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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
4
An English holiday pastime described is the Peanut Hunt, a scavenger game where hidden nuts are scattered through rooms and halls for children to find. The piece blends a discussion of natural history, eye function in animals, and the playful tradition of hiding peanuts for youngsters to seek during festive times.
The readable fragments depict a bustling urban shopfront with vendors, footwear displays, and street names. Notable mentions include a shoe seller, a sauce shop, a toy shop, and passersby described in a period tone, painting a vivid but partial street panorama.
A public statement condemns state leaders for restricting information on proposed laws. It argues citizens are denied knowledge and rights by press gaps and political maneuvers, urging accountability of Governor Pitney and Senator Prattney while urging broader public engagement. The piece cites Mt. Vernon relics fundraising and a New Jersey effort to support the Mount Vernon room.
Stewartsville and surrounding areas discuss Sunday train service and road conditions. Reports cover local elections, public roads funding, property changes, and community anecdotes from Greenwich and Phillipsburg to Warren County, with remarks on local politics and social life.
Stewart Beatty won the fourth district road master seat by a narrow one vote margin last Tauraday evening. Local residents celebrated late with refreshments provided by Alfred Stator and James Rice.
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