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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
4
The piece muses on the passing of 1902 and the birth of 1903, predicting inventions, possible wars, disasters, and societal progress. It urges personal resolutions to live honestly, improve the community, and support humanitarian efforts while noting civic aims like paving Frederick properties and cultural exchanges.
A Cumberland News excerpt critiques contemporary opinion on the blockade and a maritime figure Noah. It hints at lessons about debt and accountability, noting fools often escape payment. The text, in a dated opinion voice, uses playful wordplay around Noah and the sea voyage.
The Baltimore News notes repeated elaborate practical jokes endanger victims more than jokers and cites worry over tariffs as Congress eyes reciprocity treaties. Senators reportedly favor delaying all three Cuban Newfoundland and French pacts, risking a split over the tariff message. A plan could allow one treaty to pass with two thirds, pending diplomatic assurances.
A jumble of cartoonish snippets from editorials and column items. Jokes about honeymoons youthful superstitions and political corruption appear, with remarks on elections, satire on vote totals, and a quip about a curtain falling at 11 45 from a critic interlaced among the clippings.
The Seattle Post Intelligencer argues that while poverty is lower in the U S than in most nations the density of wealth concentrates in few individuals The piece notes the vast fortunes held by a small number and suggests the absence of primogeniture allows eventual wealth distribution and broader well being Mr Brycewell cites well founded political arrangements that guard against oppression of the poor by other classes
Poems praise railway mail workers who move mail across regions with danger and dedication. They are hailed as heroes of transit enduring all weather as they serve the nation. The verse ends with a call to acknowledge their “home at last” after long journeys. Also includes an article on preventing croup with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, urged for mothers with testimonials and instructions.
Business in the courts lists real estate transfers to Elias Green and others, mortgagees and trustees, with acreage and dollars. Marriage licenses issued include multiple couples from Mt. Airy, Thurmont, Woodsboro, and Baltimore area, with numerous local residences and spouses. Orphans Court actions cover probate, guardianships, accounts, and administrations for Harriet S Thomas and others, with several estates and executors named.
A clipped roundup notes 1902 fading away with New Year greetings and resolutions. Merchants stock up and mail bills as the year closes. Meteoric weather chatter predicts tomorrow's storm, snow or rain, then cold. An ad touts remedies and tonics popular in the era.
County correspondence highlights holiday events at New Market including school entertainment by Miss Themag and decorated venues. Distant relatives and Baltimore visitors are listed, with Christmas services at Trinity M E church and community gatherings noted amid ideal weather and light snowfall.
Benjamin Deal aged 91 dies at west Kemptown from rheumatism and old age leaving a widow and several children. Funeral held at Pleasant Hill near Monrovia with Rev. H Utz officiating. Ann Price widow of Wesley Prize dies aged about 90 at near Boyer's Mill New Market district. Funeral and interment at cemetery beside Fairview church with Rev G J Bill officiating.
George Gookerly was ac quitted after a hearing before Justice John Wood for disturbing the peace on West Patrick street. Tomorrow is a legal holiday. city banks will close. Post offices open 9 am to 5 pm with one delivery and one collection. money orders not issued. Also notes on Chamber Balm and a real estate sale or rent ad for a first class shop in Fescatiis, Md. Listings for five lots and legal notices from Charles C. Waters, Attorney at Law.
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