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Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1897

Page

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Housekeepers Wanted Draw Wave of Applications

A quirky public notice recounts Farmer Jacob Davis of Roolsport advertising for a housekeeper and receiving 316 letters, many from distant states and foreign languages, with dozens seeking the post and offering photos. Some letters praise refinement while others hint at motives, as Davis contemplates hiring amid skepticism about insincere applicants.

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Newark Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church

The Newark conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church convened at Centenary Methodist Church and will address important matters including women’s eligibility for General Conference and bishops’ representation. Rev. B. G. Audra will preside. reports highlight membership growth and finances, with key figures Wright and England noted among speakers and leaders.

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President interview hints amid wartime storms and fraud tale

The article mixes a muted portrait of presidents and reporters with a fraud scheme around Davis in Port Mureay and a Washington visit, then shifts to Mississippi River floods causing massive damage. It notes levee breaks, crop losses, and thousands displaced, plus local temperance event coverage and cattle market prices amid storms.

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Legislature Adjourns Amid Constitutional Debates and Bills

The State Legislature adjourned after a 12 week session amid heated debates on constitutional amendments and key bills. Major items included the biennial tax and asylum district proposals, responsibilities for city elections, and a special September 28 vote on amendments with scantly supported measures and political clashes over impeachment talk and state finance oversight.

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Bellas With Canine Instincts Show Foxlike Cat Traits

Robert Hornbaker demonstrates a cat with foxlike instincts as a hunting dog follows its master. When a bird is shot, the cat eagerly watches and retrieves the game, then returns home to feast, showcasing surprising sagacity and alertness.

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