Instructive talk to county farmers on soil and crops
Frederick County farmers packed the Y M C A auditorium for Prof Sidney B. Haskell's lecture on soil improvement and fertilization. He warned against poor drainage, urged deeper plowing, better seed beds, and the use of manure and fertilizers to raise yields. He stressed wheat seeding and cautioned about Hessian fly, recommending timely seeding with ammonia-rich fertilizers for strong fall growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Sidney B. Haskell
Haskell
Reoreseen-Haskell
Cumberland Valley
Arventery to Alabama Advertisement Claim
A damaged line from an old advertisement claims a four year old child suffered a severe dysentery attack and was saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad notes the product was obtainable everywhere and mentions general drugstore use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Embargoes Set As Nation Wide Rail Strike Looms
Philadelphia August 31 Embargoes on foodstuffs explosives and other freight were announced by major rail lines over the looming national rail strike. Tickets sold may face restricted train service and delays after next Monday. Officials considered embargoes on ship materials with no action yet. Shortages feared at Union Stock Yards Chicago with three days’ supply. Minneapolis mills to close soon. coal storage concerns rise in Chicago. District Attorney vows swift action against any price gouging during the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphi
Baltimore and Washington
West Jersey and Seashore
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Om Chily
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Minneapolia Millers
G. A. R. Parade in Cool Weather at Kansas City Encampment
Thousands of Civil War veterans, all at least sixty five, march in regimental formation through Kansas City's streets behind tattered flags. Led by Commander E. P. Monfort, bands play and drums beat as a public holiday honors heroes. Guards and canes aid the older marchers on the twelve block trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Grand Amy of the Republic
E. P. Monfort
Memphis Wrecked by Storm Off Santo Domingo Harbor
The armored cruiser Memphis wrecked on rocks at Santo Domingo entrance after a tropical storm. Twenty four crew dead or dying, with seventy two injured. Gunboat Castine driven out to sea. Potomac missing but believed safe.
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Washington
Memphis
Santo Domingo
Isand
Castine
Arbor
Potomac
Port Parenque
Reward Adverts For Cure Of Catarrh Disease
An old advertisement promises a $100 reward if Halla Catarth Cure fails to cure catarrh. It claims the medicine works internally, strengthens the constitution, and acts through the blood to heal mucous surfaces. The firm offers testimonials and lists agents in London and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iresworth
Halla Catarth
Cnenet & CO
Tolado
Mae
Local Virginia Notes Share News of Visitors and Travel
Virginia items report Miss Violet Wolford of Alabama visiting relatives and staying with Miss Lorena Wol ford. Families Fields of Bluemont and Chester Fields hosted and James Reed’s family toured to Washington. L. Hickman spent days in Westminster, Virginia. Harvey Reed and daughter from Washington visited parental homes. The Migros Fillers of Frederick visited Mrs. C. Filer. Louder of Woodstock and Mrs. Lindsay of Tankerfeld spent a day with Mrs. Drew Hickman. M. M. Rodeffer and family motored from Washington to Roderrer farm then went to Staunton for a few days. T. P. Hickman and others from Washington toured to Hickman’s home in a Chandler car. Miss Mary Hickman joined later for several weeks. Frank Wenner bought a Saxon. Joseph Haker, ill recently, died in his 93rd year. a longtime Louden stone mason. Funeral Sunday. interment in Reformed Cemetery. Miss Frazier of Cedar Brook W Va visiting Mrs. Mattie Hickman.
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Harvey Reed
Washington
Migros Fillers
Frederick
C. Filer
Hev, Louder
Woodstock
Lindsay
Tankerfeld
Drew Hickman
M. M. Rodeffer
Newton Stone
Raymond
Katherine
Roderrer
Staunton
T. P. Hickman
Victor Hickman
Miss Hinwood
Mr. Hickman
Mary Hickman
Frank Wenner
Joseph Haker
Baker
Loudoun
Reformed
Lovettsville and Luckett towns see steady social visits
Local residents from Lovettsville and Luckett report visits and trips to nearby towns. Walter Williams returns from Washington DC, Minnie Ritchie and daughter Esther return from DC after two weeks with relatives in Lovettsville. Several families from Illinois Maryland and West Virginia visit relatives here. The Ebeneezer M E Sunday School sets a September 7 celebration, and Faith Chapel hosts a Home Coming Dark September 1 with a basket dinner. Farmers note dry weather and threshing progress.
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Maude Stream
Robert Loy
Ora Carver
RF. Lay
Faith Chapel Church
Pennypacker Ex-Governor Critically Ill in Pennsylvania
Former Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker, a prominent political figure in Pennsylvania, is reported to be critically ill. The veteran statesman, recognized for his long service and public leadership, remains under medical care as nurses and doctors monitor his condition.
Bible as strike remedy urged by Billy Sunday
Billy Sunday told Ocean Grove New Jersey that a Bible offers a cure for the looming September 4 railroad strike. He urged railroad leaders, presidents, Congress and labor to live by Christian standards to avert conflict. Fifty six attendees responded at the end of his sermon, underscoring the appeal of his message.
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Ocean Grove
N. J
Billy Sunday
Wilson
Railway Brotherhoods
Brotherhoods
Billy
Congress
Senate
Christ
Anuric Urates Away Uric Acid Rheumatism
Eminent physicians link uric acid buildup to rheumatism and pain. Dr. Pierce at the Buffalo hotel institute developed Anuric, a native remedy said to drive out uric acid, reduce swelling and inflammation, and relieve backache and joint pains. Trial packages offered by sending 10 cents to Dr. Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo N. Y
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
French Attack Gains Ground On Ver dun Front
The Paris war office reports fresh French and British pressure on the Ver dun line east of Fleury. German forces, including Brandenburger regiments, concentrate in northern France while Allied forces raid Neuville St Vaast trenches and Mouquet Farm remains, taking eight prisoners with no Allied losses. Streetcar ridership in Cleveland reached 1,100,000 daily in May.
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London
Au Ste
Verdun
Fleury
Paris
Guillemont
Saume
Belileh
Mouquet Farm
Neuville St. Vaast
Byberry Fair Opens Thrill Galore and Surprises
Philadelphia August 31 Hundreds of people from across the city and state entered Hyberry for the Philadelphia County Fair. The sprawling event features a three ring circus style display plus art exhibits a food show an agricultural exposition a whale of a vale show and a barge rare with daily programs through Labor Day. First judging of livestock begins and a 24 ½ mile steeply chase is listed for Friday while Farmers Day Saturday offers team races and other events for farmers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hyberry
Ogce
Hendred
Kidnapped Girl Alarm Triggers Norristown Police
Police asked to watch for a motor car carrying Mary Navy a teenage girl last seen near her home in Norristown Fourth and Depot streets. Two men seized her from a curbside vehicle and fled, prompting officials to alert authorities for the location and safe return of the missing girl.
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Norristown
Polies
Mary Navy
Afteen
Depot
Roofing Paints and Materials Prices Advertised
An advertisement lists roofing papers and rolls priced at 0.55 each for 2-ply tarred roofing paper. Best Crade Rubber Roofing at 1.25 per roll. Black rubber roofing paint in gallons at 0.60, red roof paint 0.35, brown 0.05, graphite 1.10, English Venetian Red Barn Paint marketed as long wearing with higher coverage. House paints include white leads and oils at stated prices.
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Prof
Panhive
P.R. R
Hiram Johnson Wink
San Francisco
Overnor
Hiram W. Johnson
United States
Willis H. Booth
Boot
Johnson
Ohio
Missouri
Wisconsin
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Delaware River
Philadelphia Pavy Yard
M.C. A
Buffalo
B. H. Geine
Young Men's Christian Association
Geneva
Yours Ika
Christan Association
Virginia News
Bolington
Violet Wolford
Lorena Wolford
Mrs. Fields
Bluemont
Chester Fields
James Reed
L. Hickman
Westminster
Lovettsville
Walter Williams
Washington, D.C
Minnie Ritchie
Esther
Washington, D. C
J. P. Heater
Gambling
John Beatty
Illnois
Lovetteville
Joseph
L. Grubb
Harper's Ferry
J. J. Wire
Dexar Rile
Spring
Baeted
Walter Fry
L. H. Fry
Charles Butts
Richard Hammond
Windel Brown
Selby Brown
Ramon Lanhan
Isa Wire
Lorettaville
C. E. Foley
Berryville
Nannie Willey
Julia Wirts
Loudoun Valley
C. L. Saxton
Higerstown
EB. E. Butts
Martinsburg
W. Va
G.E. Webb
William Wingate
Kathleen
Cumberland
Michael Felor
Morgan Linton
Chester Sexton
Charles Town
Jas. Hedges
Baltimore
A. J. Hacksley
Ebeneezer M. E
R. M. Sexton
Paul Harding
Gaithershore
Lucketts
Effie Schooley
Baltimore Md
S. W. Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
American Tesa Association
Mediterranean
Atlantic City, N.J
Kentucky Ave
Ekholm
dytalotThura
Harvey E. Smith
Drayman
West Fifth Street
Frederick, MD
Chichester S Pills
Somme
Cleveland
Uneeda
National Biscuit , Company
Briareus
Frederick Gas and Electric CO
East Patrick Street
C. R. Landis, Jeweler
South Market ST
Columnrus Knott
Nesnat & Ket
Gettysburg
Fox
Charles L. H. Fox
North Market
Ite
Hhygeia Ice & Coal CO
Atric
Phote
W. H. Knock
Market ST. Frederick, MD
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