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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
2
The page blends Moon phases with editorial notes on Bravery, Alger and Miles, trusts, tariffs, and anti trust discussions. It comments on Baltimore campaign honesty, Philadelphia celebrations for McKinley, and Chicago Times Herald versus St. Paul Pioneer Press on tariff protection. It references Congress duties and monopolies.
The speaker argues that tariffs raising trust prices harm American consumers and should be reduced or eliminated. The position is framed as a safe proposition that would remove the stigma of fostering trusts from the Republican party.
A Baltimore newspaper column reflects public trust waning in plumbing bonds and urges providence. The editorial notes regret over past February actions and criticizes Alger’s defense in the Army beef inquiry. It also reports The Page Woundry in Frederick sold to a Baltimore firm for conversion into a brewery and ice plant, signaling foundry decline into malt processing.
A collage of witty quips from various papers and a street corner humor tone. Jests about orchestras misfiring under a tyrannical leader, race day exchanges with a stray joke, and political satire on Mr Depew and party bosses appear as brief, humorous notes in a newspaper montage.
The Washington Star reports New York housewives created an association charging $5 yearly to fund long tenure prizes for faithful servants. Rewards scale from 20 dollars for two years to 100 dollars for ten years, encouraging steadiness amid high turnover. Benefits include smarter wages and reduced hiring of shiftless staff. The plan seeks to align wages with servant capacity and foster cooperation among housewives.
A reflective verse exchange about lovers, readers, and the imagined eyes of a friend. The speakers debate candid rhymes and the risk of being misunderstood by Jane, ending with springtime mood and hopeful, healing imagery.
A renowned New York physician who has battled insomnia proposes a self asphyxiation based method to induce sleep. The technique involves controlled breath holds, head elevation adjustments, and gradual bed incline changes to improve cerebral circulation and waking clarity. He warns against drugs and suggests reframing sleep demand while focusing the mind and light stomach relief before bed.
In Frostburg, the Hitchens Brothers Company files a mandamus petition in Allegheny County Court through Benjamin A. Richmond to compel County Clerk Theodore Loman to issue a traders license. The 1808 act requires proof that no railroad or mining firm officer has indirect interest, a condition the company disputes citing its mining ties and prior corporate status. A hearing is set for April 28 to test the act's constitutionality. if unconstitutional, the clerk may issue the license.
B A Dorsey unearthed an iron pot near Mrs Ellen Hardman’s farm on Old Town road close to Mapleside. The pot held about 1000 in gold, now loosened by vinegar and sorted into pieces. Tradition recalls a wealthy landlord named Scott and his workers burying such wealth after collecting rents near Devil's Hollow.
An elegant evening concert at the Ordway music establishment featured top city talent under Prof. Hands. Singers included Mrs. Allen Prof. Beckwith Miss Young and Miss Mary Louise Payne with Mrs Q S J Beckley Prof Bion Firestone and Mr Howard King at the piano. Little Miss Payne recited as the program impressed a large audience. In a separate note Hon J Frank Butts resigns from Frederick county House of Delegates to join Washington Health Department and will start his new duties Monday.
The Local Mart lists wheat at 74 cains per bushel in Frederics. Shelled corn priced at 2 scents per bushel and corn on the cob at $2 per barrel.
The field staff and line officers of the Ket Regiment Maryland National Guard met at the Hoteltox yesterday to discuss future welfare, reorganization plans, and peace footing for companies. They expect little activity for about a year while selecting a new commanding officer to replace Col William P Lane, who resigned nearly a year ago. A committee including Major Charles A Little Major W O Claude Captain Porter Captain Riggs and Lieut Willard G Rouse was appointed to lead the movement and schedule a progress meeting.
A listing announces a public sale at 99 West Third Street on Friday April 28 1899 at 1 o'clock a m. The notice indicates the time and location of the sale without listing items.
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