Belated debate on Porto Rico and voting machines
A Cumberland Daily News note reviews election returns and the rise of voting machines. It contrasts debates over Porto Rican policy with support for mechanical voting, praising machines for tally accuracy and speed, and citing the New York Evening Post on Northampton results and potential nationwide adoption before the next presidential election.
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Method of Ratisy Ic Assuring the Elector Independence
A discussion on a counting method that slows the process to prevent secrecy and error. It describes a machine promised to ensure correct results instantly, claiming it perfects learning and recording the people's will. The text argues for a method that could be imagined.
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Thanksgiving turkey oles and postal costs debate
A composite of editorials notes the holiday culinary mishaps and the Postmaster-General's budget for rural free delivery, arguing the service is a loss but a necessary convenience. It cites fiscal strains while defending rural mail as justified by its origins amid mounting scrutiny of political influence.
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Baltimore Son
Quotable Snippets From Old Papers Mirth in Brief Jests
A collage of humorous exchanges from 19th century papers includes hay fever jokes, misheard lines about a wind bite and teeth of a gale, and casual misidentifications of society figures. The snippets showcase playful language and social foibles of the era.
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Philadelphia Record
Suffrage and constitution talk in Alabama plans
The Alabama legislature set to meet next Tuesday to consider calling a constitutional convention aimed at regulating suffrage to exclude illiterate Black voters. The piece compares Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana plans and notes expected actions by 1902, with Georgia and Virginia sharing views on removing Black votes via educational or property qualifications. It also includes a short medical insertion about corn treatment and Pain Balm.
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South Carolina
Louisiana
North Carolina
Congress
Georgia
Virginia
Massachusetts
Balm advert promises relief for catarrh and sinus symptoms
A读er reports using Bly's Balm or similar preparation for catarrh with loss of taste and smell. The testimonial claims quick relief after a first application and notes the product does not irritate or cause hiccups. Claim includes price and mail order from Liv Brothers, 66 Warren St., New York.
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Kipling Leaves Vermont Home for English Village
The New York press notes English author Rudyard Kipling has left his Vermont property after his illness and the death of his daughter. He reportedly made Rottingdean in England his permanent home, and his ornate Naulakha estate now stands as a relic of his former Green Mountain residence. Bad relations with his brother in law are cited as the reason for the move.
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Moments With The Muse Nocturne Poem and Vaudeville Notes
An 18th century style poem laments a beloved’s resting place amid nature. The page also previews Vaudeville shows at City Opera House with acts by Conroy Mack Edwards and others, listing performers and programs for November.
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County Correspondence Summary of Local Meetings and Visits
County towns report DOVES Ladies Aid met at St Mark’s Lutheran church with songs recitations solos and prayers. Local visits include Smiths in Angel’s Rest and Phreeger in Feagaville. Community notes cover butcherings, pound party, band music, illnesses, Bible meeting leadership, and church events across Troutville Mount Pleasant Locust Valley and surrounding areas.
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Lewis Smith
Angel's Rest
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Near Church
Local Notices and Social Snaps from Creagerstown Area
Elders and residents like J C Grane FL Posr J Butts and Joshua Norris visit Mexica Mrs Martha Travis. Mr Charles Dorsey and daughter visit Mr Harry Boller near Motter’s. Mrs Tyler referred to home. William Sir near fais piece, trond Tialanis. Harry Harner of Harney and Mrs Brno Shorb from Pipe Creek spend Sunday with Mrs Aces Shorb. Estey of Grafton spends week with Dr Davis family. Katharine Sinn of Cumberland returns home. Mason Beall and wife Nebraska visiting Mr and Mrs Washington Beall. Frank O Norwood of Frederick visits Dr Norwood family. Lizzie Orom leaves for home. Darner near Knoxville. Lillis Lamberth and May Hawker visit Miss Annis Hine. James Nease of Cumberland visits Fry family. Farmers husking corn. ploughing ongoing. Charles Grove, O & O canal lock-tender, moved to Harper’s Ferry. James Young takes post. Young People’s Literary Society meets with program including readings and debates. Creagerstown notes: C W Stanb returns to duties after accident. Communion services postponed to Nov 25 due to weather. Kings’ Daughters Society oyster supper planned. Mrs Allen G Fisher and family visit. Mrs Maggie Shakier of Middletown visiting relatives. Mrs Margaret Delaplaine and Miss Mamie Miller visit. Mrs Wm H Staup unwell. Ladies’ Aid Thanksgiving dinner planned. oyster supper on Thanksgiving. John Stell visited Onstrell and Baltimore counties.
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Frederick machine shop ad offers drop head drawers and portraits
An old advertisement from Frederick Maryland promotes a machine with a five drawer drop head top and lock chain features plus stitch and plaster options. It claims high speed, silent operation, and world exposition gold medals. It advertises repairs for all machines and a one dollar service. The notice lists locations on Patrick Street and North Market Street and mentions fine portraits.
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