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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
2
A Frederick edition column reflects on moon phases and public life, praising civic duty. It critiques political opportunism, laments vanity in diplomacy, and urges support for a Frederick public library as a lasting civic monument. It also lauds the Maryland Christian Endeavor Association for moral reform and sincere public service.
Baltimore papers report a judge fining a Black witness three dollars for saying Thank God after a rough examination. The piece argues the ruling reflects excessive concern for court dignity and hints at broader bias in public servants being treated as divinized figures, comparing America’s courts to czars in Russia.
A fragment argues against absolute submission to so called authority and defends freedom of speech and expression. It contends that public bodies and courts should not punish open thanks to a higher power, urging humanity to resist suppression by state endorsed institutions.
Readers recall the cruelty of bantemen with vivid imagery of nightly gunfire and hounds. Editorials praise election officials E A Gildnger and Mtr J V Del for diligent campaigning work, while notes from editors C Mook and G E Castell commend lawful conduct and garden curiosities including chrysanthemum varieties observed on Friday February 8.
The article mocks General Blanco amid impending six month tenure, notes Signor Crisp as still influential against him, and mentions Philadelphia’s council facing a costly issue. It also references a crusade to the Kondike by missionaries, Georgian football bans, and prize fighting debates as lawmakers react to current events.
A collage of satirical excerpts from American papers comments on Weyler and politics. It notes potential memoir sales, a free matrimonial bureau in St. Louis City Hall, ballot box suspicions in Pittsburg, strikes in Madrid, Japan’s war prospects, and rising milk prices in New York after January.
A collection of brief local expressions and letters from Frederick and surrounding areas comment on the Key Monument unveiling, political candidates for senator, work in Frederick, printers affected by campaign results, and a poem praising generosity by the Bentztown Bard.
A fragmented poetry page with verses by Pat. Laurence Dospan. The lines mix archaic imagery of gardens and rivers with dreamlike memory. The second piece describes a drowsy day indoors as rain and gloom press on the room and memories rise.
Mr Thomas H Baumgardner and Miles Daisy R Sparrow were quietly married at the Novitiste last evening. Rev Father Coppens conducted the ceremony with two attendants. A serenade at their West Firth Street home followed by a reception preceded warm well wishes for the couple.
The note reports heat prices for Frederick at 3 94 a bushel and corn at 26 to 27 cents per bushel. An advertising line promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming it keeps you well with blood purity good digestion and appetites.
The Tarbella Literary Society of Frederick Mate Riz School held its weekly gathering on Friday. Minutes approved, readings included Bey Urdere by E Weller and The Grasea of a Household by C Sommer. A debate on Tanat Protective Yarifl was presented with judges named. General debate followed before adjournment.
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