Proclamation by the Governor of New Jersey 1918
The Governor proclaims an election in the Can tonal District on the fifth of November to fill a vacancy in the New Jersey House of Representatives caused by the death of John H. Capstick. The certification by Secretary of State Thomas F. Martin notes the proclamation was filed July 18 1918 in Trenton.
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Ineas
John H. Capstick
Nasional
House of Thote
House of Representatives
Walter E. Edge
New Jersey
John H. C T
State of New Jersey Elects to Fill Senate Vacancy
Executive Department records detail the death of United States Senator William Hughes on July 30 1918 and the ensuing vacancy. Governor Walter E. Edge orders an election in New Jersey on the next available Tuesday to fill the seat, with the Great Seal affixed at Trenton on July 16 1918.
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Trenton
William Hughes
New Jersey
A. D
United Senate
United States
WALTER _E. EDGE
Jersey
United States Senate
Proclamation Copy Filed in New Jersey Archives in 1918
Certification by Thomas F. Martin as Secretary of State confirms the governor proclamation and endorsements match the original filed in the secretary’s office on July 8 1918 and now on file there.
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Thomas F. Martin
New Jersey
State of
Big Delegations of New Selected Men Reach Camp Dix
Trainloads bring hundreds of selectives from New York New Jersey and Delaware to Camp Dix as space tightens Captain Noble arranges assignments shortly before train time. The camp reports show courts martial and summary trials across officers and enlisted men with offenses from unauthorized absences to larceny reflecting a busy month.
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Dix
Nation Army
New York
Delaware
New Jersey
Plainfield
Essex County
North Jersey
Noble
United States
Uncle Sam
John P. LeFevre
Food Beerd Warns Beef Rule Dodgers
The Federal Food Board warned hotels and restaurants to display daily beef serving hours on every day’s menu and on new bill of fare copies. Beef regulations updated July 5 require clear hours. managers may set hours and must state them. failure to comply leads to action. Also rules on cold storage butter margins were extended to fresh butter with specified markups and cost components.
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Federal Food Board
Special Food Administration
Federal
French War Band Returns to Camp Dix for Three Day Stay
The French military band performing under the YMC A War Work Council has resumed activities at Camp Dix with a three day visit. They gave a concert Monday at the Y M C A auditorium and performed Tuesday at the outdoor stadium near the 10th Battalion area. The central dental infirmary under Colonel George L Mason reports handling 3000 to 5000 dental cases monthly at the cantonment headquarters. The camp emphasizes that most fighters need dental attention, and regimental dentists, about twenty five, work from the two story infirmary near camp headquarters.
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War Work Council
Dix
Y. M
10Th Battalion
Central Dental Infirmary
George L. Mason
Boston
Cantonment
Uncle Sam
Belgium the ed tribute to Belgium courage and freedom
The text evokes Belgium as martyr and beacon in World War II style language. It remembers Belgium standing firm against invaders, likening its people to Spartan valor, and pledges lasting fidelity, comradeship, and the birth of freedom for a world in peril.
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Belgium
Albert
E¢oidas
Thermopylae
France
Britain
Gethsemane
Calvary’s Hill
Eli
Lani Bachthani
Physical Tests for Army Unified Requirements
The Surgeon General announced unified physical standards for the Regular Army National Guard and National entries to enlist. Candidates must have good vision and hearing, basic mobility, and the ability to walk long distances as required by military life. Exceptions apply only to limited service entrants.
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United States
National Guard
Geon
State Forester Still Seeking Walnut Trees
The New Jersey Department of Conservation and Development seeks black walnut trees for gunstocks and airplane parts. Boy Scouts are assisting by locating trees and reporting findings to State Forester in Trenton. Report the owner name and address of each tree.
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New Jersey Department of Conservation and Development
Fis
Fime
Trenton
New Rules Issued For Camp Dix Visitor Observance
Camp Dix warns visitors that soldiers' days run from 5 45 am to 5 20 pm with training and classes. Only Saturdays and Sundays allow visits. no overnight stays or sleeping accommodations exist on site. Nearby villages lack lodging, so visitors should plan ahead and arrive with arrangements, leaving camp by 5 30 pm.
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Camp Dix
Dix
Vyelers
Wrightstown
Wrights
Trenton
Mount Holly
Philadelphia
de ‘Sirous
Nhearby
Civil Service Offers Good Paying Public Jobs
The Civil Service Commission announces August examinations with many permanent, well paid positions in state county and municipal services. A clerical auditor exam pays 80 to 225 dollars monthly on August 7, open to male residents, while the head house officer guard and correction post offers 50 to 65 dollars monthly, open to female residents across the state.
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Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Ling
Tramiaton
How Women Should Salute the Flag
A public note states women should stand with hats on during the national anthem or when the flag, the Banner, is present. The resolution declares this a standard American practice for proper decorum.
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WALTER_E. EDGE
Omas F. Martin
Ecretary OF
State OF New Jersey Department OF State
Thos. F. Martin
State OF New Jersey
Executive Department
Fhmas F
Cretary “of
Yate
RSED
Omas
East Front Street
South and Leland Avenues
U. S
J.J
C. A. Higgins
Undertakers
W. Fourth St
John E
Laing’s
Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, N. J
Hotel
Waldorf
Krueger
Henry Windham
J. R. Blair
Park Ave
John J. Brown
4Th
Richmond
Jacob Blimm, Jr
Prop
Somemet St
Quaker Shop
Fast Front
Breyer
E. I. Bennett
Jewelry
Optical Dept
Leo Slonim
West Front ST
W. A. Schore & CO
West Front Street
Army
BUICK
Madison Ave
Bethlehem
Winn & Higgins
Linke
Frank Linke
TEL
Plainfield, N.J
Geo. M. Clarke Co
Harvey R. Linbarger
North Ave
Auto Distributing CO
Sycamore Street
Allen B. Laing
Mgr
Paul R. Collier
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