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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1906
Page
4
The piece critiques Maryland election practices and calls for reform of the trick ballot system. It also condemns seeds distribution by the federal government, noting a $210,000 annual cost and arguing the program no longer serves agricultural aims.
Maryland and New York political currents mix as William Hearst rises to influence in Tammany backed campaigns. Debates on election reform and party power ripple through Baltimore and Cumberland papers amid calls for cleaner methods.
A collage of clipped quips from newspapers includes mock conversations about French tourists, microbe jokes, an astonished magnate over medical charges, a dairyman’s boast, and a boy watching a porch for pay. The pieces resemble the light column humor of early 20th century newspapers.
A Brooklyn Eagle extraction discusses public ethics, noting that careless voting and complacency enable bad governance. It cites Washington Post and New York Evening Post editorials on corporate influence in campaigns, calling larceny and crime when funds sway elections, and recalls Judge O Sullivan’s view on state law.
A reflective verse fragment by Henry Way Dyke contrasts seeking inner peace with life’s struggles. It ends with a resolve that, whatever occurs, God’s will is done and peace is won. A second poem of rural idealism extols a country maiden and nature’s simple grace over urban life.
Caution against ointments for catarrh containing mercury warning about loss of smell and systemic damage. Promotes Ball's Catarrh Cure from F J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, claiming mercury free and internal action. Recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation and notes testimonials and availability through druggists.
The Juvenile Literary Society at North Market Street school held a regular meeting with roll call, minutes, and a long program of readings essays and orations led by President F Tyergar and others. The Belles Lettres Society at Male High School opened its Ist meeting with a full schedule of readings recitations essays and debates led by W Cramer and other officers.
The column lists multiple obituaries and deaths including Mes Mantz of this city and Mrs. Mary Ann Jacobs of Washington. It notes survivors such as Eugene Mantz Charles M Eader and Joanna Mantz, and family members across Hancock Broad Run and other towns. Services are described for the Mantz and Brown families with details on funeral locations and interments.
The Local Mart quotes for today show prices: corn and wheat per bushel, oats per barrel, and groceries. An advertisement from A L Pearce’s Drug Store promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy with claimant praise from W W Rearnes editor of the Independent Lowry City Mo, urging households to keep it on hand for colds and croup.
Numerous churches list Sunday worship times for all denominations in Schnysville and nearby areas. Details include sermons at Episcopal, Lutheran, Presbyterian, German Baptist, Trinity M E, Grace Reformed, Evangelical Reformed, Free Baptist, and Methodist churches plus Sunday school timings, Epworth League, Christian Endeavor activities, and charity events.
John Slifer faced the Washington County Circuit Court in Hagerstown charged with the murder of Jacob B. Poffenberger. A 20 mile chase with bloodhounds ended at dusk on the Gunpowder River banks near Otterville as the fugitive reportedly swam away and the trail was lost.
Carroll and Frederick counties officials viewed the Bullfrog road fording across the Monocacy between Harney and Bridgeport and urged a bridge. The 150 ft structure would be placed downstream about 200 yards, funded by the Olabsagh brothers, with construction contingent on feasibility and funding this year. The current fording is dangerous, especially for travelers between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The perjury cases against Albert M Grayson M and William O Mercer moved from Frederick to Hagerstown were continued on State motion. Each defendant posted bail of 1000 dollars. The cases are expected to be tried at the May term of the Washington County Court.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets stimulate the digestive organs and restore the system to a healthy condition, often enabling sleep. For sale by A. L. Pearre's Drug Store.
March 10 report notes unusually strong demand across construction goods with few strikes not hindering progress. Dealers near anthracite mines hold back stock depletion while amicable March 19 meetings may boost urgent business to wholesalers and manufacturers. Textile mills show only immediate reprices as contracts move forward. Failures rise to 221 this week from 244 last year. Canada 24 vs 23.
Mrs. Edward M. Standifer 25 shot and killed Miss Chappell Whisenant 18 alleging attraction to her husband. The incident occurred as Whisenant visited Standifer’s home and entered the sleeping room. Standifer surrendered to authorities after being arrested. no remorse noted.
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