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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1899
Page
4
The Daily News of Frederick Maryland lists subscription prices for city delivery and mail orders to the United States, with monthly, quarterly, half year and yearly options and advance payment requirements. It notes carrier service, delivery details, and that subscriptions must be prepaid with discounts for longer terms.
On July 8 1800 readers learn Maryland may receive another Spanish cannon if possible and Governor Lowndes urged to help Frederick. Frederick County recalls Jesse Claggett’s Rough Rider link while Hagerstown youths face harsh criticism after a Shepherdstown social clash. Local gossip and reactions flow through regional papers.
The late publisher and racehorse owner Robert Bonner built wealth and prominence through bold advertising. He transformed Merchants' Ledger into the New York Ledger weekly, crediting advertising as key to his success. He described his approach, noting his culinary method of advertising, and shared how he leveraged newspaper ad columns.
The passage highlights how Robert Bonner used repeated bold newspaper advertising to grow wealth and shape public attention. It notes his belief in the power of ads, his success with the New York Ledger, and his eventual retirement to a farm after health concerns, while his heirs still benefit from the publication’s profits.
Contemporary comment notes colleges bestowing LL D degrees on non practitioners, Cumberland News quotes General Fuangton on tired Kangas and returning home, a Countess de Castellane plan to influence France, and the International Peace Conference showing nations prioritize themselves over altruism in discussions of world peace.
A compilation of light quips and conversations from various newspapers. Dialogues touch on poverty pride humor mischief and odd job exchanges. Sources include Philadelphia Record Indianapolis Journal Denver Post Harlem Life and Judge with playful exchanges and clipped anecdotes.
The Chicago Times-Herald highlights civic virtue in Mrs. Nettie F. McCormick and Mrs. Emmons Blaine for their nearly 1.7 million and 1 million property gifts. It argues wealth shields itself from taxes lessening public burden, praising John Jacob Astor’s pledge to avoid tax-avoidance and urging a fair revenue system for a new era of equitable taxation.
With many others, proponents urge building an electric railroad between Frederick, galvanizing local support for enhanced transport. Discussion highlights potential routes, cost estimates, and regional benefits cited by residents and civic groups.
Editor notes a hopeful push for a new road, arguing public support and an energetic advocate could turn sentiment into action. The piece recalls past patriotic displays and hints at upcoming political fervor as elections approach.
Poem fragment describing shirt waist girls as vernal muses and harbingers of spring. Includes satirical lines on fashion and romance, paired with a second verse on The Seven Ages of Woman detailing hats and stages of a woman’s life from infant to widow. Curver cited from the New York Sun.
News items report W A Bakers two Cecil county barns burned. Singerly paper mills sold privately. Robert J Kirkwood resigns after 22 years as House of Refuge superintendent. Hagers town accepts S M Blooms site for a Spanish cannon. Policeman Dill arrested for shooting Enoch Roland by mistake. S J Hawkins proposes a brush plant at House of Correction. jewelry stolen from Tower Hill home of Mrs Henry James. Major Alexander Shaw says he cannot run for governor. Prof Rowland Watts leaves for Chicago for biology course. state freight cars wrecked near Cherry Run with no injuries. Judge Roberts improving in Westminster. George Prechtel accidentally shot in Hampstead leg, taken to hospital.
Miss Sarah Holter died at her son J E Phieegor’s residence in Fesgaville from stomach troubles aged 71 years 1 month 23 days. Survived by two brothers Geo G and Samuel L Holter and sister Mrs James Hermes. Funeral tomorrow at 9 from the house, Middletown cemetery. Mrs Elizabeth Middlehans died at home in Sjams ville of peritonitis aged 81. Funeral Monday at 10 from her home, burial Mt Choir cemetery.
An OCR sourced market report notes a busy Saturday with many dealers, abundant goods despite rain, and broad berry and vegetable selections. Prices show wide variation with catches of peaches, apples, berries, and farm produce priced to clear. Fish and meats quote multiple items with cents per pound or per item, reflecting strong local supply and buyer activity.
Markets opened dull but turned firmer with rising New York demand. Government and city bonds advanced. 3s of 1922 and 3s of 1916 quoted around 1124 and 122. Railroad bonds such as Georgia Southern Florida strong near 108 bid. First Preferred stock at 8 yielding 5 percent. Anacostia Potomac 10573. Trust stocks show mixed gains with Mercantile 272 Fidelity 29. Georgia Alabama preferred down slightly. United Railways strong at 1007. incomes firmer.
Holiday observances and semi annual stocktakings create quiet general trade yet Bradstreet's notes favorable conditions in the current period. Bank clearings rise to unprecedented six month totals, prices show steady strength, and export trade edges near last year's peak amid good railroad earnings and dividend disbursements.
Uncle Luther Madock a respected African American man in the city received a monthly pension of ten dollars with 658.47 dollars back pay secured by Thaddeus Riser through a treasury order. At 74 he shed tears of joy after eight years of effort and plans to buy a home and visit relatives in Baltimore county with the funds.
Thousands praise Hopi's Sarsapatila for lasting cures after failed other medicines. Thor used it and saw permanent relief, and he urges others to try it. Also advertised Haot's Sarseparasia as the great stomach linic for indigestion and dyspepsia.
The town celebrates a sunny Fourth with baseball at Athletic Park, dances at Braddock Heights, and social gatherings across Middletown and Myersville. July brings picnics, ice cream, and harvest parties as residents enjoy watermelons, peaches, and festive events while court and local activities continue. Joseph W. Noland, Brunswick B&O engineer, was badly injured at Cherry Run when his engine rolled back and crushed his house. he’s recovering at home.
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