Statue to Rev William Tyler Page urged by Baltimore Sun letter
A Waakington reader praises a Baltimore Sun article on Governor Brown’s support for erecting a statue of Francis Scott Key in National Statuary Hall. He urges Maryland to provide funds and honor Key, arguing the state should place two statues and remove a lingering stigma of neglect. The piece also notes a Houston Post item on labor demand and skilled work shortages amid urban growth and industry expansion.
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William Tyler Page
Waakington
Baltimore Sun
Sun
Precerick
Brown
Francis Scott Key
National Statuary Hall
Washington
Mustrortos
Key
Mintoé
Hie
Statuary Hall
Lynn
Fall River
Mass
Houston
Texas
Siso
Birds and Bugs in Danger to Our Gardens
The Brooklyn Eagle warns that years of bird decline will force action and urges stopping bird-killing to curb pests. Without robins, bluebirds, wrens, and other songbirds, gardens and farms will suffer from worms, slugs, and pests, making crops costly and fragile.
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Brooklyn Eagle
County correspondence from Woodsboro and vicinity notes crops and local events
The report lists farm work progress with corn and grain planting, hay prospects, and a lemon tree bearing many fruits. It records illnesses, visits, church activities, and upcoming conventions, alongside weather and local incidents including a large fire and a county agricultural meeting.
Certifies Pain Balm Cure for Rheumatism in 1694
An affidavit states Charles H Wet vel of Sunbury Pa walked on crutches to Melick's drug store and bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm for inflammatory rheumatism. After three bottles he is cured and recommends it. Sworn Aug 10 1694 by Walter Shipman. For sale at 50 cents per bottle by A L Pearre Frederick and W R Rudy Mt Airy.
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Melick’s
Charles H. Wetvel
Sunbury
Walter Shipman
A. L. Pearre
Frederick
W. R. Rudy
Mt Airy
Marlboro Roots of the Star Spangled Banner
A Marlboro observer preserves a county history leaf recounting Dr Beanes and his companions arrest by British forces near Marlboro during the Benedict to Washington march. It links their capture, Key’s 1814 tribute, and the creation of the Star Spangled Banner at Georgetown and the ensuing bombardment of Fort McHenry.
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Saya
Washington
Prince George’s County
Marlboro
Benedict
Wm. Beanes
Patuxent
Dr. Boanes
Besaes
Hili Sad
Weems
Bristol
Admiral Cochrane
Suchor Aa
Beanes
Halifax
Doctors and Microbes
The Memphis Commercial questions doctors urging quarantine and social distancing, lamenting how fear of microbes could affect romance and human connection, arguing science could isolate humanity and erode trust in everyday life.
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Memphis
Cupid
A Hop Skip and Jump Induces Digestive Relief
An odd prose piece praises Horeur's Stomach Bilien as a remedy for dyspepsia biliousness and constipation. It claims digestion improves with renewed gastric juice secretion appetite sleep and nerve tranquillity as the body gains vigor. It also promotes Stciets as a preventative medicating agent with swift effects.
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Horeur
GE Convention Program at Taneytown Carroll Co
Condensed schedule for the eighth semi annual Carroll County C E Union convention at the Lutheran Church Taneytown May 10 to 12. Included are opening services addresses by A A Birnie T Clyde Boutson Rev Hugh K Walker Prof S Simpson Rev Aug R Steck Rev Thos Marshall Rev A Esteman Rev J A Weigand R Patterson and J T Easeell with sessions on Christian Endeavor duties temperance and junior work. The program promises praise services reports open parliaments and additional features.
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Tansywa
Carroll County
C. EB. Union
Lutheran Church
Taneytown
A. A. Birnie
T. Clyde Boutson
Christian Fellowship
Hugh K. Walker
Baltimore
Saturisy
8. Simpson
Western Maryland College
Jesus Christ
Christian Endeavor
Rav
Aug. R. Steck
Gettysburg
Christan Endeavor Society
A. Esteman
Fancytown
Missionary Extension
Thos. Marshall
D. D
Chicago
RL. Patterson
Union Bridge
B. F. Crouse
Westminster
J. A. Weigand
H. C
Miss Mabel Ely Returns to Western Maryland College
Miss Mabel Ely resumes studies at Western Maryland College on Monday afternoon. Mrs Rinehart visited her home at Union Bridge this week. Miss Harris traveled to Baltimore Tuesday on business. Work begins on the flower beds and blooms will follow. The club was defeated 21 to 27 by Frecartck in a recent baseball game. A young man visited the school seeking a marriage license. Miss Barry was honored by the Baltimore Society of the Deaf at Easter Monday’s reception with a clock from President Underwood. A buzz of interest arose among students over the large water bugs seen in town this week, measuring two and a half inches with brown and green backs.
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Hidubville
Afkil Or
Janis Steng
Wm. Norwood
Dantel Bussard
Marshal Weisel
Cooksville
Dandel Kidd
B.A. Fodd Ig Bie
Thomas Lowla
C. A. Bmaltt
John
J. E. Bramwell
Baltimore
David Bnider
Theodore Snider
W.T. Norwood
Rufaz Sellman
M. P
Wm. Litsinger
Katie Lightfoot
Eddis Browning
Hicks
John Browning
Sykesville
Johnnn Cost
Brookville
Agricultural Society
Darnestown
Columbis Avens
Washington, D. C
L Warfield
H. Trail
D. H. Warfield
J.G. England Price
Richard Bagby
Richmond
Old
Montgomery
Maryland Institute
Mabel Ely
Western Maryland College
Rinehart
Union Bridge
Frecartck
Ely
Barry
Baltimore Society of the Deaf
Underwood
When Lady When Woman in the Newark Advertiser debate
The Newark Advertiser discusses the term Lady tracing its origins from mothers and daughters of peers to a broad social courtesy. It cites Mrs. Deland Mrs. Burton Harrison and Miss Sarah Orne Jewell as voices on the old question, noting the word’s expansion through British nobility and its current wide application.
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Newark
N.J. Advertiser
Deland
Burton Harrison
Sarah Orne Jewel
Brittah Islands
Beaconsield
Exmouth
Overmtone
Beaconaitehi
Overetone
Robienem
Baronsts Snd Knights
Knights
Duchess of Edford
Mavorese
York
Governor Brown Urges Flag Day Tribute and Key Monument
Maryland Governor Frank Brown appeals to schools patriotic societies and citizens to raise funds for a Key Monument in Frederick City to honor Francis Scott Key. He urges donations on Flag Day June 14 and notes about $2,000 already raised, with donors listed in a future pamphlet. Also reports Price convicted of first degree murder in Denlius with impending sentencing.
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Brown
Frank Lown
The
United
Pisg
Opr Sag
Congress
Francis Bott Key
Fredenck City
Key Monument Association
Frederick Chy
Lbes
Prederick City
Frank Brown
Maryland
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Aivets Foundation
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Ella Dorcas
Charles Waltz
Robert Hull
Hanover
Charles Klein
Braddock
Woodsboro
Charles Harner
Christian Endeavor Societies
Frederick County
Charies Miller
Owingsville
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Irene Young
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Max Noedat
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Mee
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Peal Estate & Fire Insurance
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Atcu- Bisa Gee Mae Pieth
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Codaboro Lurnpike
Chas. W Zimmerman
Hacooee Turnpike
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Utner Uty
Filisee and
Coastry Property
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Er Nruar
Jonathan Biser
Coal Coal
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Thoma MO
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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