This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1899
Page
2
The issue reports subscription rates for The Daily News and The Weekly News, with mail and carrier options across the United States. It notes speeches on war policy, a pension matter, church renovation, farmers institutes, and local business concerns about copper mines, railways, and the value of telephone links for Frederick and nearby towns.
A brief note in The News argues Frederick should invest in extending telephone service to Brunswick and Montgomery County rather than funding a new electric railway to Hagerstown. The writer notes investments can yield direct profits or boost local business, benefiting the community overall.
The selections cite General Eagan, Judge Stoke, and Senator Gorman with Maryland party unity urged amid factional strife. The Chestertown Enterprise and Cumberland Independent pieces call for party consolidation and warn against Baltimore infighting harming statewide Republican prospects.
A collection of light quips and humorous exchanges from various papers. The items range from domestic banter about photographs and perfumes to light political satire and a rough dialect exchange about patriotism and a courtroom question.
The Foston Herald notes bribery claims in Montana and California elections that could expel elected senators. It cites Kansas precedents where senators were sent home for bribery and mentions Ohio as another recent, contested case with mixed outcomes. The piece argues a clear bribery case warrants expulsion.
Advert shows multiple claims for Ty Rong's New Tis COvOTy cough remedy curing consumption and pneumonia with bold promises. Also promotes King’s New Discovery for coughs and a trial bottle, plus Victor infants' Relief and other patent medicines.
A pair of literary verse fragments reflect loneliness in the city and a rueful view of decay in youth and tradition. The pieces quote A. T. Scullman and E.A.U. V, with references to Boston Transcripts and Shakespeare.
January nears end with notes on Washington’s birthday and Lent. Reports mention shad fishing in Vienna, Italians in Zurich, Newfoundland cod, and daily housing deals. Spring signs show Maryland strawberries. Tasmanian deputy registrar weds marriages. turnpike move in Jefferson county West Virginia.
BYMENEAL GALLION SHIPLEY. Cards issued for the marriage of Miss Mary Shipley daughter of Dr and Mrs B F Shipley and Mr Frank B Gallion of Marriottsville Howard county to be held at St James M E church Wednesday February at 430 pm The groom is well known in this city. Valley Hotel Changes Hands Mr M Gavez a confectioner of Middletown has purchased at private sale from Daniel C Miller the Waller Hotel in Middletown for 160 This hotel has served since the days of the old stage line from Baltimore to Cumberland and the West. To the Public We guarantee Chamberlains Cough Remedy and if not satisfactory refund the money There is no better remedy for cough cold grippe or hoarseness Price 25 and 50 cents per bottle A LL Y Pearre Frederick Md
Historical ad copy touts Shiloh as an old remedy for consumption and rheumatism, claiming cures for incipient consumption and dramatic relief within days. It promises refunds if unsatisfied and lists prices around 2a and 81.00 via Albert J. Pearre and S Sehier & Bro. Druggists Frederick, plus references to Mystic Care and Victor Infant.
Claim of a cure for catarrh of the stomach with a digestion improving treatment. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, containing Diataste and pepsin, are advertised as safe for post meal use to aid digestion and relieve symptoms. Customer testimonial from Chicago supports efficacy.
Local petition in Taneytown asks Frederick Division P R R to extend morning and evening W M A R service to Taneytown. Proposals include Frederick to Bruceville morning run and return, plus Bruceville to Frederick evening, enabling Baltimore connections. Also urges mail carrier status and better freight links. cites Taneytown as a major freight point with no Baltimore east connections.
A compilation of sale announcements lists various auctions in Frederick and surrounding areas. Entries name auctioneers such as Samuel Thomas, G. W. Stout, Charles Handsay, J. H. Edwards, Walter Saunders, and Harvey R. Lease, detailing farm property, personal property, and livestock to be sold at locations like Court House doors, Campbell farm near Martinsburg, Buena Vista Station, and Urbina, with dates spanning February 4 to March 29, 1899. Some ads reference weekly and daily papers for bills and advertisements.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.