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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
2
A garbled mix of remarks covers international aid, governance in India and colonial appointments, local politics in Charles County, and schooling debates. The piece hints at opposition, public welfare concerns, and proposed school-building plans, including four neighborhood sites and graded divisions, reflecting civic contention and education policy.
A fragment argues against eliminating graded schools and outsourcing pupils to distant larger institutions. It stresses the convenience and supposed benefits of graded local schooling while noting the cost to children’s access and the public funding needed for alternate systems.
A jumble of opinions from the era discusses end of century disputes and political appointments. References to Heautiful Snow and seasonal reflections mingle with mentions of senators and governors debating constitutional morality and vacancy appointments.
A collage of fragmentary quotes and wry exchanges from various papers, including Detroit Free Press Cleveland Plain Dealer and Chicago News. Dialogues touch on dieting candy age humor and political vibes with a drifting sense of satire and misheard phrases.
A fragment from the Cleveland Ledger notes Queen Victoria’s distress over British losses in South Africa. It lauds her as a true sovereign, mourning the calamity befalling her land and the brave officers who died, while anticipating global sympathy for her declining years.
A fragmentary verse piece titled Moments with the Musk laments poverty and longing during a cold season. The speaker, a drifting figure, contrasts hardship with holiday imagery and notes a yearning for warmth, cash, and a sense of place. References to cranberry pie and cider echo festive traditions as the narrator, an outsider, contemplates night walks. The tone evokes noir mood and urban squalor.
A long handwritten letter urges Rev. Dr. John S. Lindeny of St. Paul’s Church Beaton to adopt a “Midnight Mass” or Holy Communion vigil for New Year’s Eve. The author appeals to Protestant and Catholic clergy to join in the sacred rite, citing Pope Leo XIE and the blessedness of the sacrament, and stresses unity and spiritual blessing for all Christians. The missive references Orthodox and Protestant communities nationwide and closes with blessings from Gavin, pastor of 10 Howdon St, Ewton, Massachusetts, dated December 26, 180.
The funeral for Mina Mary M. Baer was held at her residence at 10 AM with services by Rev. Osborn Tepetsg Mancotusdry. Pallbearers included Louis Oltogan George Zimmerman and others, burial at Mt Gilrat Cemetery, D. Carty Funeral Director. Charles A. Dean was buried at Mt Olivet Cemetery after services at his home near Hansonville at 11 AM, led by Rev. T F. Dizon.
Casualties at Ladysmith total seventy killed and two hundred twenty wounded after heavy fighting near Sternberg. Reports mention dispatches from Cradock and Sternberg, with naval plans to boost the fleet at eighty million dollars and new ship orders in progress amid drought fears and wartime strain.
A parcel offers rooms and outbuildings including a two story dwelling with accompanying sheds and a corn crib. The north side holds about 26 acres of tan and improved land with a goat orchard, ornamental trees, and a water feature. The sale will be by parcel or as a whole with a $200 deposit required at the day of sale.
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