Weather, politics, and fashion mix in early reports
A mosaic of 19th century notes covers weather hints, political shifts, and social fashion. Mentions of a Paris exposition, Chinese concessions, a farmers’ trust, and debates over skirt length reflect public concerns and curiosity. Justice McAuley critiques public regulation of women’s dress as a public health measure, urging cautious but possible action.
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Thanss B. McAuley
Missouri
Justice McAuley
Blabe
Justice Moduley
Prac
Thor
City manners and transit debt amid modern times
A compilation of contemporary notes from Baltimore and surrounding papers discusses transit company finances after reorganizations, dividend signals from preferred and common stock, and large-scale improvements. It notes receivers' efforts, heavier rails, added freight cars, grade reductions, and straighter curves lifting the system to better condition. Also described is a village pageant shift from armored knightly sport to rings spearing as a gentler modern spectacle, reflecting changing tastes.
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Baltimore American
Baltimore Herald
Silliness in Minutes and Wedding Weather Remarks
A collection of quirky quotes from campus and local papers. The Merriness minutes ponder omissions and time for commitments. Somerville and standard notes joke about nature, weddings, and marriage, with a witty exchange on conventions and June weddings.
War as a Geography Teacher in the Press Echo
The piece argues that wars educate the public about geography, noting readers learned more about Cuba Puerto Rico the Philippines South Africa and China as conflicts unfolded. It decries ignorance and calls for maps and location awareness to understand current events beyond the headlines.
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Denver Post
Cuba
Porto Rico
Spain
Philippines
South Africa
Kimberly
Diamond
Australia
Cape
Transvaal Republic
Times
China
West Indies
Tako
Shanghai
Dess
Recommendation of Patent Medicines Promoted in Sylvan Valley News
A Brevard NC paper editor questions if publishing endorse ments of proprietary medicines is proper. The piece touts Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy, claims decades of family use, and argues it could reduce suffering and physician visits. Sold by A Pearre Druggist with notice to readers.
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Sylvan Valley News
Brevard
N.C
Acre
Chamberlain
A. Pearre
Virginia fair Vanderbilts witty Newport tale
A fragment outlines a witty anecdote about the Vanderbilts at Newport, mentioning the Prince of Wales and an American senator. It references Mrs C H P Belen and Mrs William K Vandervill, hinting at Southern society prominence and marriage notions, amid a chaotic, highly garbled social snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhe Wrest
Moments with the Muse Blessed Two
A verse from Riptey D. Sacsoers in St Louis Republic about two souls united, sharing life and burden. A second reflection laments the poor and voiceless, pitying clerks and workers who struggle unseen, imagining a future where justice and mercy balance fate.
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Eden
Riptey D. Sacsoers
St. Louis
Republic
Advertised Letters At Frederick Post Office August 4 1900
A list of remaining advertised letters at the Frederick city post office dated Saturday August 4 1900. To claim, applicants must call for advertised letters. unclaimed within two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office. Letters listed under Gestixney's List include O Gaylor Wn P Frakell John GC Groves Lewis Tones R M Johnson D T Stouffer Wm B Schlotterback Norbert Serem pas Wo Stup Elias Sommers. Lapisse List shows Miss Ava Barton Mrs J H Foss Mrs Wm S Howard Mrs Robt M Johnson and others.
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Frederick City
Gestixney
O. Gaylor
Wn. P. Frakell
John GC. Groves
Lewis Tones
R. M. Johnson
D. T. Stouffer
Schlotterback
Norbert Serempas
Stup
Elias Sommers
Lapisse
Ava Barton
J.H. Foss
Howard
Robt. M. Johnson
Johnson
N. M. Johnson
Laura Kintz
Thos. Marrill
Summer lectures at Mt St Marys Catholice school
The Mt St Marys summer school draws large crowds with daily sessions and social diversions by the Ladies Auxiliary. Lectures this week include social unity by Rev A Mandalari and the Pontificate of Pius IX by Prof Valette, with Rev Charles Warren Currier addressing Spanish colonization of America. Multiple notices report reliable cough remedies sold by Chamverlains and vendor assurances amid varied stray typesetting.
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St. Mary's Chantangra
Mt. St. Mary’s
Gettysburg
Mase
A. M. Mandalari
A. Mandalari
Professor Valette
Pius IX
Charles Warren Currier
America
Epidemic of Diarrhoea Reported in Cocoanut Grove
A. Sanders from Cocoanut Grove Florida reports a diarrhoea epidemic. He claims four bottles of Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him and others praise it as the best medicine. Also promotes South American Nerine Tonic as a stomach cure sold by local druggists and firms.
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A. Sanders
Cocoanut Grove
Fla
A. L. Peerre
Senate
Snk
S. Echley & Ere
Frederice
Rural free delivery to expand far beyond prior years
The rural free delivery system will be extended during the next fiscal year to more than triple previous expansion. About 1,750,000 dollars became available July 1, with 1,263 carriers and 809 offices now in service. Salaries total 631,500 dollars, plus 200,000 for agents and supplies, leaving roughly 940,000 dollars for year growth.
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A.W. Machen
Free Deelivery
Machen
Secao
Smith
Perry
Heath
Firas An‘sistant
Macken Mue
United States
Sergeant Hays Letters From Bohol Philippines Homeward Soon
Miss Mollie Hays of Garfield receives a letter from her brother Sergeant John C. Hays of Company O Forty fourth United States Infantry stationed at Tagbilstan Bohol Island Philippines. He expects to be home around December 15 1900. He notes pay delays four months of pay and earnings 21 60 per month. He describes natives timid in battles and predicts quick retreats. He mentions stores run by Spaniards and Chinese, daily church attendance and local customs.
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Hays
Garfield
Mollie Hays
John C. Hays
Company O
Forty-fourth United States Infantry
Tagbilstan
Bohol Island
Philippine Islands
Forty-fourth Regiment
Bohol
Wes
Otia
General MacArthur
McKinley
Ron
Fort Leavenworth
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