19 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1895
Page
1
The study of municipal administration has focused on Glasgow Ecotland as a model for city governance. Experts praise cleanliness water supply and parks while noting low taxes and debt free water works. They credit elimination of politics with success, guarded by businessmen as custodians of public trust.
A Boston minister calls Sunday papers the work of the devil while critics mock an intelligent compositor as a herd name. Secretary Carlisle shifts currency policy toward square dealings and attention turns to a new title for a woman on a bicycle, perhaps Wheelman. Secretary Lamont returns to Washington from inspecting Western posts with matters to occupy his attention.
Reader letters discuss President Cleveland and the idea that matrimony is valuable, noting the remarks are not news but reflect ongoing social commentary. The snippets suggest a mid 19th century stance on marriage and public opinion in a humorous or ironic tone.
An American abroad praises Berlin and Glasgow for rapid development, noting Berlin’s rise from a small city to a thriving center and comparing it to Dresden. The piece contrasts Chicago and New York with these European cities, urging readers to see the transformed urban landscapes during travel.
A poem reflects the rise of bicycles as a modern transportation craze. It notes widespread use across professionals and the public, mentions doctors lawyers and politicians riding cycles, and remarks on fashion shifts like divided skirts. The speaker vows to own a bicycle despite financial hurdles, hoping to avoid theft or illicit dealing.
A large Frederick lawn party last night at Mr. Augustus Hows on East Fourth Street drew about fifty couples. Grace Rows Minole Rice and Hallie Lease led four young ladies committees in decorating with Japanese lanterns, providing music and games, and serving refreshments until midnight. Guests included attendees from Brooklyn and Dayton, Ohio, and the event was praised for its organization and joyful atmosphere.
The arrived guests include Orry Horga Gun Spies, W N Furley, J Goodman, C Dugan, F N Hicks, J E Deets, P G Grim t, Wm Moffat, K R Kelley, W G Runkles, A W Hopkins, J Alexander, J Held, R A Bucker, A Franklin, Biville, Applewaalts, Hoffacker among others. Names span cities Baltimore Philadelphia New York Chicago Harrisburg Carlisle and Rome Italy. County mentions Cartin House Singlefsitz Indian Territory Guerr Hovuss Bouchard.
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