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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
4
A humorous yet biting note mocks Dectoa Coax and the idea of a United States of Central America. It parodies applying consolidation business methods to government while warning against Sugar Trust style practices entering Washington. John Edward Widowmaker is referenced as a blamed, arguably salacious satirical target.
The Technical World outlines forestry as a growing, less crowded field like law or medicine. It notes about 2,000 foresters currently employed and calls for more, with needed traits including observation, business sense, practical judgment, and perseverance.
The Baltimore American and Baltimore News discuss public life and scandals with remarks on charity, public service, and criticism of figures like Col Jamies Jeticies and Prof Jack Johnson. Senator Bailey is cited proposing Congress work shifts and a salary increase, reflecting urban debate on governance.
A fragmented quip filled collage notes mixed in with jokes about college fraternities and urban life. Snippets hint at social mores and family ties in a late 19th or early 20th century style, contrasting city life with rural aspiration and a dead father.
The Washington Herald notes Secretary of Agriculture Wilson now holds the record for cabinet service length, surpassing Albert Gallatin. It credits his tenure with improving industry ties, farm support, and educational outreach, citing prosperity, rural mail delivery, telephone access, and home refinement as indirect benefits to farmers and the nation.
An ode fragment titled Moments with the Muse includes religious reflections. In a separate item, a robe was stolen from Mr. Robert Hamilton’s wagon on West Fifth Street near Mr. C. Roderick’s store between 0 and 10 o clock last night. A gallon of oil was taken from the same wagon about ten days earlier. No culprit identified. A terse county oath fragment follows.
Special reporters report tensions spreading as Za Neen faces renewed calls to quit. Savon Drew and others in the cabinet deny any formal resignation from President Zalayia of Nigayowun. Analysts suggest a change could take effect by the end of December.
County correspondence recounts local social visits and farm updates from Grace Zimmerman and others, including relatives from Frederick and Graceham. It mentions road work on a Western Maryland railroad bridge near C. W. Loy, and notes multiple visits among the Long, Miller, Zimmerman, and Ott families, plus community events at Bethesda Church and local gatherings with music and recitations.
A long review discusses The Climax by Edward Locke produced by Joseph Weber in New York. It praises the play for its human dialogue, natural scenes, and stagecraft with incidental music by Joseph Carl Breil. The piece notes Locke’s prior anonymity and Weber’s role in popularizing the work across the country.
The Carroll Literary Society of Adametown High School convened Friday December 4 with President Julian B. Thoms presiding. Members recited minutes, read writings by Carrie Stuppi and Maud Stupp, gave debates on Grant as a greater general, and adjourned after an unanimous decision favored the negative side.
William J Weems of this city received notice of the death of his sister Mrs Annie A Gingon widow of James W Gibson of Lower Marlboro Md. She died after a short illness of pneumonia on December 8 aged 63. Daughter of the late Dr Levin Covington Mackall Weeme of Calvert county she leaves three sons two daughters and many relatives. Interment at Lower Marlboro on Friday December 10 at 10 am.
Market notices show prices for corn ear barley hay straw and grains with figures per bushel or ton. Prices include corn ear at 93 to 105 per bushel and hay ranges for No 1 Timothy 16 to 17 dollars, No 2 Timothy 15 to 16, clover 18, wheat flour and buckwheat and other feeds listed with per ton or per sack rates. Activity in advertising makes activity in business.
In Baltimore on December 9 1909 the Diamonds beat the Barkers 6 to 1 at the Diamond rink. The first half ended 6 10 in favor of the Diamonds. Duvall boosted the win in the second half as Diamonds guard Sterne Duvall contributed to the strong performance. Next Tuesday Martinsburg visits the rink for a featured matchup.
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