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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
10
A 1908 Broadside details coal prices and delivery terms from Scranton and surrounding lines. Rates include 6.50 per ton for elevated shutes, 5.40 for stave scyae, 5.80 for agheaiant, and 4.00 per ton for Chestnut coal. Blacksmithing coal listed at 6.00 per ton with dry dunder cover. James L. Shields signs the notice.
The page records a jumble of items including a resignation at a Presbyterian church, a probate or court mention involving Warren county, plus notes on town meetings, school board talks, and local household moves. It mentions Miss Meyers and Miss Mtney Snet among residents, and references to nearby towns and institutions.
A patchwork of items from Warren County covers a violent incident, political campaigning, church activities, sales, and local church and school events. Mentions attack on Mrs Shirley, campaign for state and federal posts, and community meetings, with notes on funerals, sales, and road travel.
A Texan woman from Bouqueville recalls severe leg sores after a spider bite caused blood poisoning. Doctors failed for weeks until Bucklen’s Armica Salve healed the wounds and restored her health. The report notes other uses for the salve including acne and boils.
An advertisement touts a claimed Catarrh Cure with constitutional benefits, asserting it can cure catarrh by boosting system strength. Proprietors offer one hundred dollars for a full cure, promising testimonials and domestic availability through druggists.
Auction notice lists horses cattle farming implements and household foods to be sold by J. R. Becker at Warsiington StYY. Various ads offer a six room house for rent and lost items. Items include a square lighter plane and a blacksmith tools ad. Found spectacles and a Go-Cart for sale. Listing shows local shops and prices.
Wanted call or write to the agency insuring your horse. Only one out of 709 burns may occur. Include location price and other particulars. Address Box 36, Bishille Park.
The article urges distrust of so called securities and bucket shops that lure the public with false prospective value and impossible returns. It argues communities suffer from senseless speculation while banks should support robust enterprise and local prosperity.
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