This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1910
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text references the Frederick post office and mail advertisements. The readable parts indicate an item about communications or notices tied to the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele advertising and related mail information.
A July 1910 notice urges a 1914 15 peace celebration marking a century since the Treaty of Ghent. The piece extols Anglo-Saxon heritage, melting-pot assimilation, and future national character while contemplating commemorations and preparations for a grand observance.
A garbled OCR fragment references political developments, tribal activity, and county issues. It mentions capital figures and titled names in a disjointed way, with phrases like favorable political development and a courtier of a queen, though the text is largely incoherent and lacks clear events or dates.
A collection of light quotes from Baltimore and Cumberland papers notes cool days, sun behind clouds, brisk postal card output, football gains, and a pricey Chicago dinner at seventy five dollars a plate reflecting cost of living and humor of the era.
A Detroit Free Press item jokes about neighbors with cars and headaches from porch sitters. An Atlanta Constitution Rounder gag imagines a government inspector surprised by a woman who runs the post office. A note riffs on future dress of wings and horns with a light absurd tone.
A New York World column notes midsummer heat brings nerves to fray yet preserves public liberties until autumn. It contrasts urban weariness with a call to endure while harvests ripen, before a Washington Irvingman essay links auto use to rubber prices and hat industry decline, citing weather and commerce as entwined forces.
A fragmented reflection on price shifts and their impact on ordinary folk. The speaker argues inflation burdens the common people more, noting automotives and goods rise in cost while privileged groups fare better. Amid doubt, optimism remains as the Lord tempers winds and Lincoln’s exhortations echo.
Poem fragment expresses a vow to serve truth and liberty through deeds or song. The speaker seeks to reveal a nobler view of life, find inner paths to God, and contribute to world harmony even without recognition, hoping to ease others and brighten the coming age.
The twenty fourth annual Lutherans reunion for the Southern States region will occur at Ven-Mar tomorrow with record visitor turnout expected. Dr G W Enders of York chairs arrangements and reveals a program featuring Christ's Lutheran Church choir, Myra Beough soprano solos, and three afternoon sermons by Rev A B Van Oemer, Rev C Douglas and Rev A R Steek, followed by an all college hour.
The Christian Endeavor Institute and Recreation Assembly opened at Pen-Mar Park with a 6 45 AM Bible study led by Rev. Edgar T Read of Baltimore on With Jesus on the Mountains. A. J. Shartie announced four mission study classes on Bible study methods. Rev. D B Law D of Janover Pa gave an address on Beat Method of Christian Wadeaver. Afternoon featured long walks and a twilight service at 7 30 PM led by Rev. Frank Snowden of Riverdale Ma. At 8 30 PM Rev Dr S H Woodrow of Washington DC spoke on Fellowship. Tomorrow field day includes seven races for prizes: flag races for six men and for six ladies, a five man pack race, a sewing contest for five men, a five lady ball driving contest, a five men and five women handicap race, and a three legged race for sight men.
A marriage license was issued in Elkton Maryland to Mr Vivier of Elkton and Miss Beformpeon of Frederick.
The State Road Commission bought the Jefferson turnpike from Frederick to Jefferson, eight miles, for about $1,000. Abolishing toll gates on Pike routes will follow as the commission considers offers for the Bunttabbar and other lines. State aims to acquire turnpikes and end tolls after a two year halt, with potential purchases including the Clarksville and Frederick sections.
The famous evangelist Billy Sunday winds down his revival in Everett Washington marking his final sermon before retirement. He and wife plan to settle on a Cascade foothills farm in Southern Washington praised for healthful living, with Sunday noting the farm investment as money well spent.
Mrs. Charles Webster of 849 Madison avenue received a birthday surprise last Sunday when her daughter Mrs. John Coller and children of Point of Rocks Heron visited. Also present were Mr. Charles Webster and wife of Adamstown and Mrs. John Webster of East Church street. The occasion ended with good wishes for future celebrations. A.A. Sunday school picnic is planned for Burkhart's grave on Saturday with Hon. B. H. Warner Jr. of Montgomery County delivering the address.
Edward W. Mealey was elected President of the Hagerstown Bank at a board meeting to succeed the late Alexander Neill. Mealey had served as a longtime director and had previously been bank president before retirement to lead the Toy Company prior to its absorption by the trust.
Market summary from Motter Bron & Co shows mixed gains in key issues at noon. Highlights include United Ry and Western Maryland issues moving modestly, with Seaboard and Georgia & Alabama listings noted among others as investors track rail, electric, and textile stock activity.
Mr William Deeter an employee of the Frederick Railroad Company was assisting in trestle repairs between Middletown and Myersville when he slipped and fell dislocating his left shoulder blade. He had no block under him at the time of the accident and was injured yesterday.
An overheated smokestack at the Ox Fibre Brush Works yesterday set fire to the woodwork near the engine room roof. The flames were quickly extinguished with a hose without triggering an alarm.
An advertisement page listing services offered by Central National Bank. It promotes typical banking offerings with emphasis on deposits loans and customer convenience. The blurb hints at local community presence and standard financial products without specific rates or dates.
A vintage bank notice urges strength and prudent practices to safeguard customer interests. Directors Charles B. Trail James H. Harris Joseph G. Miller Charles J. Dow Judge Hammond-Urner William C. Birely David C. Kemp William C. Kolb Granville M. Smith Aquilla H. Yeakle call for continued support and responsible bank stewardship.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.