Sunday in Jail at the County Hotel on South Street
A journalist visits the county jail to observe inmates and conditions. Superintendent Grove explains late-visitor rules, prisoner roster, cell life, and meals while noting recent deliveries and the impact of new state law on inmate numbers. The piece also covers jail curiosities and a skating rink etiquette section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
Bartgis
Grove
Petrona
Philip Stanton
George W. Speakes
Grandison Johnson
Charles B. Fink
Clarence Nelson
Thomas Speakes
John Wheeler
Charles Smallwood
John Taylor
Ephraim Diggs
Too Bee
Uasriison Wagner
Woodsboro
John Flynn
Flynn
Great Britain
United States
Norther Demonstrated by Quick Freeze at Texas Lake
A Norther described by an old Texan as a rapid, dramatic weather change. He recalls fishing on a March afternoon when warm sun and jumping fish gave way to a sudden cloud and a freezing lake, trapping fish on the ice as the wind rushed in.
Signs of a Hard Winter Prognosticated by Hornet Nests
Weather folk forecast an unusually harsh winter if hornet nests in woods are ground bound. Nests built high in trees historically signal milder seasons. Old prognosticators claim this sign has never failed.
Frederick County Reveals Astonishing Creation in Limexxt
A satirical piece extols Frederick County as a frontier of oddities and wonders. It parodies claims of new inventions from China and celebrates local cave lore, boasting Liberty Cave and humorous curiosities while lampooning hype around novelty and progress in grand fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Garden of Eden
Mr. Chinee
Frederick
Mammoth
Kentucky
Luray
Antiparos
Greece
Carniola
Mammoth Cave
Virginia
Court House Square
Chicago
George Washington
Israel
Billy Patterson
New Jersey
Job
New York Harbor
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Per Skein
Barre
West Church Street
Court House
Frederick, MD
Forisport
Mersey, Ahab and
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M. BE. Bartgis
Vranklin’s Bazar
Carpenters
Tom Carpenters
Wachter
Sreks
Briet
A. L Kitne's
Cocact
Amd
Oystees
D. Bents
Tjamaville
Fred’k Co
Ole
A. Arm Dans
Petrick
Best Ste
Aroon
Jlof and
Loos In
C. C. Carty Farsiture and Undertaking
East
Patrick Street
Frederick. MD
Qedernision Audit
Equity
Mirands Hichardson
Rachel Waters
Adolfuus Feabhake
Jn. Cleek
Frederick Co
Aidwlaw
Anilou
Ataroma
Bouldin & Freemaxk
Si Wert Patrick
Frederick, Mé
P.rick
Bs Rice
T. Hice
J. Biauffer
West
Pally
Stanter
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Bet
Chamberburg
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