Moon's Phases and Local Notes From August 1900
A compact page notes state penal institutions, county fairs in Rockville Hagerstown York and Frederick, and critiques New York City congestion. It cites civil service salaries in Washington with Jasper Swingle’s $900 to $1,000 range, contrasting private and public employment, plus remarks on government payrolls and work hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Maurice Lew
Lew
Low
Jasper Swingle
High School
Deweyville
Minn
Civil Service Commissioners
Washington
Mr. Low
Jasper
Clare Mate
Boolkeeper
Deweyville Street Railroad
Snlary
Ite
Jae Pae
Sad
Government clerks work hours and wages contrasted
A historical note details the daily routine of a government clerk named Jasper, including half hour breaks, late afternoons, and the strict contract hours. It compares his 1741 annual hours and $1000 to a grocery clerk’s 3070 hours and $500, arguing Jasper earns more for less work.
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Jasper
Coris
Pat
Wbock
Atone Tps
Sreet
Agais & Freeman Opti
Low
Gorise
Mr. Low
Contemporary commentary and Boer War debates in 1900s papers
A collage of opinion snippets from Baltimore Herald Cumberland Times Baltimore American and Annapolis Gazette reflects public sentiment on theatre gender displays, year-round shooting seasons, long distance cycling fame, and Boer independence struggles, highlighting press tone and differing regional views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Philippines
Cotus
Cumberland Times
Baltimore American
Great Britain
Annapolis
Minuets of Merriness and Frontier Banter
A compact roundup of quirky phrases and joke snippets from early 20th century papers. Characters and places like Watkins Shanghais and Crimson Gulch appear in brisk exchanges about war, manners, and saloon regulation, preserving a lively newspaper voice.
Standard Oil Dividends Drive Public Outcry Across the Nation
The Philadelphia Ledger reprints concerns over Standard Oil Company posting a 48 percent dividend on 100 million in common stock, arguing the trust’s monopoly stifles competition and risks wider extortion. The Syracuse Herald notes a growing acceptance of the coatless man as fashion norms loosen under pressure, predicting eventual changes in dress standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Standard Oil Company
Syracuse Herald
Fell From a Pear Tree Near Feagaville Injures Man
Mr Newton Trandis of Feagaville district fell twenty feet from a pear tree while picking fruit. He sustained broken limbs and injuries and remains bedridden.
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Newton Trandis
Feagaville
Welcome Shade Beneath Dolly's Silken Parasol
A nostalgic verse describes August days spent at Dolly's parasol shaded lawn. The speaker finds solace at home and welcomes a chat beside silk canopies, noting pleasant talk and private whispers in a serene summer setting.
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Dolly
Market Notes and Prices From a Local Produce Row
A brisk market morning with rain showers. Potatoes and sugar corn dominate the stalls while wheat forecasts spark farmer optimism. Prices show modest shifts across vegetables fruits and meats with beans peaches cantaloupes and fish listed in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Tront
Taylors
Weekly review of trade for boots and shoes
Trade in boots and leather goods shows slow orders in the past week. Batons date Aug 17 notes indicate no increase in orders, with a continuing sluggish market and minimal changes in demand for boots and shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Review OF Trade
A Maryland Voter Reflects on 18 Democratic Ballots
Andrew Simpson of Baltimore recalls casting every Democratic presidential ballot since 1832 for Andrew Jackson. A lifelong Democrat, he lived through Know-Nothing mayoral eras, Civil War conscription, and Mexican War era politics, now residing with his son at 416 North Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Simpson
Maryland
Andrew Jackson
Simpson
Andrew Jackson Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Baltimore
Alexander J.hunter
John F. Hunter
Simp
Simpeon
Whyte
Congress
Citzen
North Boadway
Market gloom chills demand across multiple goods
Extreme heat has restrained business with small orders and price pressure. Leather shows modest improvement in inquiries but remains a fragmented market. hides move slowly with light receipts. tallow steady with few sales. Wool holds firm amid tentative demand. bonds and stocks show mixed activity with several issues deemed cheap. Money remains plentiful, with easy credit at about 4 percent.
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Country
Market Report Sees Mixed Stocks and Bonds in Heat Wave
August market notes strength in New York but dull local trading. Government bonds steady with 3s at 109 ¾ and 1s 1925 1823. Virginia Centuries active at 97 and 90. South Bound 5s rise to 98, Georgia Alabama consols around 95 to 96, Georgia Southern Florida S around 111. Seaboard stock softer with allotments 108 and 103 1 4 per cent bonds as low as 65 3 few sales at 66 3. Seaboard preferred 34, common 1. Northern Central Railway stock 72 4. Road retired 4 percent bonds with 2 3 million stock issued. Interest $240 008, dividend 1 percent, annual saving $55 000. If earnings repeat, will cover fixed charges.
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New York
Virginia
City
Georgia
Alabama
Southern
Florida
South
Carolina & Northern
Peters Clas
Atlanta
Charlotte
Baltimore & Potomac Man
Seaboard
Central
Ratiwas
Siter
Bradstreet's sees expansion in fall trade and crop optimism
Bradstreet's reports favorable signs for fall trade distribution at leading western centers with steady gains in railroad earnings and a brighter tone in dry goods. Crop prospects look improved with near or above average wheat and corn prospects, while woollen demand lags and building materials show weakness. Overall trade sentiment is cautiously optimistic amid a subdued but easing money market and some political election effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet's
New York
Bradstreet’s
Peniioed
Booth
Cmst
Wheat price slips in Baltimore market on weak grain demand
Reports show wheat yields at 54,041,500 bushels versus government estimate near 01 000,000. In Baltimore Southern supply tight and prices ease with No 2 red at 73 cents for spot and 71 3/4 cents for September. Futures trade dull as August moves around 7 3/4 dollars and trade volume heavy at 47,1000 bushels spot and 5,400 September.
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Baltimore
Southern
Cancer Feehng
Grace
Gtality
Condine
Community social with lanterns and music at Middletown
The Heidieburg League of the Reformed church held a Thursday evening lawn social at the minister’s residence with Chinese lanterns on the lawn and a decorated porch. Anna Klein, Russell Alexander, the church choir, and the Middletown Mandolin Club performed as two hundred guests enjoyed bananas ice cream cake and peaches.
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Dovlal
Heidieburg League of the Reformed Church
Middletown
Mies Anna Keilew
Russell Alexander
Glenn H. Worthington
Anna Simmisons
Hagerstown
Braddock Heights
Frederick
Dudisy Page
J. W. Huey
Noted Washington woman Terrill leads colored progress group
Mrs. Mary Church Terrill of Washington DC stands as a leading educated Black woman, Oberlin graduate, Washington public schools trustee, with study abroad experience in Paris Berlin and Lausanne, and former Oberlin position. she served as president of the National Association of Colored Women Certificates and Scholarships. The city’s teacher certificate special exam results show first grade totals 20 to 43 and second grade 2 to 38. Stottlemeyer of Wolfsville won the Maryland Agricultural College scholarship, while Donald Delashmatt of Frederick earned the Charlotte Hall scholarship. The top first grade average was 865-13 by applicant No 45.
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Mary Church Terrill
Washington, D.C
United States
Oberlin
Public Schools of
Washington
Paris
Berlin
Lausanne
Terrill
National Association of Colored Women
Maryland Agricultural College
C. N. Stottlemeyer
Wolfsville
Charlotte Hall
Donald Delashmatt
Frederick
Manor Council Junior Order of American Mechanics Incorporation
Articles of incorporation for the Manor Council Junior Order of American Mechanics of Adamstown were filed in the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. Incorporators listed include Eugene A. Wachter John C. Whitter Walter B. Krantz Jesse Kraig and Cyrus B. Richey. First year officers are Walter B. Krantz Eugene A. Wachter and John C. Whitver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manor Council
Amercan Mechanics of
Adamstown
Circuit Court
Eugene A. Wachter
John C. Whitter
Walter B. Krantz
Jesse Kraig
Cyrus B. Richey
John CO. Whitver
Whipp Engages Whipp Daughter in Manor Church Nuptials
Mr and Mrs J N Whipp announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Myra Naomi Whipp to Mr Walter Delander of Bolivar this county The wedding is set for Thursday August 23 at 2 oclock in the Manor church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Whipp
Taris
Mise
Myra Naomi Whipp
Walter Delander
Bolivar
Thia County
Thaorsdar
1K RENT WHEELWRIGHT SHOP IN GRACEHAM
Sime opening for live man apply to Joseph Gernand for all the work wished to da. Prok RENT farm of 3 acres with dwelling. Courtland st. Baithmore. 3d.
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Graceham
Joseph Gernand
Cescell
Toran
Courtland St. Baithmore
Bankruptcy notices and road survey in Maryland era
Notices of creditors meetings for Edward W. Merriman and Samuel A. Shewbridge in Frederick Maryland. Details include adjudication dates in 1900, meeting times at Frederick addresses, and appointments of referees Goldsborough and Goldsborough as trustees.
First Meeting of Creditors in Shelton Bankruptcy
Notice to creditors of Charles E. Shelton of Bronwick Frederick County Maryland that he was adjudicated bankrupt August 15 1900. The first meeting for creditors to attend at 54 West St Frederick on September 4 2599 at 12 noon to prove claims, appoint trustees, and examine the bankrupt before Referee Edward Y. Goldsborough Ugzis 21.
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District Court of the United States
District of Maryland
Edward W. Merriman
Knoxville
Frederick
Edward Derriman
W. Patrick St
Edward Y Goldsecrouge
Daugig
Aes
Charles E. Shelton
Bankiays
Bronwick
W. K St
Mid
Edward Y. Goldsborguge
Ugzis
First Meeting of Creditors in Grant Haws Bankrupt Case
District of Maryland in Bankruptcy. In the matter of E Grant Haws, bankrupt in Frederick County. Creditors notified to attend the first meeting on Oct 4 1900 at 11 morning to prove claims appoint trustee and examine witnesses. Referee in Bankruptcy Swandy Golusacroge presiding. Also public notice from Frederick County Public Schools about opening dates and temporary arrangements for Frederick Female School and annexes, with details on start dates and temporary quarters. secretary Ephraim L. Boblitz signs.
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District of
Marland
Samuel A. Shewbridge
Samuel A. Showbridge
Stuntwick
Frederick
West Patrick Street
District Court of the United States
District of Maryland
EB. Grant Haws
Ei Grant Haws
Beametice
E. Gran
W. Md
Swand Y. Golusacrouge
Vies
Qopexing
Frederick Female School
Chare
Four Street
Stiowine
Ephraim L. Boblitz
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the Daily News
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the Weekly News
Fae Wexxis
Ted
Lee Gusett
Kews
Fred Reich
Su. Molise Th.als
Tax State
Corst Vos
China
Rockville
York Fair
Frederick Fair
Pekin Legationers
United Drill Association
Martinaburg
New York Herald
Psy
Contemporary Comment
Baltimore Herald
Jumpoppe
Life
Watkins
Bisg
Chiago Times-Herald
Boston Transcript
Dauber
Crimson Gulch
Broncho Bob
Crimson Gold
Washington Star
Voice OF the Press
Dar Eben
Juiviz
Makset Melange
Santa Claus
Secretary of Agriculture
Billy Buckheimer
Watson
Io Street
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Tacomes
Anacostia & Potomac
Charleston Consolidated Railway, Gas & Electric d
Mercantile
Citizens
Guardian
United States Fidelity
United Reailaya
Canton
Union
Bank of Baltimore
Townsesp Scott & Bom
Wiens
MES
M. C. Terrell
Fourth St
M.icss
Fati
Frederick Deneber
Brede
Bergland
Reed Ettiure
Covars
Mar
Sat
Balimoe
Frederick Torspec
Bex
Barbee + Sheth
Trents
Soure Ty Streeti
James UO
Coney and Bargerton
Nfises F Ct
Prana Sartovlow
Borges
Sald
Pune
Pohlie
Eryring
Bertie
Tavirss
Toonas Barece
Douls
Aus Auireworts
Jorn Wolfe
Beadhre
Baltimore and
Frederite Tyrese Road
Kemprtown
Bettinattar
Baltimore and Frederick
Kemptons
Rhance
Deerser
Attel
OMAS
Cray
Feaxx
Keblt
Jackson Cras
HOT
Bireros
Bueibgse
Norce
Bosro
Frederick Corsi
Frederice
Frederick Coury
E C. Shepherd
West Third Street
Ted Immediatelt
W. Hayes Brow
Cook
Waah
Jron
Willecon
Wee CIA
Nuese F
Cline’s
Nphare
Ee Nastia
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