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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
4
A historical essay reflects on Thanksgiving as a unifying American holiday. It notes family gatherings, patriotism, and the role of conventions in public life. The piece contrasts old hearths with modern gatherings and references presidential politics and national unity.
The article argues trade balance favors the US but gold has flowed outward to cover deficits and pay interest on securities. It notes European buyers and fears of currency contraction, suggesting confidence and economic improvement may attract foreign capital later. It reports local notices on people’s movements, marriages, and society events amid broader economic discussion in Cambridge and Paterson areas.
The notice details a sheriff sale ordered in Warren County New Jersey on Monday March 2, 1890 at 1 in the afternoon. It describes the Oxford Township property of Milchnol Masalons with boundaries and adjoining parcels including Garret Lanning Stephen Lanning and Anyen O’Brien. Seized as the property of the defendant and to be sold to satisfy the writ. Dated Now, Sith, 1890. Sheriff Dry. Fee 1.80.
Public eagerness fuels a busy period as prices attract buyers and sellers prepare for weeks of offerings. The interval promises surprises and a crowded state market as readers are urged to investigate and verify the presented facts.
Catalog notice describes Jubilee Cloak Offering with models of fashionable ladies cloaks capes jackets at low prices. Capes from 2.99, jackets from 4.99, coats reduced from historic prices to 2.99, emphasizing sale bargains and last year styles at new low figures.
A promotional note proclaims a dress goods jubilee with dramatic price cuts on novelty items and a broad stack of high art textiles. The copy highlights Tiress Clouds in 36 to 50 inches and a fine line of all wool Henriettas Serges and Cloths offered at reduced prices.
A local store advertises a large stock of blankets to be sold over the next few days with prices and colors including up to the rose shade. The notice notes past sales and emphasizes discounts in an overstock market.
Jubilee department markets a large stock of hats and related dry goods, promising complete satisfaction with a 100 cents on the dollar motto. The shop advertises structured customer service with easy exchanges and a full line including millinery, dry goods, notions, shoes, cloaks, and more.
A Jubilee Sale touts drastic discounts on winter undergarments with White Wool Vests and Drawers 49 cents each Grey Vests and Drawers 25 cents each Gray double breasted shirts 50 cents Fleeced lined Vests and Pants 69 cents Underwear 29 cents Wool Vests and Pants listed among sale items Everything in Underwear and Flannelery for the smallest prices.
Rare retailing will be done in this department over the next few days. Highlights include Brown Muslin and Bleached Muslin by the yard, wide Brown Sheeting, Bleached Sateen, Altlinen Towels, White Bedspread valued at 99.5 cents, and 10 cent Grannelettes.
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