Corn and Potato Shows Center on Trenton State Exhibit
County fairs press toward the big State Corn Show during Agricultural Week in Trenton on January 14 to 16, 1920. Burlington County holds a cup lead while most counties prepare fifty entries each. The State Potato Show, planned with Senator Edge offering a silver cup, aims to boost seed trade and seed trade prospects for late crops with judging by Prof. Nicholas Schmitz of Penn State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Burlington County
New Jersey
Nicholas Schmitz
Pennsylvania State College of Agriculture
State Potato Association
County Agricultural Agenta
State Department of Agriculture
Temperance Education of Children Promoted by W C T U
Cora Frances Stoddard urges expanded temperance teaching in schools focusing on hygiene history and civics. She notes immigrant influences and home brewed alcohol concerns while advocating Americanization plans to reach women. A reader testimonial extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and coughs.
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America
Local Social Notes From Hightstown and Surrounding Towns
Hightstown residents share weekend visits with Plainfield Cranbury and Bristol friends. Local moves include the Caine family into a new South Street home and George B Perrine purchasing a house on Morricon Avenue in Freehold road. Mrs Rudolph Heidinger and Catherine Brearley with daughter Florence visit Trenton, while Mr and Mrs Calvin Stults host guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wolfe
Martin Wolfe
Misa Elsie Wolfe
Charles Holtsweth
Bristol
W. Caine
Souuth Street
Catherine Brearley
Florence
Trenton
George B. Perrine
Freehold Road
Morricon Avenue
Stockholders Meeting at First National Bank Cranbury
The annual meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Cranbury New Jersey will be held at the Banking House on Tuesday January 13 1920 to elect nine directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business Polls open 11 A M for one hour. Georg B Mershon cashier Cranbury N J December 10 1919.
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First National Bank of
Jamesburg
N. J
M. I, Voorhees
Sheriff Sale of Middlesex County Property in New Jersey
New Jersey Supreme Court case Walter Grover against Harry Brower proceeds to public vendue on January 7, 1920 at 2 PM at the Sheriff’s Office New Brunswick. The Brower property in Jamesburg Middlesex County is described as Westerly of Freehold and Jamesburg Railroad, with deed chain from 1910 and an approximate decree of 1103 dollars 22 cents. Charles Anderson, Sheriff. Aaron Y. Dawes, Solicitor. costs listed as 20 dollars 74 cents.
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NEW Jersey Supreme Court
Walter
Grover
Harry B. Brower
New Brunswick
N. J
Borough
Jamesburg
County of Middlesex
State of New Jersey
Freehold
Railroad Avenue
Elm Street
Willow Street
Frederick Nodecker
Charles H. Harlesby
Harles
Slong
Middlesex County
Charles Anderson
Aaron Y. Dawes
Automobile Insurance Offer for Fire Theft and Collision
Insurance advertiser promotes automobile coverage against fire theft public liability and property damage with emphasis on collision. Encourages readers to contact for rates before loss.
Steinbach shopper saves by buying local gifts
LILLIAN E DAY recounts visiting New York shops for Christmas presents. After two small purchases she disliked prices and crowds and returned home. She later bought a hammered sterling silver cigarette case for $13.00 at Steinbach’s, noting a Broadway shop asked $17.00 for the identical item.
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New York
Steinbach’s
Steinbach Company
Lillian E. Day
Rugs three alike found near home after long search
Mrs Howard Story of Asbury Park New Jersey recounts a Burlington New Jersey trip in search of three matching rugs. She visited Philadelphia Allentown Pottsville Reading and Scranton stores without success until discovering three identical rugs nearby Steinbachs in Asbury Park at a 10 to 15 percent lower price.
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Burlington
N. J
Philadelphia
Allentown
Pottsville
Reading
Scranton
Asbury Park
Steinbach’s
Howard Story
Steinbach's Seeks Customer Letters with $2 Reward
Steinbach's invites customer letters praising shopping experience. For each letter accepted, the store will send back $2.00. Write today and address Shoppers' Letters to the store.
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Steinbach’s
Scarce greeting cards return as many senders share sentiment
The piece notes continued shortage of greeting cards near year end. Many people struggle to find cards while thousands more express appreciation and proper sentiment through messages this season.
Christmas in the Art Section Gifts from world art centers
Exquisite beauty and lasting charm mark the items in the Art Section. Art Wares from the Orient feature vases lamps and ornate ivory boxes of teak with pearl inlay. Polychrome antique colors old gold candle sticks book ends and boudoir clocks. Sterling silver includes gondola bread trays cracker servers and tea sets.
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Adam
Glove Prices in Tan Brown and Grey Range
Kid gloves in tan brown and grey priced at 3.00. Modha gloves in grey 4.25. Lined gloves priced from 3.95 to 18.50.
What Shall I Give Puzzling Gift Lists From the Era
A lengthy catalog of seasonal gift ideas ranges across categories from traveling slippers and shirts to fountain pens and umbrellas. It includes children items like rocking horses and sleds, women items such as silk underwear and vanity cases, and home comforts like Victrolas, lamps, and furniture.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cora Frances Stoddard
Mia
Clay Fry Ferguson Station
Hightstown
J. B. Schenck
Plainfield
John Culver
Calvin Stults
Mica Marion
Cranbury
Charles Farr
Rudolph Heidinger
Stockholders Meeting
Sheriff’s Sale
Charles G. Groves
Office North Main Street
Cranbury, N. J
the Sun Optical CO
F. C. Leaming, Pres
West State Street
Trenton, N. J
Warren and
Willow Streets
Stacy-Trent
State
Warren
Steinbach
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
Horace Mann
Mer
Disbrow’s Hardware Stores
Ervice First
Allentown, N. J
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