Leather Chewing Horses In Baltimore Street Carriage Tops
A Baltimore street scene shows a horse from a West Baltimore firm chewing the leather top of a carriage on Fast Lexington Street near St. Paul. Spectators laughed as the animal gnawed leather flaps and ends until stopped by Osher Casey. The driver warned the firm of damages when billed.
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Lexington Street
St. Paul
Baltimore
West
Lerington Street
Osher Casey
The Growth and History of Fingernails Observed
An old note discusses fingernail growth rates about one thirty second inch per week and roughly an inch and a half per year. It links nutrition, seasons, and finger position to growth speed and describes ridges reflecting illness, fever, or injury. Folklore about cutting nails on specific days is noted.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Queen of the Ocean Float Led Baltimore Bicycle Parade
The Sun reports a large Baltimore bicycle parade float titled the Queen of the Ocean. Joseph Wiesenfield organized the platform draped in red white blue orange and black. A little girl Clara Bell wore a golden crown with electric lights and rode on a shell throne while riders Henry Whiteford J M White Joseph Meikle and Edward Campbell steered the float with twelve heralds and guardsmen flanking the queen. The float, designed by Geo A Gardner, drew local notice.
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Mr. Gardner
Baltimore
Hine
Joseph Wiesenfield
Clara Bell
Henry Whiteford
J. M. White
Joseph Meikle
Edward Campbell
Geo. A. Gardner
Inventions Include Automatic Boot Blacking Machine and Paper Cup
A list of early modern inventions features an automatic boot blacking machine driven by six motors a folding steel ruler built from folding Haks of varying lengths pivoting at the end a paper tumbler for advertising and water delivery a magnetic overhead traveling crane with drum magnets a wagon axle system designed to center for single or team pull and a self healing pneumatic tire with inner rubber liner fabric layers and cloth folds.
Bathing after Meal Warning From M Wertheimer
M Wertheimer told the Pans Academy of Music that cold skin stimulation affects the lower trunk circulation and stomach nerves. He warned that sudden immersion in cold water after meals can trigger intense abdominal congestion and a dangerous shift of blood to nervous centers.
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M. Wertheimer
Pans Academy of Music
Money in Chestnut Trees in Temple Town
Mr Samuel Farmer of Phillips Maine reports in Temple two acres planted with chestnuts from Massachusetts five years ago now produce trees over two feet in diameter and tall enough to rival local timber, suitable for poles posts and timber. A ten acre lot once valued at 109 for farming now holds apple trees and could fetch 3700 if planted. trees grow while owners sleep, offering timber value beyond mere cash.
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Samuel Farmer
Phillips
Temple
Massachuset Yive
Carp Biting Well in Potomac Says Old Fisherman
An old fisherman notes German carp bite well in the Potomac with easy baiting using four mixed with raw cotton. The carp take hooks readily, are not voracious, and provide sport due to weights from one to ten pounds, though they are easier to catch.
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Potomac
Fragmentary Report of Odd Boiled Fruit Description
A fragmentary account presents Rev. Fr. T. J. Monteverde describing a boiled polpa item with a dark shade and a large dart globule. Mr. Hitselberger calls it the fattest specimen he had ever seen, noting the peculiar sensory details from the outside to the center.
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T. J. Monteverde
Geological Excursion Planned by Johns Hopkins Professors
Professor Willams of Johns Hopkins leads a field geology excursion with about a dozen students to Cumberland Valley and nearby mountains. The May 29 to June 1 trip, centered in Monterey and Hagerstown, surveys Cambrian sandstones, volcanic rocks, and Paleozoic sequences, tracing the Blue Ridge geology and mastodon-era fossils along the Potomac. Local residents join for part of the program.
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Willams
Johns Hopkins University
Cumberland Valley
Mountalons
Monterey
Hagerstown
Western Staryland
Baltimore
South Mountain
Cham- Bersburg
Raccoon Creek
Bersburg
Cum- Berland
Cherry Hull
Potomac
Stharlan
Hancock
Cumberland
Medina
Blue Ridge
Harper’s Ferry
Point of Rocks
Middletown Vally
Williams
Piue Ridge
Conococheague
Ciarler
Campaign pledge bars vote buying in Luray race
In Luray Virginia Republican A Brosdasa and Democrat J Richer, both candidates for Page county court clerk, sign a sworn written agreement not to solicit votes for money whiskey or any unlawful means. Each posts a $5000 deed of trust to guarantee compliance and the pact will be published countywide. Election is on the 25th.
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Luray
A. Brosddasa
J. Richer
Fas
Page County
It Cost John L Sullivan to Pursue Lizotte Case
John L Sullivan spent about 1200 to back his assault on Lawyer Lizotte. He paid Lizotte 30 in cash, covered the sheriff’s fee, and also paid C Hamilton for services. He hired his own counsel and faced further expenses, likely pushing total costs near 1200 as he posts bail at 500. Francis M Bowie Murderer Confesses. William Pinkney and Dan Barter convicted of Bowie's murder admit new details and alibis.
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John L. Sullivan
Bippero
John L Sullivan
ML Lizotte
Lizotte
Hamilton
Francis M. Bowie
Blarlborg
Wiliam Pinkney
Dan Barter
Bowie
DanEman
Mir
A Pointer for Travelers and Patent Medicines
A fragment describes Mr. Richey of Altons Missouri seeking relief from cholera symptoms at a drug store. It endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly effective, claiming immediate relief and urging purchase through Garratt & Pearre druggists. It also promotes Peecham's Pills for a bad liver and mentions Forssie products.
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Richey
Altons
Garratt & Pearre
Drugeisia
Grand Jury Indictment Challenged in Hagerstown Trial
In Hagerstown a motion to quash the indictment against Golu Hammond failed to settle, as juror excusal methods and box draws are debated. Judge Stake delayed ruling while testimony on excusal practices is heard, with county lawyers arguing over legality and procedure. Washington County notes follow, including local business and a fatal illness.
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Hagerstown
J. Marberg Keedy
Golu Hammond
Act of Assembly
Judge Stake
Dmesera
Moti
Selbert
Oswald
Yentre
Montgomery County
A. A. Strite
Jerora Sho
Buchanan Schley
Ice dealers face weak spring demand and cool weather woes
The piece notes depressed ice sales in April and May due to cool, wet conditions, hurting ice dealers who see little spring demand despite winter sales. It promotes ALLCOE's Porous Plasters as top remedies and warns against imitations, urging readers to seek Mayer’s products for cholera, diarrhea, headaches, and other ailments.
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Mayers
Gurasenta
Mayer
Jake
Giaxrhoes
Maryland Officials Face Staffing Shifts and Retentions
Mr McKatg advocates appointments across departments including the Navy and Justice to aid positions for Montgomery county residents. He backs Gilbert T Smith of Sandy Spring and recommends keeping Miss Waring and Miss Lumsden in the land office amid insecticide funding cuts that will dismiss 61 clerks, sparking anxiety among Maryland employees.
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McKatg
McKalg
Waay
Bradley T.aise
Cada
AL He ‘Avy
Darrow
Boyds
Montgomery County
Justica
Gilbert T. Smith
Sandy Spring
Inverthr Department
Miss Waring
Miss Lumsden
Land Office
Ties on the Track and Local News Roundup
Two crosses found on a B and O track near Lime Kiln beyond Frederick County Lime Company, warning a freight train to avert a potential wreck. Rev J M Gill reports a successful operation at Maryland University Hospital. Ads tout Mayer's Magnetic Catarrh Cure and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with local druggists selling 50 cent bottles.
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O. R
Frederick County Lime Company
Phas
J. M. Gill
M. P
Tiffany
Maryland University Hospital
Gill
A Million Friends and Great Cure Claims
An advertisement touts Just and a friend in Dr. Xing's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds claiming widespread use by over a million people. It promises guaranteed relief with money back if not satisfied and free trial bottles at Garrett & Pearce's Drug Store with large bottles priced at 50 cents and £1. A testimonial from W B Denny lauds Chamberlain's Balm as superior for muscular rheumatism, noting it remains a trusted remedy with a bottle kept at home. Garrett & Pearre Druggists sell 50 cent bottles.
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Barsum
W.va
Mayers
New York
Cincinnati
Ohio
Canada
Oakland
Mayer
J A. Williamson
Steiner Bros
Garrett & Pearre Druggists
Broderick
Chamberlain
C. B. Main
Onion City
Pasaya
Ash
Garrett & Pearre
Droggiste
Xing
Garrett & Pearce
A. Catrymans
W. B Denny
Santryman
Lezing On
Daio
50 Cent
Draggisis
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Kélier & de Lashmutt
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Liele
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