Local Hope service features young workers and bids
At Hope Sunday service George T Laeighs presented a service tag by the chapel committee, praising the young men aided by women volunteers. North Plainfield figures figure in gifts to Martin A Korg and a Home Defense pair of field diamicts is noted amid broader church and school events across Plainfield and North Plainfield including budget, teacher raises, and upcoming concerts at Trinity Reformed church.
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George T. Laeighs
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D W. Skellesger
Guy D. Peck
North Plainfield
Martin A. Korg
William Oe Jny
Navy
City Men Make The Best Soldiers
A Provost Marshal General led experiment shows city bred youths are as fit or better for service than country youths. Rural and urban districts totaling 115000 were tested. army exams found 29.6 percent of country youths would fail versus 24.7 percent of city youths, challenging common belief about rural strength.
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Crowder
Camp Dix Quarantine Lift Brings Soldiers to Wrightstown Club
Soldiers at Camp Dix celebrate reopening of the Wrightstown Soldiers Club after quarantine ends. About 150 to 200 men attend daily, with heavy foot traffic for coffee and a morale boost. Jersey City suffrage workers donate a coffee set and iron and oak furniture after card party funds.
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Soldiers’ Club
Wrightstown
Jersey City
Mise Clara Daniels
Suffrage League
Bey
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Wan Oden
Editorial Briefs on Rail Tunnel Pact and Lincoln Tribute
Editorials from the Trenton Times and Springfield Republican discuss Governor Edge proposing McAdoo direct the railroads to connect the Central Railroad of New Jersey and Baltimore and Ohio with the t Madison River tunnel to improve Jersey access to New York. Weighs benefits against New York interests and cost. Also notes Lincoln’s overtime and half pay saving the Union as a tribute.
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Trenton Times
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Central Railroad of
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Baltimore and Ohio
Madson River
New York
Inrim
Lone Island
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Weehway Aystem
Tindson River
Camden
Philadelphia
McAdon
Springfield Republican
Lincoln
Leather shortage threatens gloves price spike next year
The Boston Transcript notes a looming leather shortage as war drives production. Gloversville officials warn civilians may face doubled prices and scarce gloves due to cattle shortages, rising war demand, and factory overload. Camelot fashion hints suggest cotton or knitted mittens for civilians while soldiers keep best leather gloves.
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Boston Transcript
Gloversville
N. C
America
Gloverville
Lenten Opportunity Opens Wide This Year
Baltimore News reports Lent observance expanded with call for national consecration of self and possessions to aid country before peace. It notes early church abstinence ethos, but warns humanity cannot sustain constant self denial and links Lent to broader economic restraint and spiritual growth.
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Baltimore News
Belpdate
Almeelf
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Vermont maple crop outlook amid sugar shortfall
Vermont farmers prepare for a bumper maple sap run with more trees tapped than ever, aiming to meet domestic needs first before exporting syrup. Despite higher yields, a lasting sugar shortage teaches Vermonters to prioritize local consumption, benefiting fuel and sugar conservation overall.
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Vermont
All Hail the Name of Washington Poem Fragment
Poem lines celebrate George Washington with reverent memory. Public figure mentioned is Washington. signer Charles P. Freligh is noted. February remembrance referenced as annual tribute across states. Copyrighted text presented as a poetic tribute excerpt.
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Washington
Charles P. Freligh
Commissioners Named by Chancellor
The Chancellor named new commissioners to serve in each county as required by law while sheriffs remain in their positions. Most appointees are reappointed. three are new. Charles P. is mentioned among the names.
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Story
Chancellor Walk
Charles P
U S Aeroplanes Carry Appeal to German People
William Churchill of the Public Information Committee told the House Postoffice Expenditures Committee that American planes are dropping pro democracy appeals 300 miles into Germany. He cited cooperation from Swiss Germans promoting a republic and a recent widespread appeal against military rulers.
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Junkers
William Churchill
Committee On Public Information
Yaterday
House Postoffice Expenditures
Germany
Churchill
Switzerland
Senate Passes Election Bill Burstitutes
The Senate Monday night approved a committee substitute for Senator Richards election board bill. The substitute sets up bi partisan four member boards nominated by Supreme Court Justices and Common Pleas judges, confirmed by the Governor, with county boards selecting local boards and schools volunteering to serve. The measure affects more than 10,000 in certain districts and mentions Jeff Newman of Prescott returning from Hartford, Conn.
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Richards
Supreme Court
Union County Board of Trustees Minutes Synopsis 1918
Regular meeting held February 7 1918 at 2 30 pm with 20 members present. Bills approved. Communications from County Collector Leavitt and State Highway Commission read and filed. Hospital reports received. Salary increases approved for County Clerk staff and probation office. Various committee reports filed. Engineer and road work notes filed. New stenographer appointed. Multiple salary increases and contracts approved. Board adjourned to February 21 1918. BENJ. KING Clerk.
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Elizabeth General Hospital
James C. ‘Connolly
Roselle Park
Kenilworth
Michigan
Perley Morse & Co
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Elizabeth Drawbbridges
Frieta B. Brock
Missanna Rabt
Omee
E. Smith
Sieetrie
Puiding
Elizabeth
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North Aide
North Javenes
Cranford
Honeyman
Bird
Smits
New Providence
Freehol Buckle
Alleck
Broken
Sandford Avenue
Plainfela
McMane
Cady
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