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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
4
The editorial pages discuss Senator Quay's likely return to private life after this political fight ends while noting his history of stepping back until elections recur. The article also critiques native policies and reflects on stock promotion scams and government efforts to curb them.
The Chicago Tribune reports a grim midyear tally of disasters from January 1 to May 20, nearly 109000 deaths from natural events including volcanoes, earthquakes, storms, floods, and waves. If man made causes were included the total would rise toward 100000 more deaths in four months, within this period.
The Tribune notes natural disasters overwhelm humanity while disasters caused by ignorance or neglect lead to despair and short memory. It argues such catastrophes mark today as a warning for tomorrow, yet are often unread or unheeded.
The Baltimore Herald notes Maryland as a premier summer resort state drawing visitors from Baltimore and Washington. Mountain Lake Park and western Maryland draw crowds from multiple states, offering varied scenery and climate. Locals value picnics for socializing and a respite from work, despite minor wear on plate and mood.
A humorous compilation of brisk quips and household banter from period newspapers. Jokes span domestic scenes with a critic and food lover, a dentist patient exchange, a city man and Uncle Joshua at a summer boarder’s room, and a classroom pun about parts of speech.
The Philadelphia Ledger argues meat costs stay high harming the poor. It contends tariff policy and foreign imports, plus packer consolidation, drive prices, urging Congress to revisit the Dingley tariff and consider imports from Argentina Mexico Canada to restore market balance.
A lyrical excerpt from Lip Incott's Magazine presents a pair of verses by Terrill Burrecar and Hangist Prescort Storrorp. The poem volume explores nature's beauty and the soul's ascent, contrasting earthly imagery with spiritual aspiration and the promise of higher understanding. The lines celebrate imagination, faith, and enduring hope as humans strive beyond limits to reach remoter heights.
To the Editor of The News, a letter defends the Mount Carmel M P Sunday school picnic. The writer credits G L Kauffman, P J Carpenter, Amos Ea worthy, W F Miller and others for the success, and denies it was a union picnic.
Mrs Mary H Manght widow of A O H Manght dies at the Jefferson area home of her sister in law Emory Remsburg after seven years residence near Broad Bay. Funeral at 2 pm in Jefferson Lutheran Church. Harman Feaster, 65, farmer dies at home near Jefferson leaving widow and two sons.
Five Sundays in August mark the picnic season with about twenty five bookings already made and more to come. The new moon rises in the western sky as vacation winds down with only one month left. Citizens are advised to avoid green apples cucumbers or deviled crabs and ice cream when experiencing a pain in the midst, calling it Providence.
Major John I. Yellott of Towson Baltimore county and his daughter Miss Lidis Trail Yellott escaped injury during a Sunday night driving trip on York road. A sudden lightning flash and thunder frightened the horse causing the buggy to plunge into a gutter. Miss Yellott sprained her left ankle but both are described as well known locally.
The temperance group of the city and county will hold their plant sale on Thursday August 28 at Agricultural BIR.
A Maryland Agricultural College inspection finds facilities improved with a new isolation building, strong health and teaching standards, and plans to finish engineering buildings. About 120 students attended, mainly in agricultural and mechanical tracks, with few classical scholars. The committee urges increased funding for engineering facilities and the Experiment Station, notes under-drained land, and supports expanding farmers institutes with more state support.
The piece promotes wireless ocean newspapers and pills for seasickness and digestion, touting Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and other remedies with buyers urged to purchase from local sellers. Also mentions rental ads for a house on East Sixth Street and a few items for sale.
The third annual Catholic Summer School begins at Mount St Marys in the county, running until August 24. Lectures feature Henry Austin Adams, Mgr Z Rooker, Thomas Gaffney Taaffe, Rev M F Riordan, Judge Charles W Henisler, Rev Thomas Stanton, and others with Prof Green guiding botanical expeditions. Social schedule includes mountain trips and a grand coach party to Pan-Mdar.
In Frederick County Circuit Court Equity matters, auditors reports and trustee actions are set for August 11 1902 with publication notices required. Trustee resignations and discharge requests prompt two weekly newspaper insertions before August 6 1902. Also mention of administrators notices and portrait photographer advertisement.
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