Christmas origins and political notes mingle in Maryland news
A wide array of items touches on Christmas origins with St Cyril and Pope Julius, then shifts to political debates on direct nominations and negro electorate influence in Maryland. The Baltimore Sun comments on Senator Gorman’s likely committee choices, a Denton manufacturing plant proposal, Maryland’s penitentiary profits, Dr. Cook’s pole claim discredited, and governor Crothers weighing pardons as holidays approach.
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St. Cyril
Julius
Rome
Christendom
Irving
Earth
Heaven
Republican Party
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore
Crawford County
Maryland Senate
Gorman
Senate
Christmas Preparations Highlight Health and Politics
Ample concerns over health and beauty amid holiday rush. Fire statistics for Maryland show near fifteen hundred fires, many suspected arson, with heavy losses. Delaware fish hatchery reports failure to obtain black bass spawn. Maryland may vote to amend to allow an income tax. War of 1812 seafighters celebrated. Governor Crothers narrowly escapes a gunfire incident in Baltimore. New York primaries expected to alter political tides this winter. Merry Christmas to all.
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Jewell
Maryland
A. E. Archer
Delaware
Evan G. Shortledge
United States
Delaware and
Chesapeake Bay
Lower Peninsula
Birth of Christ in Bible Study Lessons
A Philadelphia Record feature outlines the Christmas narrative from Matthew 1 21 with reflections on the star guiding the wise men, Herod's plotting, and the wise men choosing obedience to God. It emphasizes seeking Jesus, the danger of religious hypocrisy, and the hope of salvation.
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Christ
Jesus
Bethlehem
Temple
Herod
God
Egypt
Philadelphia Record
Dover Wedding on Train Creates Christmas Surprise
Frederick J. Bonneville of Pittsburgh and Miss Anna Bell Crook of Baltimore eloped at Dover Delaware after unexpectedly alighting from a Philadelphia Norfolk train. A cab driver took them to the license bureau and Wesley Chapel where Rev. E L Hoffecker married them in 20 minutes after the proposal. The bride called herself a Christmas present to her husband and the couple then dined at a hotel before continuing their journey.
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Frederick J. Bonneville
Pittsburg
Anna Bell Crook
Baltimore
Dover
Delaware
J. E. Teat
Wesley Parsonage
Rev. E. L. Hoffecker
Kris
Bonneville
Margaret Virginia Snead
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children
An old advertising notice for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders used by nurses at a New York Children's Home. Claims break up colds in 24 hours and cure fevers headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and destroy worms. Sold at druggists for 25 cents with samples mailed from Allen & Omsted Le Roy New York.
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Mother Gray
New York
Alen & Olmated
LeRoy, N, Y
Foot-Hase Relief Ad From Historical Print
An old promotional notice touts Al en's Foot-Hase as a remedy for discomfort from stockings and tight shoes. It promises rest and instant relief from annoyance, claiming the product prevents pinching and foot irritation. Sold everywhere for two pence. warns against substitutes.
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Alen
Rough on Rats Boxed Insecticide Ad Tells Users to Mix Carefully
A vintage pest control ad urges mixing Rough on Rats for home use with a warning not to die in the house. It warns against imitation substitutes and catch-penny ready-for-use products and touts 50 to 100 little cakes to trap 500 or more mice.
Handkerchiefs Make Fine Gifts And Ready-to-Wear Coats
Catalog notes describe 1850s outerwear and accessories including striped wool coats with satin linings and jet buttons, 40 to 46 inch semi fitted backs, full skirts with yokes and plaits, bound seams, bound seats, and colors black navy smoke catawba or other shades. Prices around 12.50 dollars appear.
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Mitch
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H. Johnson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
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Princeton University
Wilson
Denton
Maryland Penitentiary
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University of Copenhagen
North Pole
Crothers
J.h.nichols &Son
J.H. Nichols&son
J.H. Nichols& Son
J. H. Nichols & Son
Merry Christmas
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America
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National Monthly
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Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
Wilmington
Hexty’s Books
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Pampas
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India
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Virginia
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Canada
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Mark Mason
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Ralph Raymond
Heir
Tom
Bootblack
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Tramp
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Eclipse
Lion
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Denton, MD
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