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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1932
Page
7
Local merchants award prizes to high school students to boost shopping in Woodbridge. The campaign stresses increased prosperity, civic improvements, and broader community benefits from local spending.
An article fragment discusses ancient superstitions including shrew charms used to counteract injuries and the grim practice of sealing a live shrew in an ash tree. It then shifts to reflections on human patience, self defense, and praise, followed by notes on the value of effort over prowess and a brief scientific aside on cosmic rays.
A garbled report notes an all electric kitchen display by a major firm showing ovens, clocks, and beaters planned for a three week exhibit. The company appears compelled to suspend operations and curtail the showcase amid unspecified issues.
Announcement from J Leahy notes the engagement of Mr. and Mrs Will Fords of Withams Street marking a forthcoming wedding date and family celebration.
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