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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
4
An old Frederick Maryland issue discusses attracting new industries, rail ownership debates in Allegany County, and the Liberty Bell’s return to Philadelphia. It warns against removing the relic for future exhibits, urging a permanent resting place to prevent damage and ensure preservation.
A recent coronation in Spain saw the U S envoy treated with cordial respect by Alfonso and ministers. Reports from Washington say the US and Spain are moving past earlier tensions as trade grows. Consuls note American goods appear widely in Spain and call for a favorable commercial treaty to expand commerce further.
In Washington County the prevailing GOP confidence to win in the fall and gain a House majority is viewed as only a reflection of the broader situation. Observers note municipal needs, urging better schoolhouses as essential for civic life.
The Baltimore Herald compares a 17 year locust plague to smallpox as equally dreaded by humanity. The Cumberland Times notes Col. Pearre as Republican congressional nominee seen as likely, with Wellington's platform shaping opposition to the rough rider policy and its domestic initiative.
A collage of cartoon captions and gags from early 20th century papers. Jokes about fixed stars mothers and Christmas, readers laugh at wordplay and social quips. Dialogues touch on engagements, summer fashion, sermons and romantic lines with light, domestic humor.
A snippet from the Ottawa Department of Agriculture’s Statistics Year-Book of Canada 1901 highlights Canada’s per capita revenues of $10 and $12 million spent on railways and public works. It notes foreign commerce at $72 per person, Canada’s exports and imports totaling $387 million, and compares Canada’s trade with major powers, stating Canada’s trade rivals China and Russia in scale while Canada’s per family value in the United States sits high.
A fragment from a 19th century verse page includes Moments with the Muse titled The Twofold Prayer with reflections on joy and sorrow and mortality. Also a short piece on Whooping Cough praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and local ads for Harper Whiskey distributed by Kaur in Frederick Maryland.
County notes from A jamvidle and New Market mix church events with visiting relatives and local greetings. June Children Day plans at M E Church and a Daunkard love feast near Monrovia appear alongside scattered travel, family visits, and property changes in Frederick and nearby towns.
People in Peaig and Harmony report visits to Baltimore New York and nearby towns. Cattle sales, new house groundwork, mail carrier upgrades, and church events are noted along with upcoming Children’s Day services and local visits by residents and relatives.
The Highway Division of the State Geological Survey plans modern road construction on the Eastern Shore led by Queen Annes county with 500 set aside for materials. A. N. Johnson, highway engineer, has inspected project roads and the survey foresees extensive work through the summer including relocation of the old Frederick road near Hollifields in Howard county. Maryland's geological exhibit in Charleston wins eleven gold medals and strengthens the state’s expo prominence.
H E B Link was re-arrested yesterday and held on 100 bail for court appearance before Magistrates Wood. The charge is alleged attempt to pass a bad check. Capt John Marker and 21 junior company team members left for Losaooping Md to take part in reel and book contests. Mr Silas Thews of Jefferson reports a large growing wheat crop, larger than last year.
The article details upcoming 1902 stamp designs including new borders for the regular series, introduction of an 18 cent stamp for foreign registered mail, and new portraits such as Grant moving to the 4 cent stamp and Lincoln appearing on the 5 cent blue stamp. It notes replacements like Perry with Farragut on the $1 stamp and Martha Washington on the 8 cent blue-crystal stamp, plus new special delivery red stamps featuring a bicycling messenger. McKinley postal cards cleared for sale mid June to early July. June holidays and a marine death from cholera are also listed along with a London gift for King Edward.
The annual Johns Hopkins University commencement occurred in Baltimore yesterday with notable attendees. President Roosevelt attended West Point graduation exercises this morning. Three men were killed in an Aurora mine explosion in Ironwood Michigan. A German reader praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm and Colic Remedy, marketing through Dayton Volkszeitung and local seller A. L. Pearce.
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