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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
4
The Daily News announces circulation details and subscription options in Frederick Maryland. It outlines rates for city and country delivery, monthly and yearly terms, and advance payment incentives. It notes carriage and mail delivery, advertising options, and office connection to the telephone exchange.
Sat May 35 1905 commentary laments a loss but applauds Sexxton Pratt for resigning now. It also notes Stuyvesant Fish Jr entering Wall Street and cautions against a potential political boss era, referencing ex Secretary Shaw.
A Forestry Bureau bulletin proposes two remedies at river headwaters in the Southern Appalachians to curb annual floods. One, restore forest cover to absorb water gradually. two, establish storage reservoirs to hold surplus flow for later use. Government outlay in navigation has been vast, yet flood and transport issues persist.
The discussion notes that maintaining some depths above low-water during dry seasons would be costly. If the bulletin’s figures are correct, the Glennoge reservoir method could prove effective in the long run, arguing that adding to river tops is better business than continual dredging of bottoms to improve river flow.
A fragment from the Bullinure Sun praises civic effort while criticizing Senator Rayner of Maryhind as weak in the political fray. A Baltimore News flourish lauds the Supervisors of Election and a reform stride after a 1903 election, naming George Lewis as a general utility man in the election office.
A collage of light exchanges and social jests in early 20th century papers. Snippets include Bryan’s daughter on the stump and fashion guesses, flirtatious lines about love, gravity gibes, Robby’s cake comment, and Bobby and his sister’s piano progress as friends laugh.
A collage of satirical fragments from various papers. Items mock financial fraud, political graft, and a sports note about a pitcher and a Yale player. References to Armour, Providence, and a snowball incident appear among scattered quips.
A brief poem recounting messages from birds about hope and cheer. The narrator recalls hearing a tree’s overhead voices urging not to fret, offering comfort amid grief and trouble.
The Frederick County National Bank presents The Merry Widow Waltz and How it affected the Hon Lightfoot at the City Opera House on Saturday evening. Mr Lightfoot dances in a theatre box and later with staff, wife, cook, and others, causing chaos until hustled out by ushers and finally jailed after a chase with the band. The production is hailed as the most tangible yet shown in the city.
Belair's pickup squad defeated Frederick 7 to 2 as Leais pitched well but lacked first run support. Errors by Frederick suggested weaknesses to be addressed with practice, though both teams showed strength for the coming season. Peterumn and Anderson drew cheers for solid play behind the plate and at bat.
A elegant nuptial mass was held Tuesday at 2 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Miss Esther Pecher of Fairfield Pa and Mr George P Stouter of near Emmitsburg were united. Attendants wore white silk and roses. Best man was W P Devine of Hanover with groomsmen C K Bubb and Felixteuter. Reception for over fifty guests followed at the couple’s home before they depart for Niagara Falls for a honeymoon.
A reflective verse piece recalls life’s grand day beyond storms and death. It envisions a supreme glory as a distant star rises above purple skies, promising love, music, or battle’s surge to mark a final triumph.
The May government crop report predicts ample wheat and flour for export with winter wheat about six percent better than 1907. Western farmers face less hardship than others as strong sales boost industry and commerce, signaling a favorable year for many farmers and renewed economic activity.
Frans Carson, east of this city, was taken to the City Hospital last evening where he underwent an appendicitis operation.
A Cedar River merchant advertises Dr Kusig's Rew Ease Pulls claimed to relieve constipation malaria biliousness and related symptoms. The product is sold with a satisfaction guarantee at Pearre's Modern Pharmacy, urging customers to mention The News.
A public statement from a local user reports strong relief from kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims rapid improvement, with the user noting long-term benefits and urging others to try the remedy sold by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York as the U S sole agents.
Brief items note a new iron porch at the home of Mr. F. H. Davis on West Pstrick Street. The column warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, with sales through druggists at 75 cents per bottle and Hall's Pills for constipation.
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