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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
11
A scattered weekly chronicle lists family visits and gatherings across Phillips, Newark, Paterson, and Philadelphia. It notes relatives, travel from New York, and social visits, including siblings and cousins staying with parents, weekend house guests, and multiple locals visiting or hosting relatives during the period.
An unfamiliar fragment pays homage to valued friends and kin, expressing appreciation for the humbleness of a close circle. The wording suggests a ceremonial or cordial dedication to individuals named Henk, Joseph, and others, though the text is garbled and may reflect OCR errors.
The county board discussed assessment increases amid a vague report of widening tax loads across districts. Notable districts cited include Oxford, Washington, Independence, and Pocasset. figures referenced range from thousands to over two thousand dollars per property, with several townships showing higher increments than others.
Cornisis and Gren Vurnitia with Jintehinson family visited parents Mr and Nes. Rebebe Vynaittat with Mr and Mrx Erhest Leo and Mary Lewisa of Hazen spent the Bur al. The former’s parents Mr and Mrs Win Cole hosted the Hawe and Samuel Cole daughters from Boston. Alfred Metros and Philipsburg family visited over the weekend with Aly and Peter Melroy. Rietied and Arthur Brotherly vacationing with Aly and Tess. Mrs Maryse Mathews returned after two weeks with her son in Bristow. Mrs Nolan Radee and son of Mare sh’s Creth spent the week with her pare
The region yields an exceptional oats crop with heavy harvest amid record heat in August. Temperatures peaked at 101 degrees in the shade as hauling lagged and workers faced heat exhaustion warnings. A local resident, Charles Hmith, a private at Camp Orden Cin, received leave to help his father, and a Grant car was bought the following Thursday.
Daniel Lusk died at his home on Wednesday evening. Gertrude Tichenor returned from a week in Tam bine with broker Robert Wehener. Norman Foyer commutes to Ken vil for work. Mrs Hila Donnelly bought a new Overland automobile. A new public school teacher has not yet been hired.
An early 20th century classified note lists a travel or lodging advertisement offering a weekly rate of 4 dollars for world content or service, priced at 3 dollars and 23 cents in advance. The concise listing signals a promotional rate, with emphasis on value.
A 1916 notice touts Daan's Kidney Pills as curing backache headaches and alleged kidney trouble. Mr Weller testifies to relief after use, claiming permanent improvement since June 23, 1916, with endorsement from local figures and dealers.
A posted notice lists a large household goods inventory including cherry bedroom set, dining chairs, clock, stove, carpets, kitchen items, and more, followed by details of real estate to be sold by Elmer C. Snyder administrator. The estate comprises a good six or nine room house, new barn, wagon house, chicken house, spring water, and land totaling several items. The sale emphasizes the administrator’s plan to settle the estate and distribute proceeds among heirs.
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