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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
6
A fragmentary report notes several unnamed prominent Republicans not yet named for vice presidency, cites a Franco British arbitration agreement as a stepping stone to peace, and questions Lord Cranborne’s remarks while hinting at local commerce interests in Frederick County and trolley links.
The piece argues for a domestic parcels post system citing unequal foreign rates and US rural needs. It notes foreign parcels under 11 pounds cost 12 cents per pound, US domestic parcels up to 4 pounds cost 16 cents per pound, and urges Congress to establish affordable domestic service to aid farmers and rural areas. It cites the American Agriculturist advocating reform and criticizes private express firms for exploitation.
Contemporary commentary from Baltimore papers notes a Manchurian puzzle tone amid print shop strikes in Washington. The Baltimore papers frame it as a labor conflict with imperial overtones and speculate on political alignments in Ohio and Cleveland figures.
A fragmented note describes nomination of a woman as a delegate and two delegations to the Maryland State Convention in Baltimore. It notes Democratic party tensions and a $69 reacquaintance cost with state leaders, mentioning Anne Arundel and local fall campaigns.
A collection of brief, humorous, and satirical exchanges from various papers. Topics include druggists and alarms, marital quips about late returns, stock issues behind dividends, and a lawyer asking for full disclosure in a defense, with snippets of dialogue and punchlines.
A Hittaburg Dispatch critique denounces business leaders who fired militia members during riots and aligned with a lynch mob, calling the surrender of law and order a stunning act of cowardice and stupidity. The New York World lauds Pope Leo XIII for moral over material power, noting his lack of armed force yet influence over international affairs and church gains.
In a letter from Christiansand Norway the writer notes perpetual daylight dissolving night, four to six meals daily, late dinners, shops closing by eight, and a busy social life. He jokes about measuring time, laments limited bicycle travel, and observes wolves retreating from wind noise, while praising travel breadth north to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires.
Early shoppers flocked to the market this morning and returned with baskets for their city friends' dinner tomorrow. Women discussed Rodock's mill remnants sale and the bargains snagged, amid surprised reactions to the sale.
Descriptive musings on a silent night in Christiansand and observations from Frederick County market life. The piece notes empty streets, the hour on a distant steeple, and reflections on seasonality, crops, fruit, and poultry prices with detailed local items and values.
A collection of verse snippets noting a mule tale of usefulness and a reflection on worn hands. The Washington Star excerpt urges cheer, while the Christian Register piece honors labor and reward. An ad mentions Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with directions and a seller.
The article recalls travel notes in Denmark and Norway with vivid scenes of a suburban hilltop cemetery for Danish naval dead at Heligoland. It surveys Norse languages, bragging of Brassian as toughest, and notes Danish, Norwegian terms, plus odd train cars and a dense wartime price list of foods and fish.
Religious notices list service times at multiple churches in Sandy area. Rev Freeman Dixon absent at Presbyterian church. Henry Maukie to preach in Myersville. Rev Dr B Todd at Methodist. Glade Reformed 2:30 pm with mission. Bradock Heights music and talk. Trinity MBE morning and evening services. German Baptist Brethren preachers. Evangelical Reformed naval services. Grace Reformed at Trinity chapel 10:30 am and 6:30 pm. St Johns Catholic church mass times and vesper. United Brethren services with choir and gospel program.
John Brown of Kent Island committed death by own action by hanging at 52. Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor reported a disturbance in Allegany county. Miss Imla Clark of Harper's Ferry has been appointed principal at a public school in Uroplay, Montgomery county. Two minority judges accuse padding tickets in a Democratic primary in Anns Arande district. Barry Hoffer in Bosnsboro injured by a hay fork falling in a barn hay mow. Rev. John Edward Howall of Baltimore to serve as rector at St. Thomas Episcopal Barnosock starting Sunday July 26. Philadelphia textile representatives visited Elkton for talks with the board of trade. John Evans Mackall named assistant principal of Cecil County High School, Elkton, succeeding William P. Constable. Mackall, a Delaware College class of 1903 graduate.
Mullican Bas Atssady Won Beveras Promotions. T. BE. Mullican, a native of this county, is a young welder who since bio enlistment in the United States Mary has earned several advancements in gack and pay. He was born at Thornton in 1883 and recently lived with his parents at Hyattstown, Montgomery county. He enlisted in October 1901 for four years, started as landsman at 16 dollars monthly, advanced to ordinary seaman at 19, then to electrician at 30 with further advancement possible. He has served on five ships, including the Columbia and the Franklin, with cruises on the Prairie where he first advanced, then to the U S S Wabash and finally to the OuIgoa before returning to his ship on June 22.
American Motor League estimates US cars at about 51,000 and rising monthly. A 90 agricultural motor car with a single cylinder engine of about twelve horsepower is designed for farming tasks. It can haul a double-forrow plow as fast as four horses and does not fatigue after hours. It serves as both portable engine and traction engine for hauling, threshing, and heavy loads.
Messrs J Clyde Hays and Raymond H Spielman of Hagerstown spent last evening in the city after riding from Washington in an automobile just purchased by Mr Hays. Doctors everywhere recommend Herper Whiskes for the enervating effects of hot weather and as safeguard against malaria because of its parity. Sold by Louis Otte.
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