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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
10
A garbled promotional notice touts big sales at a New Jersey house furnishing store. It claims economy and wisdom in buying as prices are down and describes assorted items like ash sitters, wire fittings, and decorative pieces, all advertised with heavy OCR errors.
Mrs Ryerson Trauger under physician care for pneumonia symptoms. Miss Lucy Kerr of Johuncaburg visits grandmother Mrs Sarch. A sleigh party to Hope and church entertainment. Mollie H Smith at Riverdale with brother. Funeral for Mrs David B Lowe. John Albertson’s Newark funeral. Many moves and visits among Markboro, Belvidere, and nearby towns. Forty-year anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Luxe with children presenting a dining table. guests sing and recall wedding. Social gatherings, anniversaries, and local movements cap the week.
A jumble of names and events from Lawn area society includes a death, a church fundraiser, and community visits. Prank Ang Rew Feowick visits with his daughter Sirs. Peter Hardy lives near Fulper farm. Rev Tieming from Princeton College led Presbyterian services. Mrs William Housel died of diphtheria. husband ill and four children remain. Misa Anuw-Apenrowa were Sunday quisi tor at grandparents. Community members attended funerals near Sutiand.
ASBURY items report WH Dersedgec confined to the cause with any portion of help. Mary Moston of Phillipsburg visits friends. Grace Carpenter returns from Newark and Brooklyn. Mrs. Ther visits Glen Gard. Susie Shipman taken suddenly. Dr E H Moore treated for heart neuralgia. Charles Magard leaves for Atlantic City. Mrs Colin Windermort recovering from a stroke. Miss Maelo Mleming returns from Tel videre. Mrs Silits Hance visits daughter Enos Larely. Mary Tingle to Vienna. Miss Wonlverton teaches nearby. uterine notes on Shummalx and Lulinek. Jute Time rental moving. Wesley Gitte to occupy dwelling after bid. Tribuna weekly $2.97.
The Morris Canal abandonment commission presents extensive evidence and a large brief from canal lawyers detailing the canal's history, financials, and assets. It notes pre abandonment profits and post 1870 losses under railroad management, with thousands of tons carried and a wide, disputed property and water rights portfolio.
A Dover owner, after strong doubts, sent a rose comb bantam hen and a cockerel to the St Louis World’s Fair, with two birds bought from Washington fancier Lewis C. Beatty. Officials warned against shop rules violations as the pair heads to exhibit in a 30 foot Atlantic Ocean tank. The exhibit, arranged by the university commission, will feature seabirds and shellfish from Atlantic City and other ports, displayed for government oversight.
Seventy one youths from Morris County high school reportedly left their town for a New York trip by train. William Coleman and Wilgare Cray were among them, aged 18 and 13, with other students accompanying. The group allegedly planned a school outing but vanished after boarding an eastbound train, prompting concern from friends and families.
A late 19th century notice describes 2 000 volumes available to railroad workers. TheWR introduces the books as being lent or issued to Senoylan and others. Books are described as being in good condition and issued at a small annual charge of 66 dollars.
A brisk weather era prompts a boys clothing sale offering corduroy cashmere and chavelots pants at 5ac and boys suits at 2.50 with higher values, plus other attire at notably low prices aimed at mothers buying for boys during the cold spell.
Modern corset styles and sizes shown to fit every figure with new lines and models. Visit tomorrow or any day to meet the saleslady and receive valuable information on advanced corset ideas.
In the ready-to-wear section a biz-saving chance offers waists flannels and vestings at special prices. Big bargains on flannel wrappers and a large range of patterns. Children’s coats and goats offered in a large assortment at reduced prices. Call to convince yourself it is genuine.
An advertisement highlights a crowded Linen Department with staples and new lines. It touts short lengths at 3s 6d per yard, special wide linen at 2s 9d, mercerized damask at 39 1/2c per yard, and other discounts on unbleached napkins, table linen patterns, and crash fabrics, urging quick purchase.
Fragmentary ad text urges immediate purchase of warm underwear. Mentions variety and price grades with unclear phrasing. Appears to market affordable innerwear items with emphasis on comfort and health while noting obstacle to supply.
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