Wheat Price Fluctuations Stir Local Buy Sell Rush
A Frederick county report notes wheat fell two cents to 1. price speculation surrounds the market with farmers hoping for a higher peak. Hagerstown paid 1.82 today while individual traders gamble on timing. Embargo talk looms as shipments rise and fears of a wheat famine surface. Empire theatre promotes travel pictures on January 19 with five episodes of Zodora expected.
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Hagerstowe
Frederick County
United States
F. Lester Smith
Empire Theatre
Lyman Howe
Frederick Theatre
Daughters To Erect Officers At Frederick Chapter Meet
Members of Frederick Chapter D A B will visit Miss M Janet Williame at her South Market Street home tomorrow afternoon. The session includes officers for the year and the election of delegates and alternates to the National Congress meeting in Washington next April.
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Frederick
M. Janet Williame
South Market Street
National Congress
Washington
Grape-Nuts Cited By Skeptical Night-Worker For Digestive Relief
A newspaper writer and night proof reader recounts how switching to Grape-Nuts at midnight improved dyspepsia and fatigue. He notes the food’s effects on his health and work, urging others to consider this Diet as a remedy, with a brief nod to Postum brand promotion.
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Medcine
Postum Co
Battle Nhoréek
Mich
Welmville
the Times
London
Local Ball Scene Heating Up in Western Maryland
Local readers hear that Martinsburg may exit the sporting world this year while Cumberland Lonaconing and Frostburg push to join the George's Creek league. Frederick fans anticipate Emmitsburg support and Fredericktonians cheer indoor sports as Company A and association men lead a basketball league.
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Martinsburg
America
Tri-City
Gettysburg
Old Town
George's Creek
Cumberland
Lonaconing
Frostburg
Western Maryland
Frederick
Sterling Gait
Emmitsburg
Fredericktonians
Sterling
Armory
Company A
Association
Unclear text about Hopkins student illness in Baltimore
Fragmentary report notes a Hopkins University student and connections to Omaha with medical concerns and recovery. The garbled OCR mentions a frat influence and disease references while referencing Carlsie and Leity without clear context.
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Baltimore
Carlsie & Leity
Fatine Hopkins University
Omaha
Preanuns
Cairns
Montevue Appointments Set After Commission Meeting
County Commissioners met in secret session this afternoon to appoint Montevue Hospital staff for the coming year with no announcement by 3:10 PM. Road supervisors for Middletown District were reap pointed, including Charles Wiles and George P Wiles among others.
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Montevue Hospital
Middletown District
Charles ©. Wiles
George P. Wiles
John A. Bidle
Millard C. Coblentz
M. Frank Holter
Joseph S. Bermsberg
Eighteenth Century Tipping and Other Oddities
A compact note recalls eighteenth century tipping norms for inns and stables, highlighting daily costs and expected gifts. It then surveys Theodosia’s ancient corn port status and climate-driven history, and ends with a reflection on the world’s debt to disabled and marginalized figures who shaped culture.
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Theodos
Theodesia
Crimean
Europe
Ametus
Theodosia
Athens
Crimea
Russia
Mommsen
Stevensons
Miltons
Beethovens
Alexander Popes
Byrons
Prescotts
Beine
Alexander GH. Stephens
New York
Ironclad Canadian league prospect remains in place
The statement asserts he is willing to stay but cannot play under the current conditions. He is described as ironclad material for Canadian leagues. Carl Molesworth will continue his operations in the South.
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Carl Molesworth
Dancing frocks and evening wraps captivate early 20th century fashion
New York reports a surge in demand for dance frocks and evening wraps as gowns feature delicate detailing such as Chantilly lace, sequins, and pleated nets. Dresses in prints, tulle skirts, and bright color melanges headline a season of velvet, chiffon, and beaded straps while coats and fur trimmings showcase wide retail variety and reduced post Christmas prices at C. C. Shayne & Company.
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New York
C. C. Shayne & Company
All Fur Garments Highlight This Season's Fashion
The article describes lace gowns with sable fur bands, jeweled buttoned bodices, and gold net edging. It notes party wraps with flowing fullness in cloth satin and brocade, trimmed in wide fur bands and collars. Young women favor rose and green coats, while all fur garments prove stylish, durable, and versatile despite higher initial costs.
Olive Tablets Promise Liver Help For Quick Digestion
Thousands of stomach sufferers turn to Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to stimulate the liver and bowels, improving digestion and appetite. The vegetable compound with olive oil is gentle and non gripping, sold at 25 cents per box.
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Edwards
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Maryland School for the Deaf Beats Preps 23 to 16 in City Gym
In a Saturday afternoon game at the YMCA gym, the Maryland School for the Deaf defeated High School Preps by 23 to 16. Lineups note Behrens Spuch Demarco Baynes Little for MSD and Rinehart Gregg Kennedy R. James Waters for Preps, ref Castle. Hood Freshmen to stage a minstrel in Kemp Hall at 7 30 tonight. event promises originality and high quality.
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Maryland School For the
Quint
Maryland School
Behrens
Spuch
Demarco
Baynes
Little
High School
Rinehart
Gregg
Kennedy
R. James
Waters
Castle
Hood College
Kemp Hall
Dr James Headache Powder Ad Versus Pain Relief
Old time advertisement promises rapid headache relief from Dr James Headache Powder. Claims clear head, stop neuralgia, and magical effect within minutes. Encourages purchase at drug store in a dime package with prompt results.
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James
County Commissioners Schedule Special Meeting January 1916
Frederick Maryland December 14 1914 notice lists a special meeting of the County Commissioners to begin January 2 1916 at 9 30 a m for general business and road supervisor settlements with a sequence of district dates from Middletown to Lewistown January 11 29 1916 plus a note that road tools machines lumber culvert pipe and county materials must be reported on the respective district days.
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Frederick
Court House
Middletown
Creageratown
Catootic
Woodville
Johnsville
Petersville
Burkitte
Ville
Woodsboro
Lewistown
Central Trust Company of Maryland
Meritin
Robert A. Kemp
Charles B. Trail
Frederick County
Éecested
Grace W. Trail
Frances C. Nul
dDec
Circuit Court
Henry Trail
Charles E. Trail
Frederick Courty
Ariana T. Belt
Maryland
A. D
Glenn H. Worthington
Harry W. Bowers
Frank C. Norwood
Diané
Cirecutt Court
Court of Equity
Henry Tratt
California Syrup of Figs advertisement claim
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. It describes symptoms of distress and promotes a 0-cent bottle with clear directions for babies and adults. The copy warns buyers to avoid counterfeits and to verify the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Cross
California
Califoria
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