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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
5
A garbled occluded text references various people and places including Madison, Huttaville, Reeckperr, and Lisle. It mentions a mix of social notices, local events, and routine happenings with scattered names, activities, and potential dates, suggesting a crowded page of community notes and brief notices.
Examinations by the State Board will be held Wednesday for the Junior aid Saiddle subject areas. Admission requires full academic records. outside students must take all subjects. Blanks are available on application. Address L. Kemp, Principal, for details.
Word reaches that Dr. Wilbur Chapin, a Presbyterian evangelist, is reported critically ill. The United States steamship total for last year reached 3217 million dollars, with New York City accounting for about 4 000. Texas ships also feature. A new dreadnought, the most powerful battleship seen, was launched at Newport News last week. Congress passed a bill taxing motor tolls on ships passing through the Panama Canal after July 2, 1914 and restricting railroad ownership ofSteamers operating within US waters.
New Jersey braces for the 24th annual engineering meet of the State Normal and Model Schools to be held in Jersey City. Forest Park Reservation Commissioners call for circular notices to town committees and property owners to remove danger from abutting properties and reduce road hazards.
Mrs On Ee Cox of Joiet aged twenty thanks Dr Kings New Discoveries for saving her from a deadly cough. She says doctors and other medicines failed but the remedy quickly relieved her and left her scarcely coughing. The ad promises quick, safe relief with a guaranteed remedy, priced 50 cents to 1.00 and trial bottles free at Jenking & Meeker.
A garbled rural newspaper snippet mentions events around Newark including a railway accident involving Joirtine Crook and a drowning scare. It references a planned new station, local officials, and a report on river traffic, with scattered names like Warwick and Clegg. The fragmentary text hints at community concerns and transit plans amid unclear details.
A jumble of town happenings and personal notices covers travel to Easton and Sussex, band performances, deaths, and school events. The piece mentions March and June dates, preparations for a public program led by Miss Ale Meares, and updates on families visiting relatives and a child undergoing surgery at St Barnabas. It also includes a promotion of Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism and various local names and places.
A garbled 1920s style community note mentions Mr and Mrs Widher Thru hosting a gathering at a Newark area church. It references a Tinety era date, a wedding anniversary, and multiple local names, with scattered details about deliveries, buildings, and a ceremony in a crowded hall. The fragmentary text implies a church social or celebration with planned activities and attendees from nearby streets and blocks.
A weathered notice lists Epworth League activities and church gatherings across Hermon and Warren counties. Details mention Strawberry Festival on June 4, Epworth conventions at Broadway, and a June 12 meeting with Mr and Mrs John Athbertaon among attendees. Community plans include church outings, youth gatherings, and a noted Miss Evona Cool attendee.
Parisian Sage and Aristan Sage advertise dandruff removal and scalp refreshment with bold claims. Testimonial from Mrs Anna Brown of Rockville Conn cites hair improvement after one bottle. Large bottles priced at 64 cents.
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