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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
4
The Frederick, Maryland publication announces subscription rates and delivery options. It outlines in broad terms the newspaper’s mailing plans within the United States and city delivery, with prices and payment expectations, and invites correspondence and news tips from readers nationwide.
A wide, garbled recap mentions a Tae Meat Trust, a Campanile collapse, a Cyclone and fire in Francs, a Western grocery trust Trene, a freight strike ending in Ocaco, King Edward recovering, a remark about a one million dollar Gates corner, and Roosevelt, Boer tensions, Mt Pelee, Johnstown disaster sparks, anti kissing society in Evanston, Aguinaldo as lecturer, Wu Ting Fang’s departure, and assorted remarks on diplomacy and society with many misspellings and unclear connections.
A collection of satirical remarks from major papers noting court fashion trends for London, a Western outlaw evading law, reawakened Civil War memories by Hon. John D. Long, Admiral Dewey’s silence, and Queen Alexandria buying Roosevelt’s book. The tone mocks media and public figures while hinting at forthcoming publications.
A collage of lighthearted witticisms from papers like the Chicago Tribune Washington Star and Baltimore Herald, featuring exchanges between Miss Quick Step and Mr Spoonamore, a chauffeur, and posts on summer attitudes. The snippets parody social banter and casual observations in a breezy, newspaper style.
Read excerpts from multiple newspapers including Georgia peach notes and Philadelphia Inquirer on public figures, British statesmen, and the metric system. It surveys opinions on rest for leaders, Lord Salisbury, and Franklin Institute debates, noting the range of expert viewpoints and the push for a universal standard.
The text notes that after generations the Ducmal system remains unused in Venus. It argues the public would welcome removing the convoluted nomenclature tables and reduces study burden for schoolchildren, predicting blessings for those who dispose of the intricate system.
A compact note presents two verses on friendship and aging from New York Tribune and Harper’s Magazine. It contrasts keeping old friends with making new, then shifts to a lyrical night scene by a river with primrose moonlight and dreamlike ambience.
A historic note on St Swithin’s Day with a debate over the date July 14 and a tale of the bishop of Winchester. Monks allegedly triggered a forty day rain by digging around his grave to move the body to the chancel, a superstition echoed in old couplets about showers and long rain spells.
In July the morning sky hosts Venus and Mars rising between one and three o clock. Jupiter and Saturn appear as evening stars around nine. Overhead, Scorpio dominates, described as a boy's kite with a long tail. The Serpent bearer lies north of Scorpio and Ophuchus marks a shoulder triangle. The hero’s hand shows Delta and Epsilon close together. A grouping in Ophucius and Serpens resembles a hanging lamp.
The housekeeper watches the fruit mart as berry crops face shortages or shipments lifting prices from last year. She tends the garden cucumbers and corn, with pickling cucumbers, beans, and fruit preserves in progress as the pantry plans for winter.
In West Baltimore a 2000 pound rafters fall during trestle construction at Turnbull Upholstering on West Fayette Street. A gust of wind drove rafters onto the Taraball roof, narrowly missing workers. Four men leaped to safety and several people were badly bruised or injured.
A local notice extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a reliable home medicine for summer complaints. It cites a family case cured last week and urges households to keep a bottle on hand, especially during warm months, noting the product is not heavily advertised.
An old advertisement touts Seet Liniment as a superior remedy for lameness and injuries. It mentions usage on a deer park vine blend and cites Falwaye recom and a testimonial about relief from a brain injury. Also notes sale by A. J. Pearrs.
A Maryland fog farm in Baltimore county raises frogs under owner Alexander Welle who keeps stockade ponds safe from snakes and boys. He notes 460 snakes killed around the site, with thousands of tadpoles hatched annually and frogs sold to markets, hotels, and restaurants at $2.50 to $4.75 a dozen. Frogs grow five years to edible size and winter hibernation leaves them thin but recoverable.
Jose phine Watkine and Me Nean Philips, two Long Corser residents in Howard county, wed in this city after meeting at a Montgomery county planter. They rode a Metropolitan branch train to the city where the nuptials were performed. Banks-Cannon couple quietly wed at M. B. Church parsonage by Rev. Dr. Todd.
Miss Lydia Rath Wienand daughter of Rev Paul Wienand pastor of Fourth German Reformed Baltimore celebrated her eighteenth birthday at 618 West Mulberry Street. The house was prettily decorated and afternoon gatherings included the Ladies Aid Society and church choirs. Her guests presented a large bust of Beethoven and she was noted as a University of Woman’s College graduate and soprano soloist.
A historic Mason and Dixon line stone was discovered in a Lombard Street basement in Baltimore after thirty years in place. The Maryland and Pennsylvania societies coordinated preservation, with a duplicate sent to New Freedom and the original to be returned to its proper site near Clear Springs after shipment to the Pennsylvania Society.
George N Fringer longtime Carroll County resident and Westminster native died at his home aged 72. A former huckster and farmer he owned the court and served three terms as sheriff as a Republican. He leaves a widow and five children.
Arrest on peace warrant. bail set at 50 dollars, jailed awaiting grand jury. Man jumped into wagon on Weat Patrick Street, thrown unconscious. Dr. Long treated him, he improves. Heavily dated notices include tonic ad claims and whiskey sale. Public sale announced for East Patrick Street Frederick City property and personal estate with terms of sale.
A detachment of the United Boys' Brigade of America arrived in Frederick from Hyattstown, marching 33 boys aged 11 to 20, led by Col. Joseph F. Cadlip with Lt. George Heber. One musician, Harry Aument, fell ill aboard the train. After a brief stay they planned to march to Gettysburg, then Mt. Holly for a ten day camp.
A Tuesday evening dance at Braddock Heights drew a large crowd. The atmosphere was delightful with music and lights on the illuminated walk. Many parties arrived early with baskets, enjoying the scene under a new moon.
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