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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
6
The Daily News lauds Frederick civic effort in a citywide cleanup drive led by the Civic Club. It cites May 19 as a key date for extensive renovation and urges continued effort toward a spotless city while endorsing health crusades and speed-control measures to prevent accidents.
Frederick county celebrates Joseph W. Bakers merit as chief executive and urges residents to support his gubernatorial bid. The plea links a cleaner, more beautiful Frederick to civic progress and asks readers to contribute to the reform effort.
The Supreme Court rules unanimously that Standard Oil is a restraint of trade and must dissolve within six months. The decision signals major readjustment for numerous combinations, with uncertain practical effects and a potential shift in the balance between investors and the public.
The letter discusses using convict labor on state roads as a reform and argues tribes in other states show outdoor labor aids rehabilitation. It cites past trials with House of Correction workers and warns against misusing the issue as a scapegoat if convicts recover. The piece reflects on national pride and civic renewal.
The piece argues that the national anthem embodies Maryland history and memory, complimenting its place in Baltimore’s heritage and commemorating Key’s creation in the city, with a broader critique of Maryland traffic law enforcement after a fatal collision and injuries. It laments lax driving laws, calls for stricter enforcement, and warns that magistrates’ weaknesses enable deadly accidents by speeding drivers at night.
A fragment from a humor page sketches railway chat and party line gossip. A conductor asks to hold the train for his wife, while an operator quips about listening or not listening to conversations. A teen mishegoss on corsets concludes the exchange with a wry dig at society.
A fragmented local note urges residents to place surplus waste at curbside by seven tomorrow for carted trash collection. The quirky verse pleads to brighten streets, tidy streetscape, and curb idle junk as part of a townwide cleanup effort.
A nostalgic reflection recalls a private May romance as the speaker ponders what happened to a loved one. The verse contrasts a carefree past with present memory, noting how time and fate shape recollection and longing. Published in the Saturday Evening Post.
Citizens join in a city wide cleanup tomorrow led by Board of Trade, French Trade chair, and school groups. Cadets and Boy Scouts divide districts with hoes shovels and sacks to haul debris to the east dumping ground. Evening reports to Health Officer conclude the effort aiming to render Frederick spotless.
Warra Houck Jr of Frederickh bought a new white steamer sewer passenger. Edw and Moberty home on east Fourth street is being repainted under Mehrl P Moberly. Mrs C S Laward home on Mast Second street is being repainted under Mehrl P Moberly and Meredith Staub. Staub, son of Frank P Staub, North Market street, won third prize in an essay contest. Bertram Poote of Pasadena offered prizes for essays on Strip for Your Favorite Country. Staub chose Measico as his subject and won a handsome statue book.
Prices of latest sales corrected up to noon today by Motter Bros. & Co. Bankers and Brokers. The piece notes securities including cotton duck, gas, power, railways and bonds, with a promotional paragraph praising The Central National Bank of Frederick, Maryland for its established banking services and inviting deposits.
Market notes show May and July wheat figures with Chicago exchange references and mention of September wheat and July corn with implied price activity and trading cues. The stream lists corn and grain names without clear prices or outcomes.
A look back shows Frederick reflecting on 20 years past with road plans to extend into Frederick County and civic discussions about a bridge or route to Ridgeville. Frederick College and the Dumb Institute played a baseball game on the tatters grounds, won by the College. McCaney and Ritchie led the batters for the College while D Benson and Miles starred for the other team.
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