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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
4
The Plainfield Record publicizes a Friday issue dated October 26, 1917, from Central Publishing Company at 193 North Avenue, Plainfield New Jersey. It notes subscription rates, advertising deadlines, and second class postal entry details for the paper.
The Record celebrates one year since its launch on October 27, 1916, touting fearless editorial policy and independent reporting. It credits strong community support, highlights coverage of the 1917 draft, city politics, real estate, and military life, and previews plans for growth despite wartime uncertainty.
An editorial argues against expanding liquor restrictions in Plainfield, noting high per capita liquor licenses, local enforcement, and the harms of prohibition lifting. It cites nearby cities with more saloons, stresses the tax burden, and urges residents to preserve current controls rather than risk unrest and illegal drinking.
Plainfielders mourn boxing great Robert J. Fitzsimmons known as the grand old man of the ring after his Chicago death. He had lived in Plainfield over ten years, with deep local ties and many friends. He planned a sanitarium near New York and spent time in Plainfield at Dwey Park and Dower Park, deeply influencing local pugilists and friends.
Plainfield leaders from the Volunteer Auxiliary The Red Cross Society and local clubs convened to consolidate war relief under the Mannfeld Red Cross Chapter. A special auxiliary will manage all departments, with funds raised for comforts and depenses for military and naval members and families.
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