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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1899
Page
2
Fragmented political musings and public notices rail against sensational media and fake ads. The piece references Admiral, Senator McMillan, Secretary Alger, King Alphonso, and Andrew Carnegie amid critique of frauds like the Industrial Supply Co scam run from York Pennsylvania targeting women with home work offers.
A Philadelphia man advertised a supposed work from home scheme where participants would earn by producing samples paid by the hundred. Deposits were required as “guarantee of good faith” but led to losses, with many victims. The man was convicted in U S District Court for using the mails to defraud and sent to prison.
A compilation of editorial snippets from Baltimore and nearby papers discussing an early state campaign, peace delegation tactics with red tape, domestic whipping posts as a restraint idea, Solomon’s rod philosophy, and Governor Lowndes likely Republican renomination with General Shryock’s indirect support and local malster opposition noted. The items reflect 19th century civic concerns and partisan dynamics.
A digest of comic snippets and quips from several papers. The dialogue clips touch on marriage, generosity, superstition, and patriotism with humorous asides. Notable lines include a quarrel over patching up a marriage, a goofy horseshoe joke at a ball game, and a poke at American eagle symbolism.
Governor Roosevelt urges discriminating voting in Buffalo remarks on corruption in legislatures and councils. He cites bribes by wealthy promoters and warns that the public reaps the exact quality of service chosen. Voters’ indifference and ignorance sustain scandalous political action and re‑election in respectable constituencies.
Local Lachnics reports tomorrow marks Queen Vici’s eightieth birthday with broad good wishes. A dawn of a new era is hoped asDet England and civilized nations celebrate her long reign.
In Frederick an observer notes Dewey and Schley pictures in sight while Sampson seems lost in the shuffle. A reader from Wheeling describes securing quarters in Westminster for a convention with large preparations and hopes it becomes a major event of the year.
A reflective piece praising the average man for daily duty and shared burdens, citing moral suasion and the value of plain effort in travel and peril. It contrasts the common worker with the nobility of steady labor, emphasizing trust in ordinary people who shoulder responsibilities. Includes dialect lines about resisting anger and unity.
Edward Lewis of Chicago, famed as the man with a musical heart, has fascinated Baltimore crowds. His 11 by 9 inch organ emits a distinct note heard with ear to the chest, puzzling medical critics who note the sound like a blasting safety valve. Despite dire predictions, Lewis, 34, married father of two, remains vigorous and makes a living from demonstrations before medical and literary audiences. He is a Russian-born, educated Nihilist with a dramatic escape story and a successful life in the United States.
General Bradley Tobeson, long ill in Richmond, Va., is improving and will soon travel to Media County to recuperate. Miss Etta Wolfe of Bartholows is also on the sick list.
The Local Mart quotes Whest in Frederick at 7 1/2 cents per bushel with shelled corn at 5 cents and corn on the ear at $2.8 per barrel. A baseball game yesterday in Middletown between the home team and a Burkittsville club ended with Middletown victorious by a narrow margin.
An old advertisement touts Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Care for preventing consumption and treating coughs colds and grippe. It promotes One Minute Vong’s Cara and Victor’s Infants’ Relief with references to pharmacies and multiple products amid ornate misspellings.
News of the state reports officers commissioned by the adjutant general. A tablet memorializing Cadet Bourdwan will be placed in the Naval Academy chapel.
A former Union soldier writes the Tax News editor protesting a Decoration Day event at Fair Grounds run by St John’s Church ministers. He urges honoring Memorial Day as intended by Congress and Maryland law, pleads with Cardinal Gibbons, and asks readers to reject support for the event. He recalls Civil War leaders and recent battles, urging reverence for fallen Union servicemen.
Mr James H. Smith has bought the M E parsonage in Buckeystown and will occupy in fall after improvements. The pastor’s residence will be at Doubs as the church bought a house from Wm H Michael. The change follows a circuit division at the last conference. Two hundred eighty one Frederick visitors have used cheap rates to Washington for the Peace Jubilee. more plan to depart later in the week.
A drifting torpedo ashore triggers public worry about disease germs and health remedies. The ad prose touts patent tonics and bitters like Hostetter's Stomach Matters to fortify digestion, blood purity, and immunity, claiming cures for biliousness fever and general stomach weakness. It hawks sales from S Lehter & Bro, touting medical claims and dubious relief.
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