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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1898
Page
2
The issue contains scattered notices about subscription rates and mail delivery for Frederick News, mixed with opinion excerpts on war, naval strength, and the Czar’s universal peace proposal. It reflects early 20th century editorial views urging restraint, federation, and public support for the peace conference plan.
Contemporary comment from Kaunas warns of renewed bloodshed as Governor Leedy calls an extra session of the Legislature. Duty is a hard taskmaster says power should be trusted only when tasks are performed. Maryland farmers praise fall and future institutes, ready to attend if teachers understand their work. Congressman Bailey accuses Congressman McMillan of uttering an unvarnished lie, denouncing the claim as a nasty, unfinished falsehood.
A collage of humorous exchanges from Chicago and Philadelphia papers pokes fun at introductions, mistaken gifts, poetry purchases, and a comic wager over affection. Characters debate foolish subjects, a mistaken hundred-dollar lift surfaces, and editors weigh seasonal praise with irony. The tone captures playful newsroom banter across cities.
The Philadelphia Record reprints a Chicago commentary criticizing promoters who shape state law to grant 50 year street railway franchises and keep fares at five cents for twenty years. It laments aldermanic betrayal and civic anger over such provisions and warns of public scrutiny.
Editor Cassell notes in the Catoctin Clarion that the coming year will be phenomenal for electric railroads. Careful observers say the profit problem is solved and capital will seek investments in lines that connect promising points and enter territory with paying traffic.
A patent medicine claim describes a tonic that supposedly cures stomach weakness and indigestion. The advertisement asserts immediate relief from the first dose and promises a universal cure under its powerful formula. The product is marketed by Schley & Bro. of Frederick Maryland.
A verse portrait titled Moments with the Musk by Geronon Biapseye. The speaker extols a muse whose beauty voice and grace steal his heart and soul, admitting affection while joking he will not pursue a thief but cherish the feeling she has captured his heart.
The Reading Class of the Frederick Art Club held its final weekly reunion of the year at the studio despite snow and ice. Members read selections from Two Women Abroad and Greek myths, with music and art displays. A second gathering followed on Saturday afternoon for a sale of painted and embroidered articles and refreshments. Members are thanked for support and told to attend January 5 for the next reading course.
William I Wood of 18 North Howard street Baltimore died Saturday at his boarding house 324 North Paca street from heart and bronchial disease. Funeral by Society of Friends. buried Loudon Park. Born in Philadelphia about 72, son of James Wood. First wife Miss Riggs died eight years ago. survived by son Samuel R. Wood. Second wife Amelia J. Riggs Magill survives. Also notes Andrew Warren Union veteran died in Sybillasville from cancer, buried St Jacob's cemetery. Ada P McKellip aged 6 died in Hanover, Pa. Mrs Mary Rowe, mother of Mrs Harry Barnes, died in Lock Haven, Pa. Middletown items report property sales, students home for Christmas, and local window decor. Also local notices on remedies and pneumonia cautions and breast warnings.
The Baltimore funeral for Col. William Louis Schley, veteran, lawyer, poet and musician, drew prominent attendees from multiple lodges and societies. Interment was in Conduit Park Cemetery after services at his West Estatoga Street home led by Rev. George B. Staley. Undertaker Matthew Cadogan handled arrangements. active pallbearers represented various organizations.
A bold claim about a cure for stomach troubles and indigestion is presented, asserting effectiveness regardless of faith. The piece emphasizes universal applicability and urges readers to try the remedy. It reads like a newspaper notice or advertisement with strong, decisive language.
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