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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1889
Page
4
The Daily News notes winter air weakens the whole body and promotes disease. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as toning and purifying the blood. An improved paper meat Satde claims to prevent skippers in meat, sold by general merchants for 3 4 and 5 cents.
George E. Helter longtime editor of the Valley Echo died at his Greencastle home after a paralytic stroke followed by pneumonia. He was about fifty years old and had edited the paper for twenty years, remaining active until a recent brief illness.
In Huesta Lent is strict with no meat fish milk or butter for forty days. Oils replace butter in cooking and even children drink no milk. The night before Easter, believers go to church with all kinds of provisions, the church darkened, then lit at midnight as food is blessed and eaten. Easter brings three cheek kisses for all, once offered even to the czar, though former Tsars did so. Emperor Alexander halted the custom to avoid nihilist dangers.
The report outlines totals from the corn crop of 1 938 000 000 bushels and notes 60.4 percent consumed or distributed by March 1. It cites regional stock retention, spring feed needs, and farm price based values totaling 635 211 085 dollars. It also covers the 1888 wheat crop with 126 9 percent on hand and historical comparisons for March stock levels and previous years.
An advertorial note praises Dr Acker's English pills as a positive cure for sick headache and liver trouble. The pills are described as small, sweet, easily taken and not causing griping, sold by J A Williamson druggist.
Mr John P Fauble of Frederick and Miss Mary Weet Thompson daughter of Prof W H Thompson of Anacapolis were married in Washington DC on the 1th inet by Rev W L Eterich of the First Reformed Trinity church.
Ahen owned by H M Turner near Shepherdsown died aged twenty one after a long life as a productive laying hen. She kept laying until last fall when weakness began and she gradually declined. The article notes she was the oldest hen in the area and reflects on her long service.
The dicestors of the Union Manufacturing Company met over evening and organized by electing David Lowenatetu president Thomas H Haller vice president AF EO Gtzndenner secretary George H Zimmerman treasurer John Baumzardner aupt buildingg and machinery and made the following appointmente John L Johnson crupt tames department William A Mix supt white shirt department Frank C Moore aupt of neg s pee rehirt department Mrs Mamie Dahnhardt forelady Clifford A Frazier packer and shirping clerk John Festman engineer.
Mrs Anne Kirkhart of Lady Hook Maryland dies suddenly at 75. Anne Kirkhart cared for by Jno Wolfenberger, service held at Knoxville Reformed church with sermon by Rev Mickly. James Kelly of Carroll County dies in Manchester at 79, famed for county geography and surveying. Charles W Buck dies in Baltimore at 45 after long illness, survived by wife Miss Mattie Price and two children. W L Haller dies at 62 from paralysis at sister’s home West South Street, to be buried Mt Olivet. Colemas Miller of Mechanics Town dies at 30 from consumption, leaves wife and three children. Infants of Samuel Sherfey near Creagerstown dies of pneumonia.
The article recalls a turning point from sickness to strong health, praising Everic Bitters and a Great Alterative for aiding recovery. It notes relief for disorders of the ridgers and liver, touting electric ers as beneficial. Sold at 50c and $1 per bottle at St Joseph B. Garrett's drug store in Stone.
An advertisement promises happiness and contentment by curing the worst form of dyspepsia constipation and indigestion. J A Williamson pharmacist sells the tablets for 25 and 50 cents.
Ministers and Sunday School superintendents in Baltimore plan a grand street demonstration and picnic to promote a Sunday School jubilee at Druid Hill Park. An executive committee is empowered to prepare, with about 53 000 students expected and a meeting at First Methodist Church to finalize arrangements.
A pamphlet titled A Tin Roof, sold by Mechanic Co of Philadelphia, offers exact methods and materials for tin roof construction aimed at barbers, architects, and the general public. It seeks to guide mill owners away from poor roofs, promises explicit trustworthy guidance, and highlights illustrated processes for durable roofing.
An advertisement urges guardians to stock Acker's English Remedy and Electric Bitters to prevent croup coughs and long troubles. It promises sample bottles, guarantees, and claims of relief for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues. Sold by Joseph B Garrott, Druggist, at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Advertises Kemp's Balsam as a remedy to stop coughing and ease illness. Claims rapid relief after first dose with prices 50 cents to 1 dollar, optional free trial bottle, available at all druggists. The copy urges readers to seek the medicine despite skepticism.
A collection of farm notes covers horseradish cultivation with soil and trenching details, lawn improvement advice stressing grass and trees, and painting farmhouses for better curb appeal. It also discusses preventing pests like fermins in stables and offers practical maintenance steps for country homes.
A local notice alleges a nefarious use of a soothing syrup marketed as Ack ers Baby Soother by J A Willismeon. The piece notes claims that the product relieves a child’s troubles without opium or morphine, while referencing tragic child deaths and warning readers about dangerous remedies.
The piece traces a shift in collar styles as new designs surge into fashion. It notes orthodox critics and bold designers racing to capture demand, with students, professionals, and merchants adopting the fad while retailers weigh lasting popularity and market impact.
The text notes rising competition as Hetero Vox dominates the market and firms plan to extend their anti counterfeit efforts. It mentions production spreading beyond the country with foreign manufacturers sending goods to the American market and steamers bringing cargoes.
A fragment describes fashion trends with cameos, smoking jackets, and new summer straw hats. It notes London influences, leather suspenders, and London-made shirts with red bosoms. It also promotes Archer's Braced Ether as a blood and skin remedy, endorsed by doctors and sold by J. A. Williamson.
Ad claims Bucklen’s Arueca Talve as the best remedy in the world for cow borers chapped hards and piles. It promises complete cure or money refunded, with a price of 25 cents per bottle and sale by Joseph E. Gezrotn.
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