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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
4
An independent newspaper published by two great southern peers provides a concise look at regional journalism, its editorial stance, and the challenges of maintaining print media in a changing market. The article highlights ownership, mission, and community impact through the publication’s early years.
A bill aims to have Frederick city receive 4600 annually from county taxes for road improvements. The measure argues fairness since 20 percent of county taxes fund roads elsewhere while Frederick’s streets receive none. The proposal calls for a memorial to Abraham Lincoln and a highway plan linking Washington to Frederick.
The text argues for a Lincoln Memorial Highway to honor Abraham Lincoln. It proposes the state cede the Emmitsburg pike to the federal government for a memorial road from Washington to Gettysburg, with federal maintenance funded by the government to ensure a fitting tribute.
Reports from Seattle credit women suffrage for the victory of a 2 Good Templar and prohibitionist as mayor. The defeated former mayor was recalled largely due to women votes. A single tax measure also failed, signaling intelligent public judgment beyond mob rule. Similar women influence cited in Los Angeles elections for good government.
The piece notes that many towns and schools will focus student compositions on early Maryland history. It suggests preserving output and literature, with orators and writers uncovering records hidden in Annapolis and families. Early court documents are praised for revealing civilization, while baseball thawing in the South signals growing national fever and loyal rooting.
Witty exchanges from journals and papers capture flirtations money matters and domestic quips. A quip about a kiss from a car window and a tale of hard work winning money highlight social humor. A joke about Hetty Green’s son and dishwashing roles reflects early 20th century baggage.
A fragmented patriotic verse laments time and progress from horse-drawn era to automobile. It praises Uncle Sam's daily labor, laments liquor’s ruin, recalls the Spanish American War, and urges collective effort for better days ahead amid national resolve.
The Frederick Board of Trade plans a boosters banquet similar to last year's event at the New City Hotel. The executive committee will study plans, aim to secure prominent speakers, and collect subscription fees from attendees. A meeting tonight will discuss the banquet and other matters including the 10 hour law for women and convict product sales.
A Baltimore Star and others call for a wider Maryland Day program on the 25th. The event honors the landing of the Lord Ballimore colony at St Marys and highlights the first fifty years of Maryland history through school addresses and public talks.
A decayed OCR passage discusses an unnamed incident and warnings about a great threat. It references safety actions, a vaccine or therapy concept, and protective measures at a facility. Names, places, and specific actions are garbled, but convey concern over risk and response.
Twenty years ago in Frederick, column items note church events and local elections. Rev W Mescallus named for Frederick worship, Boonsboro elected new meritus, Elmer Woodward mentioned for a local exhibit by Prof Knox.
New York stocks today quoted by Mutter Bros Co show market activity across key indices. Traders watched early movement as prices fluctuated with general gains amid steady turnover and investor caution.
Trading reflects varied gains and losses across rail, maritime and utility issues. Notable items include Seaboard Air Line preferreds and United Rys securities, with Western Maryland and Central Maryland Trust listings showing activity amid a broad market snapshot dated March 2, 1912. Public utility and bank holdings such as Anacostia & Potomac and Mercantile Trust figures appear in the compiled quotations.
May Wheat prices quoted at 0.104, July Wheat at 1.00, September Wheat and May Corn figures listed. The text also records a charity ball in Cleveland with gowns costing about a half million and roughly 700 dollars raised, reflecting high society fundraising chatter from the Plain Dealer.
An old advertisement quips that a doctor's first question is about regular bowels and notes many ailments tie to torpid liver. Rexall Orderlies are promoted as pleasant safe remedies for constipation and general bowel disorders, with claims of gentle thorough relief and suitability for various adults.
At Frederick Maryland the bank closes business with capital and surplus figures recorded. The document shows capital $150,000 and surplus and profits $108,000 with an amount of 4,400.12 noted in the ledger, reflecting an accounting entry from the period.
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