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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
3
Readers attend the Hippodrome event celebrating its 200th show with a week of wonders and new acts. The pageant features performers, surprises, and a contest offering $6 to the best costume or sketch, as locals mingle with visiting acts and the town buzzes about the celebrated venue.
Miss Florence M Cary daughter of Mrs Byrd Cary formerly of the city and James G Allen son of Mr and Mrs George Allen of Wertield accompany Mrs C Avated Dallas to New York City for Collegiate Research. Mrs C Avated Dallas remains at the Greenbrier with Cornelius R Agner of New
Plainfield man Captain Frank K Herkness and teams on Seventh Street in the city oversee the rapid fortification of Rockaway Point. Engineers and artillery experts have set earthworks and batteries extending along the Atlantic, aiming to meet any alien threat with a strong, even footing. Two massive 16 inch guns and multiple emplacements were completed within a week, significantly advancing New York City’s coastal defense.
Report notes small price differences between Plainfield and New York area foods over the past week. Charity officials say relief efforts lag behind rising living costs while unemployment remains a concern. Instances show potatoes costing 2.55 to 5.00 per crate amid scarce supplies and high prices.
The article notes rising costs of sugar tied to Cuban unrest and trade disruption. Refineries raised prices to 7 dollars per hundredweight, stockouts at several stores, freight restrictions, and port congestion threaten distribution further. Consumers face scarce refined sugar while supplies from distant markets lag behind demand.
A synopsis of Her Soldier Boy notes a popular musical romance at the Astor Theatre entering a fifteenth week of substa ntial run. The piece combines French style with German originals by Jefar Leon and Emmerich Kalman. The cast features Crawford Adele Rowland and Bethly with Chadwick and Richartson among fifty others. matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Plans announce two charting tunes in a revue at the Empire Theatre. John J Golden and Hubbell JH are noted in relation to rights for songs including Poor Billy and Been Looking. The article mentions producing rights and use at the Hippodrome and other venues.
Sophomore David White, joined by Jolpen and Ted Ryder, participates in Pear Games on Avenue. Brows Intreratty notes the visiting roster and involvement.
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