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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
6
The article argues that a Congressman serves his district and must seek reelection, warning that pork barrel spending thrives while voters face higher taxes. It links home-district favors to broader costs and urges voters to judge representatives by national actions, not local gains.
A Boston pathologist may have isolated the scarlet fever germ enabling a potential vaccine. Public alarm often exceeds risk, yet truthfully reporting outbreaks aids proper response and quarantine costs. A vaccine could curb after effects like deafness and susceptibility to other diseases, a hoped for blessing.
The passage of the river and harbor appropriation in the House triggers denunciations. Critics call the system preposterous and unbusinesslike, accusing overhead postal costs and costly public buildings of inflating expenses. Waterway projects are portrayed as dangling spoils for politicians with dubious economic value.
Jacob Shaff died at his Jefferson home after a brief illness. funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at his residence conducted by Rev. George S. Uhler. Pallbearers were Albert Thrasher, M. J. Dade, Clifford Cochran, Hezekiah Boteler, David Roelkey, J. S. Viertz. Interment followed in the local cemetery. M. R. Etchison again served as funeral director. Shaff is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Isaac Fry and Mrs. Anna Grove, both of Jefferson. First grown experimentally twelve years ago, American cotton has become an established crop in the Punjab region of India due to higher yields.
For six years John T. Webster of Frederick says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back and kidney pain after frequent scanty secretions. He bought them at Harner's Drug Store and reports continued good results, praising the remedy twice publicly. Sold for 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
April 19, 1896 column notes a farm accident at George C. Huffer’s Middletown property where Charles J. K. Young lost half of his right arm. Nearby Mt Pleasant farmer FLW Nusbaum planted a season’s first corn field. Frederick Bicycle Club organizer George Bire iv profiled by Baltimore Sunday American bicycle dept. William Ely caught over twenty fine fish in the Monocacy by hook and line.
A 1917 foaled stallion named Senator, Jr. stands at Buttonwood Stork Farm, Grandson of Bin Ren 28 1-4. Listed by Lewis and Burgen, owners, at Renn’s barn on West Patrick Street in Frederick, Maryland. Details reference foaling and pedigree and note auctions or sales in April.
Mrs. Geo M Gillinger spends Easter in Baltimore while PL Henry C Birely visits Baltimore. Charles Hobinson and child from Brooklyn stay in Frederick. Dorothy Littlefield from New York City visits her cousin Thelma Littlefield in Middleburg. Mrs Malcolm Sellman from Baltimore visits G Jacob Mackey’s family in South Market. R Tyson and G G McCleery drive to Baltimore for Busy Sunday meetings. Charles Brust spends Master holidays with daughter Barnes Zumbro in Waynesboro. David Cramer Ezra Cramer Katherine Cramer and trae Cramer from Walkersville drive to Baltimore for Billy Sunday services.
Federal and State Government surgeons conduct medical survey in Frederick County schools. About 4,000 children examined since start. 1,000 more expected before year end. 69 schools visited. Data will cover physical mental condition and school building sanitation. Findings sent to parents and kept by school officials. Parents advised to consult doctors.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a miracle hair product. It claims immediate cleansing and light fluffy hair, with long term results including new hair growth and dandruff elimination. The pitch urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drugstores or toilet counters.
Frederick’s $200000 civil war claim faced a snag in the House War Claims Committee with two reports the majority and minority injecting new issues. The dispute concerns whether Union supplies were in Frederick and if Washington was saved, led by Congressman David Lewis with the majority supporting payment. The minority argues affidavits are weak and no record of stores exists, warning against setting a precedent and noting wartime financial strain. Also noted is a planned mayoral meeting tonight at 7:39.
The fragment notes 160000.00 and 1170000.00 alongside a reference to the Battle of Lexington. This brief item records monetary figures in proximity to a historic event but provides no clear context or date. No additional entities are evident.
By order of the Circuit Court for Frederick County on April 3 F210 case 9397 Equity trustee offers at public sale in Frederick City on April 22 at 11 o clock all that 41 12 acres more or less in Urbana District Frederick County Maryland adjoining John W Tabler land on the road from Tables toll gate to Ijdmossville about 2 miles from Urbana part of Daniel s Small tract described in deed dated November 9 1888 recorded in Liber W L P No 6 Folio 350 Improvements include a two story frame house small stable and outbuildings sale free of dower interest of Lewis W Turner terms half purchase due day of sale or ratification six months balance note with security or all cash deposit 250 required sale costs at purchaser s expense George F Tabler Trustee Fr L Norwood Auctioneer John Francis Smith Solicitor Apr 12 19 26 Apr 14 21
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