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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
6
Fragmentary text notes a petition withdrawal for a $60,000 allowance after doubt it would be granted. It mentions Senator Bailey and President Castro, plus a plan involving a long stay in Africa and a period of expected peace, with unrelated garbled lines about a printing company and telegrams.
The Automobile Club of America committee chair argues for making recklessness the speed limit standard. He says punish reckless driving more severely and jail if life is endangered, while acknowledging limits vary by road and traffic.
The Baltimore American Star cites editor in chief Dr. Abbott defending stories about the dead and measures of mockery surrounding Carrie Nation after a Glasgow raid. It notes civil service rules applied to postmaster promotions with merit as a criterion.
A Baltimore Sun excerpt notes the difficulty for reed advocates facing Treasury strain in funding. It questions whether three to four million dollars can be raised with a revenue deficit. It links Lincoln's centennial to plans for a memorial highway as a fitting, lasting tribute.
A collage of humorous exchanges and brief witticisms from various periodicals. The snippets include a domestic quarrel about Christmas gifts, a hotel proprietor’s quip, a traveling financier’s remark, and a light exchange about an automobile gift.
The piece defends Roosevelt against sensational Panama Canal scandal reporting. It argues critics misstate records, credits Roosevelt with thorough refutation, and dismisses Congress inquiry as unnecessary and impractical, praising his public accountability stance.
A December poem by T A Dary from the Catholic Standard and Times reflects on the earth’s shroud of gems and the heavens’ cold music. It envisions the God-child’s birth guiding stars and inspiring faith in children while adults seem mute and faithless.
The Conservatory of Music at the Woman's College held its Winter Recital in College Hall with twelve numbers including two vocal pieces and ten instrumental works. Students such as Wilsy Thormay Kerr and Ming Brodbeck showcased organ and vocal talents while Misses Parrona and Kyott impressed on piano. The closing college chorus performance led by Mr. Beckwith earned praise as the campus prepares for a Christmas break.
Popular Mechanics details how improved internal combustion engines and storage batteries make farm electricity economical. A 300 acre Long Island farm using a private plant could save despite high initial costs, with annual operating costs around 650 dollars and automatic operation reducing labor needs.
The article reviews the government printing office release of the fourteenth annual yearbook of agriculture noting its 798 pages with 64 colored plates. It highlights record 1907 farm outputs including dairy and plant exports, discusses weather and pest control topics, and praises birds for pest management as explained by Beverly T. Galloway and H. W. Henshaw.
The 1909 calendar designed by Miss Fauntleroy features portraits of the Woman's College frontispiece and images of Grey Hospital Key Monument Washington's Headquarters Old Town Mill Hanging Bridge and the Old Jug Bridge over the Monocacy with seasonally themed verses. Readily available at The Busy Corner Williamson's and Lee Reich & Co.
Edward Lewis Boller was found dead in bed at his son Clarence Boller's home in Woodeboro aged 68 years and 3 months. The funeral was held Thursday at Angie church with Rev. Braydy officiating and interment at Angie church. Pallbearers included local townsmen and D A Sharretts served as funeral director.
The Farmers' Institute department of the Maryland Agricultural College starts its seamen’s work in Cumberland on December 28 to educate farmers statewide. Two workers will visit Allegany and Garrett counties, led by Joseph E. Wing, who popularized alfalfa and lamb fattening, with Dr. Augustus Stabler assisting on milk handling and dairy practices.
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