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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
3
Advertises a broad offer to dye and clean suits with low prices from two fifty to three dollars. Claims potential savings if many customers participate, stating savings could total over twenty thousand dollars. Invites readers to write, bring in suits, or send by express, and promotes a single line house with no hidden fees.
A patchwork of early 20th century items: price talks on five towns coal project funds for water works and a 40000 dollar school construction. farmers receive six hundred dollars each for irrigation. a murder trial in Hunterdon and a ferry of local lawsuits. plans for a boat exhibition in Flemington and a revival of manufacturing in the area. a groundhog hunt in Andover with a 2 dollar bounty and a mystery about a missing farmer.
A 1909 text fragment notes Holbert HCD tattral eketas and a Lackawanna passenger agent promotion. It references a steel rail order for delivery by 1908 1909 with costs over 4 600 000 and pending acceptances by related companies. Personal notices include a burial and a teacher absence affecting school, with various local names and small town events.
Local column reports a mix of community items from Caliton and nearby towns. It notes a gold basket factory near neighbor Jerry Hofman, a telescope discovery by Prof Gowell, and a blocked route after cows stranded near Jacob Sig vot Carder. It mentions two teachers granted retirement pensions, Bartley Kloney’s death, a massive local product from Miss Josephine Mulford, and a marriage ceremony officiated by Theo Martin and Cora May Puilhower. Also covered are arrests for alleged robbery, Coca trade interests, cement company activity, and a farm accident where Mrs Sharpe escaped bee stings while her husband’s horse was stung and later euthanized.
Partial text outlines New Jersey tax increases and … 18th annual reunion of the 27th Regiment in Neswork on Oct 14. Mentions Governor Fort Brion Sehour, Mrahghert, and vote plans tied to a winter legislative push. References to safety and citizen duties and carriage considerations amid rising costs.
Mal news notes and notices recount local events and oddities. Mentions St Louis centennial celebrations, a Flemington hospital admission, auto ownership forecasts, Pittsburgh and Detroit teams, and post season plans for a world championship. Also covers church events at St Andrew's and community figures with brief personal notices.
The column lists gatherings and visits among residents: Castner family in New York and Port Calden, George Moore of Port Calden visiting, Mrs. Henry Busch and Mrs. Geo Lance in Philadelp...lus, and Mrs. Peter Castner hosting 63 guests. Rev Fulcomer to lecture. Castners and Lance family visit Morris Morg hospital. Luther Simanson and John return to Philadelphia after a few days with sister Mrs. Urinn Garey.
Town residents and visitors figure in a scattered week of local happenings. Names include Mrs David Crossman and Mrs Tray mond Luchiman with many neighbors visiting, while John Lominasson nears 80 and battles rheumatism. Raymond Kotffer injures his hand cutting, and Raymond Schuler notes a pumpkin theft amid farm and creamery activity.
A reader asks about preparing advertising matter with The Star Press in design for a winter booklet. The query suggests readying an advertising piece and coordinating layout for a seasonal edition.
A fragmented local item notes Robert Mérshon and his father and sister visiting, Mrs EY Teldne returning home to Flinsmdt Grove Bas Miss, Mary a Mnudep- facvisti ligh tee xinter, Mrs Tennis at Mrs Lit La Bar's, Ladies Aki Society gathering at Mrs Dallas Dougle's home, and Mrs L To LaBar returning from Washington to visit Newark.
Adverted testimony from Maria of Chicago claiming long suffering from female troubles, with doctors endorsing Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure. The letter cites relief from inflammation and congestion, tumor concerns, and a return to health, praising the product's effectiveness.
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