Government seed distribution sparks debate and plans
A lengthy report notes the 1900 government seed distribution aims to aid Congressmen in gifting seeds to constituents, with 130000 dollars spent yearly. Maryland members receive tens of thousands of seed packets, plus flower and lawn seed, while some criticize the cost and uneven allocation though the program continues.
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Wachter
Deney
Temporary Comment From Unclear Source
Fragmentary OCR text shows a weak and partial political or political-adjacent note mentioning Dallinse American, with no clear event, date, or identifiable context available for a complete summary.
Frederick County Members In the General Assembly
The Baltimore News profiles Frederick county legislators Senator Facub Rakrhack Rohrback is praised for independence and integrity. Charles C Waters challenges rivals from Frederick with duty to people. William H Lakin, a farmer and scholar, is noted as a future classicist and school advocate, aiding the Woman's College at Frederick. age 70.
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Baltimore News
Frederick ‘Omety
Facub Rakrhack
Frederick
Aveapolis
Honss
Maria N. Romnbeck
Rohrback
Frederick County
Elementa
Baughman
Charles C. Waters
James K. Waters
William H. Lakin
Hoe
Woman's College At
Aged Horseman Henry Shepherd Completes Mountain Ride
Henry Shepherd of Northampton Massachusetts in his 39th year has long yearly rides over western Massachusetts mountains. Recently Ord and his son undertook a week long trip covering 175 miles, riding 70 miles in two hot days and thoroughly enjoying the journey despite age.
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Henry Shepherd
Northampton
Mass
Massachusetts
Ord
Annum in Review at Annapolis Cemetery and Governor's Message
The Annapolis Capital notes a 7¢ per interment record at the local cemetery with some bodies from outside, and invites a tranquil lingering near death’s traditional end. It also comments on the Governor Lowndes message as a plain, proper communication to the Legislature, praising improvements in governance and accountability.
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Ernax Lowndes
Haltimore
Fragmented 19th century quotes in a mixed column
A collage of short quips from various newspapers includes a mock interview about kissing sealed proposals a poet’s torn poem and a sausage joke. Other lines feature a candidate packing a bag bemoaning missing money and a weary holiday sentiment. Characters named Clara Mabel and Soares appear in quick exchanges.
Masons Busy Day and National Reflections
A collage of clipped notes notes Billy Mason unable to address Boers on U S Senate duties. The Savannah paper mocks German Kaiser over a seized steamer aiding German navy arguments. Philadelphia Record reports Lawton Fund subscriptions near 60 000 for a dead soldier widow and children, praising his martial genius and national heroism.
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Philadelphia Record
Lawton Fand
Hower
Bass Public Fund
Bide Your Time Verses Promote Quiet Resolve
Poem emphasizes patience and perseverance leading to greatness and justice. Encourages enduring hardship, maintaining one goal, and continuing forward despite calumny and defeat, with a hopeful note on future reward. Includes a testimonial ad for rheumatism balm and a Shitek’s Consumption Cars claim.
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Shitek
Tee
Social World Pound Party at Wachter Residence
A December 28 peg party honored Miss Mays Smith of Doube and Mr. Worthington Wachter of Salem with a large guest list including Miss Maye Smith and Miss Zona Welty. Mrs. G. C. Winebrener hosted a later Walkersville gathering for the Glade Reformed choir with Rev. D. J. Wolf and guests, featuring oysters and Maryland biscuits and various games.
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Sidney Wachter
Walkersville
Mays Smith
Doube
Worthington Wachter
Salem
Maye Smith
Zona Welty
Katie Kimmel
Mollie Clem
Grace Cram
Ross Mallica
Henry Wachter
Willie Garber
Harry Bowers
Harry Lippy
Charles Strine
Alva Smith
North Strine
Claude Smith
Clarence Strine
Ira Smith
Harry Zimmerman
Dodiey Smith
Luther Zimmerman
Ernest Smith
Burley Smith
Raymond Zimmerman
Richard Derp
Maurice Andere
Oscar Fogis
Ira Ramsburg
Willie Delander
Keefer
Vernon Finnyfrock
Elmer Batrick
Harry Rkefanger
Ire Cover
G. C. Winbreener
G. C. Winebrener
Market Melangs In Leflore With Odd Prices And Gossip
A lively column from Leflore offers market chatter on prices and local figures. It names Turkey Gobler, Mary Jane, Billy Tyler, Billy Buckheimer, Aunt Kitty Hahn, and other local characters, weaving humor with a list of current prices for butter, eggs, poultry, fruits, vegetables, fish, and meats. The piece hints at political notes about a new governor and Joe Chewron, wrapped in a brisk, satirical tone.
Weekly Review of Trade Boots and Shoes Leather Etc
The shoe trade for 1899 shows over 10 percent rise from 1898 with profits up due to higher material costs. Leather trading remains quiet though optimism grows for 1909 as buyers await the New Year. Hides weaken slightly with on hand stock rising and prices quoted around city 43 to 5 cents and country 54,1044 cents.
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Battmore
Markets and bonds show mixed activity in New York
Balrimoos Co. lists stocks and bonds with limited gains as money remains around 6 percent. Bakeries and gas stocks hold strength. Treasury and rail bonds trade in large lots. Bradstreet notes quiet week amid year-end recall, with gains in staples and cereals but no broad advance. Dun & Co reports 1899 failures and firm manufacturing and trading liabilities, with exports of wheat and corn steady but modest.
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Metropolitan
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Alabama
Georgia
Carolina & Nethern
Williams
Seaboard
Consolidated Gas
Towssexp Sport & Sor
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Dax's
New York
Bradstreet’s Today
R. G Dun &Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Civil Service Examination Scheduled in City
The United States Civil Service Commission orders an exam by the local board on Saturday February 7 at 9 o clock a m for clerk and carrier posts in the post office service. US citizens only. Clerk age 15 to 21 40 or older 21 to 40. Applications via J W Bimbury on blank forms before closing business January 0. Apply for blanks information salaries at the post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Post Office Service
United States
J. W. Bimbury
J. W. Bimbary
Sale Postponed At Cannon Hill Property
The Cannon Hill property advertised for sale did not sell this morning and was postponed for several weeks. The notice mentions no stated reason and notes the sale is advanced. Ely's Cream Bar is promoted as non sneezing relief in the ad, with pricing and order details.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New Yore
New Year Notes From Fredericktown in 1900 Framing the Town's Week
A 1900 Fredericktown column reviews New Year happenings across town features. It notes weather and frost, church events, elections, corporate activity, and local societies like the Masons and Eastern Stars. It mentions the War Claim, Opera, and upcoming bank elections, with community notices from the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and Hospital Association.
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Fredericktown
Agricultural Society
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