Railroad debates and Chinese influence on rail policy
A historical excerpt discusses opposition to railroads in China, the idea of a national network, and the role of Chinese workers. It notes the need for diplomacy and recommends Chinese students study in the United States to pursue railway knowledge. It mentions Li Hung Chang and calls for progress through skilled, knowledgeable labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milés Tong
Chang Adeii Ee
Trently
China
China: men with @ knowledge. of railroyding
Maryland Club Loses to Diamonds in Hard-Fought Game
The Diamonds defeated the Maryland Club quintet from Washington and Lee University 22 to 10 at Diamond Rink last night. The Diamonds led early after a scoreless start, stretching the margin to 2 to 3 by halftime as they tightened defense and contained the visitors' pace. Attendance was about 100. referee and other details noted.
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W. and
Diamonds
Maryland
Washing ‘Ton and
Leo University
Robines
Dale D. Derr
Ai Bure
Cane Brim
Robinego
Balvee
Dinner party honored Mr and Mrs Richard Noenene
A Friday dinner party at a Palmer home hosted by Mr and Mrs Richard Noenene drew prominent relatives and friends. The house was beautifully decorated. Music by Mrs Alloo Klein provided tone while at 3 o clock a collation of sweet meats was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Hoffenan
Richard
Alloos
Klein
Buster Brown Tonight at City Opera House
Buster Brown with a new play, songs, scenery and costumes comes to the City Opera House tonight. Master Rive stars as Buster Brown with new characters Miranda Stebbins and Seth Lowders and about forty others, mostly pretty girls. The show promises light comedy and charm with a lively crowd reaction.
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Buster Brown
City Opera House
Caat
Master ‘Rive
Bealdes Buster
Tige
Mary Jane
Miranda Stebbins
Seth Lowsders
Teachers Institute Sessions Continue With Diverse Addresses
The Teachers Institute met at dawn with Elder D C Metz leading prayer. Dr Samuel A Baer spoke on The Secret of Influence, Dr C S Gordonier discussed Questioning, and Dr C B Gilbert addressed The Neglected Bee of the Mind. Afternoon sessions featured Baer Gordonier Kreig and E Baaver. Baltimore figures spoke on tubes and music accompanied by teachers including Dantien Waser and At yesterday afternoon, primary classes were noted.
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Teachers’ Institute
D. C. Metz
Samuel A. Baer
Gordinier
C. B. Gilbert
Mien Kreig
E. Baaver
Baltimore
Saetoeth
Ing Teac
Mearra
Russell Dantien Waser
S Ton
Stealon
Ran Ren
Dantoo
Pris
Remarkable Cure Promise From Williamson Ad
An old advertisement claims Bloodine Ointment can cure skin and scalp conditions including eczema, itching, burning, hair loss, and ringworm. It asserts instant relief and speedy cure and asks readers to mail for a free cake paper sample, crediting A Williamson and a Boston mailing code.
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A. Wil- Mamson
Boston
Masi
Obituaries from a Maryland area paper page
Multiple obituaries and notices from a Maryland county paper recount deaths and funeral details. Mary Mercer and Mary Mercitt, both linked to Walkersville, plus Harlan Detrow of Boonsboro and infant Edgar Kohlenburg near Feagaville are listed with ages and service details. Elisabeth Ann Hole of Centreville is noted with funeral at Jefferson Methodist Church.
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Mig
Mercer
Mary Mercitt
Joseph Mercer
Walkersville
Wm. H.creager
Reformed Church
Mt Pleasant
A.H. McKinley
Yatesan Creager
Harlan Detrow
Jacob Hutzell
Boonsboro
Jacob Hutrell
Edta Kowlenhurg
Edgar Kohlenburg
Wales
Shotidan Rohlenburg
Zion Schurch
Feagaville
Elibatetiu
Bate
Nes
Elisabeth Ann Hole
Centreville
Thie
O'Stock
Jefferson
Mountain View Dairy Teaches New Milk Wagon
Brief notes describe a Type sized new milk wagon on the order. Mentions M Bor and Wo with unclear context. Readable fragments indicate a local dairy update and a transport item in community news.
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M. Bor É
Mountain View Daitye
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Frederick Woman
Mrs Loulea Buckey of 202 EB Sixth St Frederick Maryland testifies for twenty years of back pain and kidney issues. After taking Doan’s Kidney Pills from Mamn’s drug store the pains reduced and conditions improved, with a six year later reaffirmation. Sold by all dealers 80 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United Remember, they come as Doan’s and take no other.
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Doan
Frederick
Atood
Loulea Buckey
Sixth Street
Saya
Deans
Dex T
Mamn
Doun
Foster-Milburn’ Co
Buffalo
New-York
United Remember
Enumerators and census duties outlined by Taft era official
The document explains eligibility and process for census enumerators including age and citizenship, testing in February, and appointment after scoring. It emphasizes simple tasks, proper attendance, and the goal of accurate statistics on population, agriculture, and mines across districts under Census Director supervision.
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Petrudry
Derviedra
Uni
Vere
Ltdm
Etven
Merch
Taft
Decayed Families in Genealogies of Rank
The article recounts how families like Conyers and Drenville rose and fell in British social ranks. It notes Sir Thomas Conyers dying in 1816 without issue and almost ending in the parish workhouse, saved by Robe rt Surtees and local neighbors. It also describes Drenville’s family slipping from status during the Caroline era, with members held in parish relief or misassigned as a pauper.
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Morleys
Conyers
Sir Thomas
Nile
Chesterle
Street
Robert
Surtees
Malpsforth
Filsto-Tan
Dar‘bate
Drenville
Hig
Eheri
Athenaeum
Pape's Diuretic Promises Cure for Kidney and Urinary Ailments
An old advertisement hawks Pape's Diuretic as a harmless remedy for backache urinary disorders and rheumatic pains. It claims quick relief from complex symptoms like bladder trouble sleeplessness and dizziness and asserts unique efficacy not found elsewhere. The copy emphasizes certainty and discourages competing mercantile agents while urging purchase from Pape Co.
Secretary Wilson probes high retail farm prices impact
The inquiry aims to determine if butter eggs milk potatoes apples and other produce retail prices rise due to wholesaler middlemen or distributors taking excess profits. It seeks whether farm output suffices and if urban demand and transport shift drive costs, with Missouri Congressman Clark highlighting future export risk while Argentina and Brazil expand.
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Livie
Beline
S. Secretary of Agriculture
Wilsoui Hejin
Anete Sant He Deklri
Perfornais
Wileout
Wilson Atues
Atever
Hay
Clark
Missouri
United States
Bragil-ara
Rexall Mucu Tone Promoted For Colds And Catarrh
An advertisement touts Rexall Mucu Tone as an effective preventer and curer of coughs colds and catarrhal conditions. It claims strengthened mucous membranes ward off infections and offers money back if results fail. Prices listed 50 cents to 1 dollar with a cent per bottle incentive and claims broad efficacy based on a physician’s thirty years of cures.
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Agia
Casey
Hamaon
North Market
Great, Tarite dining room in Boston Transcript note
A garbled OCR fragment from the Boston Transcript mentions a dining room phrase. The readable bits reference a praise of a great dining room setup and appears to be part of a society or editorial blurb rather than a full event.
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Iowa
Boston Transcript
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Datauter
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Parérite
Kind
Ruth
Leon
Faliowing Brothers
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Sleters
Als
Roman Shunk
Rilerton
Ederick Ebunty
Loulea Muaurser
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Goddard
Washington
Kidaeys
Pape
Pablo
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Aden
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Clese
Anor
Cobimon
North Barker
Bexton
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Arkansas
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National Turnpike
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J Addrens
Rderick
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Optical Specialiet
Rederick
H Pho Hones
Faery
paBtic SA
Sarah C.B
Dahatlotty
Warren Tyson
MELIO
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Eredlerlek
Olli Spa
Railway
MATL
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Ory
Poe
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Copsblate
Quebrex
Pavan
Fulton Street
Maryland Junk Yard
Ant, Ger
Atnaan
J.W. Lie Carty
Sader Rognatt
Broome
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Ingur
Cote Klrect
Brederick
Midistr
C.E. Setill
Te Hou
Bitter
Patrick Atreet
Alyen
Daniel B. Melee
Princeton Uigkey
Arroroey
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Posceesion
Vauxenavia
Walkersville Barings “Bank
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