Evils of Maryland Race Tracks Stir Cecil County Action
A Cecil county anti gambling movement forms in Elkton to oppose race-track gambling. The league seeks Maryland legislation to suppress the distasteful practice, citing damage to youth and moral decline, with appeals to the legislature and support from decent people statewide.
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Rev. A. S&s. Mowbray
Pennsylvania
Coen Institution
Tgo
Philadelphia
Ress
Elkton
Guttenberg and
Gloucester
New Jersey
Essington
Cecil County
Ceet
Maryland
Judge Stake halts dog ordinance ruling in Hagerstown
Judge Stake in Hagerstown has filed a decree prohibiting the new dog control ordinance. The injunction declares the measure overly drastic, depriving property owners of rights, and the order makes the injunction perpetual. The Easton Ledger lauds Joshua W. Miles for his early Congress tenure and committee appointment. The American Grocer notes canned tomato stocks for 1897 and a 4,000,000 case target to stay profitable. Still Pond Farmers' Club pledges not to ship produce to merchants who buy and ship farm goods. Baltimore Judge Dennis orders Sinepuxent Beach Co property sale at Ocean City on April 13. Maryland Steel at Sparrow's Point to reopen, employing 2,000+. Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher dies at 85 on the tenth anniversary of her husband's death. Ratification of the U S Britain arbitration treaty expected. Southern Marylanders seek thrifty Eastern Shore settlers amid expected immigration bill passage. Without labor there is no full farm product utilization and profits.
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Judge Stake
Hagerstown
Barber Interview Probes Civil Service Reform Views
Congressman Barber discusses Civil Service Reform, opposing partisan use and long tenure in office. He critiques political manipulation, favors competitive exams for Congress, and supports rotating presidents. He also comments on tariffs, corn and wheat outlooks, and bi metalism in line with the St. Louis platform.
Oats and Clover Promote Growth on Running Farms
Oats provide material for bone and muscle development, making them an excellent feed for young stock. Clover ranks among the best crops to restore run down farms, with land that can grow it good for rebuilding soil and fertility.
Lillian Corsets Advertises Old World Comfort
A John Wanamaker advertisement promotes Lillian corsets offering eleven models for all figures with ready fittings. Priced from 25 cents to seven dollars, the copy highlights durable fabrics, boned busts, side steels, and varied children styles including sailor cuts for boys. New stock just arrived and some styles may vary in availability.
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John Wanamaker
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Genton Journal
Melvin
Steele & Johnson
Evils OF Maryland
The
Easton Ledger
Joshua W. Miles
House of Representatives
Reeds
Judiciary Committee
Still Pond
Dennis
Baltimore
Sinepuxent Beach Company
Ocean City
Maryland Steel Company
Sparrow’s Point
Henry Ward Beecher
United States
Great Britain
Senate
Congressman Barber
Pronto Buxton Ledger
Ledger
Washington
Civil Service
Cleveland
McKinley
Wilson
Gary
Congress
McKinley Times
Barber
St. Louis
Frank Colson
Salt Ste. Marie
Mich
Chamberlain
W. E. Brown
Denton
H. Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Wanamaker's
Philadel
Priestly
Priestley
Lyons
Courtauld
Wanamaker’s
Caroline County
Hobbs’ Corner
Ringgold’s Green
Seth Evitts
Newton Willoughby
Aaron
Frank Willoughby
P. W. Downes
Anthony’s Mill
Burrsville
Aaron Willoughby
J.D. Downes
WM. W. Willoughby
F. T. Willoughby
WM. Atwell
Bruuerurereree
Thomas R. Green
Thomas A. Smith
T.C. Hackett
Queen Anne
S. Nowell, & Son
the Times
Andersontown
Smithville
Charles R. Neal
James L. Bullock
Daniel C. Adams
Thomas BE. Bullock
Maryland and
Delaware
George W. Hignatt
James
Nisi
Charles E. Shanahan
William J. Clark
Hennie E. Clark
Edwin C. Fields
Edwin CG
Fields
Board of Control and Review
C. H. Whitby
James N, Todd
Attor-at-Law
R J. Shields
Champion Machine Co
John W. Clark, JR
Caroline
Anna Giering
Osper Cox
East
Baltimore Street
Espe Marken Sal —A
Caroline CO
Charles Stevens
Edgar G. Miller
Thomas Hill
Isabella S. Matthews
A. D
Court House
Number
Roland T. KR. Garey
Robert T. Bryan
Feach Orchard
Said
Market Street
Three Bridges
Elizabeth Towers
Annie H. Downes
Wm. W. Lowe
R. R
Lewis & Stevens
Equitable Building
Henry BR. Lewis
J. W. Crank, Jr
James Bryan
Honora C. Hough
H. G
Wilson’s Mill
Ella
M. Dunning
Zachariah T. Anstett
Choplank River
Wm. R. Martin
Enston, Md
Albert G. Towers
Orphans’ Court
Tilghman Prattis
Burton W. Parker
John Prattis
Postolice
American Corner
Thomas Arnett
Warrisine
Thomas H. McFarland
Annie L. McFarland
Andrews
Beaver Dam
Queen Anne County
Annie L. McParland
Edwin C
Queen Anne, Md
Goc
J. M. Beaven
Hillsboro, Md
Farmers and Merchants National Building & Noan Associate
F OF Derawaee
Samuel W. Hall
Newell Ball
William D. Denney
OFFI
Direc Dover, del
Newell Balt
Bridgeville
Del
Robert I
Holliday
Clayton
P. W
Menry C
Conrad
Wilmington
atty-at-Law
Farmers’ Bank
Jouan Sluxx
Wyoming
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William N. Boggs
Teller First Nat'l Bank of Delaware
Richard R. Kenney
TORS
Franklin C. Maull
Lewes
Charles H. Atkins
Milton
Clarence D. Sypherd
Dover
Burton & Sypherd
Hram Reedy
Samuel
W. Hall
James N, Food
O. Briss Co
Washington, D.C
U.S. A
Alonzo O. Bliss Co
D. C
U. S.A
Suint Goop
Deter Covey
James P. Covey
Peter Covey
A.G. Qelletly & CO
Nurgerymen
Williston
HE. Cooper & Bro
Smyrna
A. E. Cooper & Brg
Denton, Maryland
Harry B. Mason
Dexton
New York
C. W. Jackson
Queen Anne's
Swing Bros
Bolton
Lee B. Bolton
Bolton Bros
Fuxeo Paints
Elaine
E. Pratt
Denton, MD
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