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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
2
A scrambled, fragmentary recipe passage describes pork meat preparation, broth, and fat removal. It outlines boiling, skimming, and shredding pork, then shredding taters and mixing with brown sugar, seeded raisins, and spices to bake into a pork cake. It mentions molding and serving with whipped cream and suggests chilling steps.
A reflective column closes the year with holiday memories in Fredericktown. It notes stormbound travel, church and school activities, dances, a Salvation Army dinner, and upcoming local events. The writer bids farewell to the old year and anticipates the new with hopeful tone.
Partial OCR shows a Missouri state agriculture notice referencing farm values and Secretary of State matters. Words are garbled but imply a formal value assessment or report with official state names and dates.
The Fotate College board accepted the resignation of President Hefelbower after a committee report criticized debt levels and fundraising, while noting educational policy advances under his administration. The board expressed regret at his retirement and appointed three members to draft a formal express of condolences and future plans.
Jacob Kutts a street evangelist, known for preaching from rooftops and walking long distances to evangelize, is jailed in York County. He reportedly lives on parched wheat, offends local sensibilities, and faced charges from his wife, Mrs Kurtz, after she accused him of threats and domestic issues.
Q. G. Sonneck head of Library of Congress music division faces threats after a harming book about Dixie and The Star Spangled Banner goes public. The volume praises Dixie while urging suppression of further discussion, prompting security concerns for Sonneck and debate over censorship and national symbols.
An unclear local incident description mentions Bidle and Beckley with injuries. The fragment references a boiler and a family, but details are unreadable. Further context is not available from the fragment.
The article records weddings with named guests and relatives. It notes the bride receiving many beautiful presents and the couple traveling by evening train to Washington, D C for ten days visiting relatives and friends. Guests include Mrs Samuel Holter and daughter Margaret Frances Willard Mrs Witla Ted Man Willard Stanley Dela aur Mr and Mrs Mosephus Harley Virginia Led and the Summers sisters groom Harley Summers brother William Huffer Samuel Dutton Clarence Kelp Elizabeth Rodkey Annie Rodkey Mrs C M Flook and son Lawrence Poole Abraham Poole of Watersville and Angie Baiot were married by Elder J M Beathia near New Market on December 23.
Mia Nash hosts a festive Prospect Hall ball with the Frederick Orchestra. Guests include Wallace McKelvey and others. Katherine Mullinix entertains a circle at liphical Ma. a Junior Mall dance drew twenty couples with Braddock Heights Orchestra.
The funeral of Lewis W Ecker aged 4 was held at Beaver Cemetery with services by Elder W P Wei. He was a son of Benjamin and Sarah Saneicker and survived by four sisters and four brothers. The funeral of T B Difendal of Philadelphia Pa was held at Our Lady of Victory Church with interment at Mary Grose cemetery. he was survived by a widow two sons his mother and siblings.
Mr James E B Doll moved his jewelry store from the National to the Cline building No 9 South Street. The shop, long noted for attractive displays, has been at the Bocadom for the past twenty eight years.
A fragment reports praise for city leaders to host a winter meet on the streets with public thanks and congratulation to city fathers. It notes no accidents so far and suggests a horse drawn fast carriage event if snow permits, acknowledging city liability for costs and potential future arrangements.
Alexander McDonand, described as retired, comments on soaring living costs and wage stagnation. He criticizes luxury, autos and marriage motives tied to money, urges wage earners to save and society to readjust. He notes concern over the high prices hindering families and future prospects.
Mrs. Ann Mary Dade widow of Columbus Dade died suddenly aged 77 at her son Maurice J Dade's Jefferson home from acute indigestion. Funeral at 11 a.m. from Dade residence with ministers Rev Atwater Rev Bowers and Rev Nully. burial in St Mark's near Peteraville. Elizabeth Downey daughter of Isabel Downey died at her brother-in-law Charles Poole's Linganore home. funeral and interment at Central Cemetery tomorrow.
The Frederick Corps of the American Salvation Army, aided by Mrs. Ken and the Dining Parlors, will give free coffee and rolls at the Gem Dining Parlors to anyone bringing a pail or pitcher. A watch night service and converts meeting are planned with refreshments for all.
A letter from Eaton Wyoming County Pennsylvania discusses a supposed Horned Tail snake with a horn-like tail end. Prof H A Sartace offers fifty dollars for a specimen to settle the controversy, warning that it may be an ordinary species if not proven otherwise.
Schuylkill Haven observers report rising farm product prices especially pork and hay driving rail road and factory workers to return to agriculture. Abandoned farms are being purchased at public sales and real estate transactions surge forcing extra clerks in the county records office. Proponents say improved hog raising methods could boost profits and open vast untapped lands for farming and grazing across the country.
Olin Keller, about 16, of Middletown, ran barefoot about a half mile home from F N Rady's confectionery in subfreezing 20s after accepting a $2 bet from bystanders. Walter White accompanied him to ensure the wager was fulfilled, drawing much attention as he traversed Prospect Street.
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