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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
5
The Phillipsburg meeting covers street work and public improvements. Citizens discuss purchases, church matters, and local candidates as the town, on the Delaware River, shows ongoing development and community events.
Fragmented OCR reads names like May Shoemaker Bridgeville Athy Mallege and Wilbur Tovirkaker among others. Mentions events, appointments, and social notices with scattered phrases about meetings, fairs, and visits. Text is garbled with many unreadable segments and misspellings.
Fragmented text lists names such as Bettie Ly Marvin Wishpaugh and Lewis Smith, with references to relatives and visits. The legible portions show a local newspaper style of family notices including in laws and birthdays, but specifics are unreadable due to damage.
A green tag sale features vast furniture ranges including Bed Room Suites in Mahogany at 70.75 and Circassian Walnut at 119.00, Golden Oak options from 40.75 to 102.50, Dining Room Suites in Fumed Oak and Golden Oak, Buffets China Closets and Tables in multiple woods, leather racks and settees, library tables, desks, smoking stands, brass beds, white iron beds, and assorted chests and fittings with prices spanning 1.45 to 2950.
The article chronicles a March church event calendar and social notices from the community. It mentions Miss Kaley of Fisuge, celebrations for the 14th event, and various visitors from New York and Newark attending services and gatherings. It records illnesses, family updates, and upcoming meetings including a Valentine party, with multiple residents and families named.
Summer cotton fabrics are highlighted with large assortments and strong values. Colored Wasi Poplins in many shades suit waists, dresses, shirts, bathing suits, skirts, coats, and children’s wear at 27 inches wide and 2 1 2 to 33 cents a yard. Pereilen offers top styles for aprons, dresses, wrappers, and men’s shirts at 36 inches wide. Paisley Gilhound cottons in 36 inch widths feature for waists and trimmings with prices at 1 and 75 cents per yard.
An advertisement lists a wide range of waists and blouses in fabrics such as organdies, tub silks, crepe de Chine, and Georgette. It notes tailored sport models and dressy varieties, with prices from 98 cents to 12 dollars, plus beaded Georgette options in colors like chartreuse and primrose.
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