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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
9
The torn fragment describes local Somerville high school and ball field reports, notes on upcoming games, and visits by teams and players. It mentions Lehigh, Ocean Grove rivalries, and college season plans with a focus on Sunday events and weekend games.
The Warren Foundry and Machine Company in Phillipsburg marked its fortieth anniversary with a celebration attended by 670 employees and guests. Speeches praised growth, future expansion, and the planned Portland automobile plant, with details on stock, wages, and community projects.
The article warns that revelations about meat packing and inspectors accuse corruption and poor conditions at packing houses. It predicts widespread impact worldwide, harming consumers and farm incomes, and triggering criminal exposure for those who manipulated the system.
A fragmented report outlines debates on a railroad rate bill and the powers of a commission to fix just and reasonable rates within thirty days of action. Courts retain jurisdiction over certain appeals, while questions remain about the scope of official authority.
government officials discussed honoring fallen servicemen by sending corrective peering to veterans' graves. The piece notes confusion about who qualifies and mentions more than 100000 graves already identified for attention.
A large manufacturing plant recently changed motive power and now offers bargains on electrical items. Items include 12 inch cords and 1 inch atta parts at reduced prices with guaranteed quality. Various smoothing tools and related supplies are offered at discount rates.
The Methodist church notes outline a Sunday program with a 9:40 a.m. service, a sermon by the pater, and a series titled The Parable of the. It mentions a Bible study, school events, and Worth Day offerings, with focus on despite difficulties and hopeful themes.
Next Sunday morning service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. In the evening a warm service will be held at the Mathew Wet church where Rev. F G Elund will preside.
Ambiguous notes mention Wilbur Gaedner and Willemuertavin with references to students and parents. Saturday evening event planned to greet a worker named Rudetty and discuss class aid and high school serves. Attendance and exact details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A weekend of visits appears as residents from Phillipsburg and nearby areas hosted friends. Mr. and Mrs. Win Spangenberg and their Oxford relatives enjoyed time with family here. A Sabbath school program for Children’s Day impressed attendees with morning and evening recitations and songs. The church was decorated with roses laurel and wildflowers and attendance was strong.
The bulletin reports New Jersey agriculture facing a late spring with uncertain weather delaying plantings. It cites crop prospects in upper counties and mentions fruit growth, winter crops, and hay, noting farmers expect a slow start and potential reduced yields due to late spring conditions.
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