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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
4
The May 11 1910 fragment notes public nerves over a passing comet and direct nomination fears. It quotes Senator Platt recalling Roosevelt and a vice presidential candidacy plan, suggesting pride in shaping events and political risk for lawmakers facing renomination.
A long discussion argues that the price of living rises mainly due to wasteful retail distribution. It cites Dupont Scri mer's critique of overcrowded neighborhoods with many small shops, costly advertising, wagons, and nonessential packaging. Wholesale price increases outpaced retail gains, highlighting waste in handling, packaging, and marketing as key factors.
The Halimore News notes Maryland marketed a block of 3 percent bonds at a discount of over six percent, with small amounts sold at ten dollars each, criticizing the Board of Public Works as "asleep at the switch" while comparing Maryland to New York City in credit perceptions and debt issuance.
An assortment of humorous snippets from 1900s style parlance. Characters discuss calling schedules, definite arrangements, and employment hints. A Boston Transcipt fragment reflects on social friction while other bits reference an employment agent and a mysterious Dabster inventor pursuing a metric button device.
From the Washington Herald, a dog named Caesar, beloved by King Edward, endures a royal sorrow. The piece muses on canine devotion, grief beyond power, and the dog’s search for a shared companion who can never return. Caesar’s sorrow stands as a touching portrait of loyalty.
A fragmentary verse piece evokes May imagery with bees, phlox, dandelions, and rustic scenes. It references blooming landscapes, cups of May, and a playful mood, interwoven with garbled lines and teasers to a New York Times piece.
The regular monthly meeting presided by Alderman Lowenstein discussed church sewer connections at Church and Record streets, street drainage, pavement conformity on East Third street, and city light and fines. Bills totaling several amounts were approved for payment, and Master G. W. Dansberger reported April receipts and permit fees, with the report accepted.
On Monday night May the Dramatic Club at the Woman's College presented three plays under director Misa Sauntleroy. Fast Friends and St Cecelia featured strong acting with Miss Ruth White and Miss Florence Muirne praised for their roles. The Borrower, by Miss Wilma Lewis, offered humor and moral value. A Russino Honeymoon, translated from Eugene Scribe, followed with an ensemble cast delivering solid performances. The club, praised for its year of excellent work, showcased versatility and learning.
The musical event of the season features Hoopes in the cast of Bohemian Girl with standout performances in Gypsy Maiden and The Glow Were. The box sheet shows lower floor seats selling fast and a larger crowd expected for both performances with additional night sales and special train service noted for attendees.
Mrs. Turry Weller of Wilkesbarre Pa visits Mrs. Charles Wiles on Eighth Street Adele Green of New York visits Mr. David Kolb on East Third Street Edward Mesley of Los Angeles California visits relatives in the city Mrs S 1 Stewart of Shelby Ohio visits relatives near Damascus Esthison and Boyds Margaret Summora and Mrs Mima Tagelbrecht with son spend the day with Mrs. Charles Wachter in New City
Frederick Corps announces regular Thursday services with Lieut Storm in charge of testimony tweeting after recovery. Adjt Marshall presents the second set of alka on Happy Thoughts. Lieut Loveday to discuss Pittsburg ships. Officers plan methods to aid the sick during warm weather. Memorial exercises set for Friday evening May 27. There will be a military play rehearsal Friday evening and the usual front-line gathering.
Mr James O M Batley of BR & O avenue is reported ill while Mrs Charles B Fout of Test Patrick street is also listed as unwell in the same notice.
Quotations furnished May 1910 corrected. Wheat No 2 Red 1.04. Corn 3.50 per bbl. Rye 0.90 to 0.92 per bushel. Oats 0.60 per bushel. Barley 0.90 to 0.92. Hay baled No 1 Timothy 18.00 to 19.00. Timothy 17.00 to 18.00. No 1 Mixed 17.00 to 18.00. No 2 Mixed 16.00 to 17.00. Clover 10.00 to 17.00. Hay not sold 18.00 to 20.00 per ton. Straw baled Wheat 16.00 to 20.00. Oats 10.00 to 12.00. Flour Winter Wheat 6.75 to 4.25. Spring Wheat 5.75 to 4.25. Cornmeal 1.76 to 1.85. Buckwheat 30 to 35c per lb. Potatoes 4c to 4c per bushel. Mill feed Bran 26.50 per 100 pounds. Seed meat Timothy 2.00 to 2.26 per bushel. Clover 22.00 to 30.00 per sack. News Want Ads. being vague.
Stock market activity in New York shows mixed signals as investors weigh 4 percent interest rate projections and corporate earnings. Traders monitor bond yields and index movements for guidance on the near term outlook.
A dubious patent remedy ad promises relief for nervousness headaches sleeplessness and digestive woes in women claiming success with electric glitters and other cures. The copy touts a peculiarly sensational list of symptoms and asserts satisfaction guaranteed by Pearre's Pharmacy.
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