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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
4
The piece notes widespread desire for a new school building for boys in Frederick, urging timely action. It mentions U.S. Senators and President Zelaya, highlighting political influence and calls for involvement. A 1909 review references the North Pole discovery controversy, signaling broader historical debates.
Pinchot of the U S Forestry Service says Christmas tree cutting does not threaten forest futures. He notes use for children's joy on Christmas Day and calls endangerment infinitesimal compared to fires and wasteful lumbering. He urges careful, economical management to avoid waste.
A garbled collage from a 19th century page features quips about charity sport poetry and society. The text includes jokes on golf and a judge fining a poet for lack of funds, plus a backstage anecdote about a theater director and an actress preparing for a big scene.
The Philadelphia Record outlines the polar dispute around Dr. Frederick A. Cook alleging conspirators and affidavits aim to discredit his Arctic claim. It questions Cook’s judgment selecting untrustworthy assistants and the plausibility of his unknown polar conditions aligning with Peary’s accounts, urging cautious judgment until universities decide.
A fragmented lyric scene portrays a muse by a distant pool in the Far West. Vivid imagery of dusk, winds, and a young woman named Julia with shining hair fills a dreamlike landscape of light, firelight, and broad skies as speculation glances at her graceful pose.
Fragmented readable items note Min. James Mooney’s disappearance and a Denton event. mentions The Baltimore Chamber of Commerce selecting Henry A Weoth and references to Fairmount, Albert Howard, and various stock and livestock topics. Reads as scattered historical clippings with incomplete phrases.
The column lists deaths and funeral details for Joby Young, Donald Donaldson, Francis Burriss, Keron P. Rice, and Oscar N. Harper. It notes affiliations with organizations, burial places such as Mt Olivet and Bethel, and mentions involved family members and funeral directors.
Frederick Athletic Club hosted a Friday night gathering at Mr D Charles Winebrewer’s East Second Street home. Guests included Masters David and Philip Winebrewer and numerous local residents. refreshments featured ices cakes and bon bons as games and greetings followed by dining. The SHHISTHAS Assembly will hold a Christmas gathering December 29 after Corre tions with music by an orchestra and no formal invitations issued.
Rev Dr A Steck criticized modern funeral practices in a sermon noting excessive lamentation and distraction by curious onlookers. A city committee, including Rev A Steck and others, will prepare recommendations on funeral customs for church and county leaders at the next meeting. Also, C J Laren departs County County to join a new auto company, drawing many friends.
The county correspondence lists numerous individuals including Rev. B F. Rutey, Rev James Wit ts Myersy, George H. Trageaser, J Townes, and Rev A J Hearne among others. It notes that certificates have not been returned for seven Mcgrisee and mentions towns such as Brunswick Union and Charles ville with several labeled names.
A small audience at the City Opera House enjoyed a good performance led by Rosalind Coghlan and Austin Webb. The humor was strong and audience applause reflected appreciation. The Opera House Orchestra under Mrs Fisher delivered excellent music, boosting hopes for continued high quality attractions despite generally light attendance and future booking concerns.
Rev N C Bracket president of Storer College buys the old John Browns Fort from Murphy farm near Harper's Ferry and plans its removal to college grounds. The fort long associated with John Brown's 1859 siege was previously moved to the Chicago exposition before being returned.
Troger C Harp of Mycreville has been secured as director of the Stiverine Band of Hagerstown, with Mr McCauley serving as vice. The realignment follows recent developments in the band leadership structure.
Frederick County Farmers Exchange quotes wheat and grain prices for December 14 1900 including No 2 red wheat at 1 18 per bushel corn new ear 3 15 per barrel oats 60 to 68 per bushel and mixed timothy clover hay and other mill feeds with ranges. Also notes dairy and cotton seed meal prices and a closing anecdotal line about Electric Bitters and a poem fragment.
A Baltimore stock market notice highlights a medical testimonial about Dr King’s New Health Pills curing indigestion and related ailments after 16 years of ineffective remedies. The ad claims cures for constipation and liver issues and promotes 256 pills at Peorie’s Reliable Pharmacy, urging readers to place little advertisements in The News for results.
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