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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1899
Page
2
The item outlines subscription rates for The News and Weekly News and notes mail and carrier delivery in Frederick. It comments on Manila battles, a vulgar play The Turtle, weather advice from the Providence Journal, seamstresses' protests against army contract labor, and Maryland political shifts toward broader participation beyond lawyers. The piece ties local readers to national events and social issues of the era.
The text stresses that men from all classes must take a personal stake in politics and may be called to public service. It notes that businessmen often become good governors, state senators, and congressmen, and that those from varied workplaces should be on equal footing in public office.
Contemporary comment from Baltimore papers criticizes the Civil Service reform order and praises reformist tendencies in both major parties. It notes public dissatisfaction with the prorant Police Board and calls for clearer platform acknowledgment by Democrats and Republicans. The passage also offers a humorous aside on Maryland food customs and breakfast traditions.
A collage of humorous quotes and sketches from several papers including the Indianapolis Journal Detroit Free Press Brooklyn Eagle and Atlanta Constitution. The snippets feature witty exchanges about kisses deception church money trains noises and a childish verse about electricity.
The Washington Star argues against inflated Cuban stories for American readers. It warns that American sources are plentiful and reliable, Cuba is improving, and no miracle workers exist among politicians. The piece stresses patience, collaboration, and risks of press manipulation by Cuban opponents and their sympathizers in the United States.
Advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease as a remedy for sore feet and irritation. Claims free trial by mail, and lists distributors including druggists and shoe stores in Be. Le Ros, N.Y., with address for the TYT package.
A poem fragment collection contrasts happiness and faith with illness and doubt, urging speech of hope and health. It includes lines praising belief, and a later poetic piece about a couple under moonlight, reflecting on love through celestial imagery and the eyes of a girl.
The Rocky Ridge community reports a heavy rainfall that damaged corn crops and a violent gale that toppled trees and damaged wagons at Wm Eckard’s farm. Social notes mention visits among local families and a Children's Day service at Rocky Ridge Lutheran church on June 11 with Loysville Orphans Home providing the program.
The article rejects dieting as a remedy for indigestion and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a solution. It claims the tablets provide digestion for a starved stomach, allow eating plenty of wholesome food, and rest the stomach. A full package costs 50 cents and a free booklet is available from F A Stuart Co, Marshall Michigan.
Storage room may be had on inquiry of Besant & Knott. Spring rake any Hak- How Teeth at Routzahn's, July 4 adjw.
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