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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1911
Page
6
C Albert Gilson the cashier urges readers to open a bank account regardless of income to manage money better and save. The message emphasizes practical financial steps for household budgeting and prudent saving.
A Missouri poultry experiment station plans a hen university to study egg laying. It will examine hen feeding, housing, and breeding effects on output. The piece notes chickens’ long role in cuisine and the economic value of eggs and flesh, urging improvements to hen and meat production.
In the far north Alaska frustrates the federal administration yet yields wealth. The 1867 purchase from Russia cost 7.2 million dollars, a controversial move praised by some for future value while criticized by others.
Seward backed the purchase arguing Alaska holds future value for the United States. Critics saw it as compensation to Russia amid the Civil War. Alaska proves richer than its bleak image with minerals and possible crops, hampered by exploitation by land pirates. The federal government aims to curb piracy and elevate Alaska to equal status with other territories.
A collection of witty exchanges and brief anecdotes from early 20th century newspapers. Jests about acting, happiness, beggars, leadership, and acoustics in theaters appear in humorous dialog form, reflecting social humor and urban chatter of the era.
A collage of quotes from the Annapolis Capital and Baltimore papers laments civic indifference and public spirit. It references towns neglecting public affairs, Barbershop discourse on aviation and public drinking cups, Chauncey Depew speeches, a Morristown water walking joke, and praise for postal savings banks as a civic booster amid 2 percent interest yields.
The Baltimore Star notes that early 19th century deposits were tiny per capita but today average 45.05 dollars per person if divided. Wealth concentrates in New England and the six Eastern states, while rural West stands to gain from postal savings banks. Young savers building accounts and life insurance are seen as character certificates and key to future success.
A lyrical piece extols Maryland peaches from multiple counties and varieties. It invites readers to taste Sun sweet fruit, from Washington orchard lands to Beltsville and Kent, praising white flesh yellow and honeyed honey of dew. The verse celebrates harvests and summer mornings, urging readers to take home baskets of peaches.
Local column recounts a near-tragedy as a worker’s leg was caught by a tapeline at a Shee factory but saved by a stop from a minder. Peaches command prices from $1 to $3 per bushel as markets show rising demand and early shipments expected. A derailment attempt at Emaoutsburs Railroiel failed when stones on the track were spotted in time. Lutheran reunion at Pen-Mar draws about 20,000 from across Frederick and surrounding areas.
The Frederick Railroad Company formally opened its new freight station at Carroll and East Patrick streets. All local freight now flows through the consolidated office, with two carloads from Baltimore first to arrive. Five tracks will serve storage, and the station is fireproof and modern. Public inspections invited. Excursions via B&O brought 1,084 people, with many visiting Braddock Heights and Camp Ordway to see the aviators.
Today's quotations from Motter Bros Co. cover the New York stock market with listings across major industrial and railroad shares. Investors watch for movement in prices, dividends, and trading volumes as figures update through the session.
Prices of latest sales corrected up to noon today by Motter Bros and Co Bankers and Brokers. August 21 1911. Includes listings for Anacostia & Potomac Chicago Railway Cons. Cotton Duck Coal Gas Power Fairmont Coal Georgia Alabama Houston Oil Md Elec Northern Central Seaboard Air Line Seaboard Company United Rys Western Maryland and other bonds and stocks with varied prices and percent values.
Market notes show Sept Wheat around 907 with 10% risk and Dec Corn near 644. A stray verse in the copy references moonshine and cash trade, warning readers about sharing secret distilling tips in ads.
Two cattle are reported stray from a location near Bargiadeek Shrine. Reward offered for return. Individuals or authorities may contact Holb Abrotuers for information leading to recovery.
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