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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1905
Page
4
An independent newspaper in Frederick, Maryland, was established by The Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company. The item notes the origin and local significance of the publication trade in the area.
The piece lampoons political pretensions from Governor Folk to potential future president while mocking social elites. It laments vandalism by boys, noting losses from damaged vacant properties in Richmond and Frederick, urges parental vigilance and training to curb such mischief, and criticizes crude proclamations referenced in the Times-Dispatch note.
Contemporary comments slam Andrew Carnegie for libraries but deny funds to Mrs. Osada Chadwick. Baltimore American notes a race to publish a first historical novel about Port Arthur’s fall. Annapolis Chronicle and Annapolis Capital jokingly suggest Chadwick could fund creditors by opening a bank money-raising correspondence school.
A fragmentary item quotes a quarrel over a daughter with a bluff response from a father and a drunken suitor, featuring a Chicago Record-Herald reference. The garbled text also mentions Senith and a stray thought on car customs and laws, reflecting a noisy, unfinished newspaper snippet from an early 20th century page.
A string of brief humorous dialogues from Chicago Erie Detroit Philadelphia and Cleveland papers. Topics range from liquor prohibition satire jealousy marriage and social behavior with quick exchanges and punny replies. The bits illustrate light social observations and local newspaper humor of the era.
Editorial argues that pending arbitration treaties with France Germany Great Britain do not empower foreign holders of repudiated Southern State bonds to collect through a Hague court. It cites sums of 250 594 400 dollars and 220 594 100 dollars plus interest, contending vital national interests would block such arbitration and noting limits set by treaties and the Eleventh Amendment.
A damaged OCR item presents fragments of a prose about ancient carvings and antiquities followed by a poem of sorrow and charity. The text names mythic figures and antique objects, then shifts to an 18th or 19th century style ballad on gratitude and heavenly sympathy.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages through a constitutional treatment. It asserts the medicine acts on blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 guarantee for any uncured case, and invites testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Medicine ad claims Electric Bitters relieve and cure malaria and ague, superior to quinine with fewer side effects. Testimonial from E S Munday of Henrietta Texas credits the tonic with saving a brother's life, offered at A L Pearre’s drug store for 50 cents with guarantee.
In demand medicines meet modern needs with Dr Kings New Life Pills marketed to cure stomach and liver troubles. Sold at A L Pearces drug store, 256. Guaranteed.
The report notes an elector in Virginia leaning toward Roosevelt and declares that if he could, he would vote for him. It describes party divides, responses to Parker and Bryan, and forecasts Democrats possibly naming Roosevelt as their standard bearer if he aligns further with the party.
Louise Michel a renowned French communist activist and veteran of the Paris defense and Paris Commune died in Marseilles at 73. Born 19th century she joined ambulances corps during the defense of Paris and later aligned with the Commune before Paris burning. She faced transport to New Caledonia, returned after an amnesty, was jailed again for activism, and spent her final years in the upland pursuing communist and anarchist beliefs.
Nan Patterson, awaiting a second trial for the Caesar Young murder, is ill with tonsillitis in the Tombs. Doctors regard her condition as serious and she may undergo tonsil removal. She has been receiving many letters, including a $2 gift request and a $25 gift from AL Batterson sent via her father.
Railroads announce a special ticket plan for trips to Washington to attend the inauguration. The fare is one cent per mile for long-distance journeys with a minimum charge, plus reduced rates for shorter distances. Military groups may receive additional allowances, and special arrangements are provided for official attendees and convoy participation.
The Roosevelt era report states two Oregon land office officials were suspended after a fraud probe led by the federal government. Details mention James Eh Beet and others, with involvement of a special agent and a secretary’s recommendation. Also referenced are prison break fatalities in San Francisco and Bishop Spalding's improving condition after a stroke.
A rediscovered poem by Francis Scott Key recalls Annapolis old customs. The Twelfth Night celebration crowned a young woman as queen for the year, with Miss Keturah Murray chosen in 1853, and Key asked to provide a commemorative verse.
Butter fell to 26 cents a pound and dressed turkeys were offered at 25 cents per pound in town. The notes mix market items with witty maxims about character and wisdom, including lines on smiling through pain and observing daily life. A weather quip about groundhog season punctuates the brief items.
Wr David Lowenstein of Baltimore is 18 in the city. Freida Rotholz of Baltimore has returned after visiting Mrs Abe Rosen on East Third street. Lilles Beith and Bessie Hobbs of Cedar Grove Montgomery county return after visiting Miss Mande Leage, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lease on North Market street.
An Attle old member criticizes the Feederick County Agricultural Society for a five hundred dollar increase in debt despite large crowds. The writer questions management, salaries, and possible prearranged actions, calling for scrutiny and more light on the funds and bills.
At Manila on January 7 the Legazpi, an iron screw schooner, with 67 aboard including seven passengers and 60 crew, is believed to have foundered after an unsuccessful king seal search. Her captain was a Spaniard and the first officer an American. The British steamer Nansoan arrived after the loss was reported, and British gunboat Itong Kang continued the search.
An old Frederick advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney trouble. It features a testimonial from George W. Poole of Carroll Street near Gambrill's mill, claiming quick relief after using one box bought at Clinton EH. Mamn's drug store on Market Street. Sold nationally by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y. Remember the name Doan's.
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