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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
6
The page shows a mix of old subscription rates, a Moon phases feature, and political commentary. It notes a Democ ratic leader, commissions on the St Louis Exposition, and reflections on Yale alumni. Also warned about fake home work schemes, including outfits purchased by women. The text laments bribery and church commentaries while warning readers about deceptive advertising and scams targeting women.
The advertisement era shows many women learning a costly lesson as outfits sold by men remain profitable. Caution is urged for dealings with such advertisers who promise to buy labor or products from men claiming to sell complete outfits.
The Maryland commission seeks aid from manufacturers and leaders to present a robust Maryland pavilion. Geo L Victor Baughman is named chairman after pushing for larger funds. The aim is a national showing that reflects Maryland products and industry, with early work and broad support urged by Baltimore American.
A collage of social banter and comic exchanges from various papers. Characters like Miles Shortleigh court a homely heiress while Pat leans on a black sham rock as satire. Carl Giles and others share sharp quips about money, love, and art with brisk, humorous fragments.
An editorial from the Washington Star condemns belief in hoofdoo and conjurers among the colored community and warns of an active trade in occult charms and “night doctors.” It also notes white frauds posing as fortune tellers and cautions against widespread quack practices in the city.
The text warns that dangerous ties between zealous advocates and crafty charlatans threaten Washington. It urges authorities to pursue a rigorous investigation into con artists and stop unwholesome separations poisoning the population, calling for strict legal action against harmful commerce.
A collection of verse excerpts from Washington Star and Scribner's Magazine. The pieces include a playful dialect exchange greeting a visitor and a reflective poem about a tower overlooking a city and the lure of the West.
The Belles Lettres Literary Society met yesterday with President W Railing. Minutes were read and a program presented including a recitation and essays on youth and Americanism. A debate on whether US Senators should be elected by the people favored the negative by judges O Biehl F Lamington and Ro Annelebarger.
The infant daughter of Charles W C and Rows Horner died at her home near LeGores yesterday morning of pneumonia at age 2 years and 5 months. The funeral was held at Creagerstown this morning with Rev J A Saxton officiating. Funeral director D A Shareitis assisted. A few which marked the service and sorrow attended.
A lively market column notes spring arrivals and the shift in offerings with berries, lamb, and early vegetables. It lists current prices for eggs, butter, poultry, fruits, and produce, plus fish and meat staples, reflecting a household pantry’s readiness and market mood.
Fragmented OCR text references various treatments like bitters and cures for cholera and malaria. It mentions drivers of disorder in a system and names figures or products such as Melens and Capable remedies. The passage reads like a chaotic catalog of medicines and claims without coherent events or verifiable details.
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Zadok Powell and Mr. Edwin Dixon in Baon Hill. A collision injured a motor plan Hrotzer near Hagerstown, while a one day miners meeting was denied for Lonaconing. John Delauney, 79, a former hotelkeeper, died in Sharpsburg after Civil War service. Garrett County school year closes Friday, a normal school opens April 18, and Bishop William Paret preached in Hagerstown with 15 confirmed. A Baltimore doctor’s daughter, Bessie Donohue, was acquitted in a poisoning case. Parke Mackubin, 30, killed on Kent Island. John G Reisinger, 63, dies in Rockville.
A Chinese Honeymoon returns to the Academy of Music Baltimore with Wednesday and Saturday matinees and a March 23 Monday evening performance marking its 500th U S run in America A deluxe cut glass perfume bottle souvenir will be given to all ladies The production traces to London 1901 and has had successful runs in Philadelphia Chestnut Street Opera House and Casino New York The traveling company features stars such as John E Henshaw Belle Harper Toby Glande and Edmund Lawrence across a robust Shubert Nixon Zimmerman tour lineup
Letters praise the Ithaca Concert Company for successful performances with large audiences and enthusiastic press. The Bloomsburg Y M C A Ladies Auxlliary president notes well trained talent and pleasing manner, inviting continued audiences. The company is set to appear at the Women’s College next Monday evening under the senior class.
Shakespeare’s delightful comedy as You Like It announced for early production with Alberta Gallatin as Rosiland. Directed by Mr. Broest Shipman the tour lasts thirty performances. Demand exceeds supply, cities depend on receipts. scholars urged to support this English literature classic.
The career of Professor Brooks, now 45, from Santa Fe Railroad section hand to Baylor University president in Waco, illustrates how Americans can climb from humble work to high leadership. Born in 1858 at Milledgeville Georgia, he was the eldest of seven, educated in public school, and raised on a farm with early Baptist minister Rev S. B. Brooks as a frontier missionary.
The narrative traces a man born on a farm who faced family hardship, worked as a railroad section hand, returned to schooling in 1885, taught while studying, earned Baylor University degrees by 1898, spent a year at Yale, joined Baylor faculty, and in 1902 was elected Baylor University president. The institution, chartered in 1845, includes buildings valued around half a million dollars, a 40-member faculty, and about 900 students.
Uncle Tom's Cabin will be staged at the City Opera House on Thursday night March 26 under the management of Leon Washburn. Fred Bennett, famed impersonator, leads a cast of fifty with Miss Kitty Morgan and Bertha Crosbie as Topsies and Nick Glinn and George Harris as Marks. Grand parade, notable scenery, and special numbers by Tom Kelly and the Crecis Quartetts promise a lively show.
Frank W. Perry of Shortsville New York reports a severe winter grip cured by one bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He notes rapid relief from coughing, pains, and sleep disruption after taking two teaspoonfuls, with improvements on a second attack. Sold by A Tre.
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