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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
5
Readable fragments show contest standings with many names from Washington Mitiela Tinka and others, along with district notices for Harriottstown Delgiere Phillipsbnieg and Warren County. The document lists attendees, committee roles, and financial arrears details tied to local societies and churches with multiple person names and organizations.
Col G Goethals, chief army engineer, reports on Panama Canal progress and toll structure prospects. He notes April 1 1904 to January 1 1905 as completion window and calls for a defined toll rate to balance world commerce with costs. Secretary of War ordered thorough readiness before opening passage and estimates of future commerce to guide pricing.
Preliminary work for a river valley road from Trenton to Perth Amboy in Delaware Valley counties is completed. The plan calls for 25 miles of paved, improved routes within the river valley with state financing, county coordination, and support from the State Highway Commission to connect to Ocean Highway and Delaware River routes.
An advertisement touts a laxative product promising permanent relief from chronic constipation by toning internal organs. It claims immediate, safe results with limited side effects and lists a 26 cent price for 80 tablets, sold at The Rexall Store in Washington.
The Bible Society in Warren County held a meeting at the Washington Presbyterian church with Rev. Dr. Robert Johnson presiding in Trenton on law. Missionary J G Schilling from Rampackstown spoke and T A Mason of Nacholistosyn addressed the gathering. The society reported favorable progress and displayed products from the American Bible Societies, with financial details and committee reports included.
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