Proposal to switch to three county commissioners system
A column argues for replacing the Board of Chosen Freeholders with three elected commissioners earning a salary, claiming overall county savings from about 7 000 to 8 000 down to 2 500. It notes traveling costs may raise pay but cites Pennsylvania and Delaware as examples of smaller expenses with efficient governance. The piece urges legislature to act and voters to support economy and efficiency.
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Board of Chosen Freeholders
Middlesex County
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Shoanty-Auppant-Aketerpmlei
New Jersey bill to reduce chosen freeholders to three
A long proposed bill by ex judge Strong contemplates three member boards in each county, with varying annual pay by population, and empowers three freeholders to act where larger numbers were required. It outlines elections for two and three year terms, repeal of conflicting acts, and a county by county popular vote to accept the measure with ballots stating support or opposition. Immediate effect only upon county approval, with further submission possible in other counties.
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Strong
Middlesex Board of Agriculture
State Board of Agriculture
Is -Ag
Senate
New Jersey
Jenal
Ita
Ense
General Assembly
Shudder and Dunham Holiday Goods Sale Notice
Buyers invited to purchase a wide range of imported goods for the holiday season. Articles from around the world offered at prices from a dime to various higher amounts with dozens of shawls and fabrics advertised.
Fur and cloth garments offered with alterations guaranteed
The ad lists Lynx and Wolf sets along with Beaver and Monkey fur garments priced from $6 to $25 per set. It advertises dress capes, black monkey fur, black coney muts, and fur trimmings by yard. Garment departments feature cloth jackets from $5, Newmarkets from $8, and plush jackets at $18 with seal trim.
Fancy Handkerchiefs and Umbrellas Sale at Low Prices
A vivid ad lists satin finish knotted fringes dinner sets tea sets and fruit sets plus wine sets in colored and white. It promotes handkerchief stock including ladies margins 5c each 10c for fine linen and initials 15c and men’s bordered kinds. Also features 1 000 fancy boxes of handkerchiefs umbrellas gloves mufflers and silk goods with discounts up to 25 percent on Gloria Cloth umbrellas and various ornate handles and cases.
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Gloria
Textile Fabrics Prices in Various Fabrics
Listing of fabrics with finishes and prices including silk lic 25 50 69 cents and 1 98 for bulk quantities. Mentioned are brocaded shaded effects plain heavy twilled and hemstitched China. Prices reflect a mid century department store catalog style and emphasize affordable yardage options.
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China
We Haven't Forgotten the Children Ad Ad
An old advertisement touts plush brass and leather goods for children and adults. It invites parents to bring children to see gifts and books as specials with many items priced under half regular. Includes blocks games dolls gloves cameras writing desks and dormitory kits.
Thrifty gifts for home harmony from A. S. Voorhees
An advertisement suggests thrifty husband and wife gift ideas to please a spouse and beautify the home. Items include Plush Parlor and Chamber Suites, a Royal Plush lounge, sewing machines, cherry extension furniture, rockers, corner cabinets, rugs, silverware, and a walnut secretary set. The ad promotes special prices and home comfort.
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A. S. Voorhees
Fashionable fabrics and dresses on sale in 19th century ad
This listing highlights silk dress patterns priced from 12 to 16 dollars for 16 yards, black and colored faille and satin merveilleux at 15 dollars per 16 yards, and all wool dress patterns ranging from 2.92 to 6.93 dollars. Paris embroidered robes are also advertised.
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Paris
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the Cranbury Press
Cranbury
N. J
Bile
Board OF Freeholders
Royal Axminster Carpet Company
Camden County
Stithville
Burlington County
Shudder & Dunham
Hightstown, N. J
H.E. Slaught
Hichtstown
A. AL_and
P.M
Pedute Institute
Li. Stults
Prospect Plains
Janeway & CO
Waslington Sts
New Brunswick
Main Street
West State Street
Mason & Hamlin
Mathushek
James & Holmstrone
Mason & Wamlin
Miller & Waterloo
Bright
Brights
Dr. Bardick
Elmer Jackson
Woodbury
A. French
J. H. Mount
A. LT. Skillman's
Snd Ace
A. T. Seillman's
Santa Claus
Pownelly S
Opera House Stores
Inclair, Vannest & Co
Trenton, N. J
Dilds . CO
Hightstown
Mason & Allen
Hatter
Cook & Jaques
Suwer & Dun
Zehnder's Bakery
Cook
Jaques
State Street
East State Street
Superior Rubber Goods
Hicoagland & How
Church St
National Bank
Richardson & Boynton
Hightsown
Rogers & Brob
Skillman’s
Janeway
Princeton
Kingston
Franklin Park
Jamesburg
Dayton
Lakewood
A. T, Skillman’s
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