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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
5
Fragmented page notes reference school pupils, local officials, and area places with many garbled names. Disjointed mentions include a May event, a baptism, a park or street, and various unidentified individuals and locations, all obscured by OCR errors.
New Jersey brief items report an attorney general opinion on child welfare cases and the civ il service commission. Ocean county clerk removal cited, with further investigation into county boards and eligibility rules. Mention of appointed members and references to judges Camden and others, plus names of county figures and implied political ties.
Fragmentary notes report railroad activity at a farm location near MaChammeth and a station project near Lackawany, with an architect Hull Bestford among the men involved. A funeral in Morristown for Viter Mower Lackawhine Enginevers is described, noting burial plans and a two week prior operation in Scranton. The text lists scattered names and places, including Alt Hethel Warren county and passenger Luli, with unclear dates or outcomes.
The familiar remedy Castoria bears the signature of Charles H Fletcher, the product in use for over thirty years and known by the slogan The Kind You Have Always Bought, reflecting its long trusted presence in households.
An old catalog-like note lists brands such as Boln-Syphon Puritage and Hispire refrigerators, claiming lower ice usage and better temperature control. Prices range from about 6.75 to 37.50 dollars, with enamel and porcelain options noted.
An old advertisement extols a large store offering everything for the home from furniture to small items like tacks. It invites customers to shop for carpets, rugs, linoleums, draperies, kitchenware, refrigerators, china, and more, promising usefulness and savings in a single visit.
A local notice cites nuisance abatement actions related to window screens and doors. Details mention a May timeline and the need to remove or repair elements to reduce nuisance in the residence. The filing lists required compliance steps for the property owner.
Fragmentary OCR notes a diverse carpet assortment across the region, mentioning Largs and beautis tic patterns. The readable text references a mix of Kags and Carpets as part of the country’s varied designs and cultural patterns.
Local ads tout hammocks and canopies with deep discounts, promising the lowest prices in town. Shoppers are urged to compare value as deals appear across multiple vendors.
The notice touts affordable window shades that are strong and durable. It promises simple setup with minimal install effort and claims the product eliminates shade trouble for buyers.
A readable ad describes curtains designed for summer homes priced from 65 cents to 6 dollars. It notes light airy fabrics that mesh with wallpaper and furnishings, featuring patterns with plate centers and colored borders, with imitation wood and other decorative details.
Surviving fragments describe rugs and pets, with references to buyers and prices. The text mentions rugs offered for sale at about 51200, and hints at sanitary, cool uses and patterns. Names and clear facts are sparse due to garbled OCR.
Boys get cool wash suits and go-to styles in serge knickerbocker outfits and sailor blouses. Wash suits for small boys appear in neat patterns and varied colors with reasonable prices. Sizes and materials emphasize durable summer wear at nine to ten seventy-five cents and up.
A fragmented publication lists various goods including teas coffees and preserves from multiple brands, interspersed with a tax lands sale notice. It notes prices like 18 cents a can and mentions Maine grown private brands, plus a public auction at Anderson's Hotel in Murray between 2 and 8 o clock, with details of lands and tax liens including names and locations.
Notice given that the accounts of the subscriber, administrator of Eva G C Scott deceased, will be laid before the County of Warren on Friday the third day of May at 10 oclock in the forenoon for settlement and allowance.
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