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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
4
The New York Herald urges Congress to adopt the metric system arguing it would simplify trade with foreign buyers and reduce conversion losses. It notes Germany and Japan adopted it and cites decades of slow U S education and cultural resistance to change.
The selection critiques public finance talk and governmental messaging, praising cautious budget restraint while noting public responses. It cites mutterings about temporary comment from Henry H. Rogers and reactions to White House events as examples of how opinion shapes reform.
A garbled exchange appears to mix names and quoted remarks from various sources including the Philadelphia Ledger and the Statesman. The overheard snippets mention conversations about rocks, soft answers, and a playful exchange about marriage and treatment.
Excerpts from the New York World and the Washington Star discuss power, subpoenas, and industry leaders resisting legal scrutiny. The World questions H Clay Pierce and Waters-Pierce Oil, while the Star notes Mr Bryan visiting the Philippines, praised by locals though not likely to become U.S. president.
A mixed historic page presents verses about alchemy and longing for distant places. Buratto News mentions a royal aura while The Winding Road passage laments the grind of town life and promises exploration beyond the hills. MILWAUKEE SENTINEL
John Meyer of Chicago visits his brother James W Meyer in the area. Several residents plan changes including Leonard O Harbaugh quitting farming to become a village citizen. Miss Sally Fisher travels from Pittsburgh and oversees Byler's Valley school. Rev C A Bashoag resigns to serve Meadeville PA. Hugh Eby to return to Mercerburg College. Various social visits noted including Miss Della King and Miss Amy Young. Wedding of Etta King and Russell Boyer reported with reception for about a hundred guests. Community happenings span Damascus Woodshirg Walkersville with minors, schooling, entertainment, church events, and a local fire scare near David Cramer’s farm.
New York police arrested Samuel Humphreys and C A Seton on charges of selling forged Norfolk and Western stock certificates. About 500 bogus certificates, with an estimated market value around eight thousand dollars, were discovered after a forged order traced to Seton and his associates. The case links to the Bank Note company and Hamilton Bank Note, with investigations touching Barnard Clark and others.
Grant Godhart and Shirley Trolken died when struck by a passenger train on the Erie railroad near Garrettsville Ohio. Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania bought a wagon once used by the Continental Army to carry spokes. Parker, former weekly New York writer, suffered heart disease at Kaa. Gellars faced board for preparation.
The notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure. Includes request for testimonials and cites F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Also advertises Hell's Family Pills for constipation.
Washington reports President Roosevelt was made the first honorary member of the Improved Order of Red Men at the White House ceremony. The event drew prominent members and reflected the organization’s plans, with resolutions adopted praising the president’s peace efforts toward Japan and Russia.
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