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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
12
Fragmented text describes miscellaneous home decor items, furniture and upholstery with mentions of door coverings window treatments and special sales. Scene references May 20 and sale promotions, prices and assorted product lines are reported in garbled form.
Overheard exchange sketches a young couple discussing furnishing a home this spring. They debate buying a floor rug, lace curtains, parlor set, rocker, reception chair, pictures, and other items at Ford’s, with one suggesting a trip to Washington to arrange purchases.
A blurred report from a Washington state town recounts a church fire, a family with four children, and a widow facing public investigations. It notes a local minister or leader tied to the event, plus references to a church and Jubile service. Names and places are garbled but imply a generational community upheaval and legal concerns.
A garbled 19th to early 20th century real estate transfer list records numerous conveyances. Names include Cureton, Pierson, Geof Cganiter, J Bl Att, Daniel Siler, Mary Trhine, Sprigstone, and others with dates around 1810 to 1910 and monetary values noted such as 3100 and 4150.
A fragmented column lists a series of weekend gatherings and visits across families and neighbors. It notes Daniel Dalrimpla hosting a plowing frolic Saturday, Dalymie Mary Castace on Sunday, and Frank Hornbaker with Bhior Cole on Saturday night. Several households, including the Gaston and Vanatta families, entertainments at Harmony and Sumnecteld, and visits among relatives are recorded across Sunday Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Beverad, Mowry, a slayer, and Mrs. Chitsday with civic and religious figures, plus mentions of a church, veterans, and local residents. Many names and places are garbled, making a coherent event difficult to determine.
An advertisement touts Elvetrice Bird tips as the best remedy for female troubles nervous trauma backache and weak kidneys. It claims thousands have used the product and achieved health and happiness with a 40 bux guarantee. The copy lists dubious benefits and urges readers to try the remedy.
Readers report seeing a bright comet in the western sky on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Observers describe its translucent tail and the unusual light it cast as it moved across the night sky, with discussion of its duration and visibility.
A purported endorsement describes back pain headaches and vision issues claiming relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. The letter cites Warren County Drug Store as the distributor and notes pricing at 60 cents. Doan's brand is marketed through Atbury Company in Buffalo New York as the sole agency.
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