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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
9
The Washington Star displays old rate card offerings from 1868, listing subscription options and single-copy prices. Rates include yearly, half-year, and quarterly plans, with prices like 31.50 for a year and five cents for a single issue. The fragmentary OCR shows monetized terms and period indicators.
Miss Lou Ella Aten of Hope will wed Robert James Eilenberger principal of Junatica borough High School this afternoon at Foundry Hall. The ceremony begins at 12 35 in the presence of about 180 guests with Rev W H Burley officiating. The home is lavishly decorated with evergreens ferns and white ribbons as the wedding party enters to the Lohengrin chorus.
The event featured a student essay on central pride and preservation of ancestors' records. Diplomas were awarded by John D. Pierson of Hoboken, who urged opportunities for educated women and men. The program included grammar school diplomas, music by the orchestra, and solo piano performances.
A Hackettstown couple celebrates a village wedding with local guests from Plymouth Pa and New Jersey towns. The ceremony features cousins as attendants, a silver dress, a basket of flowers, and a reception with decorated rooms and a trip to Bridgeville afterward.
Residents interested in establishing a public race track in Washington are urged to meet at Wm. A. Stryker's home next Monday evening at eight o'clock to form an organization.
A brief note on rare June weather, stressing plans for customers and special values, asserting weather will not derail commitments. No specific places or persons named beyond general customer interests and a weather omen.
A newspaper blurb lists a wide range of shoes including Ladies Fine Dongola Oxfords and patent leather styles, Vici Kid Oxfords, and patent tips. It advertises many styles, colors, and sizes with regular values noted and discounts, signaling a broad sale of men and women footwear.
Readable items show women's black silky finish garments open lace pieces priced around 176, and Hermsdorf black cotton at 2g. Other entries list 19¢ open face items, 250 mercerized vests at 37c, children’s vests or pastalets valued at 50, and men’s balbriggans and sacks priced 12 1/2c to 39c.
An old advertisement lists stoves with no wicks or odor and strong blue flame, hoses, ovens, and three burner models priced around 55.00. Also features daily grocerie items including beans, flour, salmon, coffee, starch, cornstarch, rice, and canned goods with per unit prices. Includes scattered names and unclear items from a vintage marketplace.
After July Fifth the Bryant Store will close at seven each evening except Saturdays. The ad touts discounts on Young Men’s Suits, flannel suits, wool crash and homespun styles, and crash trousers. Prices range from six to ten dollars, with a cheap suit case and children’s wash suits also offered in assorted colors and sizes up to ten years.
Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers offered in fine yarn with double seats and reinforced ribbed ankles. Sizes up to large, prices from 25c to 98c, including union suits. Also Lisle Thread options in white cream and colors. Boys’ Balbriggan sets available at 25c each. Satisfaction guarantee with money-back option.
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