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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
9
Vague OCR text shows a Washington Star issue with subscription terms in advance. Mentions year five fifty five and six months three months. References to William J Bryan and Arthur Sewall as presidential electors and ticket details.
In a special issue the Star reports reaching a bona fide weekly circulation of over 8,000 in a town of 4,000 and county seat status amid strong growth and advertiser value. The piece praises progressive management, subscriber strength, and policy, noting expected rise to about 3,300 weekly in a year, with Republican and Democratic party themes interwoven and Bryan’s railroad safety speeches cited.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway chief denied ordering workers to vote for McKinley or face discharge. He said the firm does not influence ballots and respects personal liberty. A labor group formed to educate workers about free silver, sending campaign literature and petitions, drew criticism as possible corporate intrusion. A reader urges the company to repudiate the agents and protect employees’ right to vote freely.
A historical newspaper excerpt reviews Bryan and McKinley campaigns, criticizing Bryan for lack of dignity while defending the gold standard stance. It notes public debate, calls for direct discussions, and praises McKinley’s calm campaign posture amid factional noise. Also mentions church notices and upcoming services by local ministers.
A fragmentary newspaper notice from Washington lists millinery and fashion items for sale at fair prices. It mentions hats, framed pictures, winter underwear, and various goods offered by J. W. Nutve and R. Q. Bowers in Tei Proprietor.
A vintage sale note touts ongoing effort to offer ideal merchandise at fair value. It promises every dollar spent over the counters earns a just equivalent and invites customers to trust the fall stock selections as meeting long studied wants.
Readers are urged to visit the up to date dress goods and millinery sections to answer what to buy and where to buy. The offer highlights affordable items from your first pick to $1.99, with Stratton mill agents promoting profits and savings.
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