Timely notes on libraries and schooling reform
A long editorial fragment discusses politics in New York and Tammany leaders, then shifts to praise for library integration in schools. It cites Baltimore Superintendent Van Sickle on directing children to suitable books, argues libraries aid education, and notes need for art books and improved school surroundings for tomorrow’s students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
van Sickle
Baltimore
van Sickie
National Educational Association
Calldean
Reading to children from birth sparks early learning
The fragment emphasizes starting language exposure early, suggesting reading and storytelling should begin as soon as a child can feed or even before. It argues that waiting until age 12 is too late and urges continuous parental engagement to cultivate literacy from infancy.
Electoral Comments From City Papers On Result
Baltimore newspapers discuss post election outcomes and candidate standings. McKinley leads with electoral votes while Bryan trends lower. Baltimore charities report strong local contributions for famine relief in India and Galveston sufferers, highlighting civic satisfaction.
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Baltimore
Galveston
Baltimore News
Minutes of Merriness and Snippets of Town Talk
A collage of humorous quotes and brief exchanges from various papers. A mother notes obligations at Thanksgiving while a boy recalls his greedy suitor. a hunter recounts duck theft and capture. others joke about nerves, generosity, and social observations in casual hometown chatter.
revisions of nature and trade notes from papers
The Philadelphia Record cautions on a revived Ireland natural history note, Bray snakes and amendments. The New York Tribune extols American coal quality for European ships and navies, rebutting false claims. The Minneapolis Times warns of a Jesieanasal Degectment spread of epidemics and pests. The New York Journal of Commerce notes the South's rising share of postwar prosperity and cotton export gains amid price volatility.
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Philadelphia
Bray
Preas
England
Ireland
New York Tribune
Europe
United States
Molly Leads Meeting to Religion in Atlantic Constitution Text
A fragmentary reminiscence from an Atlantic Constitution piece describes Molly leading a church gathering on a Wednesday night. The scene recalls a vow to salvation as hymn singing rises and prayers arise, ending with communal shouts and a personal conversion moment.
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Che Stan
Star and Garter at Baltimore Academy of Music
Next week at the Academy of Music Baltimore John McNally presents Star and Garter a vaudeville farce by Frank McKee with Otis Harlan Marie Cahill Joseph Coyne and others The Agoust family pantomimists from Paris feature four performers including Mile Louise daughter of the Agousts There will be a matinee on Thursday and Saturday under Ben Teal stage direction.
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Baltimore
Academy of Music
John McNally
Frank McKee
Big
Agoust
Oze
Ben Teal
Duchemin’s New York Vaudeville at City Opera House
Duchemin’s Vaudeville Novelties headline City Opera House tonight with Edison’s Bristograph, the Morphys in farce, Ki Aubrey and Editha, Finikowski the mimic, Ascott and Eddie, and more top acts. Next week Conroy Mack Edwards comedians bring plays, music, and a Vanderilis company with favorites Conroy Mack Irish dance and Netropolitan Quartette at reduced prices. Divorce notice and medical testimonials blend into a page of varied entertainment and local notices.
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Dushemin
Edison
Bristograph
Morphys
Ki Aubrey
Editha
Finikowski
Mimic
Ascott
Eddie
Farrell and Starck
City Opera
Duchemin
New York
Duoberoin
City Opera House
Conroy, Mack & Edwards
Pat Conry
Dick Mack, Jr
City Opera Hons
Dramatic Organization
Conroy & Mack
William Chamberlain
Agnes Earle
Charisse F. Edwards
Baci's Catharth Cure Promoted By Local Doctors
An old ad claims Baci's Catharth Cure treats diseases by internal remedies and blood purification. It cites Hall's Care and mentions Dr. F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the makers.
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Hall
Baci
Ancient Pennsylvania cabin linked to Washington
Under Baltimore pike along Darby Creek Pennsylvania a famous old log cabin built by Virginia hunters before Penns landing stands. Washington used it as headquarters during the Revolution. Two of three cabins have decayed. this one remains but is neglected and may soon fall. Photo by Dr Cryer UPenn.
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Baltimore Pike
Darby Creek
Pennsylvania
William Penn
New World
Washington
Min
Cryer
University of Pennsylvania
Market Melange Scribe Lists Stock and Prices
The Scribe notes a busier market scene with milder morning chill and widespread price listings across eggs, poultry, fruit, vegetables, fish, beef and pork. Entries include snatter 25 cents per pound, eggs 25 cents a dozen, oysters 1 to 2 dollars per gallon, and assorted cuts of beef and pork with varied per pound prices.
Weekly Review of Trade and Bond Market Trends
Baxrrmeore November 1. After a buoyant week ending Saturday market eased to Tuesday, then a busy week with higher commission sales and continued gains in Seaboard issues. Bond certificates 4 per cent sell at 68, preferred 227, common 11. Allotments 1094 bid. Recommend buying Seaboard 4 per cent bonds and stock around 25 to double. Atlantic Transport peaked around 175 on rumors of Pacific Steamship deal. State bonds show small sale of Virginia Centuries. city stocks uneven. Banks list varied: Mechanics 170, Boward 10, Merchants 175, Bank of Baltimore 118, Marine 364, Third National 1. Georgia & Alabama Consols 7, South Bounds 99. Seaboard-related bonds look cheap: Georgia, Carolina & Northern 3s 104, Georgia, Southborn & Florida Js 125, Sea Board & Roanoke 109, Northern Central Railway 125 bid. Street railways steady: United Railways v's 97 1/2, incomes 79 3/4, stock 173. Street Railway 3s 54. Atlas bonds Ansonstis & Potomac a. Fidelity & Deposit 170, International 89, Guardian 114 1/4, Continental 171, Maryland 214, United States Fidelity 125. Dividend 31 1/2 cents on United States Fidelity due January 1. book value $140 per share. Prices favorable for investment.
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Atlantic Transport
Pacifc
Boward
Merchants
Bank of Baltimore
Marine
Third National
Georgia & Alabama
South Bounds
Seaboard
Georgia, Carolina & Northern
Georgia
Southborn
Florida
Iss
Charleston & Western Carolinsa
Georgia & Pacific
Seaboard & Roanoke
Northern Central Railway
Ers
United Railways
Street Railway
Ansovstis & Potomac Sa
Fidelity & Deposit
International
Guardian
Continental
Maryland
United States Fidelity
Security Storage & Trust and Boots and Shoes Market Update
In the miscellaneous list Security Storage & Trust, regular 5 percent dividends are noted as the Northern Central Railway deal grows, with mentions of share movements up to 91 for Coston Dock and Canton Com at Sand Gas, plus a hint that a deal with United Railways & Electric Co. is likely. Money is easy at 4 percent on call and 4 1/2 percent on four months. Boots and Shoes market in Baltimore shows strong trade, with demand for prompt shipments and a shift toward lighter women’s footwear. leather and hides markets remain tight, with limited supply and expected price rises, while wool sales improve and outlook remains encouraging.
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Security Storage & Trust
Northern Central Railway
Coston Dock
Canton
United Railways & Electric Company
Towssenp
Scott & Sox
Baltimore
Baxter Valasa
Battreore
Bradstreet reports mixed signals from cold weather impact
Bradstreet's notes seasonably cold weather boosts wholesale trade in most regions and supports cotton and wool markets, while wool demand faces a temporary setback after a major woolen mill firm failure. Railway and export trade rise, cereals weaken slightly, and bank clearings set new highs. Wheat prices ease amid varied global cues. No. 2 red around 72 cents, December at 72 1/4, May activity noted.
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Beadstreet's
York
Bradstrest
Mstern
Northwestern
Atest
Ius
Unclear historic grain terms and settling prices list
Fragmentary OCR notes show figures in 1000 bushels and dates December May and November. Mentions spot price and settled contracts with reference to May and December. Reading incomplete, no clear event, person, or organization named beyond generic grain terms.
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Isc
Weather and Week in Late 19th Century Mailbag Mirror
Mary Jaye reflects on a fall week blending weather notes with social life. She notes crops, holidays, church events, hospital openings, temperance talks, weddings, and preparations for Christmas as the year nears its end, ending with a farewell until next column.
Funeral services for Edward Barrick held at Utica church
Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock the funeral for Edward Barrick occurred at the Utica church with Pallbearers John Rhine, J. Wachter, Geo. W. Cramer, Lewis Harshman, John H. Baer and D. Utica. A. T. Rice & Sons were the funeral directors at Utica cemetery.
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Edward Barrick
Utica
F. J. Henck
Sree Nee Ween
A. T. Rice & Sons
John ©. Rhine
J. Wachter
Geo. W. Cramer
Lewis Harshman
John H. Baer
D. Utica
A T. Rice & Sons
Philippine Earthquakes and Stomach Ailments Notice
A fragment notes frequent earthquakes in the Philippines and compares minor digestive disruptions to shocks affecting health. It promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for stomach trouble and system strengthening, and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for corns, sprains, and rheumatism with local seller A. L. Pibe variation.
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Philippine
Philippine Islands
Frederick County real estate and estate sale notices
A list of notices describes sales of estate lands and properties in Frederick County Maryland. Items include parcels of 21 acres for building purposes and lots with brick dwellings at 55 Eyer Barre Breer, 162 East Patricks Street, and 163 Fact s Kats four Warhick Street. The executor of Jane B. Williams estate and the Orphans Court announce a public sale at Frederick City Court House with terms: one third cash, balance in 6 and 12 months, with $100 deposit. Also notices of a two story brick dwelling and related residence conditions along with other probate details and sale arrangements.
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Mondal
Ember
Leary
Frederick Uy
Abe
Serond
Patrick Brteech
Kewwe
Eyer Barre Breer
East Patricks Street
Orick
Warhick Street
Alto
Cute Hilleasd
Urner
Reedy & Urner
Frederick
SsavSaco Executor
Jane B. Williams
Frederick County
Maryland
Court House
Frederick City
Jane E. Williams
South Market
West South Streets
Jase EB. Williams
Jobe S. Newman
Lees
Market Street
South Street
Louis Markell
Charles W. Gorneee
Orphans’ Court
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Teos, Scuaxr, Becy
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Seth
Melee
Boss Groxen
Tammany
Tice
Philip
Ita Town
Hagerstown
Chesspeaks & Ohio Canal
Hancock
Libraries and Public
Pecbape Azainaido
Stud Ronning
Beltimore American
Paul
Baltimore Herald
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Bryan Cleveland
Harrison
Bryan
Cumberland Times
Kansas
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Tommy
Chicago News
Willie
Lou
Chicago Evening Post
Voice OF the Press
Minneapolis Times
Jesieanasal Degectment
Conjon
The
New York Journal of Commerce
Hasven
Mollie
Evenin
Ani
Joba
Atlants
James H. Hahn
Graceham
Mr. Hoagy
Circuit Court
Jonnie Hahn
Carroll County
E.S. Potops
Poteau
B. Pearre
S.scaler & Bro
Fred Ma
Penn
Kio
Weekly Review OF Trade
Southern
Tye
Mary Jane
Adama
Psupkta
McKinley
Cleveland
Brunswick
Cupid
Race
Court Park
Clarke Place
Santa Claus
Garret
Earthstone
Sheldon
Woolley
Womer
Ecandil Han
Fe Grim Moester
Death
Gran Rein
Mary Jaye
A. L. Pi
Tie
Ho Stern
Grahamerilie
Prsic Sale
Walter Saunders
Frederick Lity
Charles W. Quynn
Jacob Rohrback
Charles B. Fout
East Second Street
Omar
Con Mission
Reserve Ci! Co
Cheveland, Ohi
Superior Street
South Market Street
Povische Seer
Harch Street
Oerzedtr
New Haven
Beaco Comal Jssimers
Mondis
Arte Bet Ephraim L. Eoblitz
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Willian H. Harris
Francis A. Harley
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