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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1911
Page
6
The piece reflects on scarce books decades ago, contrasts with cheaper modern volumes, and urges communities to establish libraries. It recalls Taft’s early cub reporter days and notes rising incomes, while stressing that access to good literature depends on collective initiative and reader interest.
The note discusses Carrie Nation’s militant temperance tactics and their mixed legacy. It weighs suffragist caution, noting sensational methods can backfire. It also critiques newspaper accuracy and public responses, then reports on the Maryland Public Service Commission's order to Easton Light and Fuel Company detailing required plant improvements and compliance methods.
The passage notes Queen Mary's coronation train measuring sixty feet, likened to a long American coach but not rail bound. It contrasts this with seasonal family travel as mothers and children head to the mountains or sea, while fathers retreat to bays.
The Washington Heral d reports the U S Postal Savings Bank plan expanding from small cities to New York Chicago and other metropolises by July 1. Bankers welcome the scheme saying it will encourage thrift among children and stimulate circulation by opening accounts for those without bank service.
The Public Service Commission requires efficiency improvements within ten days with acceptance or rejection. If rejected, Easton Light and Fuel likely faces shutdown. If accepted, an inspector will oversee required plant additions and repairs in Boston. The State Commission wields broad authority over many Maryland utilities and enforces its orders through strong powers.
A collage of quirky dialogue fragments from various papers. Snippets feature Rasius and Mandy trading jests about wage labor religion and self restraint alongside jokes about saving money and marriage. The piece blends humor with period newspaper voice and social observations.
A playful verse traces seasonal mischief and a winter to summer transition, riffing on heat, chills, and a grand old language named baseball. It blends whimsical images of sun, sneeze, quinine, and a shy plea for summer with light humor and familiar refrain.
A poet thanks a sleeping child for restoring worthiness and hope. The speaker watches the child at night beside the bed, noting the child’s trust and sweet sleep renews his ideals and faith in a pure purpose. The piece ends with the author’s pledge to uphold that faith as long as the child sleeps. S. B Kiser.
Brief market snippet lists July Wheat sale for September and December Wheat with sporadic figures. An accompanying health advertisement promotes Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming to improve digestion and overall health, available from druggists.
Residents on West Patrick Street push a petition to the Board of Aldermen requesting a sewer from Court Street to Carroll Creek amid long standing cellar flooding. They cite flooded cellars, mud, damp walls, and disease risks as justification for immediate sewer construction during street improvements.
A farm harvest note from Mrs L Brown on the Baltimore pike shows ripe wheat and expected harvest start tomorrow. A horse theft near Frederick led to pursuit and a freight-bound escape. Moonlight struggles to rival electric lights as residents encounter a humorous memory of the era. The Evangelical Lutheran church Christian Endeavor Association held a Sunday school reception with abundant flowers and Prof Manross’ orchestra performing.
The latest New York stocks chart shows movements guided by Motter Bros and Co. Analysts note varying performances across listings as traders react to market signals and sector trends.
Motter Bros. & Co. Bankers and Brokers report latest sale prices and corrections as of noon June 12 1911. Listings include Cons. 48.665 100. Cotton Duck 3 Cons. Gas 4 Lus 9 T2. Houston Oil Pid 6T. Maryland Trust 0S. Seaboard Air Line 1st 4s 89 14. Seaboard Company Pfd 88. United Rys 4s 8. Western Maryland 1st 48 75 4. Fairmont Coal 5s. Somerset Coal 5s. Citizens Bank 41. Fidelity & Deposit 97.
At Frederick Maryland the June 1911 report shows assets including U.S. bonds 156000, loans 690994.89, cash items 5197.42, and total resources 1 032 590.61. Liabilities include capital stock 150000, surplus 220 090, undivided profits, and deposits with due to other banks and trust companies. Bank cashier Robt A Kemp swears to truth of the statement. Signed Jane 7 1911.
Frederick County National Bank presents its report of condition as of June 7, 19th century text notes the bank’s financial status and business activities in Frederick Maryland.
Bank official reports the close of business June 10 1911 for Farmers and Mechanics National Bank and Frederick Town Savings Institution. It lists resources liabilities deposits and reserves including loans U S bonds cash items and notes amid totals and attestations by bank officers and directors.
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