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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
14
The piece reflects on Warren County area beauty from Branchville to Vienna and Blairscown, praising Shenandoah and Berkshires as motorist delights. It laments changing song lyrics and youth tastes, noting a visit from Captain Barker and a tribute to local musicians and families.
A jumble of local snippets covers Belvidere, Washington, Phillipsburg, and surrounding towns. It notes a Washington man who usually goes to Maxton, a Belvidere victor buying a wig, and a mayoral quip about northward travel. Sunday school workers meet. Warren county divided into five groups. officials elected, lectures held on religious education and young people’s work with local leaders addressing attendees.
A late 19th or early 20th century community page details a commencement program, class exercises, and a musical program at a Methodist church. It lists graduates with numerous surnames, a public lecture on citizenship, a student essay, and a planned production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The date hints June 21 and June 10 events, with admission noted as 23, and a grade commencement set for June 3. A house fire at Wargrong Elarmony township caused losses estimated around $3,000 with insurance coverage.
Reported notes show Eastern Star and related orders holding district meetings with members attending from Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Mentions include Worthy Matron Agnes Bridge, the Grange, and various councils planning candidate classes and events at venues such as the Metropolitan Opera House Philadelphia and local examinations in Warren County.
An 1907 testimonial from Mrs. Merril Bald in Washington speaks of relief from backache and kidney pains after using Dan's Kidney Pills. She claims the pills reduced kidney disorder symptoms and improved overall health, urging regular seasonal use. The ad promotes 60 cent boxes sold nationwide by Fester-Milburn Co.
The article discusses standardization in commercial practice and the need to assess native abilities for school advancement. It argues for granting high school privileges to all deserving children while restricting entry to those truly fitted.
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