A Strange Family and the Silent Fortune
A Maryland family near Shepherdstown, the McAfees, gain attention for peculiarity and wealth. Miss Catherine McAfee dies after a brief illness, leaving in her trunk eight thousand dollars and uncut silk dresses. Sister Margaret pushes to bury the money with Catherine, but the funds are not withheld. The household lives plainly with valued horses and livestock, works hard, and keeps largely to themselves in Foxville and Shepherdstown.
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Mise Catherine McAfee
Antietam Cement
Maryland
Shepherdstown
Smoketown
Washington County
Blackford
Batchelor
Catherine
Yesre
Bere
Margaret
Laturdly
David McAfee
Hagerstown
Foxville
Frederick County
McAfees
Bismarck on America and immigration mixed origins
In a Century interview, Bismarck argues that American strength lies in a mixed race, praising Norse influence over Columbus and warning against exclusive bloodlines. He laments Spain’s gold, notes Protestant history, and recalls ultramontane clashes as German Catholics balance loyalty to state and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
America
France
Italy
North
Spain
England
Columbus
Alsp
Chartrsser
Pallip Ik
Netherlands
Germany
Luther
Cromwell
Carlyle
Bisrasrek
Bank Clerk Resigns Prompting Position Change
A bank announces a clerical resignation by Mr. LB. T. Gendticzsox, triggering a position move within the institution. The notice references McCar Br As GL Ae Cardel and indicates a sequence toward new placement. Roy is mentioned in association with the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiafal Iecers
McCar Br
Ae Cardel
Mede Tacsni
LB. T. Gendticzsox
Nat- Roy
Mew Man Schedule Changes at Pearl Street City
Schedule notes show new time adjustments for departures from Pearl Street in Frederick and nearby Tek at Ida. The changes affect morning and late afternoon runs as crews realign to new daylight hours.
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Frederick Si Sam
Ida. m
Pardon Shocks War Crimes Trial After Editor Killing
General Kiurchoi, previously sentenced by court martial to ten months in fortresa, is pardoned after the accusation of defaming his daughter. The case follows the shooting of the Tagebblatt editor by the watchman of a hb building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirche
Berms
Dee
Kiurchoi
The
Tagebblatt
Pierce
The Evils of Attempting Too Much in Housekeeping
The Chicago Journal argues modern homekeeping wastes time on nonessentials. It urges simplification of living and dining, noting past generations served meals in one course and cooks helped, while today mistress and maids face overcomplicated service and endless preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
Nature
Inside Sonneberg Germany The world of dolls
In Sonneberg Germany about 12,000 people are dollmakers producing some 25,000,000 dozen dolls annually. The industry divides tasks among many workers from painting nails to sizing bodies, wigs from Munich, and eyes from nearby towns. Designs reach about 100 per manufacturer as export considerations grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonneberg
Germany
Dolly
Munich
Theoifs
Sketch Club elects officers at Great Specialty meeting
At last night’s meeting of the Great Specialty Company Mr. F.J. Stitely was elected manager and Mr. Wm. Barrick was elected secretary. Members are encouraged by prospects and will seek dates for performances in other towns in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sketch Club
Great Specialty Company
F.J. Stitely
Wm. Barrick
Expensive Economs and Pain Relief Plaster Promise
A fragment describes reluctance to spend on a famed Porous Plaster and its claimed ability to relieve back pain and soreness instantly. It asserts the plaster saves money by preventing suffering and mentions Brandreth's Pills as containing reputed restorative ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stignese
Brandreth
Shilohs Vitilizer Promises Health Revival
Mrs T 58 Hawkins Chattanooga endorses Shilohs Vitilizer as the best remedy for a debilitated system. It claims to aid dyspepsia liver and kidney trouble at 75 cents, sold by Garrett and Pearre. The ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery for grippe and throat chest and lung diseases with a free trial at Garrett and Pearce's Drug Store.
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Hawkins
Chattanooga
Fenn Gays
Shiloh
Garrett & Pearre
gEists
Garrett & Pearce
Chamberlain
Frederick
Steiner Bros. Drug Store
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Dasy
Laura
Charles
J. G. Lampe
Emily
East Fifth Street
Henry Fraley
West Patrick Street
George I. Wilson
Schroeder
York
Brownlie
Norte
City Opera House
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Christiass
Sheree Feeee
Yeakle
Putal, T
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Aguarsntee
Prattin
Frederick, Md
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Pbalas
Batin
Cuticura
Br Stornes
Aventows
Rosa Belly
Bock Weit
Iowa
Cutiura
Sitjove
Trey
N. K. Fairbank & CO
Chicago
St. Louis
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Lane
Bane
Otter
Woodward
le Rory
Cook Reredy CO
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Frila PA
Boeing Coara
Nclnea
Our of the Shippers
St. Nick
Santa
George A. Galbert
North Market St
Prederick, Md
Ttagasi
Sen
Count Praga
Hekkaido Bemp
Japan
Europe
San Francisco Chronicle
J. P. Blatee
Des Moines
Jaws
Blaize
Niles
Crug
Gerrett & Pearre
Hart
Shiich
Gamotrs Peare
Ela- Grippett
Sterner Bros. Doug
Loors
W. H. B. Etchison
South Market ST
Telephore NO
S Ness
Frazier & Pittisburg
Kris Kingle
Taries
Rockers
Soutipnanton Bio
E. Patrick
Mdi
FF Sianos
E. HH. Rensborg
Carlin House
Paragon
U. S
Calcutta
Roanoke
H. J. Wilson & So2
Eagelssorn Stove House
Patrick ST
Stecx
Tron King
NGELE
E. Patrick Sr
S. D. Thomas & CO
Orpnhea
Gantseh
Alec
GLG
Gautsch & Sons
Eaczoetraus
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Paris
City Hotel
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