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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
7
Warren County ponds and wind damage are noted alongside appointments, school events, and local incidents. Headlines mention a postmaster appointment at Strovdaburg, flag installations, factory activity, and county election talk with vivid mentions of towns like Trenton and Hackettstown.
George Sitgrénven, a well known resident of Philipsburg, drank an amount of opium on Tuesday evening, then went to the Union Square Hotel and sat down. When the hotel closed, Sitgrénven, who appeared sleeping, could not be recalled. It was found that the Wascondor, GC. 8. Bhropy of this town is a sister of the deceased.
The article notes a shift toward ready made wrappers and skirts, with home sewing yielding to factory garments. It cites Percale wrappers, skirts, and colored skirts priced from 1.99 to 5.60, touting price economy and design wonders as many lots are offered, while fabric materials remain costly. It also references bargains on various garments and accessories with marked reductions.
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