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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1899
Page
2
A Sunday school reflection on John chapter 18 traces Peter’s denial under pressure at the high priest’s court, noting his distancing from Jesus and return with John. It contrasts Peter’s weakness with John’s faithful proximity, and reflects on divine forgiveness and the look between Jesus and Peter after the third denial.
The Louisiana orange, a fine variety, was introduced by Jesuit settlers in early New Orleans. St Bernard and Plaquemines are major growing areas with potential elsewhere including Orleans Jefferson St James St John the Baptist and more. Trees bear around year seven, reach full growth by 12 to 15, yielding up to 8 million fruits per large orchard and value around 10 dollars per thousand.
The article lists medieval crafts and workers with counts for taylours smyths wryghts and other trades. It notes leather and garment production plus specialized roles such as aranamyths lakesmyths and goldsmyths. Also included are bakesters butchers fysshers and potters along with a vivid anecdote about tuna fishing and a medical tip on preventing ingrowing nails.
A portrait of J. Joe of London described as a remarkable man famed for shooting pigeons and noted as the first of 11 English winners of the Grand Prix at Monte Carlo in 1973. The text recalls playful pranks by subordinates during service with the Borral dragoons and references his harmless mania and distinctive dress.
A witty Indianapolis Journal item jokes about sending shoestrings to the Philippines after peace is declared. The quip notes natives do not wear shoes, but the strings would create “Sunday suits” for them.
A London Chronicle piece surveys gambling across cultures. It cites Chinese laborers in the United States spending earnings on games, Italian lotteries, and a Venice tradition of dream numbers. A Venetian gondolier window tale illustrates wishful betting fate.
A would be philanthropist raised young robins by hand feeding them fourteen to eighteen yards of angleworms daily until two died then found a bread and milk diet and observed real mothers feed every two minutes. He concluded handraising birds is not a viable business after studying sources and common practice. A separate anecdote recalls a reporter joking about dog ads in a newspaper and failing to find the dog.
A humorous exchange shows a father explaining diplomacy as doing the right thing at the right moment during a breakfast scene with his son and wife. The tale wryly contrasts everyday household mishaps and a joke about Mormon beliefs, ending with an old Chicago Post ad tease.
In Lestie's Weekly critique, government salaries are questioned as excessive for some roles and inadequate for others. The piece argues for salary readjustment rather than across the board cuts, noting clerical pay and workload comparisons with private employers and suggesting gradual reductions to align with common standards.
A Montgomery Advertiser snip describes a comical elevator ride at the Moses building where an old black woman panics as the lift plunges downward. The man operating the elevator, Johnny Tanson, triggers a dramatic descent that leaves the passenger pleading for escape. The incident ends with safe arrival on the ground floor and a relieved exhale.
A New York lawyer staged a telegraph thought transfer hoax with a San Francisco correspondent sending a card guess. The five of spades was reported as correct though later revealed as a prearranged cue based on sentence length and signature. The incident caused a media stir.
A collection of quotations and anecdotes from 19th century sources. It critiques Canadian manners toward the U S, cites possible reforms via liberal trade policy, recalls a Waterloo station encounter with the “Coffee Cooler” prizefighter, and notes Carlyle Henares Dickens Read reporting Dickens readings and earnings.
Distressing bladder and bladder disease relief described as a great surprise for prompt relief in bladder, back, and water retention. Claims quick relief for both men and women. Sold by S Schler & Bro., Druggists, Frederick, Ma.
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