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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
5
The Washington bureau of the New York Herald estimates the tariff will cost Americans trillions over four years. The piece argues the bill channels wealth to privileged interests, predicts routine passage, and condemns the tax as a lasting burden.
Reports from New Jersey show women hesitant to register and oppose political participation. Some seek to avoid registry or jury duty while several women fear serving on juries. Court reports note women being selected for juries despite resistance, reflecting broader attitudes toward female civic duties.
Voters show little enthusiasm as primaries approach with a militaristic tone and scarce intra party competition for U S Senate and Assembly seats. Republican lineups include Archer Zall Malt and Franks T Nutxeot facing local rivals from Philipsburg area. Primaries occur Tuesday September 26 near Whirlshire with headquarters in Whipabure.
The piece outlines Democratic candidates Thomas A. Shlylas of Hackettstown and a Bergen county Republican figure, with Perkins and Lamsey in tense GOP primary dynamics. It notes a possible swing due to district partisanship, mentions jury duty for Larry Allen of Hackettstown, and hints at campaign tactics and local political tensions amid a leaning Republican district.
A mixed local notices roundup from Blairstown and surrounding towns highlights visitors, social visits, and small-town events. Names include Mrs. John Machin of New York visiting her sister Mrs. Willan Eblar, Mr. Bird of Homburg visiting his brother, and Annie Cougar among others. An orchestra from Marksboro plans a mid next month public appearance, while Route 2 rural route economy, market openings and a canceled venture are noted. The Blairstown election board completed a house-to-house census showing 509 male and female voters. school openings, cemetery association duties, and township education committee decisions conclude the item.
A youth vacation trek led by Mirw May, with companions Mery Walsel and Ginnche Richards of Fuxton, concluded at home after a weeklong hike through Yolkivataie National Park. The group visited Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs, enjoyed Pike's Peak, and encountered a minor cloudburst washing a mile of railroad bridge.
Fragmentary OCR mentions RAT SNAP and trays used on a farm to kill rats and avoid roves. It resembles a stray notice about pest control methods and costs with uncertain names and details. The readable items include RAT-SNAP and a price around 31.25.
The document details the November 7 election in Greenwich Township Warren County for state and local offices including Governor Senator and Assembly member. It notes voter eligibility, polling hours, and the proposition on the Act for construction and financing of a state highway system via bonds not exceeding forty million dollars. It also covers notices for creditors of Trachell Purdy and bids for street lighting in Phillipsburg with submission details and required bond.
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