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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
6
The piece argues a storewide bargain season where winter merchandise is sold at reduced prices, often below cost, with every advertised item used to illustrate the policy. It frames the waning season as the rationale for this economic opportunity and urges shoppers to buy now.
An advertisement invites readers to trade for outer garments with quoted honest values and selling prices. It highlights ladies jackets and skirts with reduced prices and claims of well tailored items and good materials. The text lists several price points and promotional discounts for jackets and skirts.
A local sale promotes Misses and Children's coats at deeply reduced prices. Readily priced coats advertised at prominent discounts, urging mothers to inspect the listings for girls' outerwear and related linens and table linen offers featured in the page.
Public notice outlines a clearance of men’s goods with discounts on neckwear at 39 cents, suspenders at 338, hose at 19 cents, and related items. Terms suggest a rapid sale to reduce stock.
Seasonal stock cleanout offers men and women fleece underwear from 19¢ to 99¢, with children's fleece options at 9¢ to 16¢ and bulk fur items discounted. Firm emphasis on remaining warm as warmer weather recedes, urging quick purchase before summer.
Readable ad notes spring clearance prices with bleached muslin at 69 cents per 10 yards and unbleached muslin at 49 cents. Mackintosh, automobile coat, lace curtains, Shetland press, elderdown, and bargain books are listed as closing out stock with various small unit prices.
A garbled OCR blurb describes a sale turning blankets and comfortables into cash. It lists prices like 79e for blankets and mentions wool quilts and unrelated numbers, but the text is incomplete and hard to parse. No clear event date or location is available.
Port Murray items reflect church and social events with names and places such as the Baptists in Boston, the Capital church pastor W W Oage, and Mrs Lietle. A birthday party for Laura Parry includes many neighbors. Children and families gather for ice cream and cake amid illness notes and a visit from Newark.
Oxford notes report Epworth League and Epworth Church union gathering planned for Sunday evening March 6 at the Methodist church with Washington and Bammerfield leagues invited. Also listed are a wedding in the Presbyterian chapel, a 58th birthday surprise for John Dalrymple, several deaths and local social updates, plus a testimonial for Electric Bitters.
Edward Brugier died Monday after a three week typhoid illness. Funeral at his late residence conducted by Rev. A. S. Welty from Portland Presbyterian Church. Brugier, age 62 years 2 months 14 days, lifelong Coliria resident, survived by widow, daughter Ada, sisters Mrs. J. A. Rholmer of Oder Rapids and others. Burial at Pairplew cemetery. Local figures, neighbors and friends attended, with extensive community references to his service.
Tranquility news notes an Epworth League entertainment planned for Washington's Birthday at the park with oysters ice cream and cake. Also reports deaths illnesses moves and local notices including Mr Shafer Cooper's death after a fall at a hotel and Mrs Duncan Dano's improving grip while other residents seek health remedies and farm transfers.
The Notman bankrupt sale has drawn wide interest to save money with at least two thirds of merchandise sold. Buyers are urged to hurry as stock remains large enough to offer a wide choice, despite the large portion already snapped up.
A Bay Area shop announces fresh stylish dress goods in black and colors. They invite inspection and judgment, toutting a broad assortment of popular materials and emphasizing reasonable prices to attract customers. The message highlights value over mere beauty.
The advertisement touts sewing machines as superior to hand sewing, claiming first class, reliable machines available at very reasonable prices. It invites readers to visit and learn about different makes, highlighting models furnished in all woods with beautiful grain.
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