Mule Versus Mule: A Rural Riddle and War Echoes
A long, mixed-item column argues about mules and oxen in rural life, tracing economic missteps, odd farmer contracts, and the changing role of work animals from Civil War to modern era. It ties in streetcar power, canals, and wartime use of mules, noting regional attitudes from Missouri to Frederick County.
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Alabama
Nepro
Alsoa
Iris Serged
Chesapeake and Ohio
Spain
Missouri
Contemporay comment on President's fall message prompts show of hands
A Baltimore News note asks readers who have read the President's fall message to raise their hands, reflecting public interest and civic engagement in a brief contemporary comment.
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Baltimore News
Harbor Improvement Funds Draw Maryland Scrutiny
Maryland congressmen face debate over a $100 000 harbor upgrade for Baltimore with calls for a larger appropriation and strict oversight to ensure no trimming in the final passage. The exchange sits among broader notes on expansion and politics in several newspapers.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Sagasta urges civil conduct for Philippines administration
The St. Louis Republic quotes Senor Sagasta arguing for an honest liberal administration in the Philippines, with civil service reform and economic growth. He says Spain should forget past conflicts, focus on efficient governance, and the U S Congress must address global issues beyond district borders as the islands are governed.
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Toragasia
St. Louis Republic
Senor Sagasta
Philippines
Senor
Ibte
Spain
Mill
Sener Sagasta
Beb Terment
TAVIS
Yrow
Anr
Local reader seeks Tam Werxkiy Kews delivery
A reader from South Moline requests a copy of Tam Werxkiy Kews and asks it be sent to address 1510, 20 Avenue, for six months. The letter notes storm damage from last week with unusually high winds and torrential rain.
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Avenue
Joshim Suman
South Moline
Fark Malls
Looking Backward Through Twilight and Youth Lost
The poem recalls childhood joys near nature and fairyland, contrasting them with present loneliness and the loss of carefree youth. It laments friendships gone and fate’s cruel separations, ending with a quixotic note that a manuscript might summon returning friends.
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RCA
Tama
Car Robbers Arrested Near Baltimore by Detectives
A white boy about 17 who gave the name Harry Criskman from Martinsburg Pa and a 22 year old black man Edward Dorceus from Leerburg Va were arrested near Baltimore by Baltimore and Obie Huthead detectives for breaking into a freight car at Frederick Junction and stealing merchandise. They admitted the break in and stole hats from Mr A W Yeakly’s store in November. Stolen goods were found and used as evidence. Magistrate Biser sent them to the House of Correction for six months.
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Kent
Harry Criskman
Martinsburg
Edward Dorceus
Leerburg
Baltimore
A. J. McCall
Thos. J. O'Neil
Obie Huthead
Reading
Biser
House of Correction
AN AMERICAN ASPIRANT IN GRAND OPERA TALE
Two American girls in Paria pursue fame with ambition and wit. One wins excitement on stage while the other, with a French title, yields to a strong American suitor. The tale contrasts artistic aspiration with the cold business of titles. The opening chapters appear in The Italy News December 10 and The Weekly News December 16.
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Joux Newrox Bogart
Frank Leslie
Paria
Ong
Vyalun
Que
Phe
Danger of kissing amid diphtheria fears in Warren county
Baltimore official Dr. Jones warns that kissing can spread disease after a diphtheria threat near Warren County New Jersey. He cites cases where children who kissed a deceased diphtheria victim contracted illness and urges mothers and teachers to discourage kissing and ensure healthy children.
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Thorn
Uearth
Jones
Baltimore
Warren County
M. J
New Jersey
Leonid Eira
Balloon ascent and medical remedies advertised
An odd, disjointed scroll of early 20th century text describes a balloon ascent five miles up with dramatic near-death danger and extreme cold. It then shifts to medical advertisements promising quick cures for rheumatism and pneumonia with Chamberlain Pain Balm and other patent remedies.
Walkersville town notes progress and public interest
Letters from Walkersville readers discuss town advancement including a circulating library and improved wood cutting methods. A resident cites questions on article quality and pricing, while Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is advertised and a Philadelphia man recalls a grave robbery scare and Ebertee Bitters praise.
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LE Walkersville Luray
Tin Nawk
Tin Daly News
Walkersvilla Tunes
Walkersville
the Times
Walkersvills
Tows Khowd
Walkersvalle
Wao
Times
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Buswa Books
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United Enzire
Yamilton Lindsay
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