March 1 1997 marked 100 years since John Deere plow innovation
The piece recalls 100 years ago in 1897 with a centennial note on John Deere's steel plow invention. It highlights Deere's blacksmith insight into sticky prairie soil and how his steel blade innovation enabled profitable tillage of vast farmlands, shaping American agriculture.
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John Deere
Deere
Deer
Mme
Ab Spin Ibs
Frederick
Howe
Jeffersonian Social Club
Black Blizzards and Dust Whirlwinds Across the Plains
The article recalls midwestern snow blizzards and then describes dust storms or black blizzards driven by winds. It laments modern interference with nature, noting hardships for travelers and farmers as dust fills air and threatens livelihoods. It references historical calm before widespread disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Daily Lesson In English Misused Words And Pronunciation
A compact lesson notes common errors in usage and pronunciation. It highlights phrases to avoid, spelling mistakes, and a vocabulary tip. Includes examples like misused requests and mispronounced words, plus a note on prognostic as a sign of future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Gioere Hawten
Marsulay
Bible Thought Fragmentary Reflection
Fragmentary text cites Luke 21 3 about the widow giving according to her means. The garbled wording appears religious in tone with references to brief phrases about giving and honesty. The source text is incomplete and difficult to interpret beyond these biblical allusions.
Mind Your Manners Question and Answer Key
A garbled OCR passage presents etiquette questions on hat removal on entering a sleater, man and woman alighting order, using Excuse me or Pardon me when passing, addressing strangers, and handling conversations with a friend stopping to talk. The text includes erroneous phrases and incomplete responses for evaluating proper social behavior.
Transferred official morale and career moves across offices
Walter Damrovsalharsh remarks on women writers and talent stir controversy while Harvard anthropologist F A Henton comments on gender and productivity. Henry Fort blames international managers for labor strife. A New York music lover criticizes Dickstein and foreign music embargo. William J Mohan, formerly assistant superintendent, is promoted to Frederick office superintendent at Eureka Maryland Assurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr To
A. Hirschmann
New York
Dickstein
Frederick
William J. Mohan
Eureka-Maryland Assurance Company
York, Pa
Fire Engine Co Sues Arlington County Va
Fire Engine Co of Alexandria seeks rent and purchase price remedies from Arlington County in seven claims. The case involves prior demurrer rulings and a writ of error after a previous suit over a contract for sale and equipment retention. The incident highlights dispute over apparatus payments.
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Alexandria
Viv Mare
daFrance Foamite Indu.teles, Inc
Arlington County
Ttoa
Tt Naw
Itectares
Cain
Longtime couple mark fiftieth wedding anniversary
A 50th wedding anniversary celebration was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Kavob Hofimian near Kesymrar ten Bundary Pebrowrs 74. Relatives attended and were treated to a luncheon. Guests included many named family and friends such as Jacub Hottman Paul Amith There Dune Joho Hakner Willhim Kutelatn Oryalle Lippy Genevieve Lippy and others.
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Mfr
Kavob Hofimian
Kesymrar
Pebrowrs
Htuesell Frountelter
Toinkha Bepp Herman
Donald Wiet
Mira Oryalle Lippy
Meronates
Gordon Weet
Atondom Mutinger
Afra
Resi Tekner
Mra
Coca Wetvelo
Giannetty Lene
Mabel Pent
Atlees
Genevieve Lippy
Eleie Weteel
Melvina West
Bieler Pittineger
Aviuietha Whitmore
Enseth Mrauntelter
Tin
Personal News Notes From Shamokin and Nearby
Mig The Wirely has returned after visiting her son in law and daughter. Mr Zabellae is made manager at the Sniper Sewing Machine Company in Shamokin. The birth of a son at Frederick City hospital is reported. Private W Stanley King and Walter Liev of the American Medical Center spent the weekend with King’s mother. Mr and Mrs C C Ditto and son visited Mrs J H Gordon in Taquestown. Mr and Mrs Harry Yellowshead welcome a son born at Schnauffer hospital Brunswick. The Potts family spent Sunday in Washington and Arthur Potts returned from a visit with relatives.
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Mig
Tate Zabpistee
Shiamokin
Zabellae
Shamokin
Sniper Sewing, Machine Company
W. Jorboe Grove
Frederick City
W. Stanley King
Walter Liev
American Med.ien) Center
Washington, DC
King
Alice MM. King
East Third Street
C. C. Ditto
Lewla
Taquistown
J. H. Gordon
West College Terrace
Harry Yellowshead Jare
Local residents listed as ill or recovering in Frederick area
The column reports multiple residents from Frederick and nearby towns in varying health conditions. Names include Miss Currie Morsell, Mrs Lester Mahlhart, Mrs Bertha Markey, Mr Singh Culler, Master Donald Marsh, Mrs Zimmerman and son, Thomas Jr, Renteth Styers, Mr Irvin Welty, Mrs Annie Davis, Mrs A T Ellin, Mrs Marguerite Blank, Marion J Whittier, Francis Summers, Bella Munkles, Alry, John F Keller, Lloyd Jones, Mrs Roger Mills, and others with hospital stays, operations, or improving status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currie Morsell
Lester Malnhart
New Starket
Mason Duffman
Bertha Markey
Rock- Well Terrace
Singh Culler
Middietawsn
Metarman
HP d& FL Railway
Frederick City
East Street
C.F. Cline and Son
Annie Davis
Hansonville
Frederick City Hospital
Cycline and Son
A. T. Ellin
Frederick
Prederick City Hospital
Marguerite Blank
Route 5
Prederick City
Marion J. Whitter
Middletown
Francis G. Summers
West Charel Street
Bella Munkles
Alry
John F. Keller
Duckeystown
Nagerstown
Washington County Hospital
Dr Pope Retires After 42 Years Public Service
Washington March 1 Dr Geo W Pope a famed veterinarian retires after 42 years as chief of the field inspection division of the Bureau of Animal Industry He will devote his life to the study of his dea literature and plans a post retirement life era with a second honeymoon to Mobile and return to invite further plans.
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Washington
Geo. W. Pope
Bureau of Animal Industry
Pope
Dea
Ruth Vi Pope
Meow Cellene
Vrelerich
Madison
Wis
Etiquette for Head Waiters and Patrons by Dining Rules
A guide on restaurant manners for patrons and service staff. It covers how women should enter, where they sit, how orders are given, who pays, and tipping norms, noting that seating and ordering etiquette can vary by restaurant. It reflects period dining expectations and class signals in public dining spaces.
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Joan Ducanam
Fee
Cow injures farmer when gun fired by cow in Oklahoma field
Taloga Oklahoma March 11 A farmer, 44 year old Jonathan Koehn, was shot by his own gun as a cow stepped on it while he stretched fencing wire. The shot hit Koehn in the leg about 35 feet away but his condition is described as recoverable.
Residents Split Time Between Meridian Place and Catoctin Summer Home
The subject divides residence between 1340 Meridian Place, No OW, and a summer home in the Catoctin Mountains near Frederick, detailing a pattern of domicile.
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1340
Meridian Place
Catoctin Mountains
Frederick
Symptoms of German measles and its distinction from other illnesses
Dr Morris Fishbein describes German measles Rubellama ward as a contagious winter spring illness. It begins with mild symptoms then a pale red eruption spreads across the body, with swollen glands at the back of the head and neck. Recovery occurs within about three days with rest and standard cold treatment.
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Monsies
Thies
Army Without Banners recounts Irish revolt by Ernie O Malley
Bruce Catton reviews Ernie O Malley’s Army Without Banners, a vivid account of the Easter uprising of 1916 and the Irish drive to independence. O Malley recalls his own role resisting the Black and Tans, his capture and escapes, and why the revolt grew from British cruelty rather than broad support.
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Ernie O Malley
Houghton Milind
O Malley
Ireland
Irish Free State
East-land
Tie
Mr. O Malley
Enetant
Trish
Birthday celebration at Rast Church street reunion
William HL Moore celebrated his birthday with a family reunion on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Schreiber, their daughter Daphne, Mr and Mrs Arthur Sherard, Mr and Mrs Frank Haughman and daughter Maurine, Mr and Mrs Shick of Baltimore, and several Moore family members and friends.
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Orsprves
NTA
Willian HL Moore
Rast
Church Street
William Schreiber
Daphenr
Flora
Arthur Sherard
Frank Haughman
Maurine
Tin Shick
Baltimore
Moratee Moanre
St Mary's Seminary
Shiand
Ren Moore
Kathleen Shane
Ane
Haupt
Mare
Mies Avtetaide Wieke Pints
Moaralee Moore
Ralrh Taggardton
Ralph, Jr
Vand Mra
C, C. Gordon
Gramercy Park Guards Its Elite Entrants In New York
A curious overview portrays Gramercy Park as an exclusive, guarded enclave on Manhattan’s east side. It notes strict entry rights, a vigilant gatekeeper, and historic links to Samuel Ruggles. Nearby, Murray Street is linked to early Revolution lore and Old Colonial rooms. Harlem’s Broadway migration and Cotton Club profits loom large in the period’s nightlife.
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New York
Park Avenue
Sutton Place
Manhattan
Gramercy Park
Buckingham Palace
Bateman
Samuel Ruggles
Murray
George ID
Narlem
Harlem
Broadway
Cotton Club
Lenox Avene
Times Square
Lucre
Bill Robinson
History's anniversaries and birthdays listed with notes
A historical column lists anniversaries and birthdays for notable figures. It includes Cornelius Garrison, William Dean Howells, Lilian Stevens, Augustus Saint Gaudens, Charles F. Lummis, Edward Curlie Franklin, Lytton Strachey, Charles A. Lindbergh Jr, and Henry A. Wood among others with dates and brief contexts. A horoscope and a mention of a Roosevelt-era subsidy bill also appear.
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Cornelius K. Garrison
Panama Bank
New York
San Francisco
Civie
Barnst Wert Point
N.Y
William Dean Howells
Lilian MM
Stevens
Maine
Dover
Portland
Augustus Saint - Gaudens
Dublin
Ireland
Cornish
N. H
Charles F. Lummis
Los Angeles
Southwest
Tyvan
Mass
Edoward Curlie Franklin
Stanford University
Geary City
Kens
Lytton Strachey
Cinned End
Heh
Bern
Jans Wary
First U S Agricultural Society and 1807 Trade Acts
Historical notes recount the Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture as the first American agricultural society and the Embargo Act of 1807 restricting ships to foreign ports in retaliation against Britain and France. It also mentions the Mississippi and Alabama territorial changes and statehood, plus the Rockefeller Foundation’s mission to promote human well being.
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Philadelphia
Agricultural Society
Luf's Stuff True Indead
A fragmented note by A. Lufburro discusses overreliance on the telephone and its impact on social relations and optimism in daily life. The text reflects on modern communication and human connection.
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Morris Fishbein
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NRA
Japan
Premios Okada
Henry A. Wood
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Princeton
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