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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
8
A fragmented diary style exchange discusses gifts, fashion, and the idea of subscribing to a magazine for girls. Letters reveal views on dress codes, social expectations, and the influence of mentors and aunts.
A long nostalgic piece describes Christmas decor across generations in Ameorlog, noting evergreens, garlands, wreaths, and mistletoe. It recalls communal rites, the enduring charm of familiar vistas, and the ritual of holiday displays shaping town life year after year.
A satirical piece describes the fate of undeliverable Christmas letters and misspelled addresses, noting how many envelopes end up unopened in the dead letter division. It recalls the ho-ho-hum of returns and a New York Press mention of growing parcel behind the scenes.
Fragmentary historical note describes an old Christmas Eve ritual in northern England centered on the Yule log. Families light the log with bread from the previous year, gather by the fire, sing, tell tales, and exchange quips and gifts while hoping for prosperity. The log’s life is seen as tied to luck and protection, with misfortune if it goes out too soon.
An armorial family record from Bloomsbury traces the Carter lineage and descendants including Charles Carter Jr and Sarah Carter, with dates from the 18th and early 19th centuries. It lists marriages, interments at Greenwich cemetery, and notes on Peter Smith and Robbing family ties to Philadelphia. The journal also references an old Greek text, a Book of Panlua, and notes on an iron tonic from Radon’s.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous townships and places across New Jersey including Washington Township, Manafield, Port Murray, Lebanon, Oxford Township, and Whitehouse Station. It mentions survey actions, land occupancy, farms, and local property notes, with many personal names and property references embedded in the damaged text.
An ad notes 20 different styles and ska priced from $6.50 up, Johnston's Stoves has 25 years of service, and a new shipment from Kalauiazoo, Mich. ranges 35 cents to $1.50.
Local store advertises Stable Mankets and Horse Blankets with prices from 75 cents to 3.25 for lap rugs, inviting customers to select from a nice stock of blankets.
An advertisement lists Winslow's skates for gentlemen at 65 cents and nickel variants, Winslow's for ladies at $1 and $1.50, noting good steel and an O K skate option.
A fragment shows prices for tea pots at 750, coffee pots 75c, tea kettles $1.00 and cuspidors 35. The ad enumerates household ware with unit prices.
Banner Stock Food shows broad farmer approval with many testimonials on cattle benefits and increased reticulation of farming success.
A fragment urges buyers to choose silver plated ware from reliable people after twenty years of guidance. The terse note warns against getting stuck with inferior goods.
Livery Pen Knife advertised with warrants for every pair of scissors and carving knives. A large stock of cutlery, about 206 wotts, offered for Christmas presents with a wide selection available.
Canvas gloves roc per pair. Woolen gloves 23 cents. Wooler mittens 25 cents. Goat skin options include lined goat skin and mule skin at 10 cents. Also other styles available.
A fragment shows a writer at a desk noting wind howling outside while crafting an advertisement. The odd phrasing mentions blowing and a tease about croken slag and Stun Grass, reflecting a harsh windy scene.
Advertising blurb notes two stove range models: Happy Novelty Ranges priced around 16 dollars and Palace Novelty Ranges around 23.25 dollars. Includes cash discounts of ten percent per item.
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