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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
20
The Washington Star boasts the widest weekly circulation in Warren County New Jersey and credits its large ads with high profits. The piece touts extensive readership, explains pricing freedom for advertisers, and argues for continued aggressive local advertising and balanced public spending on infrastructure.
A garbled column notes fear and debate over Red Tape rules affecting a Washington township project and street work. It recalls drunken driving incidents, municipal licensing costs, and a push to accelerate roadway and bridge improvements despite regulatory hurdles.
The New York State Department of Labor notes bricklayers in New York City earning up to 24 dollars for a ten hour day with overtime boosting daily take. Wages vary by role with helpers at seven dollars for eight hours and general laborers around forty dollars weekly. The report implies widespread undercutting and barriers for foreign-born journeymen seeking work.
The Newark Evening News reports Judge Foster’s injunction in the Lehigh Valley water rights case. The ruling demands Lehigh Valley maintain the canal in navigable condition, ensuring water supply for the Morris Canals lessee and the public interest. The decision frames the Lehigh Valley as obligated to preserve the canal and prevent withdrawal of necessary water for navigable use.
The article reflects on Woodrow Wilson’s tenure as New Jersey governor and portrays him as a transformative Democratic leader. It compares then and now, noting Edwards as governor and a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, with reference to public reaction and a Newark News report about a Morris Town event and a remark at a gathering.
A historical newspaper note criticizes unsafe highway practice and poor contractor duties on a recently opened section. It cites lack of night signage and temporary barriers causing frequent delays and accidents, including a fatal nighttime crash. The piece urges safer, cheaper measures and timely completion to protect travelers.
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