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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement from The Daily News announcing subscription options and rates. It states delivery by steamer to subscribers and mailing to the United States, with prices listed for four months, one year, and monthly rates. The text reflects early 20th century pricing and typographical quirks.
The Weekly News offers home and mail delivery in the United States for 1.40 per year with overdue fees noted. Advertisements and promotions accompany each order. Readers may send information or business inquiries to The News in Frederick, Md.
A May 16 1908 note references Dover almanac use for spring, Taft aligned states follow the crowd, and a speculative quip suggests truth in insanity pleas. It also hints at a governor’s remark urging action to preserve the country’s timber supply from exhaustion between North and South Carolina.
Secretary Root reports the United States has proposed an international investigation into the opium trade. Britain France Germany Japan the Netherlands and Portugal have accepted in principle to cooperate. The plan seeks to curb opium's spread, especially in China, and calls for Congress to approve the requested 29 000 to fund the initiative.
The Cumberland News and Baltimore American pieces forecast growth along Maryland’s coast. They predict Chesapeake frontage will host fine estates and high end summer boarders, with Reisterstown and nearby towns expanding industrially as Eastern Shore shores become a Baltimore suburb.
A collage of humorous lines from periodicals. Jests about best men and ministers, domestic labor, feeding without work, and medical waiting rooms mix with barbed quips. The note references Houston Post Louisville Co Journal Smart Set Harper's Bazar and Pittsburg Post in a light, satirical mood.
A compilation from multiple papers mocks governance and politics. It lampoons misgovernance by injunction, a swallowed check, and jokes about Senator Jet Davis. It highlights a national movement seen as uniting states and parties, led by the President, to safeguard natural resources and public welfare.
A compact verse fragment on time and memory features a mantel clock as witness. It ponders days between snow and spring, noting yesterday feels like today and futures may blur with the past. The narrator asks if joy or sighs matter more, urging a patient smile before the hour.
A machine operation at Aniting Mills on Jant Sivine, East Fi ad, caused severe finger injuries to a worker. The misfortune struck during a routine spin, tearing the first two fingers and requiring immediate medical attention.
Mr David Emaar Roriker, formerly of Pondernck, plans a study trip to Europe today aiming for a university in Bertemmany. The move follows his 2ramunte scherln anniversiav rd milestone and signals intent to pursue European higher education.
A Brunswick robbery targets a clothing store owned by Victor Kaplan as suspects threaten staff. The incident follows other local crime reports and is under investigation by police. Court records show the May term actions moving toward trial for related offenses.
The Court of Appeals adjourned until May 19. Other items note the Talbot county win in the Talbot Queen Anne's bridge case, a body found in the Susquehanna at Havre de Grace, and a Frostburg death from burns. Also mentioned are mental exams for Naval Academy applicants and a Cumberland murder acquittal.
A wedding notice from Charleston shows C Cosmus Fox and Mrs. Lug Ferruson wed quietly at a Lutheran church on November 2. The minister was asked not to publicize the marriage. In Baltimore, King and Miss Or near Braddock Height wed May 15 at a Lutheran church. The couple then visited Washington before returning home to receive well wishes. Another notice records Isaac Lo Cram announcing the marriage of his daughter in Baltimore on May 20 at 1:30 PM.
A garbled item notes medals won and commissioners sworn in at a Pittsburgh area event. Early in the week, three selected officials were sworn in as part of a ceremony. Mentions East Patrick and The Sick area, but details are unclear.
The Juvenile Literary Society at North Market street school opened with minutes and dues followed by a program of readings and orations. The Field Literary Society at the Girls’ school, led by vice president Charlotte Motter, adjourned after a brief meeting and a varied program of recitations and read talks, with plans to resume after vacation.
Trustees memorialize Lewis M. Nixdorff for long service as treasurer and faithful member. He is praised for calm temper, high moral character, and devotion to the institution. Secretary instructed to send copy to his family. Then a fragmentary obituary note references Brown's death and a poem about a mother.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad unveils a new schedule for Frederick with morning through service from Baltimore arriving at 9:55 a.m. and several restored or adjusted trains. Notable changes include a 10:11 through connection to Washington Junction, a 7:25 p.m. return to Frederick connecting at Washington Junction, and a through car between Frederick and Baltimore running on the 19th and 20th with a Camden Station stop for Philadelphia and New York.
Two obituaries and notices appear. John Covell of Pearl dies aged 74 from paralysis at his daughter's home. funeral Sunday at 3 from Mt. Carmel church. Brother Dominick Leischner of the Society of Jesus dies in Baltimore aged 94. burial at Woodstock. Frederick tuberculosis group meeting postponed to May 25. Cautions about mercury in catarrh ointments. Hall's Catarrh Cure marketed without mercury.
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