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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
8
A garbled post 1903 column lists coal terms and local prices, church events, arrests, and community notices. Items reference Washington New Jersey organizations, a Presbyterian synod session at Lakewood, bids, roadwork, funerals, social events, and several small-town appointments and losses.
Guests gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Tome M Fitts on Broad street for an elaborate wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Jacob B Fitts. The event featured lavish decorations a large dance and a formal dinner with colorful waiters and music by Baynard's orchestra.
Mr George A Griger of Carey Ohio visits Oxford and Water Cap area relatives after 25 years. He and his wife, two children, and siblings recall farming success since 1864 and a long life, with aging family members featured in a proud, nostalgic account.
Workers in Lackawanna began raising the Washington Avenue property to meet new specifications after a survey order. Proprietor Knowles erected a tent for bars while the project proceeds, with the railroad company covering some costs.
A promotional notice urges depositors to trust the First National Bank of Washington NM for secure savings. It claims nearly a million dollars in assets back deposits and offers 3 percent interest, warning against risky get rich schemes.
A retailer pledges complete autumn and winter readiness with well chosen merchandise. Emphasis on timely styles, reliable qualities, extensive selection and reasonable prices. The aim is a two season cycle of satisfying trading and building lasting customer relationships.
A fall and winter feature promotes warm underwear for men women and children. Alen’s heavy fleeced underwear and Valué tec ribbed fleece garments are offered at low prices. Ladies heavy fleeced options and a line of All Tessin wool underwear are advertised.
Activity has begun in the garment section with ready to wear skirts, cloaks, and children’s items on sale. Prices range from low to mid-range, including skirts around 6 to 61.98, cloaks from 600 to 814.98, and children’s goats priced at 408 to 9.00.
The millinery section showcases latest styles for fall and winter with fresh arrivals from fashion centers. A large assortment of ready to wear hats is offered at low prices as shoppers are urged to inspect the collection for savings.
An advertisement touts three shoe specials in Nether New Jersey. It promises cheap deals lasting only a day or two with warranted goods including men and women’s shoes from 1.10s to 1.25, and a large stock of rubber goods at lowest prices.
The store promotes black gown fabrics from 10¢ to 1 yy and offers blankets and comfortables at low prices. It highlights wool blankets, cotton blankets, children's crib blankets, and durable stockings for women and children, urging shoppers to choose quality over cheap goods.
The autumn display introduces new lines of kid gloves for ladies with sizes colors and prices. new mannish gloves priced at 1.25 dollars and a wide selection of kid gloves with warrants and complementary wool gloves for ladies misses and children.
An old advertisement touts fall wrappers with claims of extra quality flannelette and extra large cuts. It promotes Percale Wrappers from 50 cents to 1.25 dollars and positions better options at 91 25, urging readers to consider cheaper personal wrap garments.
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