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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
6
Help wanted listings show men and women, with pay rates and locations. Positions include hustling work at 17 Sample Clothing 33 Somerset Street and 93 North Avenue, plus general mechanics and machinists with hourly starting wages. An apprentice for millinery is sought at M. Van De Veer 110 Diace.
Public notices advertising printing services by the Central Palestine Co. urging readers to use their high grade job printing at favorable rates. Addresses provided at 193-195 North Avenue.
The blotted notice promotes auto work and tire services at 198 East Second Avenue, with names like George and Harry Hult, offering seating covers and cushions. It mentions Knight Tires and Red Silver King products and a Plainfield connection, with a phone number 241. The fragmentary text advertises expertise and moderate prices.
Fragmentary report of Senate debate on a prohibition amendment. Senator Marting seeks a ban on tobacco sales and public smoking in the District of Columbia with penalties up to 500 dollars. Speech notes laughter and support from galleries as he argues tobacco harms public health and morality.
A sanitized OCR fragment depicts Ninfield a peaceful borough with a mayoral ban on arrests. It notes no arrests in ten days and cites Mayor William Miller’s crackdown as a factor in the quiet period. The text reflects cautious rhetoric about future need for action.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions state highway jurisdiction, canal construction study at Borden Ambo y Ia, marine improvements to lower living costs, storage houses distribution, fish sales at armories, and proposals on revenue, monopoly avoidance, and election law costs.
A public debate is set for Monday at Netherwood Hero church between the West End Community Centre and the East End Club Association. Speakers Edwards and Carroll will argue the west side’s advantages versus the east side, with Newtom Crane and Councilman Sminck and Rev. Edward Ralston presenting. The West End association issued the challenge and the public is invited to attend.
A 25 member committee is appointed to marshal the 200000 fund for Plainfield project. J W De Graft chairs with R Ackermann and others. An advisory panel will propose site and building details and the YMCA meeting is set for January 26.
The City League plans to begin in February with at least five clubs from last year likely to return. Baptist team names Daniel Randolph as new manager, James Scott and others to lead various clubs. Plans to add St Peter and Joseph's may be discussed. opening date aimed for April 39 is noted. A feature prize from local Moulders’ Talon No. 305 Saengerbund is mentioned.
Thomas serves as secretary for a newly formed February meeting at the Young Women's Christian Association. F and tresbuter RC join as interested members, inviting others to participate.
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