Local notes and editorials mix with ads in The Daily News
The page includes subscription rates for The Daily News and Lux Weekly News, notices of political candidates like Joux S. Wirt for Governor, commentary on Chauncey Depew and Carnegie philanthropy, and debates over store hours. It also discusses Admiral Dewey dinners, John Wanamaker advertising, and Cumberland versus Frederick electric lighting costs, with figures and comparisons.
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Frederic County
Maryland
Inter-State Telephons
Selawrubp Company
Frederick
Frederick County
Inter-State Telephone and
Frederick City
Baltimore City
Marsland
John C. Motter
Douglass H. Hakgerr
Terk
Wm. P. Maulsby, Jr
Chas. S. Watts
Municipal lighting costs prompt push for public ownership
Fifty-six Cumberland area towns with no municipal plants pay an average $0.07 per arc lamp per year, while Baltimore spends $127.75 annually for 2000 candle-power lights. The figures argue for municipal ownership of lighting and public utilities, noting Frederick’s ownership of water works and electric lighting as a lead for smaller cities.
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Cumberland
Tur News
Tus News
Frederick
City Register
Naws
Baltimore
Contemp remarks on figures and naval symbolism in press clips
The Baltimore Herald notes Gontez gains popularity amid enemies among countrymen. Cuban shipping seeks to fly the American flag. The Baltimore American cites General Miles's strong circumstantial case. Funston’s fame grows as anecdotes about his career are widely read and sought in Cumberland News.
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Gontez i
Baltimore Herald
Cubs
Baltimore American
Miles
Baltimore
Funston
Cumberland News
Merriness Minutes and Humorous Quips Across Papers
A collage of vintage newspaper quips from Chicago Record Detroit Free Press Washington Star Tarper's Bazar and Indianapolis Journal. Jests on jokes laughter idiosyncrasies of Americans and English speakers highlight playful wordplay and cultural contrasts with era humor.
Oil Sprinkling Improves Dirt Roads Across The Midwest
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that spraying petroleum on graded dirt country roads greatly reduces dust and mud, with rainwater rerouted by proper drainage. Oil adheres to the earth, leaving no grease on shoes and not harming tires, making dirt roads feel superior to stone when conditions are right, a discovery urged for eastern adoption.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Middle West
Moments With the Muse Her Flower Garden
Myrtills, armed with a garden rake, furrows clods and roots, while Mosrtilia plants rows of asters, whites, reds, and pansies to form a star rosette. The garden grows, costs drop, and joy rises as floral beds take shape in Detroit.
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Mosrtilia
No music in old Dixie crowds song amid debate
A Washington Star poem reflects on Atlanta musicians who say there is no music in Dixie and congratulates an orchestra for not playing it while the public still cherishes the tune. The verse contrasts critics with enduring affection, noting hearts stirred from north to south.
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Atlanta
Dixie
Old Dixie
Northland
Southland
Pickaninny
Old 'Dixie
Wasnisaton Siar
Hewett Wedding Anniversary At Williamsport Md
Mr and Mrs Edward C Hewett of Williamsport Maryland celebrate twenty years of marriage at home on Fotomac Treat with an elegant dinner. They were wed April 30 1879 in Martinsburg with EH Hewitt as a guest. An intimate social event honors lasting marriage and family ties.
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Edward C. Hewett
Williamsport
Hewitt
Martinaburg
EH Hewitt
Imrtuday
Fengavilla
Oscar Rontzohn
Melvin
E. Fenga
Bessie Fenga
Harry
Walter Fenga
Thomas Rhoderick
Earl
Agnes
Barry Rhoderick
Pearl
Virgie
George Poole
David Stockman
Mable
Phebie
Vernie
Charlotte
Martin AL
Jones
Death of Elias Fry Prominent McCall's Ferry Resident
Elias Fry of McCall's Ferry Pennsylvania died May 6 at his home after a year of infirmities and paralysis. Born December 26, 1827, he spent his life in the area and once ran the local inn where he also served as a river pilot. He is survived by his wife and six children including Mrs. Angie Sweigart of Bruceville.
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Elias Fry
McCall's Ferry
Angie Sweigart
Bruceville
Grand Lodge of Masons meeting in Baltimore notes
The semiannual communication of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Maryland was held at the Masonic Temple in Baltimore with full attendance from subordinate lodges. General Thomas J. Shryock presided and Jacob H. Medairy kept proceedings. reports of committees were submitted. A Baltimore marriage license was issued to William T. Baer and Lillie M. Baer. another license was issued in Washington to Albert Ecker and Ida B. Hull. A fleeting ad promotes a cough remedy with money back guarantee offered by Albert Courre.
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Grand Lodge of Masons of Maryland
Masonic Temple
North Charles Street
Baltimore
Thomas J. Shryock
Jacob H. Medairy
Willian T. Baer
Lignite
Lillie M. Baer
Washington
Albert Ecker
Woodsboro
Ida B. Hull
New Windsor
Breeding and Sale List of Percheron Horses in Virginia
A Baltimore report details a large sale of Percheron horses and mares from multiple breeders. Entries include Sultan U 257 and Sapho with pedigrees from France and Russia, various mares and geldings with heights ranging from 13 to 16 hands, weights 1000 to 1500 pounds, and mentions of stallions Castor and Hampshire.
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Sultan Prency Court
Thomax
Anthony
Inadiana
Penn
Hnen
Wm. H. Waltera
Baltimorte
Castor
Sapo
Vetlon
Saplio
Sapho
Tron Vray
Win
Iastry
Simpanics
Kustry
Golda
Axteloid
William L
Geo Wilkes
Black Hawke
Gertie
Jay Bird
George Wilkes
Strathmore
Blackwood
Alexander
Abdallah
Mambrino Chief
Kentucky
Virginia
Hampshire
Trilby
Mr. Russel Smith
Kellerman
Flirt
Cleveland Bay
Frank
Austin
George
Rustry
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Cecil County
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Black Liz
Lucille
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Druid Hill Park
Ana
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A. d. Norris
Rush
Gatoctin Mountain
Braddock Heights
F. & M. Electric ER. R
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Braddock Heights Improvement Company
Harvey BR
West Patrick Street
Pancoast Troup OF
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Burton
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Harry W. James
Harold Vane
Mae W. Vane
Chief Silver Fox
Running Deer
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Yeakle’s
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Tuscarora
Howard County
Hamilton Lindsay
High Arade
L M. Dixon
North Market Street
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Uilding and
Pirestone
Elmer Brengle
Fifth St
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Corner Market
Fifth Streets
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Fifth Street
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Bagerstown Lightning Conductor CO
Potomac St
Hagerstown
Houck
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Peach Bottom
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Grove
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A. Simmons
Engine and Real Estate
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Second and
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Gapes, Besant & Enott
East Patrick Street
Besant & Enott
Charles B. Tyson
Lindsay
Orphans’ Court
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Bane
J. AC. Lipps
Cor. W. Patrick and Telegraph Sts
Frederick Rd
Interstate Telephone Con
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Queensware
GEO. F. Thomas
N. Market St
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W. C. Roszssos & Sox
Baltimore, MD
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L. M. Nizdorff
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Trust Co
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Walkersville
Noah E. Cramer
First National Bank
R.R. Schedules
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