Fragmented 19th century newspaper prose snapshot
A cluttered page from an old Frederick Maryland newspaper discusses subscription rates for The News and The Weekly News, plus editorial snippings on travel, antiquity, a Belgian queen, British trade in South Africa, and debates over automobile penalties. Names and places include Frederick, Egypt, Brussels, Belgium, and England with remarks on justice and class bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade Commission
South Africa
England
Law and fines fail to deter rich motorists
The passage argues that penalties for affluent drivers are ineffective and that law reform is needed to protect the public and uphold respect for justice. It notes that minor fines for millionaire automobillists undermine the seriousness of crime and the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spon
New York Evening Journal
Isdy
Uxro
Emergent Debate and Local Feats in Early Notes
The excerpt surveys contemporary opinion on the Madd-McComes bout and a failing antiques market at Hagerstown Mall, noting Vanica and Frederick City Maryland in decline. It critiques Democratic stance on silver, urging clear abandonment, citing Missouri as a counterpoint and Bryan as a minority ally from the Baltimore News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Missouri
Bryan
Baltimore News
Minutes of Merriness and Local Jests in Roving Snippets
A compact collection of humorous exchanges and dialect bits from various sources. Short quips include Dawker on hooks and lyin, a horn remark about horn extinction, a bigot comment, a weary walk tale, a land loan gag, and a line about borrowing money from friends.
Immigrant origins shaping early 20th century US population
The New York World notes Italy remains the top source of new residents for the United States for the fiscal year ending this month, with Italy’s gains outpacing Austria Hungary and Ireland posting declines. It cites 178 895 Italian arrivals and 171 089 from Austria Hungary, alongside shifts from 1840 to 1880 when Britain and Ireland dominated immigration. The piece also discusses Canada US boundary issues and diplomatic strains with Britain and France, urging prudent future policy while acknowledging evolving transatlantic relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Italy
Great Britain
Ireland
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Austria-Hungary
Moments With The Muse And The Way To The Valley
A poem in the Atlanta Constitution urges persistence at work with cheer and patience. It contrasts continuing effort with doubt and imagines a brighter sky as the valley of rest approaches. The piece cites Nixon Waterman and evokes religious imagery of peace, prayer, and the Light of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jase
Nixon Waterman
Aungnet “Buccoens
Atlanta Constitution
Curculio Attacks Peaches Shrinking Maryland Peach Crop
The article notes a poor Maryland peach harvest expected this year as curculio insects attack fruit. Drought and tree fatigue from previous bumper yields are cited. Remedies include placing sheets under trees and jarring at specific hours to drop and destroy the insects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Léis
Pane
Ouroulio
Fraternal Groups Seek Funds for World’s Fair Temple
A Port Huron circular urges small payments by Masons, Macabees and other orders to raise 200000 for a 200 by 300 foot Temple of Fraternity at the St Louis World’s Fair. The project, backed by many groups, envisions a central court and 800 rooms for 80 orders. Indies to contribute 50,000 of the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Hive of
Ladies of the
Maconbess
Port Huron
Mich
Temple of Fraternity
St. Louis
Masons
The
Maccabees
Modern Woodmen
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Odd Fellows
Eastern Stara
Rebskahs
College Fraternities
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Works
Degree of Honor
Queen Bess' Bill of Fare from Early English Dining
A summarized fragment describes Queen Elizabeth era meals with courses from wheaten fummary and broths to veal beef and game, followed by various puddings and sweets, plus ales and wines. It mentions historical dining habits and a ceremonial table setting from that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
England
Elizabeth
Purely Personal notes from Frederick visitors list
A string of short personal notices from Frederick detailing visits and guest appearances. Residents and visitors from Baltimore Washington Unionville and other towns are mentioned, with names like Misa Fannie Biden Mr. Obsries W. Tablér Miss Nellie Colling Mrs Elizabeth McDannel and Loules, and many others referenced as visiting relatives spending days or touring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Fannie Biden
Baltimore
Misa Hua Sinn
Obsries W. Tablér
Washington
Herelbrecht
Patrick Streetela
Hightlald
William Riehl
City
John Whitehill
Unionville
Frederick
George Hotnlein
Alfred Ritter
Second &T
Corby
Baltirante
Thomas F. Eyler
Sabillanville
James W. Hopwood
Ossar Rhodag
Nellie Colling
Charles Collina
East South Street
Elizabeth McDannel
Loules
Third Street
Edith Utz
New Market
Thomas H. Bremmerman
C. E. Saylor
South Market Street
Violet Kettlewell
Henry Hagan
North Market Street
Daniel Derr
Roris McLane
West Patrick Street
Mary Orum and Son
Orum
O. A. Castle
Jesse Ramsburg
Washington, D. C
John 8. Ramsburg
Church Street
Henry Hinson
Marie
Texan
Hinson
Moliis Hopwood
Geo. Lama
Christian Railing
Koms
Port Deponis
Mra
W.T. Haller
Lugon
Ells Mattingly
Merab Leadenham
Haller
South Market Trees
Misa Rebecca Claggett
East Patrick Street
Rosa Wertheimer
Ospen Springs
Benjamin Rice
Stillwater
Mich
Wm. F. Chinton
Araby Sunday picnic and local notices in brief
The Araby Sunday school schedules its annual picnic at Dr Zimmerman’s Grove on August 2. The Reading Club meets tomorrow at 10 o’clock at Mrs J A Williamson’s residence. Mr B E Sreesle, Park Hotel proprietor, shows improvement. A Henderson NC reader cites Chamberlain's Colic Cure as effective for dysentery. Other items note dietary articles, a joke about marriage, and local sales ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Araby
Reading Club
J. A. Williamson
Cours Square
Docking of Horses Becomes Unfashionable in Europe
The piece notes a growing ban on docking horses tails in Britain and Europe. It cites King Edward’s disapproval and President Roosevelt’s condemnation, with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals renewing vigilance. It predicts fewer docked tails in London streets by year’s end and a shift back to long tailed coach horses. Also includes a scanned bank statement excerpt from First National Bank Frederick showing assets and liabilities as of July 16, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regispol
Edward
Roosevelt
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
United States
Hugland
London
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Court of Equity
John Frankitz Thomas
Charles A. Thomas
Anarias P
Circuit Cort
Ita
Iit In
James McSherry
Douglass H. Hargett
Frederick Co
Charles P. Levy
Lree EE
Local Shop Offers Ribbons and Bows with Ice Cream Tie In
Fragmented ad copy promotes ribbons and bows in multiple colors and prices, mentions Constan Tise Cardes and Bros and a Maryland phone, plus a Frederick City address. It also lists notices for wills and deeds and several help wanted postings including a colored cook and a woman for general housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantise Cardes & Bros
Ted Cail
Maryland
Cardes & Bro
Market Street
Frederick City
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the Daily News
Ax Independent Newspaper
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Frederick, MD
Taos
Rae How
Bixaur
Emmtere
Vail
Aix Manth
REWS
Egypt
Innamorata
Potman Bradies Strong
Army and Navy
Mnes
Brussels
Maris Henriette
Contemporary Comment
Hagerstown Mall
Vanica
Baltimore Herald
Baltimore American
Cameo
Dawker
Boustewife
Philadelphia Record
Bobby
Casey
Kelly
Borroughs
Catholic Standard
Canada
Providence Journal
France
St. Pierce and
Miquelon
Rhine
Pacific
Alaska
Hogland
Perez
Tom Coen
Ridner
Albert L. Pearre
Ares
Curculio
Congress
F.H. Wwoelir
SRIBF
Mrs. Partington
B.E Sreesle
the Park Hotel
J.A. Kelly
He Gars
Chamberlain
Kennedy
Mr. Rely
Henderson, N.C
A. L. Pearce
Driveosia
Court Street
Catoctin Mountain
Frederick and
Monocact Turnpike Company
John
Alwoyftr
Joseph Trodt
Wriers
Camberlain
Colle
Yescribe
Howe
Lansingtown
Aa le Pearre
Harper
C. N. Hauer
Frederick, Mas
Victor Liver Syrup
Citizens’ National Bank
Erich
Art Frederick
Mar
Sar
U. S
Peer Oe
Ing
Folabb
Manynann
U.S
Banke
Souny
Freperice
Ima Trier
Ira Tyler
Wesley Rendley
N_ P
Holce
Noah
Crameh
A. M. Landauer
Bazzi
Warts & Co
Mizari
Baltimore, MD
TowNssip Sporz & Sos Bankers and Brokers, Faysite
St. Offo. Postoffice
Toney
Xfords
Sundale
MRE Fel
Parres Street
Hredortes
Aid
Phove
Po Aarts
MT. Carmel Pionio
G. Miller's Grove
Gommitrea
Jezstuth
Satawid
M48
Pionio
St. Joseph’s Catholic
Manor Wooodsee
Landis
Hanagome
Market St
Moostain City
OUR
Pasteur
G. E. Zimmerman Mile CO
E. Zimmerman
General Mansger
Jyiedim
Burger Art Gallery
Azadiy
Pitney
New Fork Avenue
Atlantic City
J. Daniel Crimmins S
Merchant Tailor
Custer
Woodward’s
Woodward's
W. Patrick Street
Froanoge College
Salem
Julius D. Dreher
Anson Sale
X.R.& D. Mante
Market St. Frederick Ctiz
Jsanledis
Hamilton Lindsay
Daniel Feicey
Second Street
NISI
Ariting
Ourgibridge Horsey
Treatee
Douglabsh Wancery
Pere Ree
J. H. McSherry
Equity
Orphans’ Court
Elizabeth Main
Jonathan C. Main
Coblentz & Waters Attorneys
Great Southern Printing
Howard
Baker Johnson
Potts
Will Gall
West South Street
Amanda Staley
Q. B Font
D. Brish
R.R. Schedules
Baltimore S One
AHL
Janétion and Way
Waston
Philadelphia
Newark
Cumerland
Ershwn
Washington and Way
Raidmors
pHiados
Philadelphis
York
Harper's
Sisoevolls
Woshington Gang
Pitts Cago
Wee York
Philidsiphis
New Pare
Piubesland
Windertas Snd Shosberg
Waskins
Hagerstown
Winchester
War Strtens
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Chieste
Pailadelphia
Ciectona
Pitteboro
Eagerstown
Way
Sanday
Sanday Baltimers
Martine Bare
Waygion
Exert
Pallimers
Phildalphin
Rewton
Excent Sander
Waskingien
Peeine
Lexintten
Ease Stows
Grottwick
Rularte
Tisks
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