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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
13
A crowded local column reports on residents and guests attending weddings, church events, and social visits. It lists names such as Mrs. and Mrs., Miss, and various households visiting relatives and hosting gatherings across towns, with plans and recent travels noted.
Thousands visit Carpenter's at 229 Northampton Avenue as economy prompts discounts on coats suits and clothing for men women and youth. Austin Dam disaster leaves town nearly wiped out with damage blamed on a broken concrete dam and floods. Nearly 100 residents reportedly injured or killed in the incident and relief efforts begin.
Fragmentary ad copy touts original methods and latest appliances with guaranteed satisfaction. Phrases about prior estimates and reasonable guarantees appear, but details are unclear and names or locations are absent.
A fragment lists various food products and prices including fat Norway mackerel aunt Maria pancake lour roe meekers flapjack prepared buckwheat condensed milk maple syrup and related items with cents values, suggesting a midcentury in store ad.
A fragment lists common items with prices including corn flakes, ammoniated bottle, matches, and noodles. The text shows old style pricing like 10 cents per item and mentions several packaged goods.
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