Pleasant Paragraphs and Personal Items of Interest
Frederick and vicinity readers learn of social visits across cities. Many residents travel to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York for weekends and family gatherings. A notable incident reports John McMahon's assault on his sister and infant, leading to insanity adjudication. An owner in Mauch Chunk boasts a champion runaway male team covering 30 miles overnight.
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Marie Haller
Wilson P. Smith
Baltimore
A. M. Herpel
Mauch Chunk
Live Baby Parcel Post Breaks Mail Rules in Ohio
In Batavia Ohio on January 27 Vernon Lytle becomes the first rural carrier to deliver a live baby mailed as a parcel. The infant, a 10% pound boy, was sent to visit his grandmother near Glen Este under parcel post limits with 15 cent postage and $50 insurance.
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Ohio
Batavia
Vernon
Lytle
Jesse Beagle
Glen Este
Louis Beagle
MINES TO STAY CLOSED DURING BUTTON STRIKE ROW
Pottsville Pa Jan 27 miners faces disruption as Reading Co and other operators enforce a rule that mine operations will remain idle if strikers lack union buttons. The policy, adopted to curb petty strikes, has already halted work at several anthracite pits, surprising workers who expected resumed operations.
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Reading
Pottsville
Reading Company
Crops That Beat Tobacco in Lancaster County
In southern Lancaster county farmers plan to reduce tobacco acreage for 1913. They found cabbage and pickles profitable, with one grower earning 197 dollars per acre from cabbage in 1912 and similar returns from pickles, noting these crops are easier and quicker to grow than tobacco. A separate item from Jeannette notes Mrs Bancroft of Grapeville survived when a twenty pound icicle struck her hat and a rat saved her life.
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Lancaster
Lancaster County
Jeannette
Henristta P. Bancroft
Grapeville
Find Body in Canal Near Catasauqua
In Allentown Pennsylvania on January 27 a well dressed man about forty was found dead in the Lehigh canal near Catasauqua. Coroner Goheen investigates though the body carried $10 cash and a gold watch with the initials W J W. The body appears to have been in the water six to seven days and the man was believed to be American.
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Canal
Allentown
Lehigh Canal
Catasauqua
Goheen
Weer
Fire in Newark destroys car barns and tenement
Newark fire at Public Service corporation on Bergen street burns car barns with rolling stock and guts repair shops. Tenement also destroyed. Loss estimated at 125000. Also: Lackawanna Pier seized by Buffalo troops after court action, and Lancaster post office workers awaken to a ringing alarm clock hidden in mail bundles.
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Newark
N. J
Public Service Corporation
Bergen Street
Lancaster
Smallest Baby Born Weighs One Pound in Nyack
A baby girl weighing one pound at birth was delivered to Mr and Mrs Joseph Schmolt of Springvalley in Nyack New York on January 27 1912 The infant is reported in good health Despite the rarity of such a tiny newborn the record appears to be held locally by the Schmolt family and reflects a remarkable early 20th century medical survival story Meanwhile a separate note states that only eight United States national banks failed in 1912.
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Nyack
M Joseph Schmolt
Springvalley
United States
New York
Sulzer
Poulke J. Brandt
Mortimer 9. Sehalf
Brand
Mirabeau L. Towns
Brandt
You Are Looking Older Than It Saw You Last
Embarrassed by a friend's remark about aging hair, an advertisement touts Jay's Fair Health for grey hair. It promises rapid color restoration and dandruff elimination, encouraging readers to buy a trial package through participating druggists.
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Jay
Ste
Hay
Hartrina
Silo
Steiner Bros North Market St Frederick Md
Steiner Brothers at North Market Street Frederick Maryland listed with details on Niewera pen BIHyE. article fragment outlines business entity and product mention without further context.
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Steiner Bros
North Market St
Frederick, Md
Eleven U. S. Soldiers Slain in Moro Rising
A wireless report from Zamboanga says Captain Patrick McNally and ten others, three lieutenants and seven privates, were killed by Moro tribesmen in Jolo during an attack while at mess. Four wounded as Moros rampage across villages, with reports of further punitive actions and possible involvement of a nearby column.
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Philippines
Manila
Zamboaga
Patrick McNally
Philippine Scouts
Jolo
MecNally
Mess
McNatly
Ithea
Aubulug
McNally
Farmer Keeps Captured Golden Eagle After Seven Years
Lewis I, a Sugar Creek farmer, owned a golden eagle raised in captivity for seven years. The eagle escaped from the nest and later was returned to him after a brief period with a local eagle farm company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis I
Sugar Creek
Ship
Eagle Far Company
Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin and Gentle Liver Help
Purported health ad touts Olive Tablets as a safe gentler substitute for calomel for cleansing blood bowels and liver. Claims pimples disappear after nightly use for a week with no harsh effects, urging a trial with a 10 or 25 cent box from The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.
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Edwards
Dog Leads Search to Child Found Suffocated in Mire
Phillipsburg reports William Thorne threefold son of Louis Thorne of Oxford disappeared. A terrier led searchers to a swamp in Jackson valley three miles from Oxford where the child’s body lay face down in mire after a desperate struggle. Local parties, townsfolk and all able-bodied men aided in the search.
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Phillipsburg
Willam Thora
Louis Thorne
Oxford N
Jackson Valley
Oxford
Tackson Valley
Faimd
WIFE MAY PAY SHORTAGE IN SHERIF PROBE
A fragmented report describes a conference involving General Daniel and figures like Slanton and Sickles. It notes a plan to cover a shortage with a national fund and mentions Sheriff U Warbu and Comptralier Somer amid discussions of debts, donations, and aims to prevent a larger scandal.
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Daniel
Miss Wilmerlin
Ceeper
William Soh
Sherif Uwarbu
Anna National Fund
Heen
Davl
Bork
SHOGTS SON DEAD Former Burgess of Plymouth Kills His
A former Burgess of Plymouth killed his son after a quarrel on a street. the father, aged and named Ty MOITH, was charged as the assailant and the son was killed during the dispute. The father was locked up following the incident.
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Plymouth
Tymoith
Lawe
John Paul Jones In Crypt Acodemy Announcement
Annapolis XL Jan 27 The John Paul Jones crypt and surrounding chapel hosts future naval officers training area. The body of John Paul Jones was laid away in a crypt prepared to preserve him, welcomed to the country on July 6 1805, and moved to Thanerarthal on April 24 next year. Sermon by US Senate chaplain G Be Pierce. Embassy officials and escort details noted, with Gov Goldsborough and Samuel Ped Belt among speakers. A brigade of midshipmen escorted the body atop a caisson.
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Acodemy
Annapolis
John Paul Jones
Thanerarthal
Re UL G. Be Pierce
United States Senate
Iarac Portes
Pohiry
Goldsborough
Maryhuid
Suemuel
Nead Committee of Use
Houge
Obhers
Midshipmen
Hs Biody
Agimmiral Fais
Whickowita
Sale Advertisement for Farm Auctions in Maryland Papers
Auction notices appear from Semi-Weekly News and Weekly News listings, listing multiple farm sales across Frederick and surrounding counties. Items include valuable live stock, farming implements, and household goods. Dates range February to March 1913 with 10 o'clock a.m. start times and numerous auctioneers and clerks named.
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Beneft
Bath
M. Jol Keeney
Mary L. Bowers
Ghostnut Grove
Pete Mr. Pleasant
Pelivaney
Auecioneer
Soll
Tela FR
Oriwford
Premis
Duakin
Jeferson
Jota Tiara
Literiytown
Grove Schoglhousi
Gear Valenthine
Sen Soraiashy News
Daemae
Atietloneere Aid
Wasnant
Selt Cor Chirlesd G. Lcews
Patie Ierg
Cleeve Town
Henry ix
Danity Nowe Pebrurry
Clocle
Ianlgy
Gantes
Boyds
Cldar
Outfit
Sve Aav
Mareh
JL Touvaey
Metsoneer
Boalyric
Mi Heron
Rin
Fredarich
Achoolhouss
Josse C
Fredgriv
Rateroa
Mulmoris
Froik
Predariel
Lot
Lve
Fariitis Implemants
Bila
Brel
Norwood
Ugtian
Howe
John
Mranedg Smith
Athyn -Gladistone
Gideon Munsand
Ljrmsville
Uctlaneer
Zincsall Ahigur
Hbo
Pee
Aiewr
Tod
Fong i
Alurphy
Wallestersville
Fibaugh
Muarstet
Newa Webruaary
el Re. Lense
Joseph TL. Bussiard
Mary
Heiter
Mra. Gee
Wredertele
Bliss
Thuntad Castle
Mredeartek
Anu Georgetown Pike
Tve
Mra. MT
Clary
Med Central
New London and
Annapolis Road
Br. Alyy
Hye
Jiaplowenta
Sue Saittly
Gandits
Atrabe Bros
Tao Thames Jones
Ford
Mt. Ephratmn
Diekerwom
Hills
Clude A. Om
Tf I Lense
Will Seth
Key L. Crugu
Jenny Cramer
Libertytown Pike
Ceresville
Mt,leasant
Bills
L. Megelbrecht
Jefferson
Walt
Wm. J. Darner
W. T. Wile
L. Reun Farny
Giles Crom Frederick
Jefferson Pike
Alen Yingling
George Shaw
Creagerstown
F. Lease
FL Bussara
Chas. K. Summers
New Design Road
Frederick
Hy Bussard
Chris~ Than Wisner
Schley
Mrederick
Opossamlown
Berais Weekly
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Frederick and Vicinity
Albert E. Wallis
West Third Street
Clara V. Mert
Tiate
Glare
Philadelphia
Mary E. Kennedy
East Third Street
Bennett
Carroll Street
Charles Norwood
Libertytown
City Hotel
Neiman
Washington
Charles E. Huntzberry
West Church Street
Mr. Carlton
Molesworth
West Patrick Street
Charles*Xhipple
Patrick Street
Ove RT Lab
Mr. Arke
Unapolis
Jarry W
David B. Peck
Washington, D. C
Daniel Is. Buckey
Littlestown, Pa
D. Princeton Buckey
North Market Street
L.E. Barrick
Walkersville
H. W. Pettingall
East Seventh Street
Violet
Marguerite Smith
Warle L. Smith
Adamstown
W. Brown
Marion Brown
Martinsburg
Wa. Va
Floyd Strawn
William Anderson
William H. Abrecht
Clifford Stockman
Paul Blackwell
Wilmington
Del
C. JE. Cline
Boston
Joseph i. Bussard
Farmers Supply Co
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
South Bend
Ind
Bussard
Page Wire and Fence. Company
Studebaker Corporation
Olive Er Chitled
Niagara Falls
N. Y
John McMahon
Patrick Frawley
Parcel Post
Lackawanna Pier
Buffalo
Fort Porter
Lackawanna Railroad
Niewera Pen
Bihye
Foulke E. Brandt
Schiff
West
U. S
Uacophelan
Friends
Shogts
The
Naval
Lincoln Dies Wines
Barbara
America
Lever
Alva
Springfield
Kere
Ak A
ANL
Aphclal
Eet
South St
Wrederick
Tuydia
fCowerk
ROX
Bulgrry Rede
Jandid Ia
B. Evan Kane
North Marks Ftredt
Frugaminge
Phono
Italy
H. 8. Landis
Landis
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Umbineluass Ling Novisstins
Ordrans
North Markt
Rikade
Henty
Daily News
Selmiary
Atelgels A.m
Witlird
Ll. MM
Tara
Ditty
Elarmony
Whally News
Wrvary
Huchionger
Lindsay
I. Molesworth
Niiles
Mt. Atay
Buee Lianpor
Ernest Pe
Amos Urner
Helfenstein & Urner
Insurance
Ball & Albaugh
AL Waves
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