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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
3
There is no assortment that equals ours in the county The prices must be right or we would not have already sold so many this winter Table crockery and fancy china has for years been a specialty with us Pretty up to date ware for the table and other uses are here in pleasing variety and at dry goods store prices.
An advertisement notes selections including dry and fancy goods lines, shoes, wallpaper, paints, and sewing machines. It highlights a well known establishment where practical items are available and encourages interest in the store’s broad offerings.
A fragment listing various grocery items and prices appears in a dated clipping. It mentions creamery butter, lard, canned fruits like apricots and peaches, cherries, berries, molasses, beets, and beets with price notes such as 10c and 25c, reflecting a sales promotion style.
Community tidbits report town socials, church events, and political results. Notes include oyster supper at Pateraburg School, Elmon Ayers activities, Democratic caucus results with Nelson Ayers and Silas Cummine, and various personal visits and illnesses.
An advertisement extols Rough on Rats and related products as a universal cure for pests and household ailments. It claims dramatic efficacy against rats mice cockroaches bed bugs and other pests, touting long sale history and universal use. It also notes methods using mashed potatoes and bread to lure pests and mentions distribution through druggists and regional offices.
An old remedy touts E Bats Ballast for grippe throat and lung relief claiming it prevents pneumonia by easing cough and mucus. The notice lists real estate transfers recorded in the County Clerk’s office with multiple dated conveyances and consideration figures amid scattered OCR errors.
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