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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
4
Central Publishing Company of Albert La Rock presides over the Albertville publishing office. The item references the firm’s address at 193 North Avenue and a contact phone number, indicating a local business notice or directory entry.
Plainfield battles over City Hall construction delays amid non union labor threats and court options. Officials weigh paying Monahan Stone price, finishing with non union labor, or taking the dispute to court as taxpayers face added costs. A second story praises Sergeant George L Apgar for his promotion and Plainfield pride in his wartime service. A call to count all votes casts on November 6 including soldiers ballots to reflect true public will.
A soldier’s ballot missive delayed reaching a councilman and caused him to arrive too late to vote, nullifying the soldier’s stance on an excise issue. Officials question uncounted ballots as Plainfield’s dry vote tally shifts, while public service friction spurs a broader critique of municipal handling of traffic and private company delays.
The piece questions a recount and political maneuvering while urging a fund drive for the Monahan Stony Company. It notes Frank L. Smith's supposed role as Lawrence Cement sales manager and queries his county registrar duties. It critiques railroad rate plans and reflects on nostalgic "good old days" in Plainfield with humorous memories.
The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures in New York City oversees most photoplays, using unpaid volunteers to review, bulletin, and guide film quality. Major U S cities rely on this home rule system to supervise entertainments with minimal external regulation, reducing friction and shaping industry standards through public opinion and municipal officials.
Watchung Assembly Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus completed arrangements for a testimonial dinner honoring Rev Father Joseph McDonald former St Marys Church curate now chaplain in the regular army stationed at Camp Dix the dinner date to be elven as details are finalized
A proposal suggests 2,000 German prisoners held in the South be used for Government road building under the Chamberlain-Dent military highway bill. The War Department would direct engineering work while aiding farm product distribution, with support from AAA and highway groups across states. New Jersey authorities also sought federal help for key routes into Burlington county.
Poem urging readers to aid Germany during unfriendly days by simple acts. Suggests breakfast with extra sugar, reading pleasant ads, dining out, attending opera, and knitting a sweater for a dog. Attributed to Theodosia Garrison of the Virilantes.
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