Camp Dix Officers Warn Against Trivial Home Complaints
War department orders cautions at Camp Dix on writing home about minor camp routine. Relatives letters are to be avoided as they can mislead families and provoke objections. Three men have already been removed from their units for such conduct while others head to Greenville for further duty.
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Dix
War Department
Department
Comm Dix
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Hari
Horses Still a Big Factor In Waging War
The article notes horses remain vital in World War I, powering artillery, supply trains, and cavalry despite airplanes and tanks. It cites American involvement, breeding bills, and large-scale purchases by England, France, and Canada. It highlights veterinary support, horse hospitals, and the heavy demand for horses and mules to move guns and food to front lines.
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Ome
Deal
Pune
Flanders
France
Italy
Hore
United States
Reginald
Vanderbilt
Association of American Horse Shows
England
Great Britain
Canada
Hell
Dix
Awrightstown
Camp Dix
Ady
Great Parks
Artillery
Army Veterinary Corps
How Soldiers Talk In Their Own Language
A wartime slang dictionary from Camp Grant lists terms used by soldiers. Entries include Bellyache for complain and Doughboy for infantryman, with various ranks and roles such as Butcher the company barber and Sawhone the doctor.
Governors Get Nomination And League Meeting
Building and loan associations in New Jersey received letters from H J Heydan secretary of the State League requesting the nomination of one person from every congressional district to serve during 1918 on the league governing committee. The official ballot will be cast at the ninth annual meeting of the league at the Newark Board of Trade on Saturday afternoon November 17. The main discussion will cover the State League’s role in the United States League meeting in Newark and preparations for that event. The State season meeting will be open to the public and associations across New Jersey are urged to send delegates.
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New Jersey
H. J. Heydan
Ais
League
Iucome
Newark Board of Trade
State League
States League
Newark
Reed
Plainfield Personal News Highlights From Local Columns
Samuel J. Taverner visits from Bosnia Spa and plans to return to New York State. Various locals receive promotions, recoveries, or travel notices. Richards named first lieutenant at Camp Devens. Wendell and Sirynisteki depart for service. Carney improves after an automobile injury. multiple engagements, marriages, and engagements announced. wide mix of health, travel, and family updates across Plainfield communities.
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Samuel J. Taverner
Bosnia Spa
N. Y
New York State
Richard Hartigan
Joseph Harrigan
South Avenue
309Th Infantry
Wrightstown
Thomas A. Moore
East Second Street
Platnfield Theatre
Henry J. Richards
Massachusetts
Tour
Camp Devens
Mae
Fleharde
Wiliam FR. Richards
Crescent Avenue
Kline
Twenty-third Engineering Corps
Cheries Wendell
T. 8, Medical Corps
Camp Merritt
Tenafly
John Wendell
Stadiron Avenue
Wendell
Europe
Albert Sirynisteki
Doeretrent
Charles Kinkieamd
Lincoln Place
Henry
William Jaeger
No. & Howe Company
Went
Fourth Street
Ethel Humphrey
Park Avenue
Mabella Hamphrey
Oneida
Grace Heatley
Marshalltown
Laws
Sarah Carney
Central Avenue
Muhlenbar
Mise Carney
Expert Expects Spads to Stay High in Potato Market
Alexis L. Clark of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture reports a 10- to 900,000 bushel drop from last month’s crop estimate but predicts a large yield. He notes Eastern growers store little and may avoid selling to speculators early. wartime demand and storage costs should keep potato prices elevated.
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Alexis L. Clark
Bureau of Markets
New Jersey Department of Agriculture
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L Shrager
Madison Ave
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Sistas
Oswald’s Woodican & Martin
Telephone
Ite
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Romerset
Phome
W. A. Schore & CO
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Gavett
Thomas H- Boss
West End
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John Winzeneied
Lee Plase
Ourtesy SidBervibe
MacDonald’s
East Front St
Harry van Ness
Fred Endress, Inc
Teencrafe
Merset Garage
Somerset ST
Plainfield Carpet
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Southern Tours
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Pare Ave
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Jacob Blimm, Jr
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St Mary's Church
Thomas Campbell
St. Jemegta'y Church
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Lyn
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Aretts Mesning
Madison Avenue
Charles D. Wheeler
Stalm Avenue
Elsie Moore
St. Francis’ Hospital
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Bertha Margaret Hendrickson
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West Areeel Street
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Charles Herbert Jayne
Bertram Montayne
Elizabeth Street
Edward S. Ralston
Netherwood
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South Second Street
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Dundas, On
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West Prosttreet
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Putnam Ave Hee
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Rockview Tar ‘Ace
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Halam Place
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