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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
12
A dense reading reveals a late 19th/early 20th century column of local life. Mentions weddings, visits, family movements, political notices, and community events across towns, with names like Dover, Warren, Lehigh, and Paterson, plus references to a hospital and a steamer voyage.
Fragmentary ad copy describes back pain and a claimed cure with Down's Kidney Pills. Mentions Warrey County and agents for United, with dubious testimonials about pain relief and energy. Contains garbled OCR from a historic newspaper segment.
The page lists a string of community items from Belvidere and surrounding towns including church events Mothers Day services May 27 at Belvidere, and a Wheeley Sunday gathering. It notes family obituaries, parish help, and local club meetings.
An advertisement touts a large summer furnishings display with indoor items and china sets in cottage style. It highlights American and European porcelain dinner sets, with numerous price points from low to moderate, and notes a second gallery in a new building for complementary kitchenware and decor.
The catalog lists Summer novelty curtains in trellis and lattice designs with filet styles and glass motifs. Prices range from about 1.05 to 8.75 per pair, with options including striped, damask, muslin border, Madras fabrics, and casement materials by the yard.
Summer features Rag Rugs revival at Wanamaker Galleries described as traditional and affordable for home lovers. The display highlights Shaiki styled pieces, richly colored and sturdy, with Crex and other Gings Rugs and Japanese mattings from a New England influenced collection.
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