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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1893
Page
4
A garbled catalog describes a whale with tail power and horned toads that bleed from their eyes when teased. It lists small birds like the West India hummingbird, notes minute measurements, Newfoundland cuttlefish with long arms, and a den housing a jade knife. It mentions reindeer and chamois shedding tears and a red rhesus monkey rubbing water from its eyes.
The annual temperance picnic will be held at the Fair Grounds on the 3rd of this month. A detailed programme is planned with speakers including Rev G W Hebb of the Maryland State Temperance Alliance, Miss Mary Sparkes Wheeler of the Women's Lecture Bureau representing the W C T U, and Capt I B Gartsock of Washington.
Mr W Irving Parsons real estate agent sells the brick two story house at the east end of Patrick street owned by Mrs Mary E Lu'z to Mr Urish A Lough. Consideration not stated.
Dr. 3. V. Paulet argues for veterinary inspectors in slaughterhouses and dairies to safeguard food safety. He cites Europe’s lead, tuberculosis concerns, and four key propositions on animal diseases, urging physicians to collaborate with veterinarians to protect humanity.
The August meteors, yellow with silver trains, originate from the Perseus region and stem from the 1852 comet. Earth crosses their debris, causing fiery atmospheric displays that may reach the ground. Predictions vary, but peak activity is likely around August 10th and 11th with northern sky Perseus as the radiant, observed evenings and late nights through the 11th.
The article notes Jupiter rises before eleven thirty at month’s end and near Gamma Virginis in late August, Mercury visible on the 25th near its greatest elongation close to the sun, Venus as the morning star with brilliant brightness, Mars unseen due to proximity to the sun, and the Peraides event around August 10–11 with a peak in 1819.
An 1890s style plea links accidental deaths to neglect and warns readers of heart disease symptoms. Dr. Franklin Miles is cited praising a new Heart Cure with testimonials claiming cure and prevention. The ad-like piece urges immediate treatment and promotes Dr Miles remedies and free book offers.
Local notes report dry weather harming crops and praise for the Good Templars’ bush meeting with thousands attending. Upcoming picnics at Tankerville and nearby Lutheran groups, plus farewell for Rev Yeakel and appointment of Rev Bailey to Brunswick. Orphans’ Court mentions sales.advertisements urge Heetster’s Stomach Bitters and Chamberlain’s remedies with local druggist listings.
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