Rouseflies Bane of All Humanity
A cryptic old article fragment notes the menace of house flies, describing them as a universal nuisance to people and homes. It hints at their prevalence and impact but offers no concrete dates or actions.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1910
Page
7
A cryptic old article fragment notes the menace of house flies, describing them as a universal nuisance to people and homes. It hints at their prevalence and impact but offers no concrete dates or actions.
A public health notice explains the housefly carries typhoid germs from feces and excreta, urging waste cleanup, screened homes, and removal of fly breeding sites. It lists practical killing methods and cautions against feeding on contaminated foods, with emphasis on protecting children and the home environment.
The Pennsylvania Railroad and its unions threaten a major walkout after failed talks with General Manager Myers. Estimates show 125,044 idle freight cars across 168 railroads, with 26,000 cars and 250 locomotives idle on the Pennsylvania system. The dispute centers on an eleven hour wage demand and concessions to cover increased expenses. Shoemakers previously led a successful early strike in 1790, though rail strikes have often been costly and contentious.
Disjointed text fragments reference a family mistreatment issue and a possible formal file collection. The readable parts mention a house, food, and concerns about cheaper solutions, with unclear chronology or names.
A fragmented line hints at an event titled fan hour and day ten tied to a figure named Klaven Mour. The text also mentions a potential money issue at Pullman Ra, with unclear further details or context.
Fragmentary text discusses remedies and the Rhone valley. Mentions cures, export of substances to various regions, and effects on fatigue and diet. Names and locations are garbled, limiting precise details.
The article recounts the tale of Honus Wagner's worn glove linked to Herman Long, describing Wagner keeping the relic and Long’s exchange of the glove. It notes the glove’s large central hole and Wagner's superstition and sentiment toward the artifact as a storied baseball heirloom.
Commodore Melville reports strong British interest in the Harmsworth Cup race at Larchmont on August 20. Maple Leaf, owned by Mackay Edgar, is a likely English entrant, with two of Britain’s three contenders from the Motor Yacht Club of Great Britain, possibly including a hydroplane. Restless, owned by the Cheshire borough brothers, is touted as a top American defender with speeds claimed near forty five miles per hour.
The piece notes George Bachsuce the old Boston fraternal baseman appointed umpire in the Connecticut State Grit YeGrn. It mentions Bresnahan Chaney Clarke Lake as players in hit and run roles and Doolin Dahlen as misers while praising base running and pitching. Bob Emaite has been umpiring for twenty five years after Charie White of Spalding’s gave him the job.
Fragmented lines show American League results from Saturday with mentions of Philadelphia Athletics and Cleveland and New York in 4 2 style scores. Batter details and team standings appear garbled but indicate a busy schedule with rain affecting Detroit Washington and other games.
Fragmented box score style notes list Batteries play across cities including St Louis Cincinnati Chicago and Brooklyn with players like Erwin and Klint Rucker mentioned. Scores show mixed results and multiple games referenced Sunday and Saturday with shifting lineups and partial outcomes.
Weekend baseball results show Batters-Teeder facing Ponte and Gat pit Tain with unclear scores while York defeats Johnstown 9 to 1 in a decisive first game. Reading-Realing trails 3 to 2 as Williams and Wallace lead Batterlea in a muddled standings scene featuring Altoona Harrisburg Trenton and York progress.
Eastern League scores from Jersey City Providence and Montreal Newark games list multiple results with teams including Baltimore Jersey City Montreal and Providence. Standings show win loss tallies and current positions. Upcoming games note Baltimore at Rochester Jersey City at Toronto Newark at Montreal Providence at Buffalo.
Princeton tutors report many students fund college through tutoring. The annual total earnings reach about 14 000 dollars, with tutors paid from 1 to 2 dollars per hour and some earning up to 10 dollars a day, enough to clear around 1 000 dollars yearly. Also noted is a shipboard tragedy in New Orleans where Captain Albert W. Avert died at the wheel aboard the steamer Moerla after a collision with the Barrier bound for Mississippi river docking.
An advertisement touts Gypasy's Gift Dyspepsia Tablets, claiming they digest food and strengthen the digestive tract, offering relief and a cure. The copy highlights a mint flavor, price at 50 cents a box, and a money back guarantee with post-paid delivery from Read Drug & Chemical Co, Baltimore.
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