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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1903
Page
4
A TM Independent piece discusses mayoral candidacy exposure for Porliar ed by Mn Deveny and analyzes political predictions from ex Senator James J. Jones. It critiques the race for oil profits, press honesty, and the risks journalists face publishing opinion under threat of libel suits while praising signed letters to the paper.
A Cumberland News note praises Mr Schwab's birthplace log cabin as a symbol of American boyhood potential. The Baltimore American quips that front yard cast iron dogs with no hydrophobia symptoms are best for hot weather. The fragment hints at political implications of Wall Street influence and party clashes.
The piece argues capital favors or disfavors in politics and stresses the obvious advantages of a local rural hospital. If a farmer or oyster worker in Dorchester is seriously injured they would need local hospital care, as Baltimore or distant facilities may be impossible to reach. The plan relieves metropolitan institutions and helps distribute state funds to smaller hospitals.
Comic snippets from the era feature banter on doctors autos and idling laborers. Jests reference Dr Sawyer wealth and a chauffeur, neighborhood labor, buried treasure, a senator doctor of laws joke, and a widow’s bonnet punchline.
From Washington Star and Portland: Congressman Charles E Littlefield disputes reports that lawmakers are overpaid and would accept only 2500 a year. He argues Congress should be paid more, keeping the present salary as enough for “excellent men” to serve. He says the member devotes nine of twenty four months to the government and fifteen to private affairs.
A collage of poems and notices includes an ode to the brave with praise of fallen soldiers, lampoonish verses on fashion and art, plus a feature on the Arnold Stock Company in Frederick with a continuous show format. Also includes local anecdotes about Chamberlain's Pain Balm testimonials and a farmer’s tale.
The Martin Hoke residence near Mt Pleasant was struck by lightning at about 2.40 am and burned to the ground. A small amount of furniture was saved, and estimated loss is around 1600 dollars with 600 covered by insurance. The frame house was a total loss, with charred remains. Nearby residents alerted others and attempts to salvage belongings were limited by the rapid blaze.
Greatly alarmed by a fearful cough, H P Sarbage a Greentile law student tried chamberlain's cough remedy after years of distress. He reports rapid improvement after using several twenty five cent bottles and says he is permanently cured. For sale by A L Pearre.
Mr Howard Barrier delivered a new horse to Frederlok this morning for the Junior Steam Fire Company. The animal matches the horse bought last week by Mr Jank Molfeory, forming a fine pair. Barrier raised the horse near Walkersville, both are about six years old and will be driven together by Mr Mc Henry for a few days before transfer to the company. The two horses are described as a fine pair and are verifiably from this state.
The Belles Lettres Literary Society met Friday afternoon with President W Beiling presiding. Members recited pieces, read minutes, and heard a short general debate won by the affirmative on the farmer versus rich farmer topic.
Arrests for disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace resulted in fines of two dollars and one dollar, paid. A note reports Baltimore and Ohio will establish a traveling agent office per division to supervise tariffs, station staff, and shipping conditions. Also listed are undelivered letters at Frederick post office and local events.
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