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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1901
Page
2
A local retailer touts ahead-of-time ordering for fall and winter stock. The notice promises complete assortments, reduced prices, and a wide range of dresses skirts waists underwear coats and blankets. It emphasizes early purchase to avoid maker shortages and lists numerous garment prices and items.
Shoes offered at small margins to draw customers with a pledge of genuine representation. Ladies Dongola in low prices 1.50 to 2.50, Mens shoes 1.25 to 3.09, children's footwear up to 1.49. A cheerful shoe sale emphasizing value and customer confidence.
A political digest features attacks on Franklin Murphy and James Seymour in Newark and Dover. It notes Seymour’s plain, vigorous speaking style contrasted with Murphy’s wealth and perceived opportunism, while flagging trust dominance in industry. The piece cites speeches in Clinton and Trenton, and discusses a broader Democratic momentum in South Jersey amid labor and economic concerns.
The Warren county community laments a March 22 1901 law approved by the Governor that forbids catching suckers in April on the Delaware and nearby streams. Fishermen say the move hurts April harvests, wastes already-netted fish, and raises hardship for residents relying on river food.
An excerpt compares James M. Seymour and Grover Cleveland, praising their character and public service. It argues both rose from the people, showing fidelity and courage in leadership, shaping trust and confidence in civic duties and political paths.
Report alleges Mayor Seymour and party visited High Bridge last week to tour Taylor Steel and Iron Company works and pay respect to workers. Factory rules allegedly blocked entry, forcing the party to wait before leaving, while a rival candidate was escorted through the works.
A period piece cautions mothers about daughters health neglect and urges consulting Mrs Winkham's Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts for free guidance. It cites a Wisconsin mother reporting chronic headaches and menstrual pain that improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's remedy, emphasizing maternal responsibility in seeking medical help.
A garbled late 19th or early 20th century sheriff sale notice references Warren County and property action. It lists sale timing, court authority, and buyers or bidders, with phrases about notices, sale location, and conditions. The fragmentary text mentions dates and legal terms, indicating a public auction of real estate under court order.
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