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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
6
Ad copy lists ribbed vests with short sleeves for ladies, knee-length options, and silk Tadtenr Ribbon items in multiple colors. Includes prices and mentions embroidery and special sale terms for ladies' undergarments and lingerie accessories.
An anonymous testimonial from Mrs B. Sha of Micu describes severe ailments easing after using Mrs Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She claims eight years of suffering with digestive complaints, fatigue, and sleep disruption improved, and she now feels well enough to travel and advise others to try the medicine.
A chaotic bulletin describes a severe weather spell with a downpour and mingled figures, a bolo near several locations, a long arm of blue clothing, and a man left with non life threatening injuries. It also reports local trades, deaths, funerals, and community notices across multiple households in Hackettstown and surrounding towns.
The readable text references Danville and nearby towns, mentions Mrs. Dostale Pa and Ella Wer Meatville, and notes events around Friday and Sunday with unclear details. Names and places appear scattered, suggesting a set of brief notices or social items from the era.
An old misspelled blurb touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for many ailments. It promises improved brain and body function, claiming health benefits from a “splendid health indomitable will and tremendous clergy” and urging readers to visit Jenkins’ Waren County store for purchase.
In a fragmentary town page, families and residents are mentioned visiting, attending sermons, and discussing road approvals. Vernon, Ol Cowpraygh, and several local names appear with scattered details about sermons, shops, and friendly gatherings. The piece notes two new stores opening and various social visits around Sunday.
Community notes from Asbury, including a Lady's Aid Society festival in May, local visits by Samuel Brad, Legrand Bray, and others, obituaries for Carrie Lincherry of Oxford, and Sunday talks on the Freedmen's cause. Mentions of lectures on liberty, local school exams, and upcoming Children’s Day events at the school. The strawberry crop looks promising.
Mrs Michael Curtain of Ith reports she suffered from consumption for months. Her family physician said she was hopelessly ill and no medicine could cure her. She then tried Dr Kings New Discovery, bought six bottles at Jenkins's Warra County Drug Store, and after treatment is now well and able to resume field work.
A fragment from a village page reports various community notes including sermons at a Med house in ME, visits among residents such as Migs Minervin Parks and Annie Bailey, and relatives in Hackettstown. It records the death of Mrs. Adgting Hendershot with survivor details, funerals, and local errands. Also includes an advertisement for Allen's Foot-Kase and other remedies.
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