Local Star sale seeks $15 final bid
A small item sale in the STAR reflects a time influenced event where the seller would have accepted fifteen dollars to complete the deal.
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
9
A small item sale in the STAR reflects a time influenced event where the seller would have accepted fifteen dollars to complete the deal.
An article fragment details Red Cross efforts recruiting nurses and volunteers for wartime service, including plans for training, duty assignments, and community fundraising. It mentions Miss King A. De Lane as chair and references local schools and service posts, with emphasis on preparations for expected personnel needs.
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered names and divisions, referencing Dan Ponston, BiceAn Invitation, and various geographic locations. The piece hints at movements or votes involving military or organizational commands, with unclear context and garbled phrases suggesting draft or deployment discussions.
A garbled historical fragment discusses daily burdens of motherhood and child care and hints at social pressures. It mentions a mother, a baby in arms, and vague references to distress and responsibility. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or sources.
An advertisement for Vinol claims it restores health and strength to a delicate, weak child. It asserts the tonic blends cod liver oil and iron and includes a value claim about weight gain and improved condition. The copy mentions Broderick Sommers from Monaca and Washington" as origin hints.
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