You swat it if you see the Star's Want Column
The brief note hints at spotting the Star’s Want Column for classified notices. It suggests readers look for listings, items for sale, jobs, or services in the newspaper’s want ads.
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
12
The brief note hints at spotting the Star’s Want Column for classified notices. It suggests readers look for listings, items for sale, jobs, or services in the newspaper’s want ads.
An OCR filled list captures scattered references to residents and happenings in Newark and nearby towns. Mentions include funeral attendance, theater and church events, visits, travels, weddings, and local trades. The page shows names, places, and dates tied to everyday civic life.
An unreadable OCR text fragment mentions political figures, retirements, and places like Rockville and Washington. It references individuals such as T. Wiy and Louie tenth, with scattered phrases about sites, dates, and purported events. The garbled material lacks clear, cohesive facts but suggests a political or civic notice in a local paper.
Mr. and Mrs. Sitlon host a gathering where church officials and officers are elected. The drawing officers are named include President and Vice Presidents with Blythe, Shaan, Brands, and Cydyke among those listed as officers. The event occurred on a Tuesday evening at the parsonage with local residents and families in attendance.
Mrs Trokaw and Mr and Mrs Trank Smuth hosted relatives in Harmony on Sunday. Geo Amey of Tarnmony visited Mesa Bo Pratt Sunday. Mrs Brank Riddle spent several days last week in Philadelphia. Mrs Miller and Miss Rhinehe imb Beetles attended events. The Woman's Missionary Society will hold weekly meeting at a member home this afternoon.
Fragmentary notes describe a town gathering with a lifelike schedule. Mentions of individuals, a family, and a meal imply a social event in a communal space. The text is garbled but hints at a Thursday evening supper and a guest or speaker.
Local notices describe a small social gathering with refreshments to be served. Text is fragmentary but indicates community event details and timing.
An old style testimonial ad promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female illnesses. It claims the product restores health, relieves sickness, and invites women to write for free advice. Mentions a supposed case of recovery and encourages readership to try the tonic for renewed vigor.
Fragmentary line notes provision of full supplies to many families but no concrete details, names, places, dates, or context available.
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