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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1907
Page
5
A fragmented ad page from an independent Frederick Maryland newspaper calls for subscriptions and mail orders for advertising space and services. It outlines pricing at 148 dollars per year with advance payment and includes terms for responses to advertisers and office contact details.
The Maryland General Assembly may debate a bill proposed by Delegate Frank Les Carl to curb drunken and noisy passengers on trains. The article notes Jef Davia, Bob Evans, and others, praising or lampooning politicians while highlighting the push to address railcar disturbances and improve passenger comfort.
A garbled Baltimore paper column riffs on Christmas cheer and Santa Claus, noting mock comments about stuffing trees and a playful motto. The piece references the Baltimore American tone and hints at President's stance on wrongdoing in a figurative sense.
Ancapolis Capital notes that hoarding money is nearly impossible during this season and advises keeping money in good standing with family obligations and commitments.
The piece discusses Governor Hughes as an outsider yet an American patriot, admired for demeanor, with support cautious and ambivalent. It notes no eagerness for a presidential bid and hints at potential historical regard if nominated or remembered. It contrasts with financial concerns from Wall Street, Western banks, and Cortelyon’s push for stronger national banking rules.
A damaged, archaic poetic fragment recounts a speaker and a sailor in a night of peril at sea. Images of dress, bands, sleep, and a sailors death recur, with hints of love, betrayal, and maritime danger. The lines drift in irregular meter and fragmentary form.
Herbert UO Winebrener of Walkersville, at times in the Cubs, writes to The News from Port San Patra about army life. He praises parts of service but notes low pay, scarce food and clothing, and long months overseas. He describes camps, tents, rations, patrols, and the chance to visit foreign lands, languages, and a strict daily routine.
Testimony and confessions feature in the Terra wreck case as witnesses recount the night of the crash. Prosecution and defense papers cite statements from suspects and police testimonies including the arrest sequence and alleged light violation details.
William Detrow of the Silver Service testified he observed a 65 white light and a 2120a white light on trains passing the scene on December 20 in the evening. The remark to ft yor suggested awareness of the event and Detrow confirmed signaling details during questioning.
The Frederick County branch of the Maryland Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis met in Kemp Hall with Rev Dr. Oboras Logiz presiding. Dr. Wachnacs and H. Wirt Steele spoke on Maryland tuberculosis policy and proposed local clinics and a law to designate early treatment facilities for the disease.
The Winchester engine impresses the Charney Kors Fire Company with a test showing rapid high to low speed transitions and 200 foot horizontal reach. It completed a four mile route over steep grades, crossing Main Market streets to the city ball, delivering 100 to 125 foot high streams and 175 to 200 foot horizontal throw, with 120 to 189 pound pressure. The device, costing less than a steam pump, can substitute for a steamer and serve as a hose carriage or elevated pump as needed.
Misa Dorb presented a Christmaz art display by Sdargiach School for the Deaf pupils. Ine Cashing School, under Misa Bersla Zimmerman, showed eight deactifal ibs works. Mr Ely supervised faculty review. both departments’ work impressed. Students were taken home for holidays. Baltimore arrival plans include Miss Tillinghast to North Carolina and Miss Haupt to Europe.
Mrs Lana Rapp died in the morning at her daughter’s home in Harmony of general debility at 91. Widow of Lewis Rapp she leaves three daughters Mrs Hearsy Unverzaght Mrs Charles G Ovblentz and Mrs Georgi W Gaver plus a brother in Middletown. Funeral set for Monday.
A historical note references the Frederick County National Bank in Vredesick Maryland with capital listed as 3 150 000. The fragment indicates a financial figure tied to the bank.
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