Not Too Early to Think of Christmas Jewelry
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
15
Do not wait for last minute buying. Starting now avoids hustle and bustle and poorer service. A small deposit will hold any item, and shoppers gain the benefit of better fittings and improved service.
A transcription of market prices for clothing items shows discounts on suits and shirts from a manufacturer, with wholesale figures around $16.05 to $16.50 and retail differences explained. The piece also mentions a political conference schedule including speakers and figures tied to Democratic discussions and President Wilson.
A long list of local residents and visitors is recorded, detailing weekend and weekly movements. Names include Mr al Myre, Walter Conli, S. M. Kouny, Mrs. Vangel, Mary Vols, Abe Week, Miss Daowitherry, Mrs. William, Mrs. A. Ch. Woolkver, Dr. Daniel Fell, Mrs. Lewis, and others. Locations span New Milford, Dickson Valley, Kulleville, Camden, Philadelphia, and nearby towns, with social visits, entertainments, and travel noted.
Borough officials inform the State Highway Commission of plans to widen the street from the spur to the curb on both sides. The notice cites the matter before the commission and records receipt and future consideration. Also mentions church services at Washington Episcopal Church with Holy Communion and evening services.
A man previously held in Atlanta for a 21 year old crime was convicted in May. He faced a long sentence and had served time in Koniones and OM Oscar cases. Police and prosecutors indicated the outcome of the trial.
Fragmentary text outlines major and minor issues facing a new president, including peace terms with Germany and Austria, debt costs around 74 billion, budgetary reforms, and postwar economic pressures. References to government spending, treasury plans, and labor and mining outcomes appear alongside local Belvidere society notes and municipal matters.
Wheat futures fell with March and December contracts showing mixed moves amid pressure from bankers and loan concerns. A sharp note of market uncertainty followed a wage increase vote and labor unrest, while two missing Phillipsburg youths prompted local concern.
The Stewartsville unit of the Red Cross holds its quarterly meeting at the Lutheran Church on Saturday morning. Mrs Laird of the National Red Cross Bureau will deliver the keynote address. Special features are planned to engage attendees.
County milk producers meet at Bairstown to discuss pooling shell milk under the Dairymen's Co-Operative Association plan. Most reject contracts despite explanations by Robert Armstrong, urging unity to keep prices stable. Also notes election fraud probes and a trio of local thieves arrested in Philipsburg with recovered weapons and a Liberty Bond missing from a local post office.
A fragmented OCR note lists several names including Mrs Sedward Shoemaker and Mr Roban kon, mentioning a dinner party at Newarts and a set of informal greetings and plans, with unclear references to coal bills and local vendors.
An old advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a remedy to boost blood richness and energy. It claims red blood improves health, strength, and fight against illness, offering tablets or liquid forms under the brand “Gude’s” or “Gude’s Pepto-Mangan.”
In a dramatic Kentucky election outcome Jailer Whitaker of Letcher County defeats Stephen Comps by a wide margin and serves a six month sentence for attacking county officers. Governor Morrow denies a pardon citing strong popular support. A separate note highlights a pioneering women run bank to be led entirely by women.
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