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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1901
Page
4
A column laments Turkish naval ambitions and Copper King Clark’s rising wealth while urging mayoral prudence in appointing good officials. It then admonishes readers after a Ridgeville disaster, extols spring’s joys from weather to birds and gardens, and praises the season’s invigorating daily life.
A fragmented editorial mix notes a frog farm venture in Cumberland and a forecast of abundant water by midsummer. It laments politicians trying to bar literacy from schools, labeling such moves as fool’s business while urging citizens to seek knowledge amid political noise.
The Hagers town Herald notes a vow to protect voters rights against political rings. Frederick election counts dragged past midnight, prompting complaints about ballot complexity. Analysts say splitting counties into precincts and more polling places could shorten counting time but raise costs per district.
A collage of quips and cartoons from era papers. Jokes about racing fans, longevity fears, bogus NYC elevated rail claims, cookbook humor, and a mistaken identity bit with Sandy referencing a family mix up. Local newspaper voice with humorous vignettes.
The piece notes Pettigrew’s defeat by constituents led him into stock market speculation to prove his suitability for a Senate race. It cites rising stock prices and implies political bets tied to career moves, reflecting editorial humor on political reform. The message uses fictionalized headlines to critique wealth and power.
A miscellany of verse including a dialogue about love and refusal with playful endings, a reflection on a dandelion as a bright steadfast symbol, and a travel health tip praising Syrup of Figs for kidney and liver support with its marketing note.
Dr Jacob Gould Schurman president of Cornell after a Cuba tour asserts the island needs immediate establishment of all government aid home rule under the Platt amendment asserting strong U S influence and governance.
Weekly religious notices cover sermons at Evangelical Reforms United Brethren M E Lutheran and Catholic parishes. Highlights include sermons on liberty debt and temple dedication, missionary work in India, and upcoming events such as junior services, Sunday school jubilees, catechetical instruction, and a pastor’s anniversary.
A farm accident near Frederick on the New Design road left Charles Geisbert badly shaken after a colt kicked him. He fainted briefly, was examined by Dr. H F Getzendanner, and is recovering with no internal injuries.
Assignee will sell at the Frederick City door at 121 West Patrick Street on Wednesday May 1 1901 at 10 o clock a m the real estate Nos 57 and 59 West Patrick Street with 33 feet frontage and 188 feet 6 inches depth plus 36 feet rear width and improvements and personal property including two gray mares one bay mare two mules three top wagons one drug wagon one three seat wagon one stick wagon one bogey two sleighs beer bottles and beer rooms ice boxes household and kitchen furniture tools and more cash terms Elizabeth Kuhn auctioneer Saunders and Hailing clerks
A sample Rand McNally Indexed Pocket Map of the state accompanies a census 1900 edition with detailed railroad layouts and a statistical matter index showing railroad divisions, county seats, towns, and post offices. Also included are testimonials for Bly's Cream Balm and Ely's Cream Balm, with prices and ordering details.
A list of remaining advertised letters dated April 27 1901 shows names under Gentlemens and Ladies lists including Lewis C Fleisch man Eugene Hagan Oscar M Kelley Cephas M Thomas Washington Woolen Mill Lapiz Miss Fannie B Atkinson Birdie Johnson colored Mrs Mike Nusbaum Miss Anna Sigmond Miss Viola Smith Mrs Cars Stanton Mr Thelia Thomas. The item ends with a proverb about oaks growing from advertising acorns.
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