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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
7
A fragmented page notes residents and gatherings in the Phillipsburg area including a planned lodge at Homoebury and the Ladies Aid Society supper dates. It reports a Wesley basketball loss to Pen and Dreyl, a funeral for Reuban Kachin, and various local incidents, arrests, and marriages with scattered names and addresses.
A busy week with relatives visiting in Belvidere and Phillipsburg, church sermons by Rev C C Chin and a Presbyterian service, schools closed for teachers' institute, a Belvidere football game, and a surprise party for Mrs. Welsh Bowlby. Residents travel between Oxford Belvidere and Stecksville while community notices include court fines and a resignation to join Warren Wand Co.
A disjointed OCR page notes a dubious cure touting wintergreen oil as a miracle treatment sold in Chicago laboratories. It combines testimonials and implausible claims with a dated sales pitch and references to local social events and residents.
Feature wool serge dresses in blue brown and red for children aged six to fourteen. Trimmed with red braid and white drapery, with plaids and multiple styles. Prices at $3.98 $4.98 and $3.98. Main floor display.
Large selection of blankets and comforts advertised with broad claims of satisfaction. Store emphasizes easy shopping on the main floor.
A damaged ad copy promises a special concession to secure a fine gift. It mentions a 36 page catalog and subscription prices while urging prompt payment and promising testimonials of validity. The text is garbled but centers on sales pitches and catalog access.
Almost everyone will wear a long coat this winter. Women's and Misses' long kersey coats offered in prices ranging from 10.00 to 18.00, with broadcloth and velour options at higher amounts. Fluor and other materials noted in the selection.
An editor praises Maston for unmatched Fall and Winter apparel displays on the second floor. He notes large stock of tailor made suits and outfits, claims no rival in the city, and urges shoppers not to delay purchasing while the showings are at their peak.
The ad highlights carpets with distinct patterns and strong service as a competitive edge. It emphasizes attractive designs, a wide selection, and customer focus as reasons customers should choose this store.
Promotional note touts dress goods as at their best with expanded assortments for coats suits and winter apparel. Urges shoppers to select fabrics promptly while new stock is convenient and appealing.
A garbled week of arrivals and calls includes Mrs Win Cragar planning a move to Hackettstown and Mrs Post visiting her late grandson in Lower Valley amid brain fever concerns. Folks: Wm Weekes of Oxford, Mrs Trimmer of Stephersburg with a broken shaft on a wagon, Marshall Sergent improving in Onehgnegle, and Rev. Roger Perceani son and family enjoying Jersey City fortnights.
An OCR fragment describes a testimonial for Deans Kidney Pills. A woman reports severe backache and headaches linked to illness in a relative, claiming relief after obtaining the pills from Warren County Dirt Store. The ad credits Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agents.
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