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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1902
Page
4
The piece notes spring traditions in metropolitan papers and cites Richard Croker as a rival to be seen as a statesman. It reports two schoolhouses burned in suspected arson and urges vigorous prosecutions to curb incendiary attacks. It recalls McKinley’s anti war stance and contrasts it with modern calls for harsh action.
Mr. Robert K. Rawlins of Oscil County urged Cecil Farmers Club to push Maryland legislators for aid to roads. He argued farmers should organize and press for funds, and also invest privately to build a better system, citing hauling costs and weather impacts on farm work.
The report notes farmers adopting up-to-date techniques to reclaim land and boost yield. It emphasizes that modern farming can handle more while costing less than the old methods, with enthusiasm for continued improvement despite constraints.
A string of quotations from contemporary commentary mocks fashion conscious men and social conduct. Hagaretown Herald notes a weather aware dresser as a showy lightning charge artist. Ellicott City Times questions husbands who seek marital dowries as beef offerings. Senator Money of Mississippi is critiqued for resisting streetcar fare, revealing narrow views on rights. Baltimore News comments on conductor authority and public transit rules.
A collage of humorous exchanges from various papers shows playful banter about borrowing trouble and daily frugal wisdom. Characters trade quips on mornings, claims, and half price buys, reflecting lighthearted society wit and newspaper critiquing style.
The Brooklyn Eagle urges planting trees to make homes homier and cooler. The New York Mail and Express notes fears about American capital control and the underground railway affecting Nelson’s monument. General Leonard Wood’s post Cuba era is discussed with praise and caution. The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights Harrisburg as a model for civic beautification and public spirit. A Stockbridge Mass village effort shows widespread tree and turf improvements. All honor to Harrisburg.
A fragmented verse piece reflects on love and nature with lilac imagery and May bloom. Attributed lines reference a poem by Bongart Brass and note awards and biographical hints, though the OCR text is garbled with names and places such as Harper, Calta, New Orleans, and Frederick.
Historical notice explains the seventeen year cicadas or locusts will emerge in late May after underground development of nymphs. It details their lifecycle from egg to adult, describes tunneling pupae, chimneys formed in soil, and the male’s tree love song, noting harmless behavior but potential fruit damage.
The funeral of John Michael Killian was held at his son’s residence on East Fifth Street with Rev. Dr. E. S. Todd officiating and Reynolds Pont G.A.R. pallbearers. Aaron Chang’s funeral occurred at Prospect Church with Rev. W. Millen officiating and Joseph Rankies among pallbearers. Gen James C. Clarke has recovered enough to leave Moblie bed. Sheriff Lease travels to York with requisition papers to bring Francis Early for kidnapping four children.
Mr 13 B W Bargett lists prices for corn at 2.55 per barrel with 61 cents per bushel, No 2 red wheat 79 cents per bushel, steamer 13 red reflected 69 cents per bushel, bay priced 9 to 10 per ton.
County notes report Mr and Mrs Elon Fitz of Waynesboro PA visiting relatives near Rocky Ridge Mrs Katie Lohr Loy s to visit her aunt Rev G W Enders to lead quarterly communion at Rocky Ridge April 27 Theodore O Far of York PA spent Sunday with mother and friends J B Gardner deputy headponent Modern Woodmen to visit local camp Friday evening April 25 Quite a number of new Milton Academy students entered for spring term.
Shenandoah Pa April 28 explosion at Shenandoah Powder Company Krebs Station kills five workers Irvin Wolf Amos Yarnall W J Lindermuth Elmer Stauffer and John Ruppert bodies scattered no clear cause found Olver Muramey says blast started in charcoal house then spread to magazine
Blaze on the mountain between Thormont and Mt. St. Mary’s continues as crews of about fifty workers battled the flames last night. Fire remains under control with containment likely this morning.
Ten Salers Meacoed Bt Johar with a steamer Kite rescue tale describes exhausted travelers left in camp while companions sought help, later saved by rescuers reaching the railroad. Also internal ad copy touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a Colombo endorsement. Local notices include legal snippets and a list of Tuesday specials on household goods and apparel with prices, plus late-arriving stock items like Bogey Whips and straw hats.
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