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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
11
A local notice reports the sewer project petition reached the Common Council for action after a lengthy discussion. Engineers and officials presented data, with citizens pressing for specifications and timely progress at the adjourned meeting. The article notes community interest and preceding petition efforts.
A New Years dinner at Great Meadows honored Mrs Silas Hibler of Alimachy with four attendees including Mrs Shas Aithbee John Whitesell and Jus Whitesell. The event featured a turkey dinner and pres tures by Auscla Blowell of Vigna.
The article notes new officers and installations across multiple families groups and councils, highlighting Liberty Council No 0 and Warren Council No 16 among others. It records membership figures, financials, recent elections, and upcoming meetings with emphasis on community fraternal activity and instruction.
The article reviews the 1908 economic distress in the United States, noting banking strain and reduced industrial output. It compares 1908 to prior panics, cites high food prices, labor pressures, and the cautious recovery aided by railway investment and securities markets.
A fable recounts a crafty spider navigating a debt dispute among jungle animals. The spider tricks a cat leopard and others, leading to shifting loyalties and a final scheme involving boiling grease to settle scores, with the spider emerging as a clever survivor. The tale highlights cunning over brute strength in a perilous social balance.
An old football report recalls a kick to the head during a Columbia game on a brown study train back to New York. The quarterback remained unaware of the action until recovery, while teammates wondered about the score. The piece also notes Bismarck’s musical tastes and a theater anecdote.
A rough, garbled excerpt shows a speaker naming a child as Ecze raf and discussing names and running plans. The dialogue suggests a household exchange about identity, affection, and practical needs, with mixed voices and uncertain attributions.
Fragmentary OCR text describing a prize exhibition with names and events. Objects include a joke, breeders, and various individuals such as Charhy Nteog and Willie Wyeitmiogies. Mentions New York show and unspecified attendees and prizes.
Mrs Jennie Thompson returns to Martins Creek after a vigil at Velvidere. The three-brother owned general store at Alhumidhs is for rent, inventory includes groceries dry goods boots hardware and more. Apply to A I Darks manager Trananility Parmgy for details. World ad date December 31 1920.
A fragmentary note describes stoves designed for wood burning with references to ta bana sine and cbf terms, indicating a regional or technical usage. The readable portion hints at product types and intended fuel source without a full specification.
A dense catalog lists a compendium of useful information. It markets a broad set of topics including commerce taxes and household guidance. The piece hints at a sales push through Avon Newadenter and mentions locations in York and Philadelphia.
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