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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
7
Fragments describe a bank inviting readers to use its savings department for comfort and ease in old age, phrased in a dated promotional style. The readable text centers on financial security and retirement planning offerings.
Local residents gathered for Christmas day celebrations and family reunions across towns. Included were church events, visits from relatives in Newark and Washington, and plans for future gatherings with noted families, while several residents traveled or hosted holiday meals and church activities.
The text records a family gathering around a church ceremony on a Sunday evening. It mentions Mrs Win, Mr. Berry, and various relatives including a nephew R. Sesume and others gathered at their home. Fragments describe ceremonies, visits, and social events with names and places inferred from the OCR.
A reader praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the best medicine to drive away bronchial troubles and pneumonia. The letter from Geo W. Place of Hawgenville asserts it repeatedly saved him, noting a one dollar price and a free trial offer with “Tentsing fe Meal” presented for coughs and bronchial issues.
A garbled OCR page shows multiple death notices and family connections. Mentions includes Mrs WY Alan Monsler anent Ruezit 4 uy h ake Etovend Sone and Ernest HEU ot Tesday, and Sue Mark- Yhonyson Moines. References to Miss Elsa by Tinta and Elsa’s family ties appear amid stray names and dates.
Fragmented report notes a General De Bo Cy celebration, family mentions including sisters and a late relative, Christmas trees delivered and parades organized. It records sermons at a Presbyterian church, a town meeting, and a brewery issue tied to wine. Police and town events are briefly referenced with scattered names and incidents.
The article details a Christmas season school closure and community updates. Mrs. John free and Mrs. Clinton figure among families, with teachers and students preparing for return after two weeks. Notes mention Mrs. Mar Muse, Miss Gree Paddeck, Miss Marriott Armstrong, and region residents traveling to Newark and New York for holidays. The event raised about 24 for a military fund, and local engagements include entertainments and visits by relatives.
Readable fragments describe a union dance at Mfr and Ars, with talk of a Christmas tree event and a church entertainment in New York. Mentions of Mrs Van, potential marriage talk, and a stage beauty anecdote. Also advertises Bucklow's Arnica Salve for skin and healing.
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