07 May 1921
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1921
Page
1
Washington residents confront a stringent prohibition measure described as the toughest enforcement act in the nation. The long article details police powers to search seize enter without process and penalties for noncompliance, plus implications for jury trials and legal safeguards.
The Washington Building and Loan Association reports profits above $90,000 and about 200 shares sold as it continues expanding in Washington. Last month it received loan applications totaling $20,000, reflecting growing influence. The organization enables many to own homes and its accounts with the New Jersey Building and Loan associations are reportedly safe under Banking and Insurance supervision. Members vote by shares, and new associations have formed across the state, highlighting its reach.
A wartime era tale described through garbled narration about looming hard times. The piece centers on a craftsman and a dressmaker, hinting at economic pressures and fear of shortage. The dialogue mentions saving money and delaying projects as costs rise.
At a Monday night gathering in the town hall, Mayor Christine referenced Marty Campbell in a moment that drew attention as attendees debated public safety items. Campbell sat nearby as the audience listened to remarks about aggressive dogs and costly potential lawsuits.
Fragmented page shows a weekly slate of vaudeville acts and films with prices, including Eygin and Washida, Ethel Clhuyten in Crooked Streets, Clara Kimball Young in The Crav, Anna Tuthor in Neglected Wires, Tout Rennison in Eight Pockets, and titled performances. Also notes Wires-Wires-Wires promotions and a Robert C. Lanning listing.
Mayor Warry Christl and Councilor Archie Lahee urged council action in Trenton on a proposed $10,000 borough sewer plant investment. Officials worry the upgrade may overburden the system and trigger more repairs, while the State Board of Health influence colors the decision. The talk centers on a tank and beds, with cited costs rising beyond initial estimates as officials press for timely improvements.
The county plans to advertise bids for construction of sections of the new Washington Phillipsburg concrete road from the canal bridge to Philipsburg town. Bids expected next week with surety, payment estimates around 450,000 dollars for roughly 44700 square yards. Work to start within three to four weeks after awards, aiming completion this summer with detours via Stewartsville to South Main Street road.
The column muses on happiness as wealth love and health cannot define joy. It argues contentment comes from personal virtue and simple pleasures rather than expensive wealth, taxes, or social status, citing faith and everyday life as sources of true cheer.
A late 19th century Phillipsburg indicts numerous residents for crimes from desertion to assault. Several defendants faced charges in court and pled not guilty or guilty as read, with fines and bail set. Local officials and businesses cited in notices accompany the legal proceedings.
A garbled OCR item mentions Riding Cultivators and several proper nouns in a noisy notice. It references properties, legal terms, a school principal, and a clerk signature line, with scattered phrases about records and a sale. The readable context is limited to scattered names and phrases.
The Washington Electric Company plans a new transmission line with Pennsylvania Utility Lines power to Port Colden and Northampton Easton Washington. A 60 cycle plant upgrade will enable seamless daytime and nighttime power for manufacturers and consumers, with emergency lines kept for reliability and future Dover connections.
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