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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
1
A garbled public notice lists a meeting on Tan. 27th from 8:30 to 12:30 about war tax planning. It mentions gentlemen and fees around 46 cents and references Lewis JR. The legible bits imply a local civic gathering with unclear details and attendee costs.
A local notice describes a Washington feast to be held February 21 at an undisclosed location. Details list organizers and committees, inviting participation and outlining event duties, with addresses and contact points for attendees.
Local educators push for higher wages amid fears of underpaid staff. Public meeting at Wahintatot Ita HooL draws 600 parents and officials, stressing salary hikes and state support for better schooling.
A garbled OCR passage lists names, places, and numbers with unclear context. It includes phrases like Northamploan, Cooke's Dope Stove, Dyke Qadureetions, and various odd spellings, making the overall event or item difficult to identify.
A garbled report describes tensions around wage demands by workers and suggested actions by union leaders. The article hints at protests and employer responses during a May morning, mentioning meetings, slogans, and potential labor unrest without clear names or places.
A fragmented text from Warren County School Notes mentions disputes and proposed actions. It references moderates, a Washington connection, and planned publishing in the next issue, with notes on committees, attendance, and duties. The block contains garbled OCR but preserves names and places.
Fragmented OCR text shows Warren area events and figures tied to an inaugural march. Mentions of individuals and local entities suggest a ceremonial procession with political overtones and community reaction.
A garbled notice describes Farr's Anajal sale in progress with references to discounts on shoes and a rush of thrifty shoppers. The fragment mentions locations, prices, and sales terms, with unclear attribution and scattered place names.
A disrupted Grange gathering discussed opposition to daylight saving and a Sunday opening plan. Attendees from Hackettstown Grange reported prosperity, with about 100 members at a notable dinner. A special meeting was scheduled to address officer installations.
A county convention in Warren County favored athletics with speakers from local towns presenting support. Notable delegates included Chiles Smith and Willis. county officials and residents from several towns attended to back athletic programs and related funding.
The article notes Dr. Sutterlee of Drew Theological Seminary delivering sermons at a local church. It mentions a choir, a double quartet, and readings of hymns. A visiting speaker, Mrs. Dewalt, participates, with plans for evening services and a revival week.
J R Thatcher, ex director of the county board of precedalders, has been appointed supervisor for state highways. He begins by erecting snow fences along Hinckettstown Park and the road between Porte Cettle and Philpslirg, with several crews at work and a strong patrol to ensure safety.
A burglar attempted to pry open the Bryant clothing store on East Washington Avenue, fired two shots, and fled across the street toward a garage. Police noted footprints and mislaid papers, while Shrope, who knew the building, helped with investigations and the suspect’s exit route.
An old classified ad promotes a furniture sale by Ralph Anothors at 208 8 40 South Third Street Eas. It hints at remarkable reductions and a major find, urging readers to watch next week s STAR for details. The tone mimics a bustling mid century sale notice.
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