Timber use facts flood the nation amid policy debate
The article discusses vast timber consumption in the United States including 4,000,000 feet of pine lumber yearly for matches, 620,000,000 cross ties on railroads, and 90,000,000 new ties annually. It notes telegraph poles replacing about 750,000 yearly and ties/poles consuming timber equivalent to 100,000 acres of virgin forest. It also cites paper pulp use and industry growth over forty years, warning of enormous ongoing wood demand.
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United States
Moat
Untitled fragment on forest land area and use
A fragment discusses vast forest acres equating to about 4 900 000 acres of virgin timber, an area comparable to Rhode Island and Connecticut combined, and notes the land use as wide-ranging with extensive development potential.
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Rhode Island
Gonneetiont
Frederick merchants form Commercial Club to boost city
Frederick business men unite to organize the Commercial Club with plans to liquidate debt, reduce taxes, revive public spirit and municipal enterprise, attract capital, and fund improvements. The move follows remarks in Baltimore papers praising local initiative and contrasting Western migration benefits. A separate note condemns trap pigeon shooting as uncivilized and unmanly, comparing it unfavorably to royal hunts in Europe.
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Frederick
Commercial Club
Baltimore News
Minutes of Merreness and Comic Snippets Sentences
A collage of clipped humor and social quips from 19th century papers. Dialogues touch on minor incidents and character observations including a wry take on salaries and relationships. The items evoke a fleet of brief jokes and satirical exchanges from various newspapers.
Foreign price policy of American manufacturers analyzed
The Philadelphia Ledger reports manufacturers defending lower foreign prices in response to National Industrial Commission inquiries. Reasons include meeting foreign competition, disposing surplus, securing foreign trade, cash terms for foreigners vs credit for locals, offsetting duties and freight, rebates on raw materials, reduced selling costs, and stabilizing foreign markets. Assertions suggest sacrifices in home profits to compete abroad.
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Philadelphia Ledger
National Industrial Commission
Overcharged at Home vs Cheaper Steel Abroad Questioned
The piece cites tariff policy as illiberal and discusses a Chicago Tribune claim that Mr. Schwab of a steel firm told a British MP the firm can ship steel billets to England for 1.50 a ton while charging American buyers 26 to 27 a ton. It notes the discrepancy between domestic high prices and lower export prices and asks why different markets justify higher US pricing without explanation.
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Chicago Tribune
Schwab
Steel Corporation
England
Pittsburg
Moments With The Muse And The South In Verse
A compiled verse showcases Evizapera Reperts Macpoxato and Lavinia Goopwis celebrating winter memory and southern pride. It weaves images of snow, nature, and faith with callings to look to nature and the Union flag flying over the South. The text blends poems about memory and destiny with patriotic imagery.
Letters From the People on County Roads in Tuscarora Md
Rural Free Delivery Carrier at Tuscarora Md voices concern that county roads are deteriorating and may become impassable by spring. The writer cites routes from Donbs to Othe rsnonffer and Lickaville to Point of Rocks to M S Michael, urging county commissioners to inspect and fix roads and keep mail wagons in service.
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Taz News
Donbs
Snonffer
Tuscarora
Pound Party At Cramer Residence Delights Walkersville Area
The Social World notes a pound party hosted by Mr and Mrs Ezra D Cramer three miles north of Walkersville and one mile south of Continental on January 7. Guests arrived early and enjoyed plays games and later a lavish dining room spread of seasonally dainties.
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Ezra D. Cramer
Walkersville
Continental
Public Sales Report From Frederick and Burkittsville
Captain Walter Saenders sold Mrs. Minnia Q. Darrow's household furniture at 37 West Second Street this morning. A. T. Beatty will sell tomorrow afternoon in Burkittsville for Wm. H. Nicodemus real estate of Albert W. Little, including a brick dwelling and a frame coach shop. Cheap Publicity: 25 cents for a News want ad to announce a situation or cook need.
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Walter Saenders
Minnia Q. Darrow
West Second Street
A. T. Beatty
Burkittsville
Wm. H. Nicodemus
Albert W. Little
Frederick
Carter's New Berth Leads Marines to Olympia Voyage
Carter, formerly of this city, commands a battalion of 130 marines aboard Dewey's flag ship Olympia. The unit sails from Boston January 25 to join the squadron visiting English waters for King Edward's coronation. Sergt Robert G Carter, Baltimore station commander, has earned this commission as recognition of two years of faithful service. He is son of the late Grafton Carter. While in Baltimore he made many friends despite duties, and plans to write letters from Europe about the squadron's visit.
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Iavoert Ue
Carter
Dewey
Olympia
Boston
United States
English Waters
King Edward
Baltimore
Robert G. Carter
Sergent Carter
Grafton Carter
Rebecges
LO Lng Dietioe Corps Dbs
Europe
Death notices of Bishop Hott and local figures
Obituary notices report the death of prominent bishop James W. Hott in Dayton Ohio at 67 due to kidney trouble. Survived by three daughters from his first marriage, funeral planned in Dayton. Other notices include Calvin Nosbaum who died at 57 in Libertytown from heart failure, Edith A W Forman of Oak Park and Baltimore connections, Catharine Houck of Pleasant with five children, Rev J J Welch of Friedens Pa, Clara Davis of North Bentz Street, and Bradley Shipley of Mt Airy with funeral arrangements set.
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James W. Hott
United Brethren Church
Dayton
Ohio
Hott
Maryland
Hett
Virginia
Calvin Nosbaum
Oslvin Nosbaum
John H. Albaugh
Libertytown
Mr. Noasbaum
Daniel and
Sarah Nusbum
New London
J. S. G. Bodrick
Bentz
South Dakota
West
Nusbaum
Baltimore
Central M. P. Church
T.B. Hoffmeier
Edith A W. Forman
Edith Anna Willton Forman
M. Catherine
M. Glare Willson
Slao
Catherine Holuck
Catharine Houck
Daniel Houck
Pleasant
Arep
George L. Kaufman
Mia
Milton McDaniel
Marion
Melvin
Edward Houck
Wittenburg College
George Davis
Clara V. Davis
North Bentz Street
B. L. McLean
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
A. T. Rios & Sona
Bradley C. Shipley
Bradley G. Shipley
Mt. Airy
Pine Grove Church
Hymeneal Burge r and Miss Mary McKenzie Rock Springs Wedding
Parlor ceremony at the Novitiate at around 3 PM Wednesday unites Harry S. Burger and Mary B daughter of Mrs. James E. McKenzie in Rocky Springs. Best man James McKenzie. bridesmaid Annie M. Correll of Yellow Springs. Catholic rite by Rev Fr Coleman. dinner, serenade and refreshments follow. Next wedding planned for Miss Jennie Williams and Charles O Nitchman at First Presbyterian Church on January 15. Henry B. Schrosder of Peteraville receives pension increase to 12 dollars monthly.
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Fr. Coleman
Jenniel. Williams
John T. Williams
Ijamsville
Big County
Charles O. Nitchman
Baltimore
First Presbyterian Church
Park Avenue
Madison Street
Chas. W. Gaynn
Mews of the State Reported In Maryland and Nearby
Local notices recount a string of incidents across Maryland and nearby areas. Deaths include Clarence Hastings in Salisbury and Mrs Mary Ward in Baltimore from a tragic oil stove accident. A Baltimore department store fire damaged upper floors and injured eight firefighters. A man, George Klein, faces trial next Monday in Baltimore for the alleged murder of his mother in law. In Hagerstown a freight flagman, George Murray, died from injuries after being struck by an engine. Other items note a church funeral with Masonic honors, political petitions, and early oil discovery near Salem Virginia indicating potential production.
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Mountain Lake Park
Garrett County
John J. Sturap
Pioneer Hoss Company
Cumberland
Charles N. Creighton
Oambridge
Protestant Episcopal Church
Merrick
Prince George's County
George Klein
Baltimore
Caroline Klein
Clarence Hastings
Salisbury
Mary E. Ward
East
Madison Street
George Murray
Remarkable Cure of Crour Boy and Cough Remedy Endorsement
A thankful parent credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his child. The letter describes severe breathing, aid by dosing every ten minutes until vomiting, and relief after use. Advertises the remedy as sold by A L Pearre and mentions a separate lumbago cure from Chamberlain's Pain Balm with endorsement by W C Williamson.
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A. E. Steer
Goodwin, S. D
Jor
Dexext
Inwood
Iowa
A L Pearre
W.C. Williamson
Amherst
Pearce
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