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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
5
Congress considers drastic steps to restrict motor cars amid a memorial note. Senator Kenyon notes Britain cannot sustain motor cars with navy needs and draws comparison to autos in London while praising wartime restraint. Sam and family referenced in tribute as loving memory guides policy discussion.
Editorial briefs discuss neurasthenia in war workers, Governor Edge’s judge appointment, German uniforms and wartime supply efficiency, prohibition ratification prospects in Mississippi and New York, and food price shifts from cod to pollock with meatless duties impacting consumers.
Director General McAdoo directs an immediate probe to cut purely competitive railroad agencies. Most freight and passenger soliciting offices are expected to go, saving an estimated 36 million dollars. Remaining ticket bureaus will serve the public while officials may transfer to other departments.
Secret service reports say German agents in Berlin spread false information to mislead Germany about U S draft sentiment. American agents warn of jetters and drafts aimed at Hamburg and Oklahoma, designed to sow confusion and deflect attention from real U S attitudes toward conscription.
Fragmentary text mentions families and drafts, impatience with agitators, and resistance against a German agent. Language is garbled and difficult to parse, but hints at social friction and organized opposition during wartime.
The Fuel Administrator for Union County New Jersey issues wide ranging limits on business hours and amusements. Offices and heating restricted Sundays. street lighting reduced. saloons close at 10 pm. wholesale and retail businesses close at 5 pm. dry goods and similar stores may stay open until 10 pm Saturday. pharmacies may sell prescriptions after 10 pm but not exceed 100 watts. Theatres and other amusements close at 10 pm nightly except Saturday. Sundays closed. John K English signs the order. Chayled A Reed to Florida for health reasons.
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