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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1910
Page
4
In an interview from Washington yesterday Mr. Janes J. Hire argued that the nation is troubled not by high living costs but by high living itself. He warned that many who have not enjoyed high living must bear part of its burden.
A Annapolis dispatch discusses House plans on economy and government spending. It highlights a proposed order by Mr Marriott affecting employment and wage bills, and outlines a critical Interior Department audit noting high rents and office costs in Washington DC. The report questions waste and urges Congress to examine facts.
The text calls for an investigation into working conditions and potential improvements as stated by the Interior Department's auditor. It also questions whether officials renting current offices colluded with building owners, aiming to uncover facts and prevent further abuses.
The Baltimore papers debate state posts and commissions. Arguments favor creating a public service commission with authority over core services, as pledged by the Democratic platform. The Star and News offer sharper critiques on officials and local governance while the Sun highlights legislative promises.
Fragmented OCR notes collect humorous lines about trouble, whisky, and public figures from multiple newspapers. It references characters like Arian and Beulah, mentions found in the whale, and stray dialogue about photographers and opinions, with era-tinged slang and styles.
A period piece arguing the myth of the Ultimate Consumer in the wake of tariff effects. It asserts rising prices for food and essentials, calls for government action, and urges a united demand for fair supply and demand, with the administration and Congress enlisted in the consumer crusade.
The poem questions why flowers exist if they are not needed for sustenance. It frames flowers as gifts that beautify the world, inspire delight, and offer comfort, suggesting their value lies in ministering to human hope and beauty beyond mere necessity. Mary Howithy
A summary of legal actions for the week ending January 14 1910 includes transfers of real estate and personal property, marriage licenses issued, and administration matters. Notable items list deeds in Brunswick Frederick and surrounding counties, estates of Glaze Lawson and others, letters testamentary awarded, and court orders to sell or inventory assets. Names include Ira Delauter Elisha Swomley Norval Hubbs and Amy Kump Dion, with properties valued from 140 to 5000 dollars and multiple parcels across Brunswick and Frederick districts.
The Diamond basketball team extended its winning streak by defeating Garrett Athletic Club of Baltimore 42 to 15 at the Diamond rink. Gill and Fisher led scoring with strong shooting and teamwork. The first half ended 7 to 7. Next Monday January 28 Catholic University of Washington DC comes to town to play the Diamonds.
A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh a blood and nerve disease. It claims quick relief prescribed by top physicians, highlighting its composition and direct action on the mucous membranes. It urges readers to send for a plat copy and includes a promotional line for a drastic constipation remedy.
Had two calls concerning Rev John Douglas of Martinsburg declining a parish in the city. He weighed the matter, concluded it his duty to remain in his present field of ministry, and declined both calls. Also notes local sicknesses and recoveries among residents, including Mabel Ebert and Capt. Walter Saunders improving.
An official of the Frederick Railway Company, owner of the Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railway, stated the rumored Potomac and Buggkelvition-iailroad project has been investigated but will not affect WL PLG GG. The Frederick Railway Company declares no connection with the project.
The remains of the late Daniel Miller arrived from Washington at 6:50 this morning. The funeral was held at the Baltimore and Ohio depot with Rev. Dr. Charles F Bleck officiating. Pallbearers included R. J. Dutrow, Samuel Datrow, Joseph W. Carty, John D. Hendrickson, Cpt. Thomas Kemp and Cr. Princeton Ruckey. Interment followed at Mt Olivet Cemetery. C. Carty was the funeral director.
Fire destroyed the barn of Frederick J Hays of Barnesville Montgomery county on Monday at 1 PM from unknown cause. Loss estimated around 3000 dollars including provender corn barrels harness and machinery. Hays unable to explain the blaze.
The large department store in Charlotteaville, Virginia, was entered on Saturday night. Two men stole about $25 worth of clothing, left no cash, and discarded their old garments in the store room after changing clothes and fleeing.
Quotations corrected January 26 1910 show grain and feed values. Wheat No 2 Red 1.22 per bushel Corn barrel price 3.50 per bushel Oats 0.60 per bushel Hay Timothy 17.00 to 19.00 per ton Clover 1.00 to 1.70 per ton Straw 10.00 to 12.00 per ton Mill Feed Bran 29.00 per ton Middlings 29.00 per ton Potatoes 2.00 to 2.35 per bushel Cotton Seed Meal 25 to 26 per ton Prices include several hay and flour categories and miscellaneous feeds.
Stock listings from Motier Bros. Co and brokers show latest rates corrected through 1 p.m. for various railroad and utility securities. Notable entries include Seaboard Air Line, United Railways, Western Maryland, Georgia and Alabama, and Maryland lines with prices attached, reflecting a broad market snapshot in a single city paper.
A fragment from a financial item notes depositors discuss portions of income and potential impact. The readable lines imply discussions on how much of income may be directed to deposits or withdrawals and the difficulty some face in adjusting finances.
Philip Stine of Rocky Springs died Monday night from general debility aged 80. He leaves a sister Mrs Christian Falk of near Frederick. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 10:30 AM from Charles Falk’s residence on the Montvue Pike with services at the house and burial in Doubt Graveyard.
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