Notes of News Across the State Here and There
Residents of Williamsport propose forming a water company. Benjamin Flynn is jailed at Rockville after admitting horse theft. Ande Arundel's sectional improvements tax is being contested in court. Cecil County tries to stop tolls on the Conowingo bridge. The Christian Endeavor and Recreation Assembly began its summer session at Pen-Mar. Rev Dr DP Upton Blair to be installed next Sunday as pastor of Zion Lutheran in Williamsport. A storm at Chestertown caused holes in lard cans. Justice Cornelius Murpney of Lonaconing held court in partial negligee after midnight. Claude McCusker, wanted for the murder in Hancock, may be caught in Allegheny County. George W. Padgett sworn in as United States marshal for Baltimore district. Captain DeAtley wills the Carrollton Hotel to his brother John H. DeAtley of Washington. Attorney General Straus rules foreign firms in Maryland must file gross receipts tax. Many in Allegheny and Cecil counties push to abolish tolls on the Conowingo bridge. Peach growers along South Mountain accept Western Maryland Railroad Company rates. Governor's cabinet to discuss jury service. Cumberland commissioners’ cases awaiting Court of Appeals decision, new complications loom. Lewis of Baltimore arrested near Autoville for speeding. A truce declared in Cumberland over removal of Theo dore A. K. Hummelchime and Roderick Clary from offices. Returns from appraisers on James T. Woodward estate show William Woodward of Prince Georges County as sole beneficiary in this county.
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Williamsport
Benjamin Flynn
Rockville
Ande Arundel
Cecil County
Conowingo Bridge
Chistian Endeavor Istituta
and Recreation Assembly
Pen-Mar
Upton Blair
Zion ‘Lutheran~church
Willamsport
Chestertown
Cornélius Murpney
Lonaconing
Tre
Claude McCusker
Justis Rowan
Hancock
Alleghany County
George W. Padgett
United States
Baltimore
Captain de Atley
Carrollton Hotel
John H. de Atley
Washington
Straus
Maryland
Harve de Grace
South Mountain
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Tomorow
Cumberland
Court of Appeals
Abernathys in Chicago at La Salle Hotel
Yuuple Abernathy and his brother Jong arrived at the LaSalle Hotel in Chicago. Louis Tims drove a car from New York to Chicago and planned to Oklahoma. the six year old Temple recalled the prairie ride. They met President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt. Roosevelt patted him on the head, and the boy described the city as mighty bustling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuuple Abernathy
Jong
Itive
Lasalle Hotel
Chicago
Louis Tims
New York
Oklahomm
Temple
Prairde
Taft
Roosevelt
Frederick Market Prices from Frederick Solenty Farmers' Exchange
Quotations furnished by Frederick Solenty, Farmers' Exchange corrected July 19, 1910. Prices cover Wheat No.2 Red, Corn, Barley, Hay types, Not Baled hay, Balled Wheat and Oats, Flour and Wheat values, Cornmeal, Potatoes, Mill Feed, Red Dos, Dairy Feeds, Seed Meal, Timothy and Clover. Includes ranges for per bushel, per ton, and per sack across multiple commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Solenty
Farmers’ Exchange
Timothy
Ancient Indian sun dial staff shows noon shadows
The Sun Dial staff is described as a carved walking stick modified to serve as a sundial. Eight sides carry month names and hour marks, with a central style inserted to cast shadows. Portable and readable at midday, it offered a rough time estimate, eight sides for months, and centuries of use by pilgrims and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aosta
Tien
Sindias
Picnic Held North of Creagerstown by Lutheran Sunday School
A picnic will take place Saturday August 6 in J. M. Fisher's grove north of Creagerstown. The Lutheran Sunday school of the area hosts the event and the Mesocan Valley Band will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fisher
Rove
Creagerstown
Lutheran Sunday School
Tuusie
Deafness Cure Offer Prompted by Local Ad
A damaged notice claims a local remedy can restore hearing using a tube device. It promises a refund of one hundred dollars for anyone harmed, and cites a Toledo firm F.1. Cheney Co. The letter urges the public to seek the displayed cure despite dubious medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich Isep
The United States Faces Trade Deficit and Global Spending
An analysis argues that the United States is sending large sums abroad beyond its exports, creating a counterfeit balance of trade in excess of imports. It cites estimates of 100 to 150 million in travel spending, 100 million abroad by foreign-born residents, and up to 400 million total annually as money poured into Europe and beyond, leaving the U.S. with a perceived deficit and higher living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
United States
Department of Commerce’ and Labor
Department of Commerce
America
Europe
Les Moncey
Western land costs and farming outlook contrasted
A Times correspondent argues Western farms yield better returns with less effort than cheap New York land. He notes East and West farmers differ in scale, machinery use, and education, with Western land needing larger, steadier investments while East offers cheaper but smaller plots fit for puttering. He predicts educated, ambitious farmers gravitate to large Western farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
New York
Middle-West
Toen
Dr Wiley advocates national department of health
Dr Haevey W Wiley, head of the Bureau of Chemistry, criticized opposition to a national department of health at a Chautauqua assembly in Nic. He argued such a department would safeguard public health and water quality, noting doctors and patent medicine makers fear loss of trade. He challenged where funding for opposition came from and urged action to protect life and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health
Haevey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agricculture
Chautauqua
Nic
Witey
Politest
Wiley
Washington
Health Department
Police Brutality Accuses American Cops in Journal Note
Professor W L Burdick in the Yale Law Journal denounces U S police as cruelly brutal. He cites arrests in New York Chicago St Louis and San Francisco and details alleged torture to force confessions including sleep deprivation denial of food water isolation cold and pepper spray in a critique of the third degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
St- Louis
San Francisco
America
London
Whitecriaper
Paris
Devlin
Constantinople
W. 1. Buredick
Aleep
W. L. Burdick
Yale Law Journal
Artificial feeding blamed for rise in infant deaths in New York
Sanitary Superintendent Walter Bensel cites mothers turning to artificial feeding as a major cause of skyrocketing infant mortality in Greater New York. Health figures show 345 deaths since January 1, with 62 in Manhattan the latest week, far above last year. Doctors urge natural feeding as safer. a committee of physicians will investigate the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Bensel
Bensek
Department of Health
Bablea
Manhattan
Benger
Beppel
Sederlee
Dr King's New Life Pix Promises Quick Health Boost
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pix as a sugar coated pill that cures many ailments. It claims to boost strength, relieve languor, headaches, constipation, chills, and malaria like symptoms, priced at 28 cents at Pearro's Modern Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Iverz
Pearro
Queer Birds Nest Tales From the Tree Dwellers
A fragmentary field note describes bird nests built high in trees, detailing materials like feathers grasses and down, the careful construction by bird species such as chickadees, and the nesting behaviors observed by observers. Several birds are noted as using intricate padding and camouflage, with references to egg laying and fledging. The text reads like an early naturalist sketch of avian nesting habits and the care given to nest sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latvia
Orlale
Orlale While Ste Hateher
Snippert
Justio
Seizure of Contaminated Ice Cream Cones Reported
Officials in Halt State investigate seized ice cream cones linked to hazardous substances. Dr Marshall B Trice notes dangers to digestion and children’s health. New York authorities pursue action over adulterated products. Charles Caspark discusses supervision under the federal Pure Food law while awaiting New York case outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryhind
Marshall B. Trice
Shute Ronrad
Vaetor Priep
New York
Benith
Charles Caspark
Saya
Rhubarb Poisoning Warned By Medical Experts
Medical notes warn rhubarb can cause severe stomach irritation kidney damage and nerve symptoms due to oxalic compounds. The text describes toxic reactions and advises caution to avoid ingestion especially by sensitive individuals.
Odd Fellows Reunion Program Outline in Waynesboro
A scrambled 19th century notice lists the Odd Fellows Reunion program with speakers and musical guests. Wayne Hand of Waynesboro provides music as dignitaries from Maryland and Pennsylvania participate, including Grand Master H Criminier and others from Baltimore Pittsburg and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Epploye
Mofstetter
Hitl- Hatore
Odd Fellows’ Association
Wayne Hand
Winynexboro
Farecilion
Marth Luther Beatle
Grind
Maryland
VorwMar Q Orchestra
Audress
Wellcome
Misty Waynesboro
Wayne Thind
John & Greene
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Wayte Kanth
Artiss of Cintond
Tebekadis
Those Pies of Boyhood and a tonic promise
A quirky ad copy extols childhood appetite and urges a tonic for digestion and vitality. It touts Electric Bitters as a cure all for stomachs liver kidneys and bowels, claiming renewed health and vigor. Available at Pearls's Modern Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearls
Mantels and Tiling Services on West Patrick Street
Local ad describes painting paper hanging and woodworking services led by MERHL F and MOBERLY at 130-141 West Patrick Street. It highlights an emphasis on harmonious woodwork and decorative home enhancements including mantels, tiling, and related finishing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MERHL
Moberly
West Patrick St
Jebhithy
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Ds Lewis
R. R. Clear
John A. Johnson
Autoville
Princes George's County
Theodore A. K. Hummelchime
Roderick Clary
Winance
James T. Woodward
Hanger National Bank of New York
William Woodward
Prince “T Georges County
Abernathys
Glover
India
Cheney
Toledo
Uncle Sam
DR. Wiley
Urgea
National Health Department
State Board of Health
Colca
Bern Denes
Poigonous and the
Chibard
Og Fami
Per
Rowe
Pobou
Rinibuch
Crignneys
Enarrasse
ODD Fellows
L. A. Dertzbaugk
Frederick, Mo
Goa
Ieee Gas
Frede Gry
Cedakity
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