Legislators Face Economy Reforms and Staffing Waste
The piece argues Congress should not resist investigations and urges budget cuts. It highlights Governor Warfield's push for reducing employees and expenses, and notes Governor Crothers' Commission on Legislative Experts and Procedure recommending staffing reductions, immediate start to session work, and bid-based contracts to curb waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warfeld
Warfield
Commission On
Crothers
Harper
Queen Anne's County
Ad Jourhmert
Crothera
Legislature Fails to Adopt Reforms Amid Budget Waste
A fragment suggests lawmakers postpone reforms and blame delays as current spending during sessions wastes money, reflecting frustration with the present system and calls for action.
Christmas Tree Debate Chooses Tradition Over Omission
A Baltimore cleric urges omitting the Christmas tree to prevent deforestation, but commentators argue against cancelling a central holiday symbol. The editorial from the Baltimore American Star cautions that removing the tree would dim the celebration and proposes focusing on wiser conservation efforts instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine
Christina
Baltimore American Star
Minutes of Merriness and Weather Jokes Across Papers
A fragment from humor columns notes a bedtime scene with Mother and children and includes short quips on politics and language. It cites jokes about a blind partisan and a cockney, with brief asides credited to Harper’s Bazaar Washington Star Philadelphia Record and others.
Radical views on railroads and monopolies echoed in press
A collage of excerpts critiques Standard Oil tactics, railroad fee practices, and Rockefeller scrutiny. It discusses postmaster Myer on postal savings banks, hoarded money, and estimates of money in circulation, highlighting tensions between big business and public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphi Heootel
Gelang
Standard Oil
Standard
Ciencral Myyer
United States
Moments With the Muse A Sonnet
A reflective poem on patriotism and a youth's longing for his father. The piece contrasts national fame with personal duties and expresses hope for a father's approval and timely help. It blends classical muse imagery with rural, intimate scenes of a boy awaiting his father's guidance.
Turnpike Association Meeting Held in Westminster
The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Maryland State Turnpike Association will be at the Westminster Motel in Westminster Md on Thursday December 17 1908 at 10 o'clock a m. Dr J W Hering Comptroller of Maryland has been invited to deliver an address. Prof H W Billingston Westminster is president and Mr O C Warchime Frederick is secretary.
Runaway Rumford Team Rescued By Umbrella Aid
The Rumford Baking Powder Company delivery team bolted from their wagon in front of John L. Michael’s store on West Patrick Street as a trolley car approached. Mer J. M. Cronenburg stopped the frightened horses with the help of an umbrella, averting disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumford Baking Powder Company
John L. Michael
West Patrick S Treet
Mer. J. M. Cronenburg
Maryland Proclaims December 25 as Legal Holiday
Governor Crothera issues a proclamation declaring Saturday December 25 a legal holiday in Maryland. Banks will be closed from December 24 through December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crothera Ban
Maryland
December Court Opens With Petit Jury Term
The December term of the circuit court convenes Monday morning as a petit jury session. The docket lists 26 appeals, 68 criminal cases, 123 trials and 53 originals. In Erie, Stephen Barthelmas, a well known city resident, hanged himself with his overalls straps amid a legal dispute with his son William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Erie
Stephen Barthelmas
William
Worth Weight in Gold Lew Baer Retires After 25 Years
Denison town honors Lew Baer son of the late Jacob Baer for a quarter century as night watchman. Born in Crawford County he began in railroading, elected night watchman March 15, 1883, serving 25 years with praised vigilance and calm authority. He endured health problems yet remains active and respected by townspeople and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew, M. Baer
Jacob Baer
Deniton
Riilroading
Maryland
West Side
Crawford County
Denison
Haer
Denison Review
Denson
Doora
Deoison
Lew
Venigon
Stai Seldon
Mr. Baerita
Mia
Isaac Haller
George C. Killian
Lime Kita
A. H. Harrington
Heptasophs Elect Officers
The Improved Order for Septasophs held a regular meeting electing officers including Archon EUG Haugh, secretary A. A. Moser, financier Robert A. Bennett, treasurer C. C Anaherman, pastarchon Chas. Kreh, provost Alfred Ritter, prelate Chas G Mab erly, inspector Vincent Yingling, warden Louis Haller, sentinel Frank Node, and trustees Barry Chapline Chas Young John Kreh. Representatives to the Supreme Conclave to meet in Boston on June 8, 1909 were F Kreh and alternate Harry Chapne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heptasophs
Eczema Totter and Salt Trials and The Cure Claims
A fragment discusses eczema and other ailments with mentions of Chamber nalvea and various remedies. It references the removal of the appendix and claims of healing from New Life Pills, along with vague warnings of side effects and ongoing health issues tied to a Madera Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberain Nalvea
Korsaleat
Madera Pharmacy
Grand Lodge Odd Fellows hold special session at Mt Airy
The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met in Mt Airy in Prosperity Lodge No 58 with twelve candidates receiving degrees. Grand Master John W. Young congratulated new members, noting significant state growth and relief expenditures. A luncheon and music followed, with delegates from multiple lodges assisting in arrangements and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Mt. Airy
Prosperity Lodge
Pitt Grande
Grand Lodge
Monusmental Lodge
No. 14
Baltimore
A. J. Abraws
John W. Young
Cumberland
Order of Oud
Order
Metabera
Wm. A. Jones
Wm. W. Warne
If. Foxwell
Fred. A. Groom
The
Holl
Mt Airy
Fidelity Lodge
New Market
Els Ridge Lodge
Brunswick
A. Geoom
George Horisberg
Baltimnore
Howard 2. Hartman
Hagerstown
F.C Dorsey
A. Frank Miter
K OG Molesworth
Adam Faniean
Wr. H. Shipley
King David Lodge
Jacob
Christmas season programs at the Woman's College
The Woman's College closes its session with varied events. The School of Profession staged a Kemp Hall matinee, the School of Expression presents scenes from famous pageants with proceeds aiding the department. Laura G Short organist recital, an Art Department exhibit, a Conservatory of Music recital, and a Normal Department recital are planned. Lectures by Dr Richard Burton are arranged for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s College
Kemp Hall
School of Profession
School of Expression
Laura G. Short
S3dia College
Kemp Jill
Ita
Frregdé
Conservatory of Music
College Hall
Richard Burton
University of Maracante
Chicago
Columbia
Burton
Medicine That Is Medicine Story of Bitters Claim
An old advert claims a remedy named Asa Bietters purifies and enriches blood strengthens nerves and energy. It cites a testimonial from W. C. Kiessler of Bplitday who says it helped malaria stomach issues and general weakness. The text promises refund if it fails to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Kiessler
Mharmary
Frederick County National Bank Stockholders Meet 1909
Frederick County National Bank announces its annual stockholders meeting to elect directors. The gathering will be at the Banking House on North Market Street January 12, 1909, from 9:00 to 12:00. Officers listed include WL Carty as cashier, O B Trail as president, James H Hercle as vice president, and OQ Albert Gilvon as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TUE Fercperick County National Bank
Frederick
North Market
Brecet
Carty
O. B. Trail
Jamece H. Hercle
Albert Gilvon
Gaahies
Frevenics
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ National Bank of
Frederick City
Frederick County
Maryland
Ing
Articles of Association of
James H. Harris
Bd. Trail
Hammond Urner
Frank L. Stoner
Farmers’ & Mechanica’ National Bank of Frederick
Literary society meetings report clash of clubs
Belles Lettres and Clover Leaf Literary Societies held regular meetings in December. For Belles Lettres the program included recitations, essays, orations, and a debate won by the affirmative. Clover Leaf presented essays, recitations, orations, readings, and a debate favoring the affirmative. judges and reports followed with adjournment to December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellya Lettres
Belles Lettres Literary Society
G. Fred
Ordeman
Homos
N. Kidd
Easay
Martz
L. L. Hargett
Atkinson
Johinston
I. Knock
Wright
Rice
Shaefer
J. Simpson
Eiilor
B. Storm
Gazette
Beware of Frequent Colds and Protracted Catarrh
An advertisement warns that frequent colds may lead to chronic catarrh and offers Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a recommended cure. A Tennessee woman from Butler praises the product for restoring her throat and voice after years of illness, noting relief after use. Sold at Pewite's Modern Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler, Tenn
Chamberlain
Gale
Pewite
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Prederice
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Rey
Moana
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Gettysburg
Governon Crovagns Euggeata
Lincoln Boulevard
Pittsboro
Congress
Legisature
Baltimore Sun
Cannon
Cenra
Frank Brown
Baltimore News
Alice
Bedtine
Momo
Harper’y Bazar
U.S
Bennter
Monty
Life
Chileaga
Washington Star
Wieg
Philadelphia
New York
Cothiam Enterpribe
Philadeua Reena
Ricatenow
Draerves
PTZ Ks
Philadelphia Record
John D
Brotherhood of Man
Tam Newart
Helen Taft
Tleleu Laft
the Muse
Lin Aittin
Piu da Arie
Groves Atanature Sonenca Bez
Lew. M. Baer
C.F. Grand Lodge
Woman's College
Werick CO. Nat. Bank
FAR
MECH
TL Bank
Uarmerst & Medan
Surplub
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ National
Farprxicx
C. Albert Gilson
Cashler
Farmers’ & Mechanics
National Bank
Frederion“, Md
Central National Bank
Central Nation VW
BANK
Prederick
Tarpruren
Dow
Central Navional Hank
Feederick
Walt, Storm
Court Houve
Frederick, Md
Middletown Savings Bank
Middletown
Ansurance
Paoraes
DIREG
I Rean Lows
E. Canis Revs
E. Stewart Ansan
Meany C. Reustena
Crane C. Bisen
J. Pann Thowas
Attauan Deur, JR. Cawrery
Estony L. Costenta
Cranes M. Shank
Martin C. Connenty
Issac M. Morrzr
Wa. B. Cursranny McQree Bert
Daniel C. Kerner
Coptentz
Frederick County Telephone
Frederick Courty
Telegraph Company
South Warket
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