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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
10
The essay meditates on junking obsolete battleships and the sailors memories of combat. It argues that while scrap may be cold, it preserves strength and progress, urging vigilance against laxity, indifference, and vanity as the fleet and spirit age. It contrasts ship lifecycles with human resilience, urging steadfast effort and moral duty.
The Woodglen column lists local hunting terms and casual visits. It notes many hunters and guests including Luset Apgat, Mrs. Van Dykes, AL Parley, Meg, and Miss Neva OBrien, with residents traveling to Califon and Newark for family visits and gatherings.
Local notes report Frank Nixon and Leena Mousel in Still Valley with James Gardner recovering from the grip. James T. Gardner is able to be out again after illness. Several families, including the Terms Vetty and Terman Vetty of New Village, hosted relatives over the weekend. Franklin Nixon, Alta Nixon, and others are noted, with hunting trips to Ashby Shore and a fall accident injuring Mrs Leidy Woolf.
Belvidere area reports active deer hunting and ducks on the Dekiware, with field tilts and local farm events. Community notices include church services, road work, property sales, and residents visiting relatives, plus updates on council, water projects, and upcoming thanksgiving services.
Relatives and friends gather in Pleasant Grove to visit Mary A Post and her family. The party includes Mrs Thirsdiey of Weeksville, Mrs Illawhy Uealford of Low Virth, Alyvah Sliker of Hackettstown, and others from Dover, Hackettstown, and Morristown as they discuss travel and home improvements.
A garbler in CALIFON was injured in a fodder cutter accident on a Friday, with the machine injuring his leg and the incident leading to hospital care. A church event and fundraising supper funded $12,000 for a local estate administration were noted, with several community members mentioned in attendance.
Mrs. McCumber of Georgetown Illinois describes severe back and side pain after childbirth. She credits Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and avoids planned surgery. She urges other women with similar symptoms to try the remedy.
A fragmented poem titled Lyrics of Life explores companionship and unity in humanity, emphasizing that no one can walk the path alone and that collective effort underpins shared progress. The text shifts into a stray humor piece about a landlord debating allowing pets versus children in apartments, contrasting concern for pets with fear of children.
The report notes Rev. John Fraser knee returning from a visit to Sullivan County. John J. Campbell preached for him on Sunday. Superintendent Sanford will deliver an address at the school house Friday, November 18.
An overer supper for the Lenent of the Montana Improvement Association will be given at the school house Saturday night November 10. Sunday school reports the best Missionary offering for the year. Young and old are invited to attend.
A fragmentary notice invites all to be present for Montina improvement matters as published in the Thrice-a-Week World priced at $2.75.
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