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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1905
Page
6
The Freer Independent Newspaper lists subscription options and rates for the Frederick MD area and United States. It notes monthly and yearly plans, carrier delivery, and advance payment requirements, with the paper connected to the Tele Exchange and inviting readers to send notices to the News office.
A confused mix of comments on Japanese warfare, April jokes, and public notices, with Willis Curtis's study of the negro problem, Major Screws’s criticisms of urban neglect, and Booker Washington praised for guiding industrious, property-owning Black farmers like M. T. Burroughs who bought Yazoo delta land and sold to Black buyers on installments.
The text argues that thrifty African Americans should influence their brethren and that uplift is a gradual prospect. It asserts some hope remains despite long odds, noting that even a small contribution like a penny can offer a signal of progress.
A collage of editorials from Baltimore and Annapolis discuss Governor Folk enforcing laws, corruption, and moral leadership. Critics reference Garfield beef report, Cleveland era politics, and the 1850s panic shaping American citizenship, noting leadership style and national tone.
A compiled humor nugget featuring a string of old joke exchanges about drinking, nerves, and courting misadventures. Quick quips include a doctor dentist gag about hollering, a clock that won't run, a widow questioned on marriage, and Urula May Hope's aim to marry Charles Timmill.
A roundup of misgivings about groundhog weather forecasts, noting misreads of worm and shadow lore, plus a satirical line on Carnegie. It cites editorials from the Louisville Courier Journal and New York World and comments on public figures like Gov. Folk and district attorney Jerome, reflecting press commentary on belief, correction, and political rhetoric.
A fragmentary literary piece reflects on England, sea bravery, and sailor deaths, praising old glories and liberty. It then shifts to memory and family, describing a cherished Bible as a living link to ancestors, faith, and guidance through life. The voice blends poetic reverie with personal devotion, honoring sustaining traditions.
Early market rowed into October with buyers noting housekeepers, scarce chicken stock, cheaper eggs at 14 cents a dozen, and broad price lists for produce and meats. Vegetables and fruit show steady costs while fish and poultry command varied purses, and a sunny forecast hints at botany for schoolgirls.
An article notes how a typical American family with income under 1200 dollars annually spends about four percent on food. It cites government findings and Pearson’s Magazine on price hikes from 10 to 25 cents per dollar in staples like meat vegetables and more. It compares 1890–1900 price levels with recent data showing rises in beef eggs butter cheese molasses milk lard and many others. Mrs Benedick struggles to buy decent food as market money runs short with prices up across most categories.
News of the state notes Edward McPherson Armstrong of Hingerstowne receiving a Rhodes scholarship. The Cornseld Special toured Maryland and Pennsylvania by railroad. A Shamokin Dam to Port Deposit voyage occurred. A large frame counting house burned near Osoptown Harford county. In Watts wife murder trial at Ellicott City testimony suggested insanity. West side of South Mountain sees fierce winds and extensive timber destruction.
The boys spring gospel services at the M.O.A. begin tomorrow morning at 15 o clock. More than the desired fifty boys have joined as charter members and eightfold growth in attendance is expected. Rev. Albers H. Zimmerman will address the gathering.
Pekin Iowa resident W M Smithart faced incurable consumption as physicians warned he could not survive. Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs cured him, keeping him out of the grave for over a decade. He testifies to the medicine’s life saving power and recommends trial bottles at A L Pearce drug store. The ad touts a money back guarantee and prices, with endorsements from J W Harper Whiskey and prize authorities.
A Weed Shore passenger train was ditched this morning between Fort Pisin and Cara joharie. The engineer and fireman were killed in the wreck.
Special Dispatch reports Oxford defeated Cambridge today in the annual boat race by four lengths.
Special dispatch reports police commissioner Szibalovicz seriously injured when a bomb was thrown at him today in Lodz. Authorities investigate motive and suspect residence. Hospital conditions not disclosed pending further updates.
The South Frederick Literary Society and four other groups held regular meetings, with programs of readings, recitations, essays, debates, and contests. Debates favored affirmatives or negatives in several sessions. officers were elected in some societies, and adjournments set dates for April 7 or April 1.
Among Maryland’s ancient statutes a 1798 act taxed rum and wine, and levied per poll fines on enslaved people and Irish servants. Earlier acts punished blasphemy with severe penalties, including branding and death, and imposed fines for Sabbath breaking and drunkenness. A 1728 act incentivized removing wolves and vermin by taxing scalps and paying tobacco rewards.
A Frederick farm implement dealer M S McDonnell testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills helped his family with kidney trouble. He advises sufferers to obtain Desa’s Kidney Pills from Clinton B Main’s drug store and assures positive results. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
Notice announces the annual election of nine directors for the bank for the ensuing year. Voting will take place in banking rooms on Monday April 10 1905 between 9 and 12 oclock. U S Doll President is listed.
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