SAMUEL POSNER (AGE 36) - U.S. DRAFT REGISTRATION - SEPTEMBER 12, 1918

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SAMUEL POSNER (AGE 36) - U.S. DRAFT REGISTRATION - SEPTEMBER 12, 1918 - QUEENS

This is the draft registration for Jerome's brother Samuel (Zalman), Esther's uncle.
During World War I, all men in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 45 were required to register for the draft. [Here are more details for those who are interested: On June 15, 1917, those aged 21 to 31 had to register; then on June 5, 1918, those who had subsequently turned 21; then on Sept. 12, 1918, men aged 18 to 21 and those aged 31 to 45 had to register. The war ended two months later (Nov. 11, 1918)].
Samuel is a self-employed newsdealer.
His nearest relative is his wife, Jennie Posner.
His date of birth is May 1, 1882.
His home (and work) address appears to be:
cor. [i.e., corner] Fulton & Palatina Ave., Hollis, Queens
Fulton was later renamed Jamaica Ave. (according to Street Name Changes in Queens, New York, E to F), and Palatina Ave. was later renamed 191st (according to Street Name Changes in Queens, New York, O to Q).
See the intersection of 191st St. and Jamaica Ave. today in Google Maps.