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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1902
Page
4
The editorial praises citizen responsibility and warns that politics as dirtiness harms governance. It notes Sioux Falls dispatches on South Dakota divorce law reform after Mrs Molineux’s high profile case and urges legislature action in January to curb scandal.
A Baltimore letter-writer mocks Booker T Washington’s claim that black uplift comes by brains skill and dignity in common work. The writer concedes real progress exists but argues Washington’s plan is serious, urging adherence to faithfulness and industry to gain employers’ respect and social advancement.
Contemporary comment notes Maryland’s improving economy and the call for Democratic unity behind Edwin Warfield for governor. It also praises new model roads from Belair to Havre de Grace under Woolsey’s bequest, and critiques school trustee choice as key to student health and safety.
A collage of humorous snippets from newspapers noting playful exchanges about weddings and wit. Jokes touch on mistaken vows, false teeth, dyed hair, jaw-breakers, and light exchanges about work and earnings.
Washington Star notes modest rises in socialist strength after the recent election. New York reports over 24,000 socialist votes, about double Debs’ two years ago, while Boston shows a conservative 11 percent with split socialist candidates. The piece classifies many as parlor socialists who favor state ownership in theory but are not militant in practice.
The text argues that ballots for male candidates reflect the supreme government, aligning with planters and security. It claims good socialist ideas will eventually be adopted by major parties, enabling a gradual triumph, while the third party's path to prominence is long and hard.
A fragmented verse titled Moments with the Muse urges readers to brighten daily life with cheer and a joyful countenance. It cites Nixon Waterman and a December publication, encouraging smiles to ease burdens and uplift lonely lives through simple acts of kindness.
Quick glimpse of fall season talk and small town chatter. Weather quirks, turkey shipments to cities, rising wages, and Sabbath school turnout hint at approaching holidays. Old newspaper snippets recall songs, manners, and a long–running Shepherdstown Register legacy.
Bl Henary's Big Minstrels, hailed as a leading minstrel group, will perform at City Opera House on Thanksgiving Day November 27 with matinees and a night show. Star comedians Billy Clarke Corrigan and Dove headline with noted vocalists J. P. Moore Hassell Van Gimoure and a double quartet. A saxophone quartet and Beory on cornet are featured between acts along with Probst the whistler and Sousa style acts by Senor and Senora Francelia and the Hen szttas troupe of high class entertainers.
Reported plan to divert water from the Potomac River to generate electrical power for nearby towns. Backed by capitalists, construction to begin soon with a dam end powerhouse and modern machinery. Mar-Husburg to receive power first. large industries and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shops slated to benefit. Poles and wires ordered to extend the line.
The article profiles Mary McDonald born September 14, 1770, oldest resident at a Philadelphia colored home. It recounts her Revolutionary War era memories, long widowhood, and daily life including a fondness for tobacco and a pipe. Her health remains relatively good despite age.
Review notes a complete program change at the Apollo Theater with the Daring Quintet, a Swedish women’s vocal group, highly praised for tone, control, and artistry. Mr Morse delivers broad humor and pathos, drawing strong audience laughter and memorable scenes. The performers appear at the City Opera House tonight in the Y M C A course.
This week features a Swedish Ladies Quintette concert at Opera Honge and a Christmas opening of John Eisenhauer china house. A women’s chapter of Schley Triumphs Arch Association forms Tuesday at Daughters of the Confederacy rooms. Graoa Reformed Church Sewing Society sells and serves in Kemp Hall Tuesday through Friday. Daily brotherhood opening Wednesday. Football at Athletic Park Thursday afternoon, Independent Athletic Club Thursday evening. Frederick City Hospital Association hosts children’s day and donation day Thursday afternoon at Junior Hall. Hi Henry’s Minstrels perform Thursday at City Opera House. A $300 at home event at the Woman’s College Thursday evening invites issued by Mrs. A. T. Brooks. Ladies’ Aid Thanksgiving entertainment Friday. Christmas openings at Miss Georgis Poole’s Shipley and Boost and O. B. Gline this week. Frederick Art Club begins Christmas sale series Saturday afternoon. Holiday novelties opening at Misses Mantz’s Friday and Saturday.
Local milling and export quotations list old crop and new crop prices for corn wheat oats and hay with prices per bushel per ton and per barrel. Also an advertisement extols a cold remedy and a patent medicine product claiming quick relief and a home treatment, featuring Beet root and tonic style lines.
The Maryland State Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting at Dushawe Peat Hall in Baltimore on December 18 and 19. Attendees include leading fruit and vegetable growers from Maryland and neighboring states. Sessions will cover apple culture, cantaloupes, pest and disease exhibits, cold storage of pears, and expanding the Kieffer pear market.
Belva A Myers aged 8 years 10 months 16 days died at home 803 West Patriot from branching. Funeral held at home and Haugh church near Ladiesburg with Elder Fahrney. Pallbearers listed. Interment at Hangh’a cemetery. A T Rice & Sons funeral directors. Incident noted mother’s stepbrother for first time in 31 years. Also references Frank Leslie calendar and Old Harper whiskey promo.
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