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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1904
Page
7
The Daily News notes widespread mispractice in trash pickup. It details missing enforcement of carded carts and street-cleaning duties, exposing residents to dust, ash, and lingering garbage. It critiques contractor bonds and inspector oversight while urging reform.
A proposal seeks a fixed collection timetable to inform residents of pickup times and reduce all day display of bins. It also calls for stricter enforcement of rules requiring careful handling of garbage boxes to prevent spillage and breakage.
Andrew Carnegie anticipates large fortunes in the rubber industry as expansion potential grows. Contemporary comment cites bank presidents and global trends, while a Baltimore context notes commentary on industry optimism and arbitration treaties.
A collage of snippets from various papers presents jokes and witty exchanges. The items feature playful misprints and character banter about thefts, inheritance, romance, and social conven tions, capturing a lighthearted cross-section of early 20th century humor.
An assembled Mothers Club discusses coeducation and its effects as President Butler and others warn of dangers. The piece notes rising female employment, wage shifts, and social impact on families, questioning long term consequences for men and traditional roles.
Dr Lyman Abbott argues in World's Work that women's economic progress and the sampler service to society stem from motherhood elevating its status. He envisions education systems shaping curricula to honor motherhood as life’s supreme duty and society’s essential contribution.
A devotional piece from The Beet of Lifts explores beauty in nature and memory. It reflects on snow, birds, woodland walks, and a cherished maiden, contrasting youthful dreams with aging, purpose, and inner growth as life broadens beyond childish toys.
A freak apple from Cannon City grown in the B. F. Rockafellow orchards is described as half golden russet and half white wine sap varieties. The two halves are clearly separated by a line, resembling an acorn shape, and the specimen may join a national collection. Colorado claims a larger world record specimen, while Iowa hosts an even bigger fruit in their museum records.
Child friendly requests to Santa include toys books candy and small gifts from several children and a brief garbled funeral fragment appears among the letters indicating a separate obituary notice context.
The so called Jefferson Bible or The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth has sold quickly with about 9 000 volumes issued and nearly 100 000 applications, making it a bibliographic rarity and a public accessibility issue. The facsimile edition mirrors the original binding in red morocco with gold tooling and includes a reproduced Palestine map. the National Museum now holds the work.
Edwyn Sandys argues in the Dacumber Outing that waterfowl migration creates a dual hunting season with no regional respite. He says North and South both hold equal claims and urges a balanced curtailment of gun privileges to reduce overharvest and preserve the birds.
A family of health claims promotes Paracamph for congestion fever sore throat and catarrh with a money back guarantee. The ad lists names and urges readers to write for a trial size free from The Paracamph Co Louisville Ky, bolded by J A Williamson.
Zenond Rives, aged two years, from Litchfield Illinois, has been elected representative for the Twenty first Illinois district defeating banker Ben F Caldwell. Rives, little known beyond his hometown, ran a quiet campaign while Caldwell had campaigned across the district. Rives was declared the winner by about six hundred votes as voters chose the unlikely rookie over the seasoned incumbent.
The South Frederick Literary Society held a routine meeting with vice president Robert Grove presiding. After roll call and minutes, members presented readings, debates, and a general discussion. judges ruled the negative on the main debate. The Emerson Society met next, with George Boteler presiding and a program of essays recitations and a compulsory education debate. judges’ decision favored the negative two to one.
News items from Maryland note a white man killed by a train near North Hast. Other reports include Judge Burke ruling on a 90d Roads Law linked to John Holland and William Floops in Elkton murder case, and obituaries for Daniel O Dagenhart of Boonsboro aged 82.
Winter market notices show vendors trimming prices as snow hinders attendance. Listings detail eggs and butter, poultry, fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats, and dairy with per unit costs, signaling a pre Christmas shopping surge despite the wintry weather.
The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Adigtant Joatice Seth Shepard of Texas as chief justice of the Court of Appeals and Charles H. Daall of New York as associate justice, replacing the resigning Chief Justice Alvey. The move aims to clear a crowded patent docket and fill vacancies without delay.
The Maryland portion of the Nichols estate lists total value of 11 950 89 with personal property at 22 061 11 and real estate at 19 896 75. Personal items include stock certificates and cash totals from Frederick and Baltimore institutions. Real estate covers 22 parcels and a market listing notes pricing for local grains.
Eagle Metallic Mining Company reports extensive preparations near Jack's Mountain and Highfield to mine copper. They expect to strike pure copper at about 500 feet, with volcanic rock formations and heavy blasting required. The venture is described as a large capital undertaking with uncertain costs and long timelines.
Ankie Broken Dr EB Kafanver of Thurmont slipped on a snow covered stone and fell on his right foot. He was taken to the Unian Protestant Infirmary in Baltimore where it was found he had three fractures of the instep and ankle.
Notice to creditors of Samuel P. Compher and Nettle L. Compher to file claims with the Circuit Court clerk by January 1, 190? else they are barred from participating in the trust. Trustees GUHA TK. YOUNG and D. Princeton Buckey seek to settle the estate. Dated December 17, 1901. Also an election on December 27 for seven directors of the Berlin and Lovettsville Bridge Company.
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