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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
7
In a detailed account, villagers describe heavy rains and floods that swamped gardens and churchyards, sparking fears of ongoing water rights conflicts. Citizens blame landowners for watercourse disruption while recalling past storms and urging restraint as repairs and legal remedies unfold. The piece weaves local incidents, politics, and community responses, illustrating a tense moment of rural life.
In Bercdgeville the county binder contest at the county farm pitted D M Osborne Columbia Binder against McCormick. judges ruled Osborne did best. Nearby farmers report Jersey cows dying from horn distemper and several locals have sick animals. A reader praises Shepherd’s Vitalizer and a city druggist advertises Chamberlain's Coughs and Diarrhea Remedy with anecdotal cures. Dr King's New Discovery is extolled as life-saving for lung troubles.
Isa Ora Mutchler and Misa Ewin Segulne of Newark visited last week to be with their sister Ma. John Inscho and now visit relatives in Portland Williamsburg and Cresco Pa. Britton family spent Sunday with her brother Stewart. Theodora Binith and son visited from Asbury. Minnie Nixon visiting relatives in youth town. Edward Belton and Frank Kinsey returned home after spending a week with AyF Seguine. Mamie Mummer of Cranford visiting here. Local attendees at the dedication of the M. I. church in Washington listed. A Lawson Lawn party for Ladical Aid Society July 2 planned. Ice cream served at Peter Thomay’s surprise party. James Little and Beatrice Little guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Little. Willie Crum visiting relatives in Raritan and Perth Amboy. May Autelilor tied with Lizzie Smith. Mrs. Morgan hosting visitors. Cough remedy notes and local sales outlets.
A merchant explains that to maintain a well selected stock of desirable goods, they buy in large quantities across departments and must make a special effort to reduce accumulation. The note emphasizes efficiency in purchasing and inventory control.
Our patrons discuss prices as they hear talk of the big sale. With a vast variety across all departments enumeration is impossible. The only sure proof is to come and see. The great sale has begun.
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