Mother Nature's Curio Shop and a Storm Filled Eclipse
Benjamin Franklin and a friend planned concurrent eclipse observations from Philadelphia and Boston. A northeast rainstorm hit Philadelphia, derailing Franklin's plan, and he later learned Boston would not see the storm until the next morning. The tale hints at early storm studies and curiosity about weather patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Franklin
Boston
Thia
Daily News Action on Advertising and Consent Rules
The notice outlines editorial guidelines for advertising content and reader consent. It emphasizes corrections to misattributed names or entities and the need to handle sensitive mentions with care. The policy references state oversight and corrective steps for erroneous titles or captions.
New England naming sparks debate in NSW division talk
A Victorian era editorial criticizes Australia for naming a proposed New South Wales state “New England” and argues only one New England exists. It contrasts colonial names with American institutions and notes broader policy issues like a Great Lakes to Atlantic shipway. The piece questions timing, authority, and cultural echoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New South Wales
John Smith
Bradford
Roger Williams
Boston
Yale
Harvard
America
Australia
Canberra
Daily Lesson In English Words and Train Stop Tale
Daily lesson explores common word misuses and pronunciation. A wandering verse from The Bentztown Band rails at stations like Woodbine while musing on autumn landscapes and longing to travel beyond Old Howard toward upland and autumn skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbine
Old Howard
Carol Imecta
Clergy visitors at Mt St Marks prompt student holiday
Bishop of Nashville Tenis and Rev Morgan visited Mt St Marks, prompting a student holiday last Wednesday. Mrs. Adams moved from Bell farmhouse to East Main street property. William Richardson, colored, fined 10 dollars for disorderly conduct after a Thurmont justice hearing. John Eyler fined 25 dollars for using another car’s auto tags and 1 dollar for missing a registration card at a Stokes hearing in Emmitsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Oct. S.stigne
Alphonss J. Smith
Nashville
Tenis
John M. Morgan
Mt. St. Marc's
Marylee Adams
St. Mary's
Justice of the Peace
William Stoner
Thurmont
Lester McGlaughlin
Albert Adelsberger
Richardson
John Eyler
Office of Justice of the Peace
J. Henry Stokes
Twenty Years Ago In Frederick Market Opened at Dawn
Twenty years ago in Frederick the city hall market opened at oclock in the morning after changes from the old hour of 7. The Market Master Henry Schmidt doubted the new hour would hold, suggesting a move back to 8. The article notes various local items including a school enrollment of 41, Miss Margaret Eisenhauer as teacher, and Miss Louise Sappington as Ellstant. It also mentions the Pike Run, bid by M J Grove Lime Co at 7643.30 dollars, and WV marriage license law driving couples to Frederick or Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congressional
Canada
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Dominion
Busina
New York City
Philadelphia
Europe
Middle West
Dem
Slone
City Hall
Henry Schmidt
Margaret Eisenhauer
Louise Sappington
Elstant
Burkitts- Sesesentees
Charles O'D. Lee
M. J. Grove Lime Co
Day Menus from MHS Feature Pork Chops and Apple Rings
The page presents the Day Menus from MHS with recipes for Baked Pork Chops with apple rings and scalloped potatoes, a dessert of Chocolate Collage Pudding, and a vinegar spiced apple dish. The text includes detailed preparation steps and ingredient quantities, plus a note about the cheetah as the fastest animal for short distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Alexander George
Ellery
Union Bridge social visits and church events noted
In Union Bridge on Sunday Mr and Mrs Edward Eichman and other relatives from Barnesville Baltimore and Union Bridge visited patients and friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carroll Brandenburg and two children, Mr and Mrs William Brandenburg, and Mr Mervile Fuss returned to Newfield New Jersey after a stay with Mrs Howard Gray. Local residents from Washington Hagerstown Milwaukee and Lebanon attended meals and visits. The Lutheran church joined two others for a social at Rocky Ridge, a fine program. the Epca pal church Zpworth League held a treasure hunt at Lehigh Park after gathering at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bridge
Edward Eichman
Barnesville
Carroll Brandenburg
Baltimore
Willian Brandenburg
Samuel Brandenburg
Mervile Fuss
Howard Gray
W. E. Brandenburg
Jean Zarden
Milwaukee
Miss Shields Leaves Sabillasville For Head College
In Sabillasville on October 3 Miss Elizabeth Shields departed Wednesday to attend Head College as a senior student. Mrs Bertha Eyter is visiting with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ernest Stoner of Woodsboro. Guests Saturday included Mr and Mrs C N Stem along with Mr and Mrs E B Iver Mrs Fannie Sigler Mrs Grace Karper and Dorothy of Harrisburg Mr and Mrs Jerry Durrow of Blue Ridge Summit. Edgar Harbaugh moved Friday to a new home and Miss Margaret Smail of Thurmont visited Mrs Bertha Meyer. Kenneth Wagaman boarded a University of Maryland program at College Park on Wednesday while Mr and Mrs Simon Stavis spent Thursday in Chester PA. Thelma Harbaugh of Rou Tarviic spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs Anna Harbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Harrisburg
Jerry Durrow
Blue Ridge Summit
Edgar Harbaugh
Hariach Wattage
Margaret Smail
Thurmont
Bertha Meyer
Kenneth Wagaman
University of Maryland
College Park
Simon Stavis
Chester
Thelma Harbaugh
Rou Tarviic
Anna Harbaugh
Health scrutiny for entering school urged by doctor experts
Dr Morris Fishbein notes many children entering school carry hidden health defects. He urges a complete medical exam in the first year and annual checks thereafter. Private schools increasingly stress physical fitness, while removal of tonsils and adenoids is debated due to variable outcomes. Family doctors conducting individual exams are more effective than large group screenings.
Early 18th Century Records From Mrs Poorman Vault
Michigan area Maryland and Frederick linked papers show 1720 chapel entry for Church of England, Maryland Diocese. Documents include Scheele Shaffer Shaver family records, land manager and road supervisor appointments in 1796 and 1812, muster permits for spirits 1790 1820, and Maryland great seal deeds. A 1820 Frederick Levy Court road contract sets waggon four horses, driver three dollars daily and laborer seventy five cents. Home-made arithmetic and valentines appear among preserved papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Poorman
Vandalia
Ohio
Frederick
Maland
Maryland
Frederick Levy
Surprise Birthday Party At Lenhart Home
A delightful surprise birthday gathering was held at Mrs. Lewis Lenhart’s home in honor of Mrs. Lenhart. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith, Roy Rice, Arnold Rice, William Rice, Clayton Lenhart, Pat Rice, Horsy Lizion, John Summers, Mrs. Charles Rice, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Hooper, Edna Bide, Helen Ausherman, Alverta Ausherman, Ellen and Marrie Lenhart, Christine Bid- Ginger, Earl Rice, Thomas Rice, Franklin Smith, James Clark, Ruth Rice, Mary Alice Lenhart, Ruth Lerchart, Jeredine Lerchart, Penn Rice, Masters Lawrence Rice, Relph Tinton, Gordon and Ralph Smith, Earl and Glenn, Paul W. Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lenhart
Lenhart
Clyde Smith
Roy Rice
Arnold Rice
Willam Rice
Airs
Clayton Lenhart
Um Pat Rice
and Biffs
Horsy Lizion
John Summers
Charles Rice
Cook
Hooper
Edna Bide
Helen Ausherman
Alverta Ausherman
Ellen and
Marrie
Christine Bid- Ginger
Earl Rice
Thomas Rice
Franklin Smith
Janes Clark
Ruth Rice
Mary Alice Lamehart
Ruth
Jeredine Lerchart
Penn Rice
Lawrence Rice
Relph Tin
Today In History and Birthdays of Notable Figures
A compact list of historical anniversaries and birthdays. Notable names include George Bancroft, George Ripley, Townsend Harris, Jeanette L. Gilder, William Crawford Gorgas, Eleanora Duse, Hugh Chalmers, Miles Standish, Black Hawk, and figures born today such as James DeWolf Perry, Frank Regan, James C. Roop, Charles W. Holman, Dr. Robert Haig, Dr. Virginia Gildersleeve, and Rt. Hor. James H. Thomas. The piece blends birth dates, deaths, and commentary on a born day's temperament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bancroft
America
Annapolis
Great Britain
Germany
Worcester
Mass
Washington, D. C
George Ripley
Boston Brook Farm Experiment
New York City
Newspaper World
Greenfield
New York
Townsend Harris
Japan
Washington Co
N.Y
Jeanette L. Gilder
Flushing
N. Y
William Crawford Gorgas
Havana
Canal Zone
Moe Pile
Ala
Eleanora Duse
Pittshursh
Hugh Chalmers
Dayton
Ohio
Beacon
WN. Y
James DeWolf Perry
Rhode Island
P. E. Church
Ameritas
Philadelphia
Frank 5. Regan
Rochford
James C. Roop
Virginia
Upland
Charles W. Holman
Winona
Miss
Robert Haig
Columbus University
Columbus
Virginia Gildersleeve
Barnard College
James H. Thomas
Britain
Dominions
Fragmented quotes from Yonkers public life and politics
A collage of quoted lines from Rev Cousins Buchanan and others. References include Yonkers New York, remarks attributed to David Lloyd George, Dave Austin, and Frank Couzens. The text juxtaposes religious, revolutionary, and political notes with personal musings.
Bible Thought and Shakespeare Quotation Fragment
A compact relic text blending a St. John biblical quotation with a Shakespearean line. It juxtaposes a prayer for protection from evil with a reflective, archaic meditation on disturbance and polished perturbation. The fragment preserves historic literary voice.
Autograph Seekers Fill New York Premiere Halls
In New York on October 2, critics and fans swirl around premiere crowds as celebrities enter and autographs flow. Dorothy Parker, Conrad Nagel, Janet Gaynor, Sidney Fos, and others are spotted, while photographers, gossiping bystanders, and bustling lobbies create a theatergoing scene rich with chatter and anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harrison
New York
Dorothy Parker
Conrad Nagel
Janet Gaynor
Sidney Fos
Hatra
Lehman
Berome
Mister Woolcott
Bourne
Neiress
Mizand
Jooli
Luff's Stuff and the Odd Travel Reflection
A fragmented wartime era note from A. Lupbure reflects on travel, aging, and identity. The piece intertwines personal sentiment with distant global imagery, mentioning continents, nations, and a sense of exemption while pondering future journeys and a pocketbook kept in a war era setting.
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Tnean
Ray
Sos
World
Surrace
the Daily News
Trvel
Predera
Tergomas
Flapper
Fanny
Will Rogers
Beverly
Cal
Roosevelt
Polticians
American Legion
Legion
Ghit
Rapere
McKavady Sygdeate
Kurn
Lichester
Bykesville
West Virginia
Hagerstown
Ben Hurd
Gro
Hurd
Urier
Worthington
She Dewe
Chutes
Carney Amt
Wit
Liord C
Culler
RI Mantel
Peter
Te Gore
Morria Fishbein
Miter
Journal
OT Americas Medical
Mamarie Tou
The
Help Maginine
Mrs. Poorman
Frison
Illinois
Itarathon
Miles Standish
Jeader
Beene
Black Hawk
Towa
Cousins Buchanan
Yonkers, N.Y
David Liopd
George
Dave Aution
Couzens
Frank Couzens
Detroit
Bible Thought
Shakespeare
U.S Pat
Tye Ay
Hin
York
Teaceo
Wee
Tos
Luff
Sessa
A. Lupbure
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