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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
11
Historic notice from Warren County New Jersey about the board of registry and election, detailing dates for revoking or revising the poll lists, primaries, and election of local and state officers. Includes specific offices, dates, times, and locations, urging voters to update lists and participate in forthcoming township elections.
A readable portion shows Washington Township officials discussing appropriations for current expenses. Mentions include the township board with members of the council and roles such as treasurer and clerk, noting measures for revenue and spending, and references to state and county oversight. The fragment indicates approval procedures and budget questions under local government.
Reading fragments show a political notice listing candidates for various offices and election procedures. It mentions members of Congress, the Common Council, taxes, and terms like treasurer and assessors. The text is heavily garbled but indicates an upcoming election with candidate names and offices.
The notice outlines a January meeting to register voters and revise dates for upcoming elections. It lists positions to be nominated including President of the United States, United States Senator, and members of the Congress and Assembly. It names officials and township committees and mentions tax revision and election duties.
A lengthy 20th century style account recounts Professor Swartz and Miss Muriel Andersen’s experiments to revive a body by removing water and later reintroducing it. The process, tested on animals and then a human body, describes preserving life by controlling microbes and oxygen, with a dramatic but ultimately unsuccessful attempt ending in permanent death despite hopeful signs.
The article outlines plans for the 1914 Trenton Fair with a vast display of exhibits. It highlights a horse show cattle exhibition machinery displays and a strong emphasis on agricultural and industrial features. The fair is billed as a major event with diverse attractions and notable performers.
Officials announce a school fair event titled Children Day with free admission for pupils. The fair runs from September 30 to October 4, featuring prized exhibits, prize tickets issued to students, and activities organized by teachers and trustees.
The Trenton Fair announces its third annual auto show within the fair, featuring leading makes and varied styles from economical to luxury. It aims to surpass the 1911 exhibit, with extensive displays accessible to thousands during Sept 2, 3, and Oct 1, 2, 8 and 4.
Bealed proposals for Grand avenue and Bulvtdere avenue paving were received by the Common Council at the Cornell Chamber. Bids required for 602 square yards of paving with specified materials and 1,800 additional yards with another pavement type, with bonds and contracts to follow if awarded.
A garbled text segment lists numerous personal and official names amid scattered references to a township, surveyors, debts, and civic roles. The legible fragments hint at a public notice or legal order with dates and entities, but most specifics are unreadable.
Notice states Verony announces candidacy for the office of assessor in the county of Washington. It notes the primary to be held on September 34, 1913, and that the notice is paid for by C. Snyder.
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