08 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Frostburg Mining Journal
Location
Frostburg, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
1
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The Pittsburgh Gazette Times analyzes Woodrow Wilson's New York Press Club address as a political bid for votes rather than a frank message. It argues he aims to influence the November election with war threats against Mexico, while claiming to act for national defense and honor. The piece contends Wilson’s remarks manipulate public opinion and fail to show decisive leadership.
The text critiques Mr. Wilson's conduct, arguing the country will judge him by deeds not words and that his campaigning signals unsatisfactory performance. It claims he should focus on patriotic work rather than politics.
The Allegany county Women’s Clubs publish Isabel C. Wheeler’s address urging repeal of the 12 hour labor law for women and praise Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The letter calls for united action by women to secure suffrage and rights, stressing health, welfare, and economic fairness.
The Washington Post outlines Pennsylvania s wool growing experiment financed by prominent bankers. It would place 5 000 sheep with farmers under profit sharing, giving each farmer 10 sheep and half the lambs while the wool remains theirs. Counties insure losses from dogs and disease borne by bankers, with farmers able to buy back at year end. 12 counties have requested sheep and 200 requests filed, aiming to parcel 5 000 sheep among about 500 farmers for a potential market in Philadelphia and a drop in living costs.
Harry Skidmore of Borden underwent appendicitis surgery at Miners Hospital. Michael Manillo of Thomas West Virginia had an operation there Tuesday afternoon. Rose Mason and John Crowe are patients at the hospital. Edward and Mary Payne announce the birth of a baby girl at Miners Hospital. Glen Rankin, previously operated on for appendicitis, is improving. John Dudley was struck by a car at Wright's Crossing and treated at Miners Hospital with wounds dressed.
B W Duncan general manager of the C and W Electric Railway Co orders poles placed across the street in front of the office to suspend a red white and blue flag containing 182 lights. Electricity for the display will be furnished by the Frostburg Illuminating and Manufacturing Co.
A tuition scholarship exam will be held at Union St School Building on Wednesday July 12 at 9 am. Joan E Epwards is the superintendent.
A special $2 round trip via Western Maryland Ry. departs Frostburg at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday July 16, offering travel to Pittsburgh and return.
Olin Beall as cashier swears a bank statement is true to the best of knowledge. Notary Joan E Price certifies on July 6 1916. Directors R R Henderson C S Jeffries R Annan attest.
Mt. City Council No. 11 Jr. O U A M elected officers for the ensuing term with Edward Philpot as councilor and H M Skidmore as financial secretary. Guests James D. and David Reardon of Winchester, Virginia, are staying with Mr. and Mrs. H B Colborn on W Union Street.
The following ladies and gentlemen depart today for a two weeks outing near the Potomac mouth: Prof. George N. Beall, John Ryan, George J. Wittig, Mr and Mrs James Brown, Misses Allie Nell Dugan Emma Hohing of this place, and Frank R Webb of the Baltimore News.
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