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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
3
Clumsy OCR describes Blair Hall event on May 22 with Tilly Academy and Glalestowin. Crowds expected, officers elected, a dance at 4 90 featuring Lawrenceville, and gatherings for hundreds of attendees from nearby communities.
Long range and short range notes show World War I era concerns. References to prohibition, wiretaps, military spending, and political negotiations appear alongside local incidents and speeches. The piece mentions costs for national efforts, New York politics, and expectations of government action. Local officials, committees, and historical figures are named in a dense, period voice.
A dense jumble of gardening notes offers advice on timely planting for home gardens. It mentions vegetable seeds, soil preparation, and methods to protect crops from weather, with scattered asides on household tasks and general farming ideas.
Fragmentary local column reports a Wednesday prayer service at a Methodist church being reorganized for next Sunday with attendees including Drew Guy and families. Several residents, such as Robert JBL and Isai Wheelin, are listed as ill or recovering, with others noted for visits and support in Kentucky and nearby areas.
The poem reflects on riches and luxury versus contentment in simple life. The speaker rejects flashy wealth and golf ball extravagance, preferring modest play and steady effort over opulent buying power. It contrasts millionaire indulgence with a contented, humbler existence.
Fragmentary text references Murray Alansiwit Grotle and various figures and a $190,000,000 amount. Several garbled place names appear alongside mentions of individuals like Perry and Deavill, with no clear event or outcome to report. The passage lacks coherent fact.
A fragmented reminiscence describes a busy parlor scene with neighbors watching a jarlerwindow display. Conversation touches on a 10 year old, a birthday plan, and nearby comments about a local church service at 7.20. The piece weaves a casual downtown atmosphere with intimate, everyday chatter.
Fragmentary note expresses gratitude to friends during a stern time and mentions Mrs. Clin Stas plod, Newton Dickson, botanized floral tokens, and unspecified acknowledgments.
The community gathers for the funeral, with pallbearers named among attendees. Friends and mourners attend as the service honors the late individuals, including Mr. Howard and Mr. Force, reflecting a period of tributes and remembrance.
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