Spicer Corporation uses vaccine to curb influenza outbreak
At South Plainfield plant 1400 employees and families were inoculated with Mulford vaccine after severe flu cases and deaths. Dr. Anthony led the program with support from Rockefeller Institute and Army Medical Staff. Inoculations reduced illness and nearly halted fatalities, spurring other local firms to consider vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
H.K. Mulford
Philadelphia
Spicer
No Man’s Land
Mammoth
South Plainfield
Spicer Company
William A. Anthony
Mulford
Edward Deman
New York
Voorhees
Kcsat
Sloanié Matra Aas
Rockefeller Institute
Army Medical Staff
United States
Anthony Deld
Neary
Mullard Company
C.W. Spicer
Plainfield
Phildelphiad
Spi
Muhlenberg Hospital
Anthony
Spicer’s
Poe
Verge
EightyYearOld Man Fatally Injured by Train in Plainfield
Richard Lawrence, eighty, of 107 West Seventh street, was crushed beneath the wheels of the 5:21 express at North Avenue station. His right leg was crushed from the knee down. He asked bystanders to save his umbrella and was taken to Muhlenberg Hospital with the umbrella still held to his chest. The incident occurred as he alighted the train, found in Plainfield after a lumber career in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lawrence
West Seventh Street
North Avenue
Muhlenberg
Awrenee
Ackerman Loyalist War Record Cited In NJ Campaign
The piece highlights Ernest R. Ackerman's longtime Civil War era service and public work in New Jersey. It notes his persistent efforts as a champion of workingmen and his role in supporting Civil Service law and state measures benefiting the public, despite opposition from some employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest R.elms Onde Im
of Representatives
Trea
New Jersey
Ackerman
Ewan “Pantiervice
Plainfield
Couns
Jer Bia
Two Hurt In Jitney And Auto Crash Near Street
A loaded jitney and an automobile collided injuring two people. Shattered glass filled the roadway two blocks from a nearby fatal trolley-car crash. Police and court officers arrived, with statements indicating multiple deaths previously rumored.
McCann Gains Ground in County Register Race
James J. McCann, a motor license agent from the county, campaigns for the county Democratic ticket against Edward L. Bauer of Elizabeth. With local roots and wide acquaintance, McCann projects a strong bid and believes he will win the eye toward the official post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. McCann
Register
Jammek J. McCann
Cig
Edward L. Bauer
Elizabeth
Epub
Taewe
Former councilman Cox named captain in France
Former Councilman Cox of West Seventh Street rose from captain to major in France as of October 5. The brief notice notes his progression in military rank during service abroad.
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Cox
West Seventh Street
Dean
France
Mear
Epidemic Ban Lifted Tomorrow
Local health officials report twenty five new influenza cases and one pneumonia case up to morning, with two deaths today, bringing the epidemic totals to 102 deaths since September 18 and 2,155 influenza cases plus 287 pneumonia, as the four week ban ends tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Sudden Death of Mrs Gallup in North City Home
Mrs. Gallup, wife of Councilman Gallup, died suddenly at 7:30 this morning at 551 West Front Street after a brief illness following a drive yesterday afternoon. She leaves five sons, including Carl Gallup, and a husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gallup
Arthur Gallup
Gallup
West Front
Pneumonia Fatal to Martin J Regan
Martin J Regan 17 or 18, son of Mr and Mrs Regan of 209 Spooner Avenue, died yesterday after a week of influenza and pneumonia. He graduated from St Marys Commercial School in June 1917 and worked as an accountant at Jersey Central offices in the city. Funeral at parents home at 9:30 tomorrow morning and St Marys Church at 9. Belial? will be in St Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Regen
Martin Regan
Spooner Avenue
Belial
St. Mary's
Regan
Wea
Merchants Lash at Phone Company Plan
Local business men condemn a plan to curb ordering and delivery of meats and goods via telephone. They say service declines during influenza shortages and warn customers may switch providers. A heated discussion is slated for Monday night to address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaatreinen
One Corporation
Trout Istrest
Mentor Camp Dix Dates and Shipment Notes
Fragmentary notice indicates 28 at Camp Dix in November with shipments from Plain to Fort Neock on an unspecified date. Mentions four other vessels sent to a location not clearly named, with details unclear and November dates partially corrupted.
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Eptember
Neock
Miss Buckley Dies After Illness Portrait of influenza
Florence Buckley daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Buckley 431 Orchard Place died at 9 this morning after four days with influenza and pneumonia Virginia Buckler another Buckley sister is ill with the same disease in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Buckley
Thomas Buckley
Orchard Place
Virginia Buckben
Three Deaths in Family From Severe Disease Attack
The Dami ano family suffered three deaths from a severe illness including the mother Mrs. Dami ano the father Leo and two young daughters Marie and Alberta. The son five remains cared for by relatives. Police and doctors faced delays as household help could not be reached. All three victims are buried together in St Marys Cemetery following hospital care and undertaker arrangements.
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Leo Damiano
Marie
Alberta
Damiano
Defiano
Higgins
St. Mary's Cemetery
Pond
Exciting U-Boat Tactics Revealed by Soldier Brady
Private Brady recounts a perilous patrol near a German U boat nest, describes landing in France, continual submarine activity from 5:30 p m to 8:30 p m, and a raft crossing with life belts. He notes raids, bombs from enemy aircraft, and the contrast between American and French churches and building work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Sept. Sth
Mathde
Aunt Mary
John
Mother
Mary
Wei
Jerry
Plans Progressing For the Red Cross Shop Opening
Plans are moving forward for a Red Cross shop to open in the Bab cock building. All donations of salvageable articles for sale or reuse are invited, with collection points at 8306 West street and contact through Mrs J Hartley Melitk for pickup. The appeal seeks a wide range of materials including bags, jars, fabrics, metals, glass, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Babcock
Wests Street
Sugar sale notice advertising dates from 1915 1918
The fragment appears to list sugar sale notices with dates in December 1915 and 1918. Names such as WILLIAM RB TOWNSEND are visible, but the full context and actions are unclear from the damaged text. The readable items indicate promotional or auction language for sugar products with multiple specified dates.
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Spicer Corporation
Gertrude Hughes
E. R. Ackerman
Perayan
Deatter
Stites
Kralig
Martin J. Regan
Miss Buckley
Rob Mother of
Marie Damiano
Morris Plains’ Asylum
Andrew Brady
Brady
Camp Dix
Coeneay
Plainfield- Nion
Igns Follo
Stone
Work
Per
Paris
William RB Townsend
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