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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
2
The readable parts describe various topics from farming life to weather and local commerce. Mentions include farmers and protective measures, household items, paint ads, and community names like Plainfield, Charleston, and Hackettstown. Vague discussions of markets, prices, and regional concerns dominate the fragment.
The Mayor and Common Council of Warrington Borough in Warren County issue a proclamation forbidding burning leaves in streets and threaten arrest for violations. The piece notes leaf fires injuring children in Newark and argues public conscience must rise against such practices ahead of Independence Day.
Advertisers urge orders by Saturday Nov 3 at Lacouacy Fox Easton PA for the sale. The issue lists names, addresses, and local events including a school institute in Philippeburg and a polling setup. It notes a town meeting about tax reductions and various residents moving or attending events, with a focus on local commerce and community notices.
Promoters advertise inexpensive round trips to St Louis aboard Lackawanna Railway. The notice lists connections through stations including York, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Newark with emphasis on affordable travel options during a fair period. Names and exact times are partially obscured by OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Cr and anti trust era, tote votes, and a Fall Hats promotion. References include Mey Mor and Mr. Rockniellow with liberal contributors to a Republican campaign. Jagab Mayer, Agent, Easton, Pr comments on hats and branding.
Mrs Anton Bowall attends in Newton with the Guanz county Teachers Institute in fascion. Families visit from Mt Hermon and Jakestown with movement of George Seals and occupation changes. Jobo Wilson wins prizes after Truss Fair. Edison phonograph placed at Criman residence. Long Bridge news mentions a barge event and a wife’s driving incident.
Fragmentary notes describe a horse kicking another at Deer Park and injuring a leg, with events linked to Rutherford and Buyvesans preserves. Reports mention a deer park shooting dock tale and a Thursday pharseniy at Hatherford Farms, plus a nodal bop at Richard Reynolda’s house Friday.
The Pastor's Aid Society fundraiser at Backettstown netted funds. Cook has purchased the business property at Grand Avenue and Washington Street for about 1800 dollars. Deremer, the tenant, will vacate and Dr. Duck will undertake extensive improvements. Mrs. Morrell attended the WOTU convention on Wednesday.
A fragment notes a week opening six part bargain sale offering Fine Toilet Articles Stationery and Box Writing Paper. The advert promises extra fine Violet Toilet and Talcum Powder with boxed paper at low prices.
Fragmentary OCR shows three day span Monday Tuesday Wednesday with garbled text. Mentions eggs priced around 25 cents, vegetables and miscellaneous items, but many words unreadable. Summary reflects scattered price snippets and unclear context from a historical market page.
In The Crockery Department during three days, special prices apply to all Imported White Porcelain Ware. Dinner plates drop from $1.30 per dozen to 7 cents per dozen, breakfast plates from $1.20 to 78 cents, tea plates from $1.10 to 6g cents, pie plates from $1.00 to 6a cents, cups and saucers from 75 cents to 59 cents per set. Corresponding prices apply to other articles in this line.
A local ad touts Merino shirts and drawers for men reduced to 25 cents each for a three day sale. Sizes range from 32 to 44, originally 50 cents per item, offering over 50 garments at deep discount.
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