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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
7
A vintage ad outlines Brass and Vernis Martin bed pieces priced from 6 to 24 dollars, Princess Dressers highlighted for their quality, and a wide selection of Oak, Mahogany, or Birdseye furniture. It also promotes rugs, mattresses, springs, rockers, chairs, shades, Madras fabric curtains, and matching dressing tables, chiffoniers, and mirrors.
The ad lists Paris Green and other insecticides like Meth Balls, Methaline, and Supti as top preparations to deter moths, pests, and insects in homes and on poultry. It touts products such as Slug Shot and Hess Instant Louse Killer, plus crude carbolic acid for agricultural use, emphasizing non-poisonous options and fertilizers for vegetables.
A garbled OCR record lists visitors and gatherings in Port Colden and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs. Anta Nun, Mr. and Mrs. Rutters, Eva Starker, Mrs. Divi Longer, Miss Naum Peftis, and Mrs. Boamas Amerson, with references to Decoration Day activities, visitors from Newark and New York, and various entertaining and social visits across towns like Bruin, Wind, and Pattenhure.
Meri std Mrs Prank Saith visited Triange at Ballesiurs on Sunday. Miss Marylett of Martin's Creek visited Sher brother Marshal on Sunday. Mrs. Prank Lanning and children from Washington celebrated with relatives here. Brooklyn visitors Mr and Mrs Biel and Mrs Rebingas with daughter HalEn and Miss donate Babington arrived from Sunday to Monday.
Fragmented OCR summary shows a Sunday death of John Snyder at Oxgard, mentions Florence Grube visiting relatives, church trust payments for a berry festival in June, and assorted product advertisements including Kings New Discovery style cough remedy, a free trial offer, and references to U S territories and alcohol in vegetables. overall a garbled mix of obituaries, church notices, local events, and ads.
A garbled page lists many names and places including Newark, New Jersey, and nearby towns. It mentions funerals, social visits, visitors from New York, church and school events, plus a Board of Education session naming teachers and salaries for several district schools.
Fragmentary civic and social notes list names and visits across towns, including Afra Bainards, Reed, Avenee Murray, Harold Mickey, Mrs. Moses, Mrs. Hoff, Lena Fores, and others. Mentions events like visits near Rackshburg, a week with grandparents, and a Crets misreference. Also references a World weekly edition and a long distance star comment about a 7 365 mile length.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a sale of Rands at very low prices, with references to a buyer and a private owner. Details are unclear due to garbled wording and missing context, but the fragment suggests an auction or sale event involving the currency.
The passage presents a garbled, partially readable set of phrases about work, consumer goods, cleansing programs, and claims. It mentions cleansing tasks, panel secrecy, and references to people and places in unclear context.
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