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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1903
Page
4
Fragmentary notes from the Baltimore American Cumberland Times and Baltimore Herald discuss upcoming conventions and candidate timing. The fragmented text hints at political maneuvering and the press’s take on campaign planning while authorities address figures in flux.
An article notes a Frederick meeting of property owners and tenants supporting the paving of the Market Street block between Patrick and Church Streets. They propose to fund interest on borrowed money and sewer work for eighteen months, if the city accepts, easing treasury strain while accelerating improvement.
A fragmentary collage of humorous exchange snippets from Chicago papers. Jokes about insurance policies after a death, a dead boy named Willie Wallis, luggage attachment by a landlord, smiling mosquitoes and openwork waste, and railway engineers loving their locomotives with imagined reciprocation.
A syndicated column notes J Pierpont Morgan may have passed, then shifts to King Edward's Irish receptions seen as cordial and tactful. It critiques consular reform in the United States and mocks excessive organization across society, praising Booker Washington's constructive approach and condemning anti Washington critics.
A critical view questions George Washington's standing as the longest serving leader of blacks in America. The piece argues a deliberate campaign by some black leaders and fellow citizens to oppose and repudiate him, calling such trends unfortunate given Washington's wisdom and historical stature.
A lyrical sketch praising a grandmother’s loving care for Little Bill. It highlights grandmother’s patient humor, soothing presence, and behind every smile the strength of a life filled with faith and resilience. The piece admires her as a guiding, comforting figure in a child’s world.
A new mutual telephone line in southern Carroll County serves about fifty subscribers across roughly fifteen miles. Each subscriber buys one $20 share, pays $15 for first cost, and $1 yearly for sorting, with funds in the treasury for expenses and contingencies. A board directs operations, aiming to deliver low cost, satisfactory service, and potential expansion after harvest season.
American League results list Athletic 3 New York 2 and Washington 2 Boston 2. Cleveland 5 Detroit 4. National League scores New York 4 Boston 1 Chicago 3 Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 4. Chicago Cincinnati not scheduled. Also an ad section touts Electric Bitters a remedy for depression and other ailments.
The American Agriculturist reports a light to fair winter apple yield across regions east of the Rockies. Michigan New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey show hopeful prospects, while the southwest Illinois face light yields. In Arkansas Benton county reports near total failure due to insects. Missouri and southern Illinois also show weak outlooks. Parts of New England and Ohio eastward see generally good quality fruit, with aphid damage noted in central and northern New York and some Pennsylvania New Jersey drops. Camp meetings and religious services are noted in Pennsylvania and Washington Grove with Rev. Best and Rev. Lovell leading activities.
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