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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1894
Page
4
The article outlines expected weather changes from August through autumn. Projections call for heat abating early August with storms around late August and into September, followed by cooler nights. Earthquakes are improbably tied to August 20s, while frost is anticipated early September and a cold late autumn. Winter is not expected to be severe due to planetary conditions.
The lime crop suffered from a cold spring and hot weather, driving retail prices to about 25 cents per dozen and 12 to 15 cents wholesale. Demand remains strong in the North for iced drinks during hot spells, while lime essence and use in lime drops add to its value. Lime production centers include Jamaica and Trinidad with shipments to New York and Florida. The fruit, though lime in name, is a hedge plant in the West Indies, and its greenish yellow skin resembles a miniature lemon.
Mr. C Lorraine Gill of Martin Gillet & Co Baltimore says current indications show no tea price rise from the China Japan war. He notes tea trade remains unaffected so far and doubts Japan will attempt a blockade of Chinese ports, citing Hong Kong as a British outlet and reliance on foreign ships for tea transport.
Invitations are out for a dance at Ray's Hall Pearl on Thursday evening August 9 at 7 30 oclock Ying e's orchestra will provide music Committee members are Chas King and Morgan Cecil Braddock Heights tonight hosts a bus departure from Court square at 7 30 o'clock A wedding luncheon followed the Rice Blumenauer nuptials yesterday at the bride's mother's home on West Patrick street Attended by ushers and a few friends and described as enjoyable
Tom Lee the Frederick laundryman says he will remain in the city regardless of the rumored China Japan war. He declares he will stay to work and wash as he believes the conflict will be settled after some fighting, while noting Japan has good guns and China has a large army. Real Estate Transfers show Isaac M. Fisher selling two lots and three houses in Frederick for $112 37 to Jacob Roabrback.
A historical health notice extols using a tonic to ward off incipient disease. It praises cleanliness, ventilation, and routines to keep kidneys and bladder healthy. It highlights Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as preventive for Bright's disease dropsy edema and other ailments, urging early use to maintain safety and support digestion and nervous issues.
A Northen Pacific passenger train encounters a moose on the track in Minnesota. The moose maintains a steady trot ahead of the speeding locomotive for four miles before veering into the forest, outpacing the engine and leaving workers astonished at the animal’s speed.
Horse owners should move exhausted animals to shade, cool the head with water, and dose with small amounts of ammonia solution if needed. Diet should shift to bran mashes and soda water, with careful attention to saddle gear and ventilation. Additional items cover local cholera reports, North Carolina populist nominations, a striker incident, a clever robbery in Schenectady, and ads praising a bowel remedy.
Elmer C. Davis, Maryland champion long distance rider, set a world best time for the Druid Hill park loop mile and a half, finishing in 2 9 25. Other items note a 14 5 year old in critical condition from smoking, political recalls, a pugilist arrival, and various local incidents.
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