League of American Wheelmen Pushes Good Roads Reform
Otto Dormer reports on the League of American Wheelmen promoting better roads. They publish pamphlets, advocate state aided improvements, and rally farmers through the Farmers' National Congress and the National Road Parliament to fund road upkeep via state, county, and property owner contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forum
Otto Dormer
League of
League
Good Road
L . W. Ballantin
Good Roads
TL. A.W
United States
Office of Road Inquiry
Europe
John MM. Stahl
Farmer's Call
Roy Stone
New Jersey
League of American Wheelmen
Farmers’ National Congress
National Road Parliament
Local Laconics Predict February Weather and Winter Prep
Frederick readers are urged to save for winter as few put by funds during summer. An excursion to assess who can spare baskets reveals many in need, while Bicks forecasts February conditions closely matching reality. Editors note February word patterns repeat prophecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Baughman
the Citizen
Stormy Court Session and Odd Advertisements
Stormy morning as circuit court opens at ten. Grand and petit jurors fail to form a jury, adjournment to tomorrow. Also notices and ads tout remedies from Syrup of Figs to Karl's Closer Root Tea and Victor Headache Specific, with testimonials and samples offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Washingtons College Ties Revealed In Love and Letters
Old letters from Columbia University archives show George Washington supporting Custis at King’s College in New York and arranging funds for his son’s education. The narrative follows Washington’s hoped-for match with Miss Nelly Calvert and his orderly departure to Virginia, ending when Custis marries Calvert and Washington’s ties to Kings College fade until the Revolution.
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Coluubbia University
George Washingdton
Saya
New York
Virginia
Young Custis
Auatia
Columbia
Nelly Calvert
Benedict Calvert
Washington
Cooper
Kaur’s College
Calvert
Myr Galvert
Castig
Hax
Ouatis
Lord Dunmore
Wagime
Gustin
King’s College
Custis
Curtis
Virginis
Groves
HixoTon
Sam
Ron
Sis
Foor Pole
Casts Domiog
Rou Bez Heave
Weorge Wastmorton
Dr. Cooper
Bing’s College
Castis
Ring’s Mileze
Propagation of Partridges in Talbot County
Reports outline farmers in Talbot County planning to plant partridge pea on each farm to attract Bob White birds. North Carolina stock is to be purchased, with fifty pairs brought to Maryland and released near mating season to bolster lower Talbot County coveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob White
North Carolina
Maryland
Talbot County
Princes Georges County
Distressing Stomach Disease Promises Worldwide Cure Ad
An advert claims South American Nervine Tonic cures stomach weakness and indigestion with immediate relief. It touts universal efficacy, warns of severe reactions, and lists Schley & Uro Druggrats in Frederick, Maryland, selling the remedy. Also mentions Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh, advertised by Ely Brothers in New York with mail option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nower
Samfer Ne Toner
Reef
Schley & Uro
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Tutt
Chicago Drugists Endorse Chamberlain's Remedy for La Grippe
Thomas Whitfield & Co. of Chicago promote Chamberlain's Coach Remedy for la grippe highlighting prompt relief and pneumonia prevention. An ad from Frederick Md offers Shiloh's Consumption Cure with a guarantee and refund option. Also mentions Victor headache remedy and pricing details.
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Thomas Whitfield & Co
Wabashaw
Corner Jackson Sr
Chicago
Chamberlain
A.L Pearre
Frederick, Md
Shiloh
Albert L. Pearce
Lost Man Finds Health Through Dr Pierce Remedies
A fragmentary historical ad pushes health recovery via Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discoveries and Charrot's Tonic Tablets. It frames illness as a lost state, urges sitting to reason, and promotes digestion and nutrition restoration as paths to restored vitality, naming Frederick and Maryland sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toruz
Pierce
Golden Medical
Tuga
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the Daily News
Ee Bicks
Hicks
Cassell
California Fig Syrup Company
Widhamson
North Market Street
Zoe
Karl
Albert Lentre
Sebley & Bro
Prederick
Dalir
Sciences
Suliah
Rome
Albert L. Pearra
Tabor
Peinga George’s County Sportamen
Pennie and Steer Bros
Suripy
Aredurich
Grip
Ibn Grip
King
Victor
Charrot
Albers L. Pearre
Etchison
Frederick. Md
Sor
Jiay
Seave
Geld Jlead
Droeglata
Warren Stl
New York City
George A. Gilbert
Aupn. B
D & D.institute
JAS. FE. Walker & CO
Frederick City
Prederick Knitting Mills
JAS. E. Walkmer & CO
Specia
DR. C. Zimmer
Patrick St
WM. S. Miller & CO
Victor Mead
Pooecis Perecu
Tor
Beoceche
Harshas Canvericy
TRY Excelsior
Amirery
Hotlmean
Walnon
Feach
Cotalorer
Barpison’s Nurseries
Berlim
Chickrater’s Regilsh
Ennyroyal Pills
Philadaps
Mena
Mech
Rochester Optcal Co
Rochester
N. C
Central Hardware Company
Old Centre Hotel
B'l'a
W. Patria St
Anna Gierine
Sweety
Otic Ereon
Butubase Street
Salthrowe
Ehlidrsa
Carty
Rvpee
Cee AS
Hos
East Patrick Street
H. Blackston & Son
Ps C
S. Market St
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Buffalo
Melvale
Sherwood Rye
Syrold
Byes Jas B. Pep
TER Soueaner Club
Glt
Berton
Baltimore Cau
Greenriver
Shaw's
Shaws
Charles N. Hauer
Teratate
West Patrick Street
Frederick Electric Light and Power Company
Nid
S. Market
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