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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
11
The Washington Star is recognized as the leading weekly in New Jersey and among the best in the U S. The STAR prints more news and advertising than any other New Jersey local weekly with 16 to 26 pages and is reputed as the best edited and best printed weekly in the East.
A historical notice promotes the Washington Star as essential advertising for Warren County New Jersey. It claims a weekly circulation over 4,000 in the county and outlines distribution across Washington Hampton Hackettstown Belvidere Phillipsburg and surrounding areas totaling about 45 000 people.
Citizens follow the dispute over the open State Highway Commission with interest as John W. Herbert, former chair of the old commission, challenges Governor Edwards. The debate centers on road funding and maintenance after years of payments and the public’s stake in future improvements.
The piece argues that violent crime by youths reflects parental neglect and weak home guidance. It cites a Hackettstown shooting as evidence and urges mothers and fathers to instill duty, home values, and consideration for the future, warning of broader social harm. The article also discusses approaching civic issues and the outlook for New Jersey’s commission on public policy.
Fragmentary notice discusses a local property sale connected to a prominent community school in a single-story building. Officials, auditors, and a clerk named Mehdi are noted in the chaotic text with uncertain details and dates.
A garbled note describes Branching Out owner Mr ALS and the Warbington Kool Co. unclear details mention Willan Winter and Low Lateam avenues. The fragment references prior conditions, orders, and recent activity but lacks clear events or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR items mention farmers selling goods direct to the public and a local meeting on Tuesday in Edwards. Names include Burton, South River, Henson Wing, Mary, Charles Linnherry, and Mrs. Smithores. Community events cover Sunday school offerings and auto travel notes with scattered references to local families and shops.
The article argues for retaining and reforming the State Highway Commission as it details arguments over removing or preserving state oversight. It cites concerns about efficiency, cost, and road reconstruction while noting public opinion and political pressure surrounding transportation governance.
Old time probate notice seeks all creditors to object to the final accounting of Arthur Lewis administrator of the Warren county estate. The notice requires claims by a stated date and warns that failure to object will confirm the administrator’s actions and distribution.
The Warren County clubs plan an Achievement Day featuring calf, pig, poultry and produce displays plus dairy and fruit demonstrations. An associated Holstein exhibit will showcase purebred stock with divisions for cows, bulls, heifers and junior classes and premiums.
Six educators reject the proposed salaries during Monday night discussions at the Alpha Board meeting. The panel faces a hold on decisions as six teachers decline every offer and no settlements are reached this session.
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