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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
2
An old warning states the danger of relapse after grip or pneumonia as the weakened body is prone to further infections. It advises keeping all organs in top condition to expel remaining poisons and restore strength quickly. John’s Medicine, described as pure and drug free, claims success for colds throat coughs and sore throats as a tonic.
A Plainfield audience enjoyed two performances of a Camp Dix production titled You’ll Like It. The show, directed by Private William Sully and Norman Hiskell, highlighted camp life with songs, burlesque, and scenes of home and host house social life.
A well known New York professional praises Father John’s Medicine after a severe bout of typhoid pneumonia. He describes a racking cough, rapid weight loss, and near hospital admission before taking the remedy. After faithful use, he regains health and strength and notes his physician often prescribes it in similar cases.
Morristown November 21 telegrams report the death of Sergeant Jeremiah Linderman near Camp Lee Virginia when struck by a trolley car. Linderman 28, never married, had worked for years at the hospital for the insane at Osklai. His mother, three brothers and his sister survive.
A fragment notes the Pilgrims landed in 1620 aboard the Mayflower with a dated November event and a location reference. The text is incomplete but identifies the historic voyage and landing.
Edison phonographs were first produced on November 21, 1887 marking the startup of a shifting era in sound recording technology. The milestone places Edison at the forefront of early audio invention and consumer devices.
Washington news reports platinum, dental platinum, rhodium and palladium removed from export conservation, signaling more jewelry production from New York and other regions. Previously jewelers faced restrictions on setting stones in platinum and owners eyed surrender for war needs.
The Second New Jersey Field Artillery known as the Big Guns holds intact as the war ends while state and federal decisions on its future are awaited. Newark officers met at the Essex Troop Armory to discuss war end effects and potential reorganizations. Capt. Paul J. Lambert of Elizabeth named regimental adjutant, succeeding Capt. Bertram. Two other officers received commissions. Major Ivans of Camden as captain in the Ordnance Department and Lt Singer of Jersey City as captain in the Motor Transport Corps.
Jolanna J. Steengrafe, 76, wife of Steengra, died yesterday morning in South Plainfield after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at her family home tomorrow at 8 o'clock with Rev. C. W. Ee officiating. Burial will be in the city. Steengrafe was born in Germany and had lived in Fairfield and New York. The item also notes other unrelated local crime mentions about Wire-tapping schemes and public funds theft involving officials from nearby towns.
Three of Bing Bing's celebrities were paroled at a State Board of Prisons meeting held yesterday at the prison. William A. Orr, the new warden, presided in his first official visit since appointment.
Former Mayor Alexander Gilbert of West Eight Street presented to the Plainfield Public Library Art Department a moth and butterfly collection collected by Mrs Gilbert. Valued by connoisseurs at $10,000 the exhibit remains on display as a beautiful display.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest, cheapest cure for colds. It promises relief from sneezing, feverish dullness, sore throat, and body aches when taken every two hours for up to three doses.
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