Farmers' 1 Disappointed by Poor 1859 Crops in Weemsico County
The 1859 farming outlook in Weemsico County is bleak with strawberry, watermelon, and peach crops failing or disappointing due to market glut and weather. Wheat and oats vary by area, corn yields look half or less, while a lush hay crop supports winter provender. Local notices mix in health ads and brief personal updates from Middletown.
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Wicomice County
Virginia
Jersey
Wiesmico
Komica
Local Notices and Social Items From County Briefs
Dastn Rou Ofters brief illness of brain Saver the remains were moved to Mt Airy for interment. HymeneaL Biss Alta Sanner, daughter of John Sinner, married Earnest Hartsock and left for an extended trip. Mrs Hahn receives a pension after approval through Col J P Creager. Purity Lodge LO.G.T. No 948 elects officers for the new quarter led by Rice and Rice with Dorsey as treasurer. Installation set for August 1.
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Doub’s
Sadie Cain
Frank Cain
Mt. Airy
Hymeneal Biss Alta Sanner
John Sinner
Lisbon
Howard County
Middletown Valley
Earnest Hartsock
Hahn
U. S
Anne B.C. Hahn
Quince Orchard
Montgomery County
Airs
Abraham Hahn
J. P. Creager
Purity Lodge
Party Lodge
Lo.g.t
C.T. T. P. Rice
Lillian C. Rice
J.T
W. B. Dorsey
J. J. Bielfeld
Aset
W. F. Schmidt
D.S. Rice
W. H. Campber
C. E. McClow
Frank Suman
Marchal
Lucy Lease
Margie Smith
A.J. Walkar
Fly That Kills Cattle Reported In State
John Wilson near town reports a new cattle pest, a fly feeding on horned cattle bases. Dr W H Wray identifies it as a cross between a known pest and the house fly, with volunteers sending specimens to Washington. A remedy involves dampening heads, applying Persian Rose Powder, or a sulfur pine tar fish oil mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
W. H. Wray
Maryland
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Valley Register
Boliver Orchestra Disbands and Instruments for Sale
Middletown news notes the Boliver orchestra has disbanded and instruments are now offered for sale. Also listed are church meeting dates, local obituaries, scaffolding work at the Lutheran church, a treasury appointment for Edgar O. Delander, and teacher assignments for several districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Valley Register
Boliver
Myereville
U. B. Church
Wil
U. B
A. M. Evers
George W.hodson
Cole
Maryland
Houston
Texas
John A. Cookeriy
Lutheran Church
J. H. Lampe
Frederick
Secretary of the Treasury
Edgar O. Delander
Boyd’s
Montgomery County
Broad Ran
Valley
Boyd's
George W. M. Keller
National Steam Boller
Froming Sills
Maryland National Guard
Monocacy Junc- Sos
Fredericks
Woltsville
E. C. Hoover
Sensenbaugh
C. T. Smith
Forrest
Chas. U. Harp
G. R. Stottlemyer
Grosznickle
C. XN
Frashear
Highland
A. d. Seth
Myersville
T. L. Hoover
Hizel Bottom
G. O. Pofinberger
Pleasant Wak
John W. Wilson
Woodland
A. W. Hershmet
Harmony
L. H. Warrenfeltz
A' Bealthy Growth Promises Blood Elixir Superiority
An advertisement extols Acker's Blood Elixir as a definitive cure for blood and skin diseases. It claims medical endorsement and guarantees from J. A. Williamson, a druggist, and notes exclusive selling rights at a camp encampment grounds.
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Acker
Indorse
J. A. Williamson
Drnggist
The Fancies of Fashion In Paris Theater Styles
The article notes Paris theater attire by Marta Vallot Sare Bernhardt and Mile Vallot. It describes gowns in red brocade white satin and old-gold, the latest border fabrics, new woolen gauze, and evolving bonnet styles. It highlights Bernhardt's Lena performance and the trend toward box trimmings and floral motifs.
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Marta Vallot
Paris
Goo
Lena
Sare Bernhardt
Vera Grier
Sara Bernhardt
Mile
Alarie Vallot
Fashion and society notes from a London season
A collage of fashion trends and social observations from London including mourning teas, dress silhouettes, summer hat trimmins, jet passementeries, and pale coral pink bridal fabrics. Advertisements promote wine medicines and health elixirs, with a note that Tax sorter boys will read Tae News for engaging content.
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London
Ceylon
Brnestads
Perris
Machina
Therie
Pennsylvania factories reflect expanding postwar industry
July 19 Pittsburg reports Jones & Laughlin Steel works latest weekly output record of 2,330 tons, a peak for the plant. Allentown’s Seaton & Pedley new throwsters directed by Mr Pedley, famed in England. Philadelphia gears expand with large untiring operations. Brusels tapestry carpets by Hurse Rodger & Co. Eretiun Leppold Manufacturing hints at gore trussers. Apollo to host a new well equipped foundry. Latrobe steel works to expand with cabs and chucks. Harrisburg area to see expanded shop for Stu Swan Heater Co. Mount Joy to build lines and shop. Johnstown relief fund begins payout to sufferers.
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Korxtoun Tate
Hankenuhd
Pittsburg
Jones & Laughlin Steel Works
Allentown
Seaton & Pedley
Pedley
England
Philadelphia
Hurse, Rodger & Co
Brussels
Eretie
Leppold
Apollo
Mencin
Haina
Steel
Ateant
Harrisburg
Mount Joy
Sullivan the gracious giant of Boston charity deeds
A long portrait of John L Sullivan shaped as a fighter turned benefactor. It recalls acts of kindness from the Boson Post era, including sheltering an aged poor widow, aiding a distress call, and rescuing workers from a collapsed sewer. The piece emphasizes courage, generosity, and a humanity often denied by critics.
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Sullivan
Pugiliam
Pittsburg
Boston “Post
Boston
Troy
John L. Suliten
Baseball Yesterday and Rounds in New York and Chicago
A scan of past baseball scores and race results cites batteries and umpires across multiple games. Notable items include pitchers and catchers for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Washington at Waston, and Brooklyn versus Cincinnati with listed batters and umpires, plus thoroughfare of horse racing results from Monmouth Park with stakes and winners.
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Phiad
Ler & Pittsbans
Berrerv
Clarkson
Fine and Healy
Uingire Power
New York
Brooklyn
Caruthens
Viemeurt Wels
Cro Linyrre Usdffne
Cincionati— Rie
St. Louis -Vodtao Dolomite
Cincienity
Bates Conderain
Boste
Mula
Fark
Pursuser
Columbus
Baltimore
Philadelphia Markets Wrapup and Commodities Report
Market notes from Philadelphia and New York show mixed activity with oats, corn, and wheat steady to dull. Cotton prices softened to a small decline while petroleum and gasoline quoted in regional reports. Local advertising promotes Acker's English remedy and printing services at the News office.
Forced to Leave Home Amid Mass Displacement
A fragmentary report notes that more than 68 people were driven from their homes yesterday. The text references threats, a rash of dangers, and a plea for response as authorities and neighbors grapple with the incident and its fallout.
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Lawe
Minnehaha Park trotting records and boxing sparring row
A three year old Iowa stallion named Axtell broke year old trotting records at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. A Boston area sparring match saw Joe Flaherty sign to face Zonnce for $200 in gloves within 49 miles of Boston. Amateur record by A B George at the Manhattan Athletic Club with three mile run time. Chicago heavyweight Bill Bradburn clashed with Sam Fitzpatrick during a dispute over pugilism, leading to a scuffle and punches.
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Jocker
Xsboy
Spa
Axtell
Iowa
Minnehaha Park
Minneapolis
Qi Hippy Homer
Joe Flaherty
Lowell
Mass
Sparr
Boston
A. B. George
Manhattan Athletic Club
Bill Bradburn
Chicago
Sam Fitzpatrick
Peter Jackson
Bradburn
Jackson
Fitzpatrick
Buckless Armeca Salve Advertised for Skin Ailments
An old ad touts Buckless Armeca Salve as cures for cuts, sore hands, chapped skin, corns, eruptions, and piles. It promises money back if not satisfactory and lists Joseph B. Garrett as the seller at 25 cents per pot.
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Soren
Joseph B. Garrett
Lane's Farey Medicine Promises Cures in Rocky Mountains
An early 20th century advertisement touts Lane's Farey Medicine by Dr Silas Lane as a universal remedy for blood liver and kidney diseases and constipation. It claims dramatic relief after several bottles and cites testimonials from Abraham Flare a Belville Ohio druggist and many others praising the product. The ad promotes a large 40 cent package sold at local druggists including Jes B Garrett's store.
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Lane
Farey
Silas Lane
Rocky Mountains
Atel
Abraham Flarerugzist
Belville
Obio
Jes B. Garrett
Woman's Discovery and Miracle Cure Reported
A county woman believed she recovered after seven years of illness and three months of constant coughing following a Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption she slept through the first dose and claimed a cure Luther Lutz is named a local contact Jos BR Garrette drugstore offers Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood humors and pimples as a remedy
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Dr King
Bette
Luther Lutz
W. ¢ Houick
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Artay
Armers
Hood
Sophia Bowlas
Horatio Little
Jefferson
Lewis Koogle
Rev. L.A. Mann
Nell—Trapnell
Master Disk
Charlestown
W.V
Gates
Valles
John T. White
Union Street School
Cumberland
Professor White
Keller's
Wm. H White
Bloomington
John W. White
Keiler’s Street
John Fisher
Harry Beachley
J. H. Beachley & Son
J. Louis Keppler
Beachley
P. A.witmer
Hagerstown News
Washington County School Board
J. A Williamson
Belonga
Scen IY
Turat
Aotes
Wades
J A Williamson
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Hecetye Mones
Johnstons
Judge Vamenin
Bunker Thornson
Associated Charities
Golren
Caliantm
Napoleon I
Merlyr
Tremont Street
Vicmnm
Sultan
Sul- Hyan
Ashay
Souety
Monmouth Park
Moxsourn Pier
Bessie June
Connemar
Bate
I. Devore
Sun Wood
Miss Thomas
Betl
Barrister
Ben Hart
Dime Isthy
Razpeh
Ernest
Hermise
Veeystakes
Canard
Kempland
Curcaco
lamile—Bravo
Winona
Cassius
Fame
Loton
Etruria
Lakeview
Estelle
Princess Bowling
Brandwhite
Wreio
N. Pac
Nc’naing
West Wintey
Huglo
Minnesota
Titz News Office
Royals Baking Pow Dee CO
Wall Street
Wglef & Rardalpy
Life Insurance
W. A. Brewer, JR
U.S
CL. Hartsock
Patrick Street
Chr
Botel Bailding
Halnes
Peta
Carl Frederick
Ackey
J. A. Williamson, Drugg
Syauri
Svroy
California Fig Syrup CO
Francisce
Cal
W. L. Douglas
Alan West
Tose Eisnguaas
Sis Boys Apsogl
Hausue
Wourters
L. Bouclas S3
Shoe Cabies
Eithipge
Douglas Bruce
Atha
Etna Life Insurarce Company
Hartford, Conn
Old Ege
W. HH. Plummer
Mir. Pleasant
Ofice
North Market St
Miller & C
P. H Pyfer
City Gas
Baltimore Vein
George’s Creek
W. B. Shriner
Miller & CO
E. Patrick St
Water Street
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