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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
2
The article details luxurious attire including a velvet cape with fur, a green figure of velvet with brocade, and a white satin suit. It notes the use of contrasting fabrics such as white cloth and strawberry embroidery, with decorative elements like gala belts, tassels, and cords suitable for formal wear.
A fragmentary fashion piece discusses white ermine cloaks selling around 2500 dollars, kimono sleeves, satin and fur trims, and scarves of marquisette or crepe shine. It notes bold black accessories, patent leathers, and jet black stockings, highlighting Ethiopian style hosiery and festive winter wear. The text merges vivid detailing with partial, era-specific jargon.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions a geologic stone and a tiny piece formed from material, with unclear context or location. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or events can be confirmed from the readable text.
A fragmented report details the rural mail system across the state, noting large totals in pieces handled and money orders issued. It cites Route deliveries, post office totals, and increasing fund transfers, highlighting extensive activity from March through June across numerous routes and carriers.
A sprawling article notes the vast global match consumption, estimating three million matches read per minute and fifteen hundred billion per year, with half used by those under the American flag. It discusses wood sourcing, timber quality, and conservation pressures shaping match production and prices. It highlights byproducts, species like linden and birch, and the need for wise timber use amid rising costs.
The circuit court hear a set of cases including Guy Shank charged with larceny of $10, and Harry Grove with William Brightwell charged with $120 theft from William Barthalow on August 3. Defendants faced indictments for defrauding a boarding house keeper and related charges. Proceedings began shortly after one o'clock with various counsels appearing.
An article discusses converting sawdust and mill waste into dynamite absorbent materials, linoleum fillers, and xylite use. It notes European adoption for several years and growing interest in the United States, Germany, England, and France as buyers and manufacturers seek ways to reduce sawmill waste and boost industrial products.
An early 1900s notice describes W. J. Atking, a sawmill worker in Bovey Sorina, falling ill with a lingering cough and lung issues. After trying many remedies he reports relief from Dr. Eine Discovery. The ad promises trial bottles, priced at $1.00, with a guarantee from Pearge's, Rallanis Pharmacy.
The will of the late D Sappington of Astonville outlines trusts to manage rents income and debts. Provisions divide one third to Emma C Sappington his wife one third to Clifford P Sappington and one third to Claire Sappington wife of Dr James Sappington Libertytown Md. Upon the wife’s death the estate passes to children with farms in Carroll County and between Libertytown and Mapleville. Trustees may adjust investments and sell farms with proceeds to heirs. Executors named Clifford L Sappington and Greenberry R Sappington.
The United States Fish Commission will supervise seining of bass in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Camps will line the waterway and boats will transport catch to be placed in the Potomac River for propagation. Guards warned against unauthorised seining with stiff penalties.
The passage blends observations on increasing farming productivity and northern ice strength with a Bismarck anecdote. It recalls ice palaces built in North America and Canada, severe cold, and the improbable feats of ice construction, followed by a tale of Prince Bismarck coaxing a reluctant king to retreat and a mounted kick that sent a horse into a single canter.
An Frederick resident Allen Gosnell testifies that after using Dean's Kidney Pills in 1908 relief from long standing backache and kidney trouble came quickly and never returned. He describes sharp pains with weather changes and overexertion, and credits the pills with curing him after other preparations failed. Sold by C. E. Mann and Loyally marked 50 cents per box, Milburn Co., Buffalo, sole agents.
A garaged Irishman was charged in a London court with attempting to aid counterfeit money. He claimed he bought the bad shilling for three halfpence to recognize a counterfeit if offered again. The magistrate pressed him about buying after discovery. He responded that he did so to detect future bad coins, provoking laughter and dismissal. The scene echoed earlier public mischief tales and a noted 1853 Crystal Palace exhibition incident where President Pierce’s hat toppled in New York.
In Mt St Marys and Emmitsburg reports, Christmas Eve services at St Anthony’s church include a midnight mass at 12 o’clock and a 7:30 a.m. high mass on Christmas Day sung by children. Larry Dichiman will perform the Adesti on flute before the midnight mass, making two journeys to the mountain this year.
An advertisement warns that rheumatism and related heart conditions cause many deaths annually. It promotes Bloodine as a guaranteed cure, claiming Rheumatism of the Heart and uric acid poisoning are deadly. The ad urges taking Bloodine in large bottles for general use and Bloodine Rheumatic Siniment for acute pain.
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