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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1898
Page
4
The issue reports on national events including Cuba and the Philippines, notes on Barnes Compton’s death and Maryland figures, and features a expanded Saturday edition of The News with essays on the Santiago campaign, farm topics, and a trolley illustration. It discusses public school trustee concerns and the value of local control amid criticisms of trustee fitness and influence.
Contemporaries share opinions on military figures and actions. General Shafter is referenced as the bear that looks like a man. Editorials praise Governor Lowndes for removing Fires Maryland forces and urge restoring soldiers to duty to defend the country.
The annual Masonic Bazaar in Frederick County ends with large crowds and lively events. Highlights include raffles, a toast to local business leaders, and a public auction closing Thursday night. The bazaar features poems, songs, dances, and a parade of attractions across booths manned by the Eastern Stars and Knights Templar affiliates.
The article reports a lecturer named Mitts from Wilmanzian North Carolina accused of stealing a gold watch. It notes a large audience heard him discuss Both Sides of the Question at a church event, mentions local figures like Reber and Rowe, and describes social scenes and upcoming December events including plans for a new organ and a recital by Dr. J W Bishop and his wife from Washington DC.
A hearing was quoted in Frederick today with corn priced at 35 cents per bushel for shelled grain and a barrel price of 3.35 dollars. The report notes the local market rates for fyr and fyr cents per bushel.
The author argues politics belongs high in government, but local control by trustees is sound. If trustees are good and conscientious, the system works. the focus should be on finding capable trustees rather than eliminating the trustee model. Local people are invested in strong schools and teachers.
A collection of comic fragments and quips from various papers. Dialogues reference dramatic scenes and social foibles with names such as Clementine Lady Macbeth and figures from Chicago Cincinnati and Boston publications. The tone is satirical and playful about fame fortune and insomnia.
An editorial pairing urges focus on building the Nicaragua Canal to unite Pacific and Atlantic routes. It notes a pending report by the Walder Board on 18 surveys and argues bipartisan support is essential for the canal’s early construction.
The Frederick Brick Works is among the most flourishing industries in Frederick with high demand and full season packing sold. The Wiederiek City Dueling Co expects large orders for next season as other local industries also prosper. A five thousand pound sale was purchased for the Myersville Savings Bank and business will begin by January.
A fragment from Wartsoy in Scribners presents a lyrical piece titled Moments With The Muse Allerseelen and Straw violets about the foe. The verses describe visions of a returning figure, winter images, and a quiet, emotional recollection with scattered archaic diction and ornate imagery.
A lively account of the Masonic Bazar week highlighting festive scenes in local shops and institutions. The piece notes winter weather, Santa in shops, a busy schedule, and broad participation across politics and faiths. It praises the event as a dream of beauty with affordable meals and a bustling, social atmosphere despite pockets of expense.
A 1898 testimonial from actor De Wolf Hopper and other artists extols Paine's celery compound as a nerve tonic for stage fatigue and sleeplessness. The ad recounts Professor Edward F. Phelps's discovery at Dartmouth and claims worldwide fame for the remedy among professionals in arts and medicine.
A reader extols Philadelphia as a great city based on its vast size and transit system. Broad and Market Streets are highlighted along with a vast trolley network and crowded daily passenger flow. The writer praises pace and industry, notes suburban beauty in Wissahickon Heights and Chestnut Hill, and hints at further topics to come.
George Stitely a laboring man resided one mile southwest of Thurmont shot himself through the head in his yard. He had recently injured his foot and used a tack to press the trigger. Justice Vic J Black deemed an inquest unnecessary. He leaves a widow and a large family. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a nerve tonic.
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