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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1903
Page
3
A historical notice describes a sheep rack used for feeding roughage to breeding ewes. The design, built years ago, features a ten by twenty four foot footprint with four corner posts made of 2 by 4 lumber. It emphasizes outdoor feeding and increased exercise for sheep and breeding ewes.
A correspondent details crude farm racks for sheep feeding with 2 by 4 crosspieces and side boards, explaining measurements and bracing to prevent collapse. The piece also covers a homemade stoneboat built from three by one oak planks, joined with runners and anchored by bolts, noted for its practical farm utility.
The article notes stone lifting is pointless with a stoneboat and describes loading stones on a wagon. It reports a bank run at Butte State Savings Bank sparked by rumors Omaha financier John A. Creighton withdrew support, prompting deposits from local elites. It also covers a French repulse of Touareg Arabs at Fort Pradie with casualties and French native troops organized.
In Unity Correspondence residents from Motters and nearby areas report visits among families in Loy, Thurmont and Emmitsburg. Social events include a Stony Branch Literary Society meeting with a Lincoln eulogy and a farewell dance at Mr O Grimes residence. Public notices mention a sidewalk extension in Jamsville and upcoming events in Feagaville and Monrovia.
Varied regional society items list visits and illnesses. Residents from Cumberland Frederick Virginia and Maryland travel, relatives host, and several locals in Petersville Hyattstown and Rocky Springs attend services, visits, or suffer health events. Notable note: Mr Samuel Nicholson buried February 25.
Mary Janz reflects on a week of rain turning to spring in Emmitsburg and nearby towns. She notes church activities, social events, local leaders aging, and upcoming fairs, parades, and public gatherings. The column blends weather, politics, and daily life with humor as residents anticipate gardens, fruit crops, and celebrations.
The Connecticut legislature adopted a resolution setting a 10000 reward for the capture of the Waterbury trolley car murderer who killed Policeman Mendelssohn. Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company president announced a 5 reward for information leading to conviction, bringing the total rewards to 19400.
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