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Newspaper

Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1913

Page

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Important Bills Move in State Senate Amid Rail and Public Health Debates

The state Senate advanced several measures this week, including a grade crossing elimination plan tied to rail safety and a jury reform bill. Lawmakers debated funding for public health and licensing for osteopathic physicians while considering Sunday fishing restrictions and roadbridge toll issues.

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Wartime Youth Talent Show at Methodist Chapel

A local youth entertainment program at the Methodist Chapel featured performers such as Lemuel, Beale, and Edith Barker. The event drew a crowd from the community and included readings and songs, with participants listed among local families and schools.

The Oneen Esther Soforse Diawson Ric” Céad Caf Anit Leiter Amerie Shalel Lemuel Vela Sowell Fox Beale Pringeon Onthe Edith Barker Moore Clinton Florey Tiwis Silvers Seheerther Chester Egla Westhinslonn Alie Wotler Marion Marhin Smith Marenner Sound Helen Skinner Rendin Elfowad Elwes AF Pinsig da Snyder Gladys Fedith Alberta Reshel Thas Belas Glenn Perpcir

Death of Mrs. Alice M Vien Lyseuh After Operation

The body of Mrs. Alice M. Vien Lyseuh was brought from Washington and laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. She died last Thursday after an operation at McKinsey hospital in Trenton. Funeral services were held at her brother-in-law's home and she is survived by Ann of Morrisville and two sisters, Mrs.

Barelad Alice Arrs Washington MeKinsey Hospital Trenton Thor Yaghien Ann Morrisville

Land transfers and property sales across several farms

Notices detail sales of multiple rural properties including a northwest of Washington farm, an 15 acre tract near Mt. Pleasant, and a 20 acre parcel near Blairsville. Names mentioned include J Stover Shird, J Houston, Andro Wad Syeltle, Skillman, and Atta Hatterasel. Also listed are local store ads for clothing and fabrics.

Ohange Vanda J Stover Shird J. Hull Washington Whos J. Houston East Orange Andro W Wad- Syeltle Mt. Pleasant Tha Skillman Brooklyn Gerson Blairs Atta Hatterasel

Dictionary Daze Stirs Public Demand for New Editions

Fragmentary text discusses dictionaries marketed via The Star and the pushback against modern English changes. It notes publishers profit margins, distribution costs, and the potential impact on schools and readers amid high prices and scarce supply.

Local Notice Fragment Surfaces Amid Age Deterioration

Fragmentary OCR reveals a damaged notice mentioning a wedding or family event and references to Newark and East Orange. Readable items include names and a vague office connection but most details are missing or garbled.

Washington Meat Market Ad Gives Bargain Appeal

An excerpted Washington market notice touts low prices and government inspected meat. It urges cash buyers to save with a five percent discount and highlights the store on Washington Avenue near the Garaza, with contact details and remarks on customer satisfaction.

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The Dream Lasts Twenty Minutes and the Wealthy Wife

A fragmented monologue contrasts wealth and privilege with domestic labor and gender roles. The speaker compares a man worth millions to a life of service, imagining lavish expenses and the powerless position of a working woman under a rich man's control.

Vision of Wealth and Daily Life in a Distant Era

A narrator imagines immense wealth and social ease, contrasting moneyed fantasies with ordinary routines. The piece weaves scenes of wallets, safe doors, servants, and upscale meals, highlighting envy, status, and the wish to be valued by others. The voice reflects a dated prose style and social mores.

Mossi Girls Basketball Team Faces Tough County Schedule

Mossi girls basketball shows hard grade early season, losing several county games. They fell 26 to 21 to Jones' Business College of Basin, with hopes pinned on key upcoming matches at WAVCG and against Phillipsburg. The Moravian Parsonat school hosted events as the team prepares for stronger opposition.

Mossi -Basket Pail Pis Toen Moravian Parnotat HH Twerit Sapurdiy Wavcg. A Pidiipsburg

Washington Boys Reunion Sparks Washington Sorters Event

The Washington Sorters held their annual reunion and banquet in Newark on Saturday night for Washington’s birthday. About 27 band members attended, with notable speakers including Rev. G. Vogel and others from New York and New Jersey. A collection for the Washington Fraternal Monument Association raised 26 dollars, and officers were elected for the next reunion planned on a holiday.

Washington Hanquet Newark Achtel Grant Goo G. Vogel Port Golden Madisen Johnhompson Dover We. Taylor New York Cyphers Bellville Harry W. Dilding Wash‘ington Associaion Shede Preai Sears Boroug Nrealients James VW. Taylor Fdw Lynn Union Hill Andrew C. Yard John Be Higghin Robert RL Arndt Norwood Seo’y Harry M Cox Harvey Brink Veary Wil

Brick Mail Experiment Sends Brick to Chicago Exposition

A Port Murray factory tests parcel post to mail bricks for the Clay Products Exposition in Chicago between Feb 36 and Mar 8. Nathan R Park funds and coordinates the effort with 24 000 bricks shipped to Chicago, tracking each brick from mass to delivery to study speed and reliability.

Murray Parcel Post Nathan R Park Port Murwis Chicago Kent Park Chita United Stree Port Murray

Unclear OCR Summary of Cun to Tp peetian Trips

Fragmentary text mentions Paratys Valedian cenit bee and He Vibe county freehotlers with references to Newark and Thatcher. Several garbled names and sentences discuss models, painters, and charges. Content is severely corrupted with disorderly phrases and unclear events.

Newark Thatcher Valeo Nan Cather Neo Srapeet Phateliers Tentre Eebert Bela Hen

Auto Bus Plan Sparks Debate Over Route and Franchise

A proposed bus service between Oxford and Hampton faces scrutiny as officials discuss three routes and potential franchise changes. Washington weighs in on potential financing and the impact on communities, with a possible second bus line considered during sessions.

Keiéel Oxford Hampton Enel Jeet Washington Farina Belvidere Neomle Nil Neéas’ Wien Teeleveth

Power Strike Disrupts Eastern Pennsylvania Power Co.

Workers from the Brotherhood of Electric Workers walk out amid demands for wage increases and better conditions. Power shortages halt trolley and factory operations in Easton Philipsburg and surrounding towns, affecting Washington schedules and regional industry.

Phillipybur Austen Eastern Pennsylvania Power ‘Ca Deciele Washington Port Calden Bacton Philipsburg Zol Op Brotherhood of Electric Workers Easton A. Doze Senc New York Eilison Company Tha Jipden Boty Stheyowwere Dusma Tifton Sei

Carpenter's Hosiery Store Ad Promotes Gear and Location

Local ad touts Paxinvsie items and two for Zia fashion with double knit trinte fabric. It highlights Peter line and a complete sock range. Store details list 229 Northampton Street Tetow Circle Einatoh Fa and urges readers to make Carpenter's their go to hosiery shop.

Peter Zia Carpenter's Eas Northampton’st Tetow Circle

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