Week of heat and rain in a county town report
A century old column reflects on a hot sweltering week with soaking rains, public events, dances, church notices, political chatter, and local developments. It notes excursions, temperance camps, fairs, and upcoming gatherings, while mentioning storms, street cleaning, and civic plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tts
Tharmont
Politicaos
Golly Viento
Roaddock Heights
Buckeystown
Island Park
Washington Grove
Fen-Mar
Athletic Park
Pythiss
United Brethren
Ruaiy
Niagara
Confabarran
Tva
Frian
Pevena
Lightning dangers and patterns in lightning strikes history
A detailed survey discusses lightning as a hazard, noting Weather Bureau efforts for statistics, regional strike patterns, and the high toll on farmers and livestock. It cites numbers of strokes, damages, and areas most affected, with observations on geographic distribution and seasonal movement of cyclonic systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Ainslee's
Otcalt
United States
Dubry
Iss
New York State
Idaho
Arizona
California
Oregon
Nevada
Utah
Europe
The Wall of Pekin described by the London Engineer
The article details Pekin’s great city wall with average heights near 0 feet and north portions at 61 feet, widths from 23 to 57 feet, parapets on inner and outer faces, and frequent buttresses. It explains construction with brick and stone facings, concrete cores, rammed earth, and granite pavement called tetreplein, plus special gates including a central south gate with emperor use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
London
Montgomery County Finances Show Growth Under Local Options
A Montgomery County Sentinel article argues debt free status and growing wealth under local option. It cites rising taxable base from 7.7 to 12.5 million by 1899 1900 trends with more taxpayers landowners and banks expanding deposits at Sandy Springs and Rockville. It notes the county’s two banks deposits and tax payments as proof of prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Montgomery
Thare
Sandy Springs
Savings Department
Montgomery County Nations Bank
Rockville
Ganthersburg
Dreaming and the Sleeper's Impossible Escape
Narrative notes two uncanny cases of unconscious problem solving and dreamlike escape. A lawyer, unable to master a complex issue, writes a full brief in his sleep and later discovers the document hidden in a pigeonhole. A youth, asleep in a train car, imagines being imprisoned on a steamer’s anchor chain and, after violent effort, awakens to find himself on a moving train, the ordeal ending with a lasting illness and the cessation of somnambulism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or &O
Vesatius Cone Lost Sparks Scientific Debate
A crater’s cone vanished after an eruption, prompting theories on subsidence and sudden quieting. Amidst confusing notes, advertisements urge remedies for stomach, digestion, and bladder issues, claiming quick relief and cures. Public notices blend with medical booster copy in a fragmentary historic page.
Turkish Dairying and Butter Making Traditions Explored
A detailed account describes Turkish dairy methods including three butter making processes. It notes traditional churning devices a long barrel churn a hollow earthen vessel and a dash churn. It explains fermentation starters mazoon methods and salting practices with salt levels up to twenty percent and buyer salt removal steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Macon
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Siberia
Congress
Philippines
Deway
Brysz
Teddy Roosevelt
McKinley
Paris
Ficnica
Nga Ep Braddock
Aurat
Seth Fall Ce
Ieealtar Society
Eitchen
Frederick
Middletown
Clerk Hargett
Virginia
Derr
Dan Steiner
Jubal Early
Quill Yeakle
Pen-Mar
Turcoll County
The
Grand Rapids Herald
Et. A
Covenant Tove
Fis
Montgomery County Finances
Chamberlain
Charles Folzkauer
Newark
N. J
Jouyeez
Eelf
Vesatius
Reitef
Max Hoare
S.schley & Bro
Draveise
Fredenek Ma
Poe
Mesopotamia
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Frederick City
Howard
Doge
William F. Chilton
Burger Art Gallery
North Market Street
Tel
Maryland
P.E
Dreamers
Bether
Annie Blecker
Cathercoe
Goutrereatn
Wen BY
Uncle Sam
Stoves &T
Sabella Gas Works
West
Patrick Street
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Eliza A. Abrecht
Luther N. Abrecht
Court House
Bmasy
Bentz
West Patrick Street
Rebécca Abrecht
Frederick Conant
Rebecca Abrecht
Richard P. Ross
Jobn S. Newman
Ver
R. Lease
EY G S. Biser
Real Estate and Insurance
Church Street
Bazy Moske
Peturdey
Wleizay
Cresser
Yse
St. Hepe
Callum
Aduzeea
C. Shepherd
West Thint Street
Garantee
William A. Simmons
N. Mares
Proric
Port Wi Win
Landis
Sesson
Saxon
the Jewelers
N. Market
E. Market ST
Markets & Trail
Carroll ST. Fyzatt
Agricultural Department
Waser
Henrich
Decca
Maetzen
City Hotel
Blumenader & CO
Ijliners
Marte
Frederick, MD
Stewart P. Dean
Msidawiy Dees
Nicodemus
Fentedawiy
Ritter
P. Lev
Attorney AT Law
Leve
OfSee
Court Home
Bards. Onlisely
Scott & Sox, Bankers and Brokers
North Street
Baltimore, MD
Wilcox & Biestor
St. N. W
Washington, D.C
Washington Stock Exchange
D. C
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Pacific
Tore
Miseille
Ates
Weilezet
MBS
R. J. Osborne
Noah E. Cramer
Tran Ce
Sale
Reece
Olla
Lewis
Acree
Walkeravne
Pite
Bysintens
Us-2
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Ak & Cramer Frat Santen
Iolidree
B.r.schedules
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Ohio
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Ayten
New York
Barnet Ana Peete
Harper's Fe
Winchester
Harrison’ Borg
Widianapolis
Pittsburg
Chicago
Iphia
New
Imanington
Euiladelphia
Cinabertanda
Clocimar
St. Locte
Baltimore
Way Stans
Philadelphia
Beltimore
Sinderer
Way
Potindelphin
New Une
Washington
Ptetsi
Hingtol
Mt Airy
Town
Lez
Baltic
Paliadsiphis
Gore
Tay
Iran
Palladeiphiaa
Cumberland Hagertown
Bronewick
Cher
Raj
Gil Peale
Springton
Hagerstown
Eve
Arrivi
Highfield
Blue Ridge
Rocky Aide
Braceville Union
Brida
Linwood
New Winder Wertituatar Am Grevagia
Keac
Blue Mountain Express
Westminster
New Windsor
Patonidge
Bruceville
Prederick
Thurmont
Blue _ Ri
Buenatine Spring
Blue Mountain
Edgemont
Smitheburg
Havertown
Jestes Hagerstown
Union Baidee
Union Bridge
AG & m
Shippensburg
Feterstown
Altenwald
Chembersburg
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Rocky Stage
Emmitsburg
Apeest
Braceville
Neville
Columbia
Littestown
Snowtown
Lave
W. Va
Cisetagat
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