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Plainfield Record

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1917

Page

4

Two platoon debate in Plainfield fire unit row

The letter pushes the two platoon system for Plainfield firemen, arguing it ensures fair hours and service while dispelling claims of higher costs. It criticizes biased coverage by the Courier-News, urges public access to complete facts, notes library and war fund debates, and endorses a practical plan to aid soldiers via a local company fund overseen with Red Cross and Volunteer Auxiliary collaboration.

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What's Become of the Good Old Day

Nostalgic reminiscence questions echo through a wistful piece recalling simpler times. It contrasts past conveniences, social customs, and services with modern costs and changes, highlighting a longing for the era when daily life felt more intimate and predictable.

Service in France recruitment update for Plainfield unit

The Plainfield contingent reports continued enlistments for service in France. A Company now totals 250 men after a third lieutenant was added as the unit reached full war strength. Recruits show high calibre despite some defects in eyesight or teeth. Many Plainfield residents visited the barracks Wednesday afternoon as families gathered to view the process.

Arthur Doolittle Mordigg Plainfield

Plainfield Men in Camp Dix Melt Into Nation’s Army

Plainfield writer Dudley M. Wilcox recounts a hospital ward crowd from Camp Dix, where a diverse mix of rookies from Germán, Bohemian, Greek and Swedish backgrounds form a striking melting pot. He highlights Demetrius Soppas and others as they adapt to army life, share stories, and reveal personal paths from wartime to American citizenship.

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