Peculiar benefits sought as Cumberland census sparks debate
Fragmented remarks touch on a proposed ship Cubaidy measure, post election disappointment for office seekers, and a Maryland census discussion. Cumberland protests census miscount fears, noting city population undercounts and substantial growth in Brunswick, Frederick, and Hagerstown, with implications for local representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simuy
Maryland
Brunswick
Bam
Population estimates by rule spark city count discrepancy
The article argues that figures for Berland Axi Hagerstown and Cumberland overstate city residents due to precincts spanning beyond municipal limits. It notes a large gap between city population estimates under the seven to one rule and census figures, suggesting future adjustments to approach actual figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cennas
Endles
Maryland
Baltimore
Cumberland
Hegerstown
Washington County
Cumberand
Allegany County
Hagerstown
Berland
Axi Hagerstown
Coures
Frederick Giarict
Hagerstone
Ourows
Good roads crusade cited by Allegany County leaders
Contemporay account notes the Allegany County Commissioners witnessed a demonstration of highway division efficacy and ordered faster work on improving roads. The commentary links road quality to broader political issues and cites regional opinions from Eskimos News and Baltimore papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany County
Highway Division
Geological Survey
Eskimors News
MEREINESS AND MOURNING QUOTATIONS FROM OLD PAPERS
A collage of brief comic and oblique quotes from early papers. Snippets touch on household rites and humor with lines about dinners, marriage, travel, and misfortune. The pieces include a Detroit Free Press exchange about an “ugly husband,” Philadelphia and Atlanta items on holiday visitors, and a Denver exchange about a plan to steal a graphophone for Brown’s children.
Ignorance of Plants and War Taxes Debated in Press
A St Louis Post-Dispatch column warns about poisonous fungi and dangerous weeds found in gardens and yards, urging basic botany taught for daily life safety. A Boston Advertiser piece argues war taxes raise living costs but must stay to fund Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Boston Advertiser
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Once, Only Once in Revolving Years News Poem
Fragmentary religious verse and commentary mix passages about comradery and the Nativity. The text blends a wartime tone with reflections on friendship, help, and spiritual tidings. It echoes traditional hymnal imagery from St Louis Republic and The New Liturgy, noting Bethlehem halos and the Savior's birth.
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Meortals
Wosi
Bethlehem
Aky
Christ
Local Christmas notes and social items from county areas
County correspondence from Flint Hill and Mt. Pleasant reports sermons, a debating society formed at Park Mills, church events, oyster suppers for church causes, and visits by families from Baltimore Frederick and nearby towns. Many small social updates list residents visiting relatives and local church activities through December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Mills
D. L. Reid
Flint Hill
J. N. Whipp
Delanter
Eugene Proctor
Flint Bill
New Ear
Flint’ Hill
Local notices of residents and events in Harney and Waterine
A collection of brief items reports neighbors visiting relatives in Frederick and Rock Lodge, church activities, a Christmas program, and social events. Mentions include Mr D S Ward family visits, Miss Anna Milles with John Miller near Daysville, Mrs Ida Wachter visiting her mother, and a December 22 Sabbath school Christmas program. Also notes on illness, weddings, a reception for Walter Shoemaker and Maggie Waybright, and local school progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
C. B. Thomas
Bessie Lauderman
Ella Thompson
Royston
Baltimore
OC. A. Thomas
Samuel Lily
Frederick
Barrick
Effie Breighter
Cyrus Cort
Sibillasville
T. F. Hoffmeier
Granger's Hall
Bufus Stevens
Caughter
Buck Lodge
John Differdis
Z. S. Loy
Florine Loy
Conrad Bobler
Sellman’s Station
Aumn Manion
Ida Moxley
Dickerson
Lily Tyson
Grace Cassie
Lottie Pyles
John Plummer
Loy
Wm Robison
Homer Orme
Henry Miles
Florine
Zeppa Loy
J. D. Diffendal
D.S. Ward
Mina Delle Stevens
Rock Lodge
Algernon Morningstar
Fannie Orme
Hyattstown
Fayart Ploomir
Zachsriag Loy
Edward Darby
Clifton Brown
R.F. Wyatt
Washington, D.C
Forestville
Prince George's Count
Miss Minute Loy
Davweonville
Carlisle
Nere
Paude Hore
Anna Milles
John Miller
Daysville
Ida Wachter
Walkeraville
John Summers
Monocacy Valley
Wm. Boatshalt
A.A. Etzler
Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
Frank Oram
George W. Shank
George Ecker
Harney
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lodge of the
Independent Order
Oda
United Brethren Church
Aurelia Shriver
Gettysburg
Noxville Shoemaker
Tanestown
Walter Shoemaker
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Hattie Master
Hattie L. Barner
Cerr
Riet and
Ebro
Re Je
Mabel L. Tamver
Walnut Grove
Clarence E.obler
John
York
Charles B. Bishop
Silver Run
S. C. Berkheimer
Local notes from Germantown and vicinity in 1900s style
Community notices describe visits by Mr William Watkins and others, church events and oyster supper success in Germantown, discussions of the Boston and Gettysburg Electric Railroad prospects, hog slaughtering reports, and local amateur debates. A Toledo doctor partnership promotes Will's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a 75 cent price.
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Francis M. Harley
Nicholas F. Rickards
Ohio
Frederick
Gettysburg
Montongua Springs
James A. Richardson
James W. Linton
Mesars
L. Tyler
Lawie J. Martz
Willie Stull
J. Ezra Sommers
Wm. Staley
Rabbita
Harry Morgan
Horace E. Stull
Ethel
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J Cheney
Gst & Tavax
Waterva, Kissan & Marvel
Hall
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Voice OF the Press
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Congress
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St Louie Republic
Dounty
Harrison Miller
McClellan Davidson
Hanover
Ds Witt Barrick
Jacob
Hanson Kepler
Myersville
Jacob Dorcus
Lewis Haller
Wm. E. Wheeler
C.T. Johnson
E. 5. Watkins
Hezekish Barberae
James Suddeth
Z. W. Page
W.H. Page
Woh Bentennry
Ming Cove
Henaricafion
Urtaca
William Watkins
Mary Oden
James MeAter
Dernestown
Rip
Barkhart’s Hall
Deboasbet
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Geo. L. Twenty, Jr
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Berkley Springs
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Emeline Matthews
Peepee Savings Bank
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China House
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North Market St
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Deczdantt Ewing Machines
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