South Jersey column mocks war talk and mosquito plans
A reflective piece cites President McKinley era quotes about war as moral guidance while lampooning sensational press reaction. It highlights a political stance against abusing war for gain and notes a campaign by the Valley Improvement Association in South Orange to exterminate mosquitoes, detailing challenges with oiling stagnant water, tall grass, and the need for drainage.
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Philippines
New York Tribune
South Orange
N. J
Valley Improvement Association
Notable Kansas settler doctor marked by century of life
The piece chronicles Dr Wood of Coffeyville, once a key Douglas county figure in Kansas, detailing his roles as first Douglas county Probate Judge and United States commissioner, his civil war service, long political activity, and a remarkable life spanning nearly a century. It notes his family longevity, eight children, multiple marriages, and a 100th birthday banquet with civic tributes. It also reports local prices and seasonal wares observed at the time.
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Daurlie
Lil
Kansag
St Lawrence
Lawrence
Douglas County
Kan
United Etates
Kansas
John Brown
Taylor
Buena Vista
Wood
Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Roosevelt
Judge Wood
Texas
Coffeyville
Republic
Bradbury
Maine
Walter Davis
Oodayville
Renstable
Whipping Post Proposed by Judge for Wife Beaters
A District of Columbia judge urged a whipping post for wife beaters, lamenting legal leniency while Maryland uses but does not enforce such punishment. He argued that lashes would deter brutality and protect wives, urging magistrates to authorize and apply the punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
District of Columbia
Jemet
Colombia
Maryland
Coslumbia
Union
Contemporary Comment On Republics And Authority
A concise opinion piece questions republican notions of unity and governance, contrasting historical ideals with present political realities. It argues that modern republics face challenges from factionalism, populism, and external pressures, urging careful restraint and civic responsibility.
Tariff and trusts in Congress and Senate debate
The Philadelphia Ledger reports on Ways and Means actions against the Beef and Sugar trusts. Representative Richardson seeks investigations while Dalzell delays relief for his district. Bills to repeal meat duties face disfavor, and Cuban reciprocity stalls in the Senate, needing recasting and potential tariff changes.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Committee On Ways and
Richardson
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Congress
Messrs
McDermott
Ways and Means
Roosevelt
Payne
Senate
Spooner Hag
Elaine
House
Cuba
Moments With The Muse Whistle Away
A compact verse excerpt celebrates cheering the spirit through song and work. Whistling softens hardships and lifts the heart, urging steady effort and kindness amid daily tasks. The poetry links toil with joy and artistic inspiration from nature and faith.
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Merry Boy
Mystic Land and Poetic Fragments from May National
A collage of literary lines and verses from The Living Muse Homer Ovid and Nixon Waterway, reflecting romantic and philosophical musings on love beauty and happiness. Fragments include Homeric echoes and the urging to smile despite fate amid lilting imagery of wine violets roses and sunshine.
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Nixon Waterway
Death notices for Atwell and Smith families in Maryland region
The obituary notes the burial of Johnson Atwell of Washington at Middletown Reformed cemetery aged 62, widow Carrie V Young and a son Harry Atwell plus two married daughters. Also memorializes Pearlie A Smith of near Libertytown who died April 26 at 29 years, funeral at Unionville Methodist Church and interment in the local cemetery.
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Johnson Atwell
Washington
Middletown
Atwell
Virgina
Carrie V. Young
John Young
Mr. Atwell
Harry Atwell
Lso
Pearlie A. Smith
John D. Smith
Libertytown
Methodist Episcopal Church
Unionville
B. F. Clarkson
Lotus Glee Club Delights Yorktown Audience at Y M C A Course
The Lotus Glee Club and Mrs Smith drew a full house at the City Opera House on Friday night May 9, the last entertainment in the Y M C A Course. The quartet impressed as top notch soloists while Mrs Minnig Marshall Smith delivered masterful recitations with her husband’s piano accompaniment described as exquisite.
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Lotus Glee Club
Lynchborg
Minnig Marshall Smith
M. W. Evers
Norfolk
City Opera House
Social World Dance in Thurmont Town Hall
A delightful dance was held last night in the Thurmont Town Hall. A large crowd attended and the evening was enjoyed. The arrangements committee included F. R. Gilbert and Thomas Gilson of Frederick and B. Cassel Jr. of Baltimore, with chaperones Mrs. C. O Waters and others from Frederick and Thurmont.
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Thurmont
F. R. Gilbert
Thomas Gilson
Frederick
B. Cassel, Jr
Baltimore
C. O. Waters
L. M. Zimmerman
C. E. Oissell
M. A. Birely
J. P. T. Mathias
Mohler Granted Bail After Arrest for Assault
Homer S Mohler was arrested Thursday night on charges of assaulting George Mull at Braddock and released on $200 bail awaiting grand jury action. Visiting days at Frederick City Hospital announced with routine hours and a possible public reception next month.
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Mobler
Homer S. Mohler
George Mull
Braddock
Frederick City Hospital
Sale Notice at Court House Door Monday Morning
Sacob Rohrback attorney named in mortgage will sell at the Court House door Monday morning, sale of sy acres of land near New Market improved with a two story weatherboarded house. Property owned by May E Snow and Basil Snowden.
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Sacob Rohrback
Court House
New Market
May E
Basil Snowden
Why Zinc Leads Seed Chalks Off Use for Wear
White seed chalks off suggests zinc prevents it. Deuoe lead and zinc ground to gethar wears twice as long as lead and ol.
Weekly Review of Trade and Bond Markets in Baltimore
Baltimore May 2 A varied week for money rates 6 to 15 percent on call. Rates expected to fall to 3 percent by June. Rock Island and Oklahoma deal pulled funds from market lowering prices. Louisville & Nashville hit 139. Locally Maryland stock rising toward Fuller acquisition. Maryland Telegraphs bond issue rumored. Seaboard issues remain strong. Georgia and Alabama companies show solid prices. Seaboard 4s near 100. Trust and bank stocks mixed. notable high for Third National at 122. Investors see Seaboard Air Line as a strong purchase near 17 million. Monsey and Dowkekeep notes offer 4 percent.
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Baltimore
New York
Rock Island
Louisville & Nashville
Maryland
Maryland Telephones
Seaboard
Carolina Central
Georgia & Alabama
Georgia
Carolina Northern
Texson
Sesboard
Seaboard Collateral Trust
Atlanta & Charlotte
Georgia & Pacific
Potomac Valley
United
Norfolk Railway & Light
Norfolk Street
Railway
Charleston Consolidated Railway
Gassad Electric
Lexington Railway
United States Fidelity
Sad Guaranty
Union Trust
Continental Trust
Mercantile
International
Marine
Third National
Sha
Seaboard Air Line
Maryland & Pennsylvania
Agricultural Conditions and Market Activity Amid Weather Variations
Agriculture operations have progressed despite uneven rain affecting crop timing and distribution. Weather favored eastern winter wheat and oats, with spring wheat, cotton belt planting, and construction activity remaining robust. Stock markets showed strength with new high price records and strong bonds, while wheat faced weather-driven volatility and strong foreign demand, as domestic prices fluctuated and contract settlements traced lower.
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New York
Paris
London
Graduating Recital Opens Woman's College Series
The first of a series of graduating recitals was held at the Woman's College last night. Miss Mary Christman mezzo soprano and Miss Maud Forthman elocutionist presented a varied program and impressed instructors with their progress. Christman, pupil of Maurice G. Beckwith, showed a refined tone in the Holy City and operatic selections, while Forthman, pupil of Fauntleroy, displayed versatility from Bart to a pantomime and monologue. Ethel Johnson accompanied with taste. Both graduates, young and attractive, bid farewell with best wishes for their futures.
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Woman's College
School of Expression
Shei Conservatory
Mary Christman
Maud Forthman
Christman
Maurice G. Beckwith
Beckwith
Miss Christman
Miss Forthman
Eee Iiss Fauntleroy
Bart
King
Caveliers
Ethel Johnson
Fish Commissioner Qualifiee Named for Western Shore Maryland
Dr. J W Downey of New Market qualified before Clerk of the Court Bargett as Fish Commissioner for the Western Shore of Maryland today.
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J. W. Downey
New Market
Bargett
Maryland
Fragmentary old Harper note on whiskey trade missing text
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions whiskey trading details and names or places unclear. The readable portion references trimmings, dearer pricing, and individuals with corrupted spellings, offering no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
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oRard
Cs S. Hauev
Freder
PeastHan Star Visitation Highlights Mizpah Chapter Visit
The annual visitation of Grand Chapter officers to Mizpah Chapter No. 9 Order of the Eastern Star in the Masonic Temple featured Mrs. Maggie E. Schaeffer and other Baltimore officials. After business and degrees, Miss Marian Smith sang with a sweet solo. Luncheon followed with a formal menu and floral gifts.
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Olivers
Grand Chapter
Maryland
Mizgah
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Maggie E. Schaeffer
W. G.M
Edwin H. White
W.N. Young
R. M. Coombs
G. P
Masonic Temple Association
Mizpah
Schaeffer
White
Coombs
Lynch
D. T. Ordeman
W. N. Young
Big coal chute completed at Riehl’s Mills for engine coaling
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad completes a large coal chute at Riehl’s Mills with 250 ton bin capacity and a grinder lifting attachment. Six helpers will operate between Riehl’s Mills and Mount Airy to boost freight over the grade. After track improvements, freight train size will rise from twenty steel cars to about 35 to 40 loaded cars. Also notes a testimonial about Chamberlain’s Pain Balm curing years of sciatic rheumatism.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Riehl’s
Riebl’s Mills
Mount Airy
Branewick
Baltimore
Sr A
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