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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1910
Page
8
Fragmentary text describes Pony Express riders and routes to Salt Lake City, with references to military posts and protective wrapping for letters. It mentions transfers to San Mineises and survival of riders, but many details are garbled. The piece reads like a historical notice on mail transport and dangers.
A long fragment discusses multiple theories on the origin of the idiom raining cats and dogs. Explanations range from alleged French roots to old weather lore linking cats and winds, with mention of witches and the mythical cat’s nose. The piece also includes a brief, unrelated dialogue about engagement prospects, attributed to Murper's Weekly.
A strange tale from Predeal near the Bulgarian frontier describes a cow judged by a crowd and ordered taken to the public square, then led to a stable after a brief delay. Separately, a noisy exchange story recounts a price drop in oil tied to a cryptic message about pine trees and a derrick, alongside worker reactions and market fallout.
Prices on all sheeting rose but bulk purchases allow us to offer goods at last year’s prices. First grade sheets and pillow cases priced low to move stock. After stock is gone prices rise. highlight items include 90 by 90 sheets and assorted pillow cases at reduced rates.
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