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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1903
Page
6
The fragment describes a weekly news section connected with the Tele phone Exchange. It notes advertisements and orders for the paper, with a mailing address to THE NEWS in Frederick Maryland and an invitation for correspondence from any part of the county. It lacks clear event details or named individuals.
The piece reflects on George Washington and Adams praising Washington as a model of honesty and virtue. It recalls annual commemorations of Washingtons birthday and the lasting influence of his moral example on government and citizens. It also notes political fixations and the era of office seekers contrasted with Washingtons revered legacy.
A contemporary columnist argues that persuading the average person on complex issues remains difficult. The piece examines common obstacles to public agreement, including cognitive biases, media framing, and competing priorities, calling for clearer communication.
A Baltimore Herald note comments on a Maryland resident being named to a federal post, noting the state’s political ties and Southern reception to official visits. It contrasts Southern warmth to broader tensions over appointments and references Alice Roosevelt’s favorable reception in the region.
A collage of humorous quips and exchanges from the era includes a doctor’s mock pledge of careful examination for pay, editors seeking novelty, a quip on recognition, and comic dialogue about performances and umbrellas. The snippets illustrate newspaper quips and social banter across papers.
A Chicago Chronicle piece mocks anti trust publicity as a charge against poverty pleas. The New York World exposes get rich quick swindles targeting clergy and professionals, noting 80 000 clergymen and 100 000 physicians and others were exposed to schemes. Milwaukee Journal questions beliefs in guaranteed weekly profits and warns that high returns by unknown promoters are scams.
From the Philadelphia paper the piece contrasts Senate cloture reluctance with House rules favoring extended debate. It notes delays by obstructionists, cites Senator Morgan’s Panama Canal ratification opposition, and criticizes long talks versus tight scheduling.
The piece argues the Senate should adopt rules to limit debate and secure votes, asserting a persistent minority blocks majority rule. It urges ending obstruction to enable direct election of U S Senators, warning against delaying reform and stressing that conditions change over time.
A collage of verse and prose reflecting on social morals, romantic longing, and old memories. It contrasts modern queries about propriety with nostalgic scenes of winter fireside storytelling and the enduring power of a grandmother’s tale.
The New York Sun reports Very Rev Father J Haven Richards former Georgetown University president has been transferred to St Andrew on the Hudson to serve as vice rector. The move aims to leverage his executive ability for the new novitiate while easing duties.
A Paris letter from February 1904 recounts a New Year reception at General Horace Porter’s embassy and a French Chamber of Deputies session. The writer details Bourbon Palace architecture, the voting hall, and a Ribot address, then describes Porter’s lavish New Year gathering with elite guests, elaborate attire, and abundant French delicacies.
Washington's Birthday is a legal holiday. Since it falls on Sunday, Monday will be observed with office hours from 7 to 9 a.m. and a single delivery plus two collections.
A veteran pedestrian known as FP. 8. Snasybergar of Motinn Pe remains highly active at 63. On May 6 his birthday he walked 17 miles in 437 hours and on October 11 he logged 38 miles in a day. Over 1860 to 1880 a 20 year record shows 67 000 miles walked, with claims of more. Despite horse ownership he prefers walking on vacations and serves as a township official and insurer official.
Richard Mansfield prepares for Julius Caesar at the Academy of Music Baltimore next week. All stage equipment is brought, with a special 3200 pound raising device for the Senate scene and a dedicated costumes room. Designs by Alma Tadema and Hawes Craven decorate sets and costumes. Five matinees are planned for Saturday.
A reader endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after years of use for coughs and croup in the family. The note praises relief and expresses personal satisfaction with the product. Ads mention Harper whiskey and local sellers AL Ie CRITO and CG N. Hanes.
Washington D C hosts the Daughters of the American Revolution congress with two sessions daily starting Monday. The Fairbanks faction pushes an amendment to allow unlimited elections to the presidency, opposing Mrs Donald McLean who campaigns with New York supporters. Delegates lobby ahead of the opening, McLean headquarters set at the Arlington Hotel.
News of the State reports yesterday's events including the International Association of Machinists convention in Cumberland. Also noted are a Hagerstown barn fire with losses, a Baltimore train fatality, a life sentence for a sailor's killer, a Grand Army of the Republic election in Hagerstown, the death of Richard Baldwin in Anne Arundel, and Edward Phelps announcing his mayoral candidacy in Laurel after seven years in office.
Miss Mary H Boarnan of Washington DC died suddenly of heart disease on February 18 while visiting near Lander. Remains prepared by M R Etchison and shipped to Washington. Flora Stern, daughter of Joseph and Regine Stern, died February 17 at her home 835 West North Avenue Baltimore. Funeral plans set for tomorrow morning.
A Middletown reader praises THE News as a new book weekly and valuable. The Eastern Milling & Export Company lists market quotes with corn at 2.30 per barrel shelled 46 cents per bushel wheat No 2 red 76 steamer 721 per bushel oats 40 cents per bushel hay 18 to 20 dollars per ton. James Houck sells 40 banner steers weighing 13130 pounds at 1343 pounds each, shipped to the Washington market. cattle weight gain over 500 pounds since intake.
Mr. William M. Crimmins of this city was elected vice president of the Maryland State Council Catholic Benevolent Legion at its annual meeting in Baltimore on Thursday. The Sick Mrs A H Herrington remains unchanged at her home on North Market Street.
A reader from Melbourne Florida reports a dramatic recovery after using Dr Hine's New Discovery for Consumption. The testimonial praises early treatment, mentions costs for throat and lung care, and urges prompt use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for injuries.
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