Daily News 1901 Editorial Curiosities and Local Nonsense
The Frederick Maryland Daily News notes various items from October 4, 1901. It comments on Columbia's race performance and Lipton, urges weather considerations for the fair, mentions a memory culture inventor potentially contracting with the Naval Academy, critiques Mr. Droxer’s political posturing, and reports a Hagerstown effort to ban cologne sprayers at a fair as a nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Academy
Hagerstown
Weashington County Agricultural Association
Cologne
Whitneys Report Links Maryland Soil Decline to Poor Cultivation
Professor Milton Whitney chief of the Division of Soils, Dept. of Agriculture, says Southern Maryland soils are not exhausted but abused by injudicious cultivation. He cites two county surveys showing soils could be more productive with thrift and better farming methods, contrasting conditions with Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avila
Department of Agriculture
Milton Whitney
Maryland
Whitney
Preserve forests while supporting wood products economy
The letter argues against destroying forests for pulp and lumber, insisting enlightened self interest by business is needed to save forests. If firms fail, government should intervene to ensure preservation, noting economy and rational policy over reducing paper supply, warning this is a grave legislative issue for now and the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Moments of Merkiness in Local Papers
A collage of comic vignettes from Brooklyn Eagle Philadelphia Record and Philadelphia Press features, including Mrs Sawbones debating Mr Longgreen’s appendix, Dr Sawbones needing a car, perfumery talk, and a clerk Dremer quipping on Shakespeare. Various anecdotes about clever language and stage nerves appear, reflecting lighthearted newspaper humor.
The Voice of the Press and Modern Vaccination Opinions
The piece advocates free press rights against lies and government accountability citing The Commoner. It then summarizes Philadelphia Record views on vaccination, arguing modern cowpox virus uses safe, bovine material and urging regionwide vaccination to stamp out disease, with exceptions for unhealthy children.
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Philadelphia
Philican
Thia Dgy
Board of Health
Moments with the Muse and the Pitying Wand
Fragmentary notes suggest a poetic meditation on humanity and aid. The text references a sitter near a couch and a guiding wand, hinting at the tension between the pitying gaze and support for a suffering person.
Taneytown Notes And Local Arrivals At Fall Turn
Taneytown reports Emma Newcomer’s return from Washington after visiting relatives, Jesse Hoover's visit from Brooklyn, Lou Reiner back in Washington, and several locals traveling to Baltimore Gettysburg and Oxford. Regional church services include a 40 hour devotion at St Joseph’s with multiple priests and upcoming communion at Grace Reformed. Local movements include property changes among Stoner and Collistoner families, a barn contract for Mr Sheffer, and weddings rumored near Gettysburg.
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Taneytown
Emma Newcomer
Washington, D. C
Jesse Hoover
Brooklyn
Misa Lou Reiner
Washington
Duttera
Baltimore
Bernard J. Foster
Hagerstown
Lawrence Shoemaker
Yonkera
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father B. J. Lenon
Dr. Flynn
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Father Kohl
Littlestone
Father Kane
Pylesville
Father McGovern
Father Manney
Ms. St. Mary's, Emmitaburg
Grace Reformed Church
Marshall Fitz
Waynesboro
Graceham
English
Wolfaville
John Eyler
Gettysburo
Oxford
Charles Miller
Loys
Bartha Colliflower
Union Bridge
Brocaville
Jack Posey
Joshua Martin
New York
Gettysburg
Meaars
John Stoner
Franklin Collistoner
Frederick
Dennis Miskell
William Rontzahn
Mr. Runkles
William Winebrewer
Mr. Stoner
Shipley
Thomas Hyler
Jones
Mt. Airy
Belle Seiss
Pennsylvania
Homse
Frank Colliflower
Sheffer
Sabillanville
Sallie Kelly
Philadelphia
Mesara
Will Stoner
Herbert Coliftoner
Deerfield
Anna Boller
Glenna
The Crops of 1901 Review by Maryland Director
The report by Oliver Lb Tassig, Maryland section director for the Department of Agriculture, surveys 1901 crops. Weather varied from drought in autumn to heavy rains in October, with late spring warmth boosting growth. Wheat, rye, barley yields were generally light. fruits fluctuated, with cherries strong and peaches poor to fair. corn promising but many crops short or fair. Tobacco and other staples faced mixed results amid cold spells and damp periods.
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Mepein
Maryland
Oliver Lb. Tassig
Department of Agriculture
Libh
Jung
News of the State and Local Political Moves
Gen George W Gatty, a hero of two wars, died at Forest Glen Md The Queen Annes County Republican Convention nominated a county ticket Worcester county Republicans nominated a county ticket and denounced the state administration The Woman s Christian Temperance Union at Westminster ejected officers and adopted resolutions Edward Dann was killed at the Potomac Osment Works Allegany county by a crushed car cable Carl Wiltrent 20 was killed by fire clay shell at Middle Creek mines Garrett county The trank hande on the Western Maryland Railroad at Williamsport petitioned President Flood for higher wages Col Edwin B Brown was nominated on the first ballot for associate judge of the Second circuit by the Democratic convention at Denton to fill Judge Stump s vacancy
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George W. Gatty
Forest Glen
Queen Anne's County
Smith
John P. Pos
Worcester County
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Westminster
Edward Dann
Potomac Osment Works
Allegany County
Carl Wiltrent
Middle Cresk
Casselman
Garrette County
Western
Clara A. Warner
Talbot County
Maryland
Baltimore
Col
Edwin B. Brown
Second
Dentor
Stump
Early fall weddings in Maryland and Pennsylvania
Two society notices from the period describe weddings: Mary Eleanor Eyler and Robt. Mercer wed at the Eyler home near Lisbon with immediate family present and a Lohengrin march procession, then Nellie O. Harbaugh marries Elden O. Shulenberger in Hagerstown with Rev. W. O. B. Shulenberger and Rev. Edwin Heyl Delk officiating. both brides have attendants and travel plans announced.
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Joseph Eyler
Lisbon
Mary Eleanor
Howell Mercer
Robert T. Mercer
Gooksville
Eleanor Mercer
Bertha Mercer
Frederick Peddicord
P. J. Shriver
Buffalo
Niagara
Hanbaugh
Nellie OC. Harbaugh
George N. Harbaugh
Hagerstown
Elden O. Shulenberger
W. O. B. Shulenberger
Emmitaberg
Edwin Heyl Delk
Nora Oss
Newville
Frank Schulenberger
Theological Seminary
Lancaster
Pride and Purpose Clash in a Dismissive School Dialogue
A sharp exchange unfolds between a wealthy mother and a stern school principal over a daughter’s education. The principal praises social polish and broad study while the mother seeks practical, duties of wife and mother training, sparking a clash about the establishment’s true aims. A later stray snippet shows a cowboy facing limited funds amid travel and expenses.
Frederick Fair Shoe Sale at The Bee Frederick Md
Frede rick Fair offers a wide range of shoes from 5 cents to 8.50 with mens dress shoes from 98c to 33.50 and popular $2 and $2.50 models. Ladies and boys shoes priced low with heavy discounts claimed, plus sterling silver items from Gorham and watch repair engraving services offered by W A Simmons at 27 N Market St Reeders Md.
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Frederick Fair
Fredericktown
the Bee
West
Patrick Street
Frederick
Solia
Vanguard and
Crescent
Landis
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Weee
Frederick Favorites
Marrix Hasper Stock Company
Oliver Dowd
Byrons
Ira Walters
North Market Street
Second St
Court Square
Care News Office
S* Joseph's Academy
Emmitsburg, MD
Sisters of Charity
Bing Ridge
Han
Rick Fairo Mosen
Gorham Company
W. A. Simmons
N. Market Street
Rederice, MD
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East Patrick St
Owe On D
L, Jamison
City Hotel
Frederick City
Prat
W. W. Osburn
West ‘Third Street
Wilcoxon's
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Ade 23
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Rogerstown Lightning Conductor Company
Charles H. Goerts
Groff Hotel
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Tadiy
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Wm. K. Davis
Chas. H. Linthicum
Osie D. Linthicum
Seprewser
Charles C. Waters
Edward S. Eichelberger
Douglass H. Hargett
Frederick Co
Coblentz & Waters
Frederick City Lime Company, Limited
Hast Pattick Street
Honday
Bussard
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Potts
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Bowbdly
Fifth
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Henry Lorents
North Market St
Rich Lever
G. P. Altmann
W. Butler
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Jas A. Orodorf
Motter’s, Md
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