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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
6
A reflective editorial argues New Year resolutions deserve serious consideration beyond ridicule. It notes the need for immediate reform rather than delaying actions, urges self improvement, and warns against cynicism while acknowledging some resolutions may endure and benefit makers even if later broken.
A mangled passage from the Baltimore American comments on law and order. It mentions delaying justice, enforcement of traffic rules, and a critique of rhetorical phrasing in public discourse, with references to Baltimore and Boston in a dated newspaper voice.
A collage of quips and snippets from periodicals and cartoons. The dialogue includes humorous exchanges about gossip, finance, art, and fashion with playful exchanges and faux interviews. It presents a glimpse of lighthearted newspaper miscellany.
A collage notes advice on avoiding colds with outdoor exercise and proper clothing. It cites New York auto industry stats including 108 million capital and 150000 cars in use. It also argues California criminal procedure needs reform to deter crime and improve justice.
Fragmentary OCR reads poetry and prose bits about a dreamt voyage and love, with scattered names and dates. The piece references a pilot and a voyage, interwoven with reflections on life and happiness. No clear event or人物 dominates. the fragmentary nature limits full interpretation.
Secret Service Chief Wilkie issues warning about a new counterfeit five dollar silver certificate. Notes describe series 160 with letter A, face plate 052, back plate 403, and signatures per Treasury officials. Counterfeit shows lighter design, shorter print, italic tresquier, and a fully filled unshaded space on the back.
The Madarys of Plane No 4 marked their fifty fifth anniversary on December 26 with a family dinner. Born in 1830 and 1831 respectively, they remain mentally sharp and mobile when weather allows, as friends wish them many healthy years ahead. Attendees included James Buxton Ruth Griffith Mrs McSloane and others from Plane No 4 and nearby towns. Also a reception honored Mr and Mrs Leon Mouch married in Baltimore on December 23, hosted by the Eberts on Liberty Pike with a large turnout and a lavish spread. Additionally a card party hosted by Miss Mary Elkins featured several couples and late hour refreshments.
A wedding yesterday at the Jefferson church joined Misa Yella Grosa and Mr. Atongo Darner in a ceremony led by Rev. David N. Dittmar. They left for an extended trip to Ohio and Indiana and will reside near Jefferson after returning. Thomas Webb Jonca and Helen Landers set to wed Friday at 3:30 in Thurmont Reformed Church.
The funeral for the late Lewis C. Gittinger was held at 2 PM from his Ensat Fourth Street home with Rev. Dr. Osborne Ingle officiating. Pallbearers included Mehr, Samuel, Thames, Frank Gittinger, Edgar B. Crebs and Charles F. Cramer. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet cemetery. C. C. Corty was funeral director. New Year's Day reception announced at Y M C A with orchestra and refreshments.
William L Mathues former Pennsylvania state treasurer died at 46 in Media Pa pneumonia listed as cause but believed worsened by stresses from Harrisburg graft cases. He had been sentenced to two years imprisonment for conspiracy related to state contracts and faced further charges with other officials.
Chicago Police Chief and Law and Order League unite to halt gambling by society women. The crackdown targets edicted games such as cinch whisk etchra and bridge or poker parties with high monetary stakes. Private homes and public halls may be raided to enforce the order.
Elias Olsen, forty five, walked 2500 miles from San Francisco seeking shelter in the lepers' home in Iberville parish. He arrived penniless and half starved, taking refuge after traveling across the country.
Virginia mine disaster toll rises as rescuers pull twenty seven bodies from the Lick Branch colliery near Blusheld West Virginia. Asphyxiation from after damp and smoke caused by the blast is blamed. debris and wreckage show the force of the explosion. The death toll is expected to climb toward fifty as recovery efforts continue.
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