Congress and the President is Not a Statesman
Ex congressman writes from Washington that the Fifty-ninth Congress died in laziness and rush to pass measures under a dominant President. He labels the President a politician, cites his rail rate sellout to Aldrich and railroad magnates, and notes Democratic missteps on Philippine tariff policy as half a loaf better than none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Washington
White House
Congress
Aldrich
Roosevelt
John Sharp Williams
Philippines
Maryland Democrats urged to unite for strong year
The Telegram argues the Democratic party in Maryland must align the people behind the party, warning against selfish politicians. It stresses the danger of personal gain over party goals and notes how internal strife has edged Maryland toward Republicanism if not curbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Maryland
Democracy urged for united front in upcoming elections
The piece calls for unity within the Democracy across social and general contests, urging avoidance of inter-party bitterness. It warns that intraparty feuds must end and that members should replace ego with cooperation, aiming to win decisively with sincere and broad-based support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta Foo
Death-rate study shows U S higher than England
The New York World reports that U S deaths exceed English rates with diseases of hurry and worry rising while age-related deaths fall. Nephritis Brights disease apoplexy diabetes appendicitis cancer ranks seventh. consumption topped 1905 in the registration area, followed by pneumonia and heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
England
Bright
The Woodlot as an Essential Farm Asset and Shelter
The article argues that neglected woodlands on Maryland farms can be revitalized into valuable assets. It notes firewood, posts, rails, but also protection, erosion control, and steady water flow from woodland shores. A windbreak and visual appeal enhance comfort and farm value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
R. i
State advice urges fruit growers to spray against scale
From the State Latumouloglat to the Editors of the Journal the writer stresses the need for active measures by fruit growers. The San Jose Scale is widely spread across the state and even trees without visible infestation should be sprayed to prevent spread and boost vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latumouloglat
San Jose
Insecticide Advice for Orchards and Heritage Letter
The article urges annual spraying of orchards with lime sulphur wash to control pests, noting late spring applications after buds open as most effective. It offers state help for instructions and demonstrations, mentions bulletin 112 from Maryland Experiment Station, and includes a request for information about a heritage recipient named Spencer Burton Bordan. It also references an assignee's sale and a request for relatives of Spencer Burton/Bordan to contact John F. Dwyer.
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Maryland Experiment Station
Thomas B. Symons
Maryland
Erasmus Burton
Spencer
Burton
Frederica
Del
U. S. Army
Spencer Bordan
Spencer Borden
Spencer Burton
Captain Burton
John F. Dwyer
State St
Hartford
Conn
Real estate sale of Norris property in Caroline County Maryland
Assignee Thomas Clayton Frame Jr sells by mortgage assignment land known as Lloyds Regulation and Roes Bottom Range in the Third Election District near Denton. The notice lists adjacent owners, tract history from 1877 and 1905, improvements including a two story frame dwelling, barn and outbuildings, with fruit and timber. Sale is cash only at the courthouse door in Denton between 1 and 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Norris
Eliza Norris
Alexander Jackson
Caroline County
George N. Jackson
George H. Jackson
Thomas C. Frame, Jr
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Lloyd's Regulation
Roe
Denton-Three Bridges
Towsend'’s Cross Roads
John Irwin
Evan Morgan
Phillip W. Downes
W.T
William J H. Deweese
T. L.D
Thomas Clayton Frame, JR
Orphans’ Court
Reynolds V. Collins
Alice Y. Bloxsom
Reynolds Y. Collins
Grip can lead to pneumonia and lingering cough
An old newspaper notice notes that grip seldom kills directly but often causes pneumonia through lingering coughs that weaken the patient. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to stop the cough and restore health, listing Douglass Drug Store and A. L. Duffey in Hillsboro as sellers. Also advertises wallpaper patterns, window shades, and the steamer Vesper resuming Baltimore trips, urging readers to ship via Vesper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Drug Store
A. L. Duffey
Hillsboro
Thomas & Messer
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Vesper
Devoe paint sells on cost saving over long term
A Denton Maryland letter from Hughes Lumber & Coal claims Devoe paint offers double heat like exclusive coal, arguing a short ton of Devoe is as valuable as a long one of rival paints. The note calculates savings over years, including $100 in total, and signs F W Devoe & Co with P S Smith & Walls as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Dev
F. W. Devoe & CO
P.S
Smith & Walls
Trimmed Sleeve Waist of Fine Sheer Lawn Garment
Trimmed sleeve waist of fine sheer lawn features an elaborately trimmed front with a broad band of exquisite baby Irish embroidery and rows of dainty French Valenciennes lace. Lace trims sleeve and yoke with a tucked yoke and back and a lace trimmed collar. Byaneeee in back. Price two dollars.
Bright New Silks in Black Taffeta and Peau de Soie
The ad lists several silks for spring and summer wear including BLACK TAFFETA SILK at 1.25 and 1.15 per yard, a lighter weight 1.00 yard, BLACK PEAU DE SOLE at 1.50, and BLACK JAPANESE SILK priced at 66 2/3 cents. It notes quality and finishes and markets a range suitable for suits and waists.
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Isaac Freeman Rasin
Kent County
Washington College
Chestertown
Steamboat Wharf
Henry R. Lewis
Denton, Maryland
Harry N. Hackett
Boston
Ter
Denton Journal
D. A. Smith
B. W. Parker & Son
W.W. T. Bradley
Denton, Marylard, Er
Dugan & Hudson’s
Hunt’s
Poten
C. Leslie Walls
Brokme Ae
Sale
B.W. PA
Lyons
Panama
Melrose
India
Linon
Neva
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