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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1904
Page
7
The Washington Star reports a promotional rate scheme featuring 1 year for $1.50 and 400 single copies at 5 cents each. Details suggest a marketing push with unspecified terms and limited availability.
A February taxpayer letter criticizes 1904-formed budget and tax rates in Towh. It questions street work, lighting spending, and proposed appropriations, urging halt to further costly projects until governance improves. The writer cites outstanding taxes and high borrowing costs while urging prudent management.
The Sussex man convicted last week for the murder of Mrs. Victor E. Bevans has since confessed to aiding in the robbery and arson at Dinmin's grocery. He recounts a Michigan 1892 murder attempt on a woman named Mero, where he fired after an argument and later burned himself, leading to a long hospital stay and a prison term of three years and ten months. The wounded woman died later from complications.
A Franklin township quarrel over a road project surfaced in a street confrontation this Tuesday. Residents argued over printing tickets and funding, with critics insisting the road hasn’t been built and questioning the legality of financing. They vowed to vote against the appropriation and replace the committee member in the next election.
The column promotes Longman Marg paints with firm donation pledges tied to church painting programs and lists pricing for linseed oil and paint products from local dealers. It also advertises a sale of a well established plumbing and tin shop and hardware business with contact details in Bhrustown.
A letter from a former major league pitcher, Mamt on, advocates for a return to prominence. The writer praises his own fastball and curves, claiming a long career with 12 breaking pitches and a drop, urging readers to consider him for a pitching comeback amid national interest and editorials.
Fragmentary text outlines war dynamics in the Far East with mentions of Japan and Korea, plus references to military leadership and political debate. It hints at supply lines, command changes, and civic objections to a public works petition amid wartime discourse.
The Port Murray plant plans to begin full operations soon as officials at the National Tire Rooting Company discuss expanding production. Despite uncertainty, plans cite improved demand and capacity constraints at other plants, signaling a significant operational ramp.
Tozeph VanSyekle, a leading Hunterdon figure, died at his home near Glen Gardner last Friday aged 86. He leaves brothers Dr. Sylvester of Clinton and Cheater of Flemington and a sister Mrs. Tofan of Somerville. The funeral was held Tuesday with interment at the old Bethlehem Cemetery near Clinton.
C R Ford shows a clever display system with wooden cranes and lifting beams to showcase large rugs. Elevator-like Haolaum platforms on the main floor reduce labor in handling heavy squares of material and speed viewing. Frances Mershon, fourteen, died of scarlet fever. funeral not held due to contagion. burial at Hackettstown.
EZ couches report strong demand with busier Cabinet and Upholstery rooms as orders rise. They produce and upholster in house from lumber to finished couches, highlighting Spring coverings in green wood browns and reds, with Parlor Suits returning as three piece sets and Velours for lower prices.
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