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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
4
A compact summary notes notable events from outside the local area including activities in nearby counties and across state lines. Highlights cover community happenings, official actions, and notable occurrences shaping regional news.
A roundup of items from New Jersey noting Congress activity including a session to honor Senator Sewell, a $400,000 rural free delivery appropriation, and a macaroni factory planned for Morristown. Also mentions John D Rockefeller's gift to the University of Chicago, shipcar orders, and municipal notices involving pharmacy enforcement and telephone company incorporation.
A terse note describes a safeguarded trust and a ward related matter with a minimal incident report. Named individuals are referenced in vague terms within a local context, hinting at a minor procedural or legal notification without further specifics.
A wedding announcement from Woodbury New Jersey notes Miss Helen Walter Dell, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank P Dell, will wed Mr Urbart Hopkins Shivers, a Boston architect, at Abitho First Presbyterian Church at 7 o'clock in the evening. The ceremony features Lohengrin’s wedding march, with detailed bridal party attire and a reception at 68 Delaware Street. After a southern tour, the couple will reside in Boston.
WelVe showcases doubled selling space with easy picking. Special lots include Ladies' initials at 15¢ and 25¢, embroidered and lace handkerchiefs up to $1.08, Men's initial handkerchiefs 10¢, 3 for 25¢, and Silk handkerchiefs priced 10¢ to 98¢.
All Sorts of Leather Goods offered including suit cases satchels shopping bags pocket books bill books coin purses and card cases. Prices range from 5c to 1056.00 with dress suit cases 60c to $5.00 telescopes and trunks 990c to $56.00.
A local shop advertises umbrellas priced from 1.00 to 5.00 with new stock and careful handle selection. It promotes matching rain coats for ladies and gents, with prices between 2.98 and 6.50 and encourages customers to inspect the stock before buying for a gentleman friend.
A Christmas fur sale features complete fur provisions for gifts with specially bought lines. Ladies furs priced from 1.25 to 14.00, children's furs up to 5.00, muffs from 1.98 to 30.00, silk roughs 1.49 to 3.98.
The list hints at varied gift goods including yarns, linen squares, doilies, embroidery silks, pillow tops and shams, ribbons and laces. It mentions Tevalty and Sterling Silver Novelties as examples, suggesting an inspection and potential profit in purchasing gifts.
The store reports strong Christmas book sales and plans a grand display of books for all readers. Titles span 5¢ to 1.19 with many copyrighted works, aimed to clear shelves by Christmas Eve.
A playful notice highlights toys and games for kids with price hints. Toys range from gc to 1.00 while games start at 5¢ to 9¢, inviting readers to visit and discover more beyond the few examples.
An advertisement promotes a timely glove and mitten sale offering golf gloves at 25c and 50c, ladies and children's gloves, Mocha silk gloves for ladies, men's Mocha gloves at 68c, kids gloves at 45c, and fur top gloves at 75c.
A historic ad showcases men and boys heavy fleeced underwear priced from 39 to 4 cents, ladies fleeced garments at 25 and 29 cents, children’s sizes 10 to 25 cents, and a full line of wool underwear for men women and children from 25 cents to 2 dollars, highlighting size ranges and promotions.
Gown stuffs of the newest colorings and weaves, right as to style and quality. Black dress goods from 25 to 50 cents, colored 35 to 60 cents, 36 inch black taffeta silk at 1.25, guaranteed at 1.25.
From the Garment Section Our Cloak news shows a complete display of stylish outer garments. Prices are meant to impress with Monte Carlo Coats ranging from 6 to 16 dollars and children's coats from 1 to 8 dollars. See ladies jackets at 5 dollars.
Three special lots offered at special prices include skirts priced at 1.08 2.56 and 3853.40 with dresses at 2.50 3 3.50 and 4 plus mercerised underskirts listed 1.25 4.50 and 2.82 in unclear quantities.
Readable lines advertise blankets priced from 25 cents to 5 dollars per pair and comforts from 1 dollar to 3 50, all white cotton, suggesting a liberal saving for shoppers seeking home textiles.
Readable text advertises a millinery department offering great savings on a complete assortment. It promises on the spot work and guaranteed satisfaction or a remedy.
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