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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
6
The text discusses graft concerns and the Senate’s willingness to admit gaps in information. It notes House restraint against Willett’s tirade against President Roosevelt and questions Congress’s understanding of public expectations in difficult times. The piece highlights Willett’s status as a first-term member.
A New York divorce suit cites involuntary servitude as the basis, alleging a wife must perform cook, laundry, seamstress and nurse duties for her husband and 15 month old daughter. The filing argues she is “unwilling servitude” and seeks relief while noting the couple’s earnings barely cover needs. The piece reflects on gender roles and domestic labor as a constitutional issue.
The text describes a New York wife overwhelmed by her duties and lack of support. She endures being sole caretaker, cook, laundress, and nurse for a husband and child. The account portrays her misery, lack of joy, and ongoing unhappiness amid domestic strain.
A collection of 19th century editorials cites the Poe centenary in Baltimore and urges the erection of a suitable monument. It also advocates local young men’s associations for public improvement and questions Democratic voting rights versus disfranchised Black voters in Maryland.
A collage of satirical lines from various papers features witty exchanges about beauty perception and social foibles. It includes quips on admirals, engagement mood shifts, and a playful exchange about poetry progress, reflecting a magazine-like humor montage.
The Philadelphia Press notes Congress will pause until after the holidays while the Detroit News questions constitutional fates. The Ohio State Journal jokes about sidewalk snow cleanup. The New York World criticizes naval appropriations, detailing rising costs, past budgets, and alleged wartime excesses, urging fiscal restraint amid a large navy push.
A fragmentary verse piece blends classical allusions with personal reflection. The speaker invokes ancient Greece and Rome and laments loss, love, and beauty in a poetic, melodious tone.
George Denny former Ceuil county sheriff died near Elkton. W H Hinkle a Cumberland telegraph operator was killed by a train. Jas Summers Dumaresq died at his home near Moyal Oak Talbot county. Walter R McComas captain resigned from Company 10 First Regiment Ulair. U S Army inspector Capt Harbeson began Maryland National Guard review. Baltimore Republicans seek to raise city representation to 12 Senators and US Delegates. Peter J Campbell State Senator awarded 1500 by Baltimore jury for Camp Larole collision injuries. Nick Sunshine Cumberland Italian convicted of sending a Black Hand letter to Italian merchant Mollvari. A Confederate gold battle flag captured at Hatcher's Run reportedly returned to Maryland via the One Hundred Twenty-Third Ohio Regiment.
Brief items report sleigh drivers racking on North Market Street. Property sale on Hast Fifth street private terms to Lillie Lowe. Coons captured by Wes Fraley and George Ingledeight weighing 15 pounds. Auction tomorrow by Harvey St. Lease for Fok B. Rhodes equipment of the Wedgewood Lun on West Second street. Edward James bias rents room on South Market Street to open a tailoring establishment. Miss Elizabeth Hoffman from Baltimore slips on Egat Street and is badly shocked.
New York critics praise The Choir Singer as a strong season highlight. The Carroll Fleming play, coming to City Opera House January 20, blends heartfelt drama with natural humor and songs. Elaborate scenery and a capable company underscore the production.
The board of directors organized yesterday electing Emory L. Coblentz as president R. Rush Lewis as vice president and W. W. Doub as secretary for the People's Fire Insurance Company in a formal organizational meeting.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that can reach the disease within the blood and system. It asserts the product can cure catarrh believed incurable and promotes Dr. Cheney and Co of Toledo as makers. Also mentions a facial vanity product for constipation.
A state auto license bill drafted for the 1910s aims to raise fees and reorganize enforcement. The measure, approved by the State Automobile Commission, would create a new state official to administer licenses and fines, sending revenue to the Good Roads Commission for road work, with governor estimates of 75000 to 100000 dollars yearly and 400000 dollars yearly in ten years as auto ownership grows.
A large crowd gathered Friday January 15 at Mr. and Mrs. Burley Smiths home for a pound social with music from Steines orchestra. Guests included many locals and visitors from Walkersville Woodsboro and nearby towns. After games a plentiful dining room repast followed the social gathering and thanks were extended to the hosts and committee. A separate surprise Aurora party honored Mrs Mary Herthaglebrecht and daughter Margaret on East Church Street with several friends in attendance.
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE records social visits in Freres and Sabillasville with families like Miller, Ott, and Morrison. Residents update on home construction and business moves, including Harbaugh's new dwelling, Naylor’s house, and Brown's recovery after hand surgery. Agnes Myer to graduate Jee-Mar College. Miss Sangree finishes bungalow summer house at Highland.
The Emerson Literary Society of Jefferson High School held a Sunday program with readings debates and a two to one vote in the negative on auto ownership liability. The South Frederick Literary Society met January 15 with readings recitations essays and a debate favoring the negative on summer versus winter.
Miss Nellie Ruth Hessong and Mr. Oliver Richard Pryor both of Frederick county wed January 34 at Cavetown Washington county in a ceremony led by Rev. J Philip Harner of the Reformed Church Addressed Ministerial Association. Also note Rev Dr John Stratton spoke on the Baptist movement in Baltimore at yesterday’s Ministerial Association meeting. Stomach trouble cure claim for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets cited by Edina Missouri user. Available at Pearce's drugstore.
The board of directors of the Fire Company will meet tomorrow evening at 9 30 to elect the standing committees for the ensuing year.
A fragmented notice warns against unsafe self medication and urges patients to seek proper care. It stresses avoiding risky practices, urges consultation with professionals, and highlights the spread of medical misinformation across the United States.
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