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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
7
A Frederick pastor found himself locked in his bathroom while preparing for a morning sermon. An adjacent visiting minister aided by locating keys after a humorous scramble, a chain of events that reportedly drew amused attention from the congregation.
The Housewives' League of New York proposes Eastern farmers raise at least 10 hogs each for the coming summer and market them in nearby cities to lower pork prices. The plan aims to counter Western packers and revive Eastern pork production, potentially leading to cattle farming if successful.
A devotional verse urging steadfast faith as clouds of time pass. It speaks of the stars of God shining amid suffering and the coming hour when believers are welcomed home. The poem encourages lifting up a stricken heart and trusting God’s care until that final day.
The sweet pea is hardy and should be planted as soon as soil works. Plant in light sandy soil or bone fertilizer mixture, deep spading and manure. Sow two inches apart, cover with soil, and train vines on stakes with wire netting. Keep soil cool with mulch and prevent rust with rotted manure or bone phosphate. Plant in deep rows, thin as needed, and provide trellis and cool moist soil for continuous bloom until frost.
In this era of rising meat prices the Belgian hare fad faded a decade ago. Investors poured money into breeding hares for market, but demand never grew. The industry collapsed, leaving derelict hutches and regrets as papers debated the boom and bust. Hare meat enjoyed some respect abroad, yet Americans did not embrace it as beef substitutes.
In London on March 19, heated exchanges erupted in the House of Commons as critics assailed government tactics toward militant suffragettes. Unionist MP Harald Smith urged stronger action, while Lord Robert Cecil warned of potential harsh methods. Sir Arthur Markham, a Liberal, weighed in amid the tense debate.
A 1921 to 1912 review shows American Telephone and Telegraph Company posting total earnings of 42 717 992 75 with a stock capital of 334 505 700 and 105 002 000 in bonds. Assets rose $92 3 million in the year and surpluses nearly tripled to 164 2 million while ownership remains widely dispersed, led by women investors.
March 19 report from Delaware cites mixed views on direct election of United States senators. Senator Gormley decries scandals while Senator Walker argues for popular election as a constitutional safeguard. Three Republicans and three Democrats back direct elections. Also in St. Louis news, ex-Representative Caudrey misses court as his mother pleads for bond forfeiture postponement.
James G. Oakier, president of the state convict board, was arrested in Montgomery on a warrant charging embezzlement amid a public probe into Theodore Lacy’s disappearance and a $200,000 shortfall. Missouri House advances a cigarette ban effective January 4, 1974, with a 5 to 47 vote. A city ad sale clocks savings by stopping a clock.
A late 19th or early 20th century fashion column discusses spring fashions in New York, noting draped silhouettes remain slender, gowns grow more transparent from shoulder to wrist, and embroidery colors in Baljian tones are popular. It highlights the ongoing balance of novelty with basic principles and the emphasis on the latest, approved styles.
Describes a printed silk fabric with Oriental blue design veiled by a blue net. Notes pale yellow moire with plastron Bulgarian embroidery. Blue silk revers and cuffs embroidered to match plastron. Crystal buttons against white with black trim.
Contrasting colors highlight the new shyla buta of taille, moire velours, silk crapes, and brocade weaves. Broadcloaks adopt neklu style with bold black and white hooks and stripes and vivid lining touches. Printed Persian, Dalhcan, Bulgarian fabrics crown hats and costumes as the mode tip.
March 19 in Lock Haven Pennsylvania Harry Roundsey an engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad reports receipt of a letter from three inmates at Western Penitentiary in Rendvo detailing a promise to target a key witness who testified against them Four years earlier two white men and a colored man robbed Roundsey in Rendvo County stealing his watch and pay and hid a refrigerator cart on his train authorities say Roundsey’s assertions include a man just released from prison bringing a message that he will be freed and that he intends to retaliate against the witness
Four hundred girls gathered at Tonse New York near the White House event area. Wilson led the crowd as speakers addressed the plan.
A damaged OCR snippet discusses a medicine claim for catarrh with unclear attribution and stray phrases. No coherent event or person details are readable, making the item a partial, degraded ad-like fragment from a newspaper page.
Listings from Semi-Weekly News detailing multiple March auctions by various auctioneers. On premises near Creagerstown, Rocky Ridge, Unionville, Buckeystown, Urbana, and Frederick, lots of valuable livestock and farming implements to be sold. times around 10 o'clock a.m. See March issues for bills and further details.
The Spring season unveils rustproof Warner corsets with long skirts that smooth the hips and preserve comfort. Fashion highlights include fussy frocks with Chinese blue palettes, matching tulle draperies, surplice net bodices, wing sleeves, and satin pannier detailing, plus lace waists and embroidered girdles for tall figures.
Auction notices list sales of household furniture livestock farming implements and real estate across Maryland towns near Frederick Walkersville and Lewistown with dates March 1913. Auctioneers include L Dutrow Harry Snook John Dutrow Wm Darner and others for multiple properties and estates.
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