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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
6
Roosevelt backs a thorough investigation of farming conditions nationwide to identify fixes for rural living. Supporters say better roads schools and consolidated country schools could emerge from the commission’s study, aiming to keep rural residents from migrating to cities.
A fragmented report from the Baltimore Sun notes a stock of good intentions arriving for preventing crime, while questioning the governor's move and its impact on American governance and public order. The text shows confusion over the move's purpose and possible effects on criminals and society.
The fragment references a poet or poem discussion with misread text from the Houston Post and Philadelphia Press. It mentions "All of Leaves" and a critic named Chittickh, noting autumn leaves and a remark about inappropriateness.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports former UMW president John Lewis urging mine workers near Tamaqua to keep politics out of unions. He argues organized labor should unite for workers’ interests, avoid factional politicians, and uphold free ballots while resisting interference by party politics or external leaders. He cites Central Labor Union tensions and warns against using unions for personal gain.
A reflective verse set contemplates the voyage of life as the ship follows a straight course across a convex sea. It muses on fate, love, death, and the peace of sleep, ending with a devotional plea to hold fast to rest.
A Baltimore wholesale millinery house previews fall hats with oversized crowns and wide brims. Designers favor dramatic shapes such as Tam O Shanter, inverted dishes, and fireman helmets, with colors like nile blue and elephant's breath, while the dire forecast foresees revolt against oversized millinery.
James Allittle of New Rochelle New York was captured in Harrisburg Pennsylvania after eluding authorities for nearly two months. He is charged with killing his wife by stabbing at their home and allegedly fought police in a bloody confrontation. He had traveled to work in a quarry at Marysville and was traced by letters he wrote.
Mayor Charles J. Fish of Platofield New Jersey, head of the state exile commission, received a Black Hand letter postmarked in Elizabeth New Jersey. The note threatens bodily harm accusing him of aiding poor liquor dealers and defending prosperous liquor deniers.
M Otla Hower of Akron arrived to place a 30,000 order with the Malleable Tron company but was arrested for lacking an auto license. He paid a 13 dollar fine and left in a buff. Despite a mayoral apology and refund, Hower did not return with the order.
The Braddock Heights song service starts tomorrow at 7 15 pm at the dock. The Frederick Manner choir led by Mrs Mary Steckel Burek will perform and the Braddock Heights Band led by Prof Irving Biser will follow with pieces by Marek Enyce and more including Faust and Orpheus.
Ttmn reports two or three new houses to be erected at Myeraville soon. Geo W Bittle adds a porch to two sides of his home. Dr Hoke also improves his residence. Chronic diarrhoea relief notes cite Chamberlains Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy used by Our General Superintendent and others with reported cures.
The Philadelphia death of Mrs Barah Friday recalls the 1877 Harper's Ferry case of Rev J M Friday pastor of the local church. Friday vanished after a marriage on a Maryland bridge and was found drowned with signs suggesting robbery not motive. The event drew a large funeral at Jefferson and linked to Charles Barton in a rumored confession.
A Frederick Maryland bank promotes its proximity and prompt banking assistance. The notice highlights capital of 150000 dollars and invites business from the community.
The Maryland National Guard Troop A will not conduct its annual practice march this year. Cant. C. Lyon Rogers rescinded the order due to too few volunteers. Last year about 35 troopers participated, but this year only a small number were willing to go. Some were delayed by vacation schedules.
A heavy rain moved through the county just south of Frederick last night. Urbana Park Mills Buckeystown Lime Kiln and Fengaville reported very heavy showers with beneficial effects. Nearby areas saw lighter rain and the city itself had only a small amount.
A social event at Spruce School in Dancing led by Miss Ritchie is set for 6 20 PM with a return trip to Jefferson and a stop at the Heights. A separate lightning strike hit the Ranneberger dwelling on the Adamstown farm of the late Samuel Arrow, damaging the roof and shocking Mrs. Ranneberger.
The City Opera House hosts Pearce and Scheck with Moving Pictures featuring The Fat Baby a comical two hundred pound child. The tale follows a single baby wreaking havoc at home in the park on a rocking horse and onlookers as parents struggle to manage her antics and keep control.
The Sick. Mrs. Joseph H. Bossard of East Church street has left her sickbed and can be up. Mrs. H. W. Dyer of East Fourth is confined to her bed with acute indigestion. Mrs. Arthur C. Fogle underwent surgery at the Redick Cheych tal and is doing fairly well. Mrs. Charles Phebus of Madison street has completed treatment at City Hospital and returned home.
A reader recalls a twenty year struggle with a granulated sore eye condition. He followed a suggestion to try a salve and reports buying a box led to curing most of the symptoms.
Fragmentary OCR shows names Teall as President and Harrie as Vice President along with Albert Gilean as Chair. The text lacks context and actionable details beyond these listed officers.
A fragmented entry lists individuals Martian 8 Ataur Peter E Buasano Geo D Dinranwan Gro W Gaver Joan M Grove Wu and L Gurrox, suggesting a roster or committee with multiple surnames and initials. Further context or roles are not provided in the readable text.
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