Freight and Daily News Commentary Slice From Period Text
The article discusses transport costs and rural road improvements. It cites The Saturday Evening Post on freight rates, noting rail and water transport charges for moving goods in New York and across the country. It argues better roads and lower freight hauls would cut costs for farmers and consumers, shaping national economic views.
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Rands
Saturday Evening Post
Newathene
Ie Post
Atrecta
New York
Consignee
Post
Ayy
Ag NewsWeek
Atreeta
York
Schoolhouses as civic centers in American towns
A Baltimore American Star editorial argues that American schoolhouses serve as gathering spaces for citizens beyond education. It praises schools as engines for public spirit, urging school boards to open buildings for civic meetings under janitorial oversight to strengthen community life.
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Baltimore American Star
Quotations and Witty Noir From Weeknight Minstrelsy
A garbled montage of humorous exchanges and quips from various papers. It parodies conversations on life voyages, misadventures on the road, fashion jokes about hats, wealth and happiness, and a social event chorus referencing a musical gathering and a crowded crush at a party.
Hitchcock Favored to Head Post Department in Era of Change
The Washington Herald notes support for Frank Hitchcock as Postmaster General candidate. It argues his energy and administration suit the expanding department, with parcels post and revenue ideas seen as remedies for deficits. The piece highlights needed modernization and administrative vigor to meet future challenges.
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Hitchcock
NW Honoi
Fromihe
Washington Herald
Frank
Pantoflico
Aly
Uitchcock
Westmaster
Vestmanter Geaurl
Itchcock
Moments With The Muse On Como
A nocturnal lake scene unfolds as rain dims the darkness. A boat ride blends cloud, water, and storm light into a surreal, dreamlike embrace. The speaker recalls a transcendent moment where lovers unite under a glow of lightning, breath, and spirit, ending as night deepens and silence returns.
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Como
Arangela
Earth
Heaven
Colds and Group in Children Reported
Report notes children affected by colds and related infections in a community setting. Health authorities outline symptoms, transmission, and care guidelines for parents and schools. Observations emphasize hydration, rest, and early medical consultation for persistent fever or breathing difficulty.
Death of aged West Middletown resident Hezekiah Poffinberger
The obituary notes Hezekiah Poffinberger aged elder of Middletown area died at 2:15 Sunday night November 19 from a severe cold contracted at a sale the prior Saturday. He lived near Ellerton long, married with wife deceased three years, and survived by six daughters and two sons including Jona H. of Arcumum Ohio and George P. of Sibillanville, plus 44 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral was in Lutheran Church at Church Hill with Rev. G. W. Stroup officiating. pallbearers listed. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Elisa P. Nixdorff of Washington Forest Glen near Washington, widow of Louis M. Nixdorff, connected with Confederate memorial work and several local chapters, with funeral arrangements and interment planned at Mount Olivet. Additionally, Mrs. Clara Clary of Baltimore died at Springfield Hospital from nervous prostration. funeral at Mt. Alry. Lastly, Mrs. Alice Aew Heiston of New York City died November 27 in Milford Pennsylvania. she was formerly Miss Alice Knowles of Washington.
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Hezekiah Poffinberger
George W. Silfer
Middletown
John Beachlay
Polligberger
Mhidlutown
Ellerton
Church
Poffinberger
Slifor
Jona H
Arcunum
Ohio
George P
Sibillanville
This
Afratfenry
Snoenaker
Schookstown
John Baker
Downsville
Woothington County
John F. Summers
Mix
John W. D. Koogle
Bolivar
Bilifer
Louis M. Nixdorff
Forest Glen
Washington
Mer. Nixdorf
Elisa Sither
Winchester
Harry Nixdorff
Nixdoril
Louie M Nixdoril
Mt Guvet Cemetery
Ladies’ Confederate Monumental Assoriation
Fitchugh Lee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
St. Mary's
West
Wm. H.R. Etchison
Baltimore
Mia
Clara Clary
Morgan Clary
Springfield
Sykeaville
Virgie
Loretta
Margaret
Stanley
Clary
Klao
Min
BR. J. Murray
Ada Uorn
Baltinore
J. Murray Dronenbing
Thia City
Mesere
Fred
William Horn
Local Briefs Highlight Street Work and Hunting Wins
Improvements to the property on Park Street by Cinseek Promen, Frank Sisley and aene noted after a Saturday trip yielding a bird and two rabbits. The Renburg Fertutree complex at East All Salute and Carollateet was repainted, while Lauter We Robingon on Third Street saw a large poster repainted by Mr. Sourda Welty. Hunting parties James Bowers and Catlea B. Herbert bagged four birds and two rabbits, and courthouse entrance steps received boards to curb icy slips. Mr. Herman’s florist shop on West South Street is being repainted by a soda delivery crew under Mr. Henry Lampe. A new pavement went in front of the Colon Neattiog mills warehouse on East Patrick Street. Master Austin Jaimes injured his left shoulder on Court Square when boys fell on him Friday night. Union Knitting Mills incident hurt Mr. Wallace W. Weharse’s right foot, forcing him to nap. Martinsburg visitors BT Myers, SC Towry, Geo. I. Wever and F. J. Trauwell toured the Y.M.C.A. building courtesy of Fred Oberlander. Edward Braley’s wagon broke down on West Third Street. another vehicle arranged, wagon taken to Wagner Bros for repairs.
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Cinseek Promen
Frank Sisley
Aene
Rameburg Fertutree
East All Salute
Carollateet
Ter Lauter
Third Street
Sourda Welty
James Bowers
Catlea B
Colon Neattiog Mills
East Patrick Street
Court Square
Austin Jaimes
Union Knitting Mills
Mfr
Wallace W. Weharse
Mesera
Myera
Towry
Wever
F. J. Trauwell
Martingburg
W. Va
Fred, Oberlander
Edward Braley
Shookstown
Rhodes K. Kemp
Wagun Bros
Middletown Faces Water Crisis as Reservoir Dries Up
A prolonged drought leaves Middletown with a nearly empty reservoir less than four inches of water available. Bathing is forbidden and residents must seek water elsewhere. The town lacks fire protection and threatens a creamery receiving tens of thousands of pounds of butter tied to the water supply. Some nearby springs could be burned to restore supply, but it may take one to two weeks.
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Middletown
Wind Song From the Sea Breeze Keeps a Lover’s Prayer
A romantic passage from a 19th century magazine presents a lyric plea to the south wind. The speaker requests the breeze to carry a lover’s kiss to inland ports and to entwine softly with a beloved’s hair.
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South 208
Jorn Cuanpixn Hani
Uncle Hemue
the Home Magazine
Rexall Orderlies Promised Free Trial Guarantee
An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a safe cure for chronic constipation. It warns against laxatives, claims nerve and muscle weakness cause constipation, and promises a free trial if not cured. The message cites J. A. Williamson on North Market Street and urges trying the remedy at risk.
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Rexall
J. A. Williamson
North Market Street
Thanksgiving Assembly at Mise Ritehic school hosts out of town guests
The Thanksgiving assembly at Mise Ritehic a school drew guests including Miss Hill of Baltimore and Princeton University attendees Fredrick Nicholax Millie Ankeny H Hanson Mountsby. Frederick Select Orchestra performed and souvenir programs were handed to attendees. A holiday assembly is planned for December 28 and a children’s affair is set for January 2. Mrs May Markeil and Miss Lila Smith hosted a Friday gathering on Westlatrick Street honoring Mr and Mrs William DeLashmutt and Rev. and Mrs John Paul Tyler.
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Mise Ritehic'a
Mies Hill
Baltimore
Missea Johnson
Eaat Patrick Street
Messrs
Sanfred Nicholax
Millie Ankeny
H. Hanson Mountsby
Princeton University
Frederick Select Orchestra
May Markeil
Misa Lila Smith
Weatlatrick Street
William R. DeLashmutt
John Paul Tyler
Illness Report From Local Residents
The list notes several residents improving from illness and others still ill. Elizabeth Haugh and John Smith show improvement, while Charles A. Duvall remains critically ill in Washington. Jesse W. Starr and Samuel Shaw continue to suffer ailments at home, with Krank J. Schroeder able to walk out and Mrs. Foater still very ill and unable to meet friends. County Commissioner Lewis H. Bow Jus endures neck trouble causing inconvenience.
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Elizabeth Haugh
East Church Street
West Patrick Street
Samuel 2. Shaw
East Patrick Street
George Wachter
Charles A. Duvall
Washington
John Smith
East Fourth Street
Edward H. Dyer
Krank J. Schroeder
Misa Foater
Lewis H. Bow Jus
HYMENEAL NEWS OF STEINER-KEPNER AND HURST-BARDY
Marriage notices record I F Steiner and Alice M Kepner wed at Oakland Maryland with Rev J M Davis officiating. Also Thomas H Hurst and Carrie M Hardy married in Lynchburg area by Rev Osborne Logie. A Turkish boycott against Austrian goods sparks trade protests in Constantinople and shifts in national attire.
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Turkey
Austria
Constantinople
Tade
Gustria
Funeral for Harry E. K. Hart at St Josephs Church
The funeral of Harry E. K. Hart colored was held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church near Buckeystown with Rev Fr McCabe presiding. Pallbearers included Doniel Bell Claude Brown Wm W. Grason Edw. B E. Grason W. H. Palmer and Emanuel W. Johnson. Interment followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Thomas P. Rice was funeral director.
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Harry EK. Hart
St. Joseph’s Church
Buckeystown
Fr. McCabe
Doniel Bell
Claude Brown
Wm W. Grasob
Edw. BE. Grason
W.H. Palmer
Emanuel W. Johnson
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Thomas P. Rice
Pedestrian Tramp Trip Enjoys Late Saturday Run
Physical Director W G Barker and Memra Reading Schley Earl Zaigher Richard Joan and Fred Diven of the Y M C A set out from the city at 10 45 am on a trip to Hagerstown arriving about 5 20 pm and returning the same day by trolley, pleased with the journey. Piles cured in four days.
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W. G. Barker
Memra
Reading Schley
Earl Zaigher
Richard Joan
Fred. Diven
Y. M.C. Ay
Hagerstown
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