19 Aug 1884
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1884
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notice from a Frederick Maryland area factory advertising engineering and machine work. Mentions Street addresses, Woodward, and Boteler's Coach Factory, with references to foundry, mill operations, and factory products and terms. Names Jon Goomber and Gomber present as representatives or contact.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement touts cheap rates for advertising space and printing services. It promotes four line ads for five cents per word and mentions a company offering printing of every description with dispatch.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Fabroesy Teething Syrup for infants claiming safety and relief. It lists Drs Kaheney and Son of Hierstow Massachusetts as purveyors with druggists selling at 3 North Market Street.
Special notices advertise four lines or fees punched under his head for 25 cents per week with prorated rates for advertisements exceeding four lines. The fragment mentions rates and adverts but lacks complete details and context.
The article describes Blaine's Land atop the Alleghenies in West Virginia near Elkins and Fort Pendleton, noting military operations, terrain, and potential mining development. It mentions political figures and local infrastructure, including the Central and Penn railroad, with a reflection on mining future and a health advert at the end.
A plan to form a base ball ground on town land is described, with cost details and a barbershop site offered for purchase for use as a ground. A letter from Hagerstown dated July 22 and reports from Frederick dated July 23 discuss a burglary by Edward H. Dyer and a later repayment claim tied to an uneasy conscience. Arrivals at local hotels are listed, noting guests from Baltimore, Washington, and nearby areas, with one entry from Hagerstown and county residents.
An antique advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the world’s greatest medical wonder, promising to heal burns ulcers fevers rashes sprains piles chilblains corns and more with a money refund guarantee. It cites local vendors and includes a printed guarantee claim. A stray quote about law is also present but not central to product sale.
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