Interest
An irregular notice describes U S Army recruitment efforts and personal reflections from a private named Laing. It mentions a Red Cross presence in France and selections at a Fashion Avenue location, citing bargains and souvenirs as part of the outreach.
Inauguration Militia Garb Designated Amid Unclear Orders
The report notes designation of inauguration militia attire though no official orders exist. Washington marches on March 4 await developments as colonel commanders oversee preparations while uniforms and regimental channels remain unsettled.
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Channals
Wil Ge Washington
W& Ington
Aero Exhibit Makes A Hit At Pan American Show
The Pan American Aero show closed in Grand Central Palace New York. Standard Aero Corporation drew crowds with its booth and features. Aviatrix Eleanor Masters posed in striking costume beside cedar backdrop. Tex Millman, famed trainer at Mineola, appeared with the Standard H-3 machine, highlighting its long flight history.
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Grand Central Palace
New York
Standard Aero Corporation
Mise Eleanor Masters
Tex Millman
United States
Mineola
Troop D Mess In Readiness Detail Spreads Reports
Walter Wilson, one of the recent fireman quits, is mentioned as part of a murky report. Sergeant Ernest Hobbina and Supply Sergeant Jack lead readiness drills for D First Squadron New Jersey troops. Readiness details mention proper clothing ammunition firearms and sleeping gear for possible war.
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Sargeant
Ernest Hobbina
D. First
Jerj
Jack Up
Walter Wilson
Joffre's Nephew Now Living Here
A fragmentary article notes that Jonathan or Andrew Reid, nephew of General Joffre, a French relief worker in the United States, resides locally. It describes his family ties, potential to serve France, and his hesitation to join Allied forces to maintain U.S. citizenship.
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Jost
Telnure
Warenen Jaen
Jerry van Dyke
Mnto Holland
Joffre
Eac
Sores Dence
Soln
Mehiele Bind Reid
Rats
United ‘States
Reid
Plainfield High Announces Senior Class Play
Plainfield High School will stage its annual senior day play with this year’s arrangements set and details announced. A reward of 350.00 cash was offered for finding missing items related to the event.
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Plainfield High School
Yoo
Is Your Flag Hang Right
Advice from a qualified authority explains proper flag display. It states the flag should be hoisted fully when displayed, half mast only in mourning, and when in front of a building it should face outward with the left side toward the street as observers view it.
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Germany
Bn Leubenmario
Prison Farm Plan Threatens County Jail Home
A fragmented report warns that the prison farm plan, dubbed a winter resort by some, risks the county jail’s stability as winter nears. Advocates argue it could partly fund prisoner upkeep, while opponents insist on alternative solutions.
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Abeth
Elisabeth
DeMese
Blandary Club Opens in Gehring Building Note
The Blandary A Club, formed by Standard Aeroplane Corp members, has established permanent headquarters in the Gehring building. Proiss twelve acts of vaudeville and an ensuing orchestra are listed at P. H. S. Hall, with youth events at High School Auditorium from time to time.
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NEW Clubroog
Blandary
Mambars
Standard Aeroplane Corporation
Gehring
Ane Seesavin Motors Piatnnild
Sugar Scarce Raises Fear of Sugar Shortage
Alarming shortage reported by Uniechy grocers as managers say supply never before so low. One store says regular customers only could be served while others faced empty shelves on West Front Street. Prices rising to forty cents as the shortage persists.
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Uniechy
Cery
West Front Street
Sager
Reformers Target County Officials Over Tuberculosis Plan
Reformers attack county officials over an overexpanded tuberculosis program and a proposed county colony. They urge proper placement for inmates and say prisoners should work for public interests, naming a Jersey State Reform Association and local groups.
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Cocane Pei Jersey State Reform Association
Les Today
Jmen
Big New Building Contracts Hit Delays in Plainfeld
Contractors from out of town face delays as Plainfeld wrestles with bid quality and labor tensions. Masons imported weeks ago await work, embargoes disrupt western supply lines, and a New Yorker hired earlier faced advice from the local Trades Council on labor conditions. No clear plan to resolve issues.
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Plainfeld
Bertaa
State Trust Company
Federal Building
Ausago
Larner
Trades’ Council
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National Aid Society
Plainfeld Higherboot Besket
Wien
New Brunswick
Renres Votativen Af
New Brunswick Hien School
Moe Gring
Nour
OP Gore
Gerard
Shortage Gotti
Son
U.S. Army
Red Cross
Ft Clark
The
Fashion Ap
Frost Street
Drogread
Prison Farm Plan
P. H. S. Hall
Rap County
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