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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
4
A store presents a representative showing of summer items to emphasize reliable qualities correct styles and modest prices. The note promises it as the biggest summer selling in store history based on buyer interest.
An old advertisement touts dainty thin wash stuffs with crisp cool fabrics. It highlights white lawns priced at 5¢ to 15¢ and other colored fabrics with varied prices, noting bountiful design and oil finish for summer wear.
An old classified ad highlights soft summer silks and black taffety fabrics with prices around $1.00. It mentions filmy weaves and fancy cheek silks, directing attention to newly available yardage and economy options for shoppers.
A fragmented ad notices a seasonal sale offering white gloves dregs ribbons shoes and related items at rock-patiout prices. The text emphasizes white accessories and footwear as preferred fashion picks for shoppers.
Bargain hosiery sale lists Ladice Lace Hose and children’s white and black lace options. Exceptional values promoted as cotton prices rise, with emphasis on quality and savings for shoppers.
Retail notes announce new week arrival of ladies millinery and suited styles. A strong display highlights latest silhouettes and one-half city wear. Ready to wear items priced around two pounds fifty shillings with sale hints included.
A compressed ad lists Undermuslin items with prices for Wetton buyers. Mentioned are White Skirts at 49¢ to 4.9, White Slut Gowns up to 75, Covers at 13¢ to 19, Lace Trimmed Drawers and Main Tucked at 20 to 10, highlighting a clearance like sale.
Advertiser touts thin summer knitted underwear for men women and children with price points and quick, simple tape tools. Highlights include ladies vests and tape teek tools at low cents and small children sizes.
White waists return to the store lineup with fresh designs for the season. Six black satin waists priced at 24.98 and up offer bold options for shoppers seeking new silhouettes.
Footwear shop in Vie Intest offers Hue and men’s women’s and children’s oxfords patent leather cloth and india rubber soles. Shoes are guaranteed as described and sold at the lowest market prices.
A quoted statement argues that a business must profit from customers to be legitimate delivering honest merchandise at reasonable prices. It claims the store’s modest profit philosophy earns public favor and growth by selling value to the community.
Long column records visitors and society events in Hackettstown and nearby towns. Many residents from Jersey City Atlantic City Philadelphia and New York are noted visiting relatives, attending weddings and gatherings, or staying with families over weekends.
The Methodist church publishes notes for a Sunday service with a sermon on the Parable at the Sawer the end Pham Rod. The pastor will conduct hymns and a seren. The event includes soldiers and patriotic attendees, with the Sunday school in session and ticket information available for the service.
Mr and Mrs Beatty of Port Murray celebrated their forty fifth wedding anniversary yesterday with a family reunion. Guests included sons and daughters, grandchildren, and numerous relatives and friends from Hackettstown Newark and Mt Arlington. The event featured music and a warm gathering, with attendees listing Hankinson Beatty and Curl families among those present.
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