Exports and Imports Reach New Highs in 1904 Figures
The Department of Commerce reports record totals for the year ending June 30 1904 with exports at 1 450 629 539 and imports at 990 745 084. The net exports exceed those of any prior year and surpass 1903 by a wide margin, signaling growth in U S resources and industry. National pride grows as domestic production exports are forecast to top those of any other nation.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Jane
United States
Philadelphia Ledger
Eact
Kansas
Contempory Comment on Maryland Food, Roads and Men
Contemporary comment from multiple Maryland papers urges lively reaction to public matters including road act provisions, dining habits during strikes, and recognition of sprightly public figures over eighty.
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Maryland
Balitimore News
Taneytown Record
Minutes of Merriness in a Quick Exchange
A brief humorous exchange shows Btella asking if Bella bought a nobleman abroad. Bella replies she only shopped. Mrs Spendere insists on a ball gown as the light dialogue reflects social satire from a New York Run scene.
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Bella
New York
Dismissive Critics and Local Fame in a Rod
An exchange among Mrs Spenders and Mr Spenders reveals frugal aims and comic social exchanges about a picture and a celebrated man. A visiting critic calls the image utterly worthless while partners argue for appreciating art despite costs. A Detroit Free Press remark notes a once dubious man now rich and famed. The Chicago comment mocks a local proud citizen and a Beaton girl quips the family’s wealth and laughter-house.
The Bettors and the Election Odds Question
The piece critiques election betting and odds as unreliable, noting many bettors know little of political conditions and that fake bets are common. It also contrasts favorable crop forecasts from July reports with warnings from railway accident coverage, urging caution and accountability in handling excursion train risks.
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New York Sun
Farewell to Yesterday in Life’s Memory Verse
A reflective poem by F. F. Deang Morgan contrasts memory and tomorrow. It laments fading days and praises roses, rosemary, and edifying flowers as tokens of love and remembrance, urging a gentle farewell to yesterday and a embrace of hopeful living.
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F. F. Deang Morgan
Ptomaine danger in foods icebox season warning
The article explains ptomaine and tecomain poisons from bacterial growth in meats milk and cheese. It warns that oxygen limits toxin development and notes some poisons kill quickly while others cause milder illness. Advice includes not eating moldy foods, discarding off smelling items, and keeping the icebox clean and aired.
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Chicago Tribune
Tax Rate Set and Local News From Maryland
The Worcester county tax rate is fixed at 1.05 per 100. Notable items include editor George E. Harraway of the Easton Ledger gravely ill and the Cumberland church rededication. Reports describe railroad fatalities near Cumberland and injuries, with several other local incidents and forthcoming tournament plans in Clear Spring.
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Worcester County
George E. Harraway
Easton Ledger
German Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Cumberland
Otémar Sonneman
Chevy Chase
Montgomey County
Annie Perry
St. Michaels
Lala Lewie
William Lewis
Williamsport
Nettie Hastings
Cambridge
George Harris
Julians Cooper
Annapolis
Reed Rickard
Charles Rickard
Henry G. Davia
Warfield
George A. Pearra
Clear Spring
Washington County
Knights
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Penasylvania
Cyclone, fires and deaths lead local news roundup
Rev. John FE Dallam of St Paul was appointed army chaplain. A cyclone in Chippaqua New Jersey destroyed five dwellings and killed Mrs Hibbs, 80. Dr Victor Sunsberger and brother Max drowned in Jamaica Bay Canarsie Long Island. William E Gordon railroad conductor fell from an engine at Landingville PA. Alabama Rift Routing Co plant in Montgomery burned, loss over 260000. Bay you sew it in Tae Buwe.
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John FE. Dallam
St. Paul
Teas
United States Army
Chippaqua
Hibbs
Victor Sunsberger
Max
Jamaica Bay
Canarsie
L. I
William E. Gordon
Reading
Landingville
Alabama Rift Routing Company
Montgomery
Ala
Cocoanut Butter Threatens Dairy as New Fat Substitute
A European report warns that a coconut oil based butter, processed from copra, could rival cow and goat milk butter. Scientific notes highlight its composition, oxidation resistance, and potential for use in pastries, with health tests from Vienna and Swiss hospitals showing favorable digestion results. Public health boards have not prohibited coconut oil butter, unlike oleomargarine, though some details about production remain uncertain.
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Tropics
India
Africa
Ouchi
China
Aland
Ceylon
Australia
Karri-Kall
Kara Peninsula
France
Heuner
Hefner
Vienna
Switzerland
Asigny
Brittany
Boards of Health
Mosquito Plague Doctrine From Houston Heights Mayor
A proclamation by Houston Heights Mayor John A Milray outlines 15 steps to wage war on mosquitoes. Actions include draining standing water, covering water sources, daily water changes, oiling surfaces, introducing fish, burning debris, and vegetation control. The note cites authorities linking mosquitoes to malaria and yellow fever.
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John A. Milray
Houston Heights
Texas
Houston Heights Water Company
Southwestern Oil Company
Funeral Services For Ruth Wachter And Edward Ramsburg
The funeral of Ruth E. Wachter died after being struck by a railroad train near Lime Kilo took place Saturday with services at Otia Smith’s residence and Zion Reformed Church Onarlesville. Rev. Asper assisted by Rev. Hench led the rites with a large crowd present and a box-tree branch laid in the grave. A. T. Rios & Sons directed the arrangements. Edward Ramsburg of Walkereville also was buried yesterday afternoon at Glade Reformed Church Reva with D. J. Wolk and J. G. Schaeffer officiating and D. A. Sharetts as director.
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Ruth E. Wachter
Lime Kilo
Otia Smith
Zion Reformed Church
Onarlesville
J. A. Asper
S. M. Hench
Raymond Stap
Wilbert Smith
Spencer Ramsberg
Ward Auglaberger
Zion Cemetery
A. T. Rios & Sons
Edward Ramsburg
Walkereville
Glade Reformed Church
Reva
D. J. Wolk
J. G. Schaeffer
D. A. Sharetts
Barn Fire Destroys Joyce Farm Near Dresgerstown
A barn on John Joyce's farm near Dresgerstown burned yesterday morning between ten and eleven. The fire, caused by matches played by Joyce's four year old son, destroyed farming implements, this year's wheat crop, hay, two horses, two colts and a calf. The loss is about 1200 dollars, partly covered by Grangers Insurance Company.
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John Joyce
Dresgerstown
Grangers’ Insurance Company
AnsON SALE Ribbons for Sashes and Neckwear at 19 to 22c
Advertises a sale on ribbons in multiple shades for sashes and neckwear at 19, 20, 22, and 2d per yard with free bow making. Includes arrival and departure times for trains in several towns and notes various stopping points and prices.
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Birhfield
Blum
Flormont
Rocky Ridew
Braceville
Bro
Onion Bridge
New Windsor
Westminster
Lyndownez
Baltimore
Mami Arcive Beave'a
Blue Mountain Express
Bruceville
Frederick
Thurmont
Blue Hidge
Buena Vista Pring
Blue Mountain
Smithsburg
Hagerstown
Baltmore
Baltimore 1St Union Bridge
Union Bridge
Panda
Union Brid
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Larry
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