Firemen Prepare for Frederick Demonstration Parade and Contests
The Hagerstown firemen plan a large Freder ick gathering with a parade and hose race and steam engine contests along the creek. About 12 entries for the hose race and nine or ten for the steam engine event are expected, with horses from local stables drawing apparatuses. Delegates may urge selecting Bacerstown as the next meeting site and seek annual state support.
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Hagerstown
Frederick
Harry Bloom
Reading
Shepherdstown
Waynesboro
Western Maryland
Bruceville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fair Ground
Fth
Long
Carib House
Doll
State Firemen’s Association
United Brotherhood
H&ely
Bacerstown
Presbyterian
Methodist
Bft
St. Mary's College
Tom's Creek
Eylers
Harbaugh’s Valley
Arthur Post
Zeck
Weaver
Western Maryland Hotel
Arthur Poat
Bons of
Methodist Church
Fire Devastates Baltimore Sugar Refinery at Curtis Bay
A massive blaze destroyed the Baltimore Sugar Refinery at Curtis Bay, causing an estimated loss near $2,000,000. The fire gutted the seven story boiling and granulating plant, char houses, and syrup tanks, with 400 workers left unemployed. Crude sugar, molasses cars, and vast barrels burned. the copper plant and cooperage were saved with difficulty. The incident disrupted local industry and left many families without employment. Memorial Day exercises proceeded in Emmitsburg as scheduled.
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Trazi
Charles E. Hamilton
Little Brigade
Curtis Bay
Baltimore & Ohio R. A
Cher
Baltimore
MacDonald
Philadelphia
Schumacher
Cooper Shops
Mer
Philndelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Eqai
Equatorial lice disrupt Lancaster County life in Pa
Local report notes an unusual wood louse outbreak in eastern Lancaster County believed to be equatorial psocids. Dr. Weber seeks state aid to combat the infestation which resists extreme cold and may worsen with warm weather, risking a broader plague and possible cholera. Additional items include hotel arrivals and health remedy notices from local suppliers.
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Pennsylvanis
E. Weber
Lancaster County
Webers
Edge
State Board of Agriculture
Jaet Wintes
North Dakota Ends Name Mystery with Hickertail Resolution
A Fargo legislative session produced a humorous resolution to christen every newborn North Dakotan as Hickertail. The measure notes the nickname derives from the native filckertail gopher and aims to join state residents to a distinctive moniker akin to other states’ nicknames.
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Fargo Argus
Dakota
Connecticut
Virginia
Frank J. Thompson
Fargo
North Dakota
Prairies
Dakotas
Hickertail
Maryland to Cast New Liberty Bell for World Fair
State superintendent circular notes Mrs. John Ritchie of Frederick to join the World's Fair Bell Committee to cast a larger duplicate of Philadelphia's Independence Bell. Fundraising urged from students and counties with a target of 19 dollars from Maryland, Baltimore city 290, and checks sent to Mrs. B. H. Mt. Ritchie in Frederick to sustain the state's credit.
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Bairroort
John Ritchie
Frederick Clity
Maryland
Philadelphia
Parliament of Man
Federation of the World
Maryisand
Baltimore City
B. H. Mt. Ritchie
Frederick
World’s Fair traffic forces Island Park Sunday school trips cut
Inland Park agent EH Zeigler of the B and O R B Co was notified by the Passenger Department that Sunday school excursions to Island Park cannot be accommodated this summer due to high demand for cars and engines for the World’s Fair traffic.
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Inland Park
EH. Zeigler
R. BR. Co
Island Park
Mayer's Magnetic Cure Claim Ad Shows Mixed Results
An advertising letter asserts Mayer's Magnetic Cure dramatically helped a long-term catarrh sufferer after costly prior treatments. The piece touts various Mayer products for cholera, diarrhea, and stomach ailments, cites testimonials, and notes druggists and agents offering the remedies, including Garratt & Brugeists and other pharmacists.
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Salta
Mayer
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Chief Marshall
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Department of Maryland
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M. Lechtider
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Washington Territory
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Henry Hensel
Altoona
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Giovanni Masinio
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Brantford, Ont
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Ohio
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Dimon City
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Arnica Saive
Garrett & Peart
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Liberty Bell
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Mayers
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Sr Tey
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Steiner Bros
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Altoza
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Garratt & Brugegista
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Frederick, Md
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Gautsch! & Sons
Ercretpa
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BOCK
J. A. C. Lipps
Col. W. Patrick
G. H. Sedgwick
Bloomfield
N. J
Sena
N. J. Wilson & Son
Excelsior Stovehouse
Patrick ST
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Merita
Keller & de Lashmutt
East Patrick ST. noyLoatt
Sisa Dupe
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