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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
4
Partial OCR fragments discuss critics labeling canteen reform as a political tool and defense of the Army canteen. The piece argues officers support abolition to curb drunkenness, while proponents urge full lawful application of replacements and measures, urging patience for a full test.
The fragment references a shift in political mood and a claim that a Southern town may gain fame by resisting a Roosevelt visit. It cites a Cumberland News and Baltimore papers noting this civic stance and public discourse on leadership in the era.
Mystic Shriners from Alma Temple Washington DC will attend the Frederick fair week after next with 600 expected to travel from the District of Columbia. They arrive Thursday on a special train and will use their own grandstand seating while harness races fill the card and cattle, farm, garden and pomological displays are expanded. Allocations for fair appointments include gate keepers, policemen and staff at Main Entrance, North Gate, East and West Gates, Grandstand and track areas with numerous named officials and organizers listed.
A comic collage of quips and cartoons from several periodicals with jokes about fishing bicycles mothers weddings and small town life. The snippet includes witty exchanges and satirical lines reflecting everyday humor and social scenes.
From the New York World a lengthy portrait of Alpheus Da Bois, a thrifty grammar school head and amateur poet, described as a Dickensian lodging-house figure. The piece recalls his half million dollars saved from salaries between $600 and $3,600 annually, with calculations showing savings growing to $250,000 in several decades and nearing a half million with time. It questions the value of excessive thrift versus prudent saving habits.
A mixed collage of verse and prose items including a wartime style prayer to soldiering, a moonlit landscape poem, and a dated testimonial ad. It features lines about battle courage, moonlit fields, and a 1866 medical claim for Hall's Catarrh Cure with Cheney & Co. endorsements.
The home of Mr and Mrs David Mair on Line Kils hosted a wedding yesterday afternoon at 2 20 when their daughter Mar Xeret wed Harold Lewis Rev E O Maxeakey officiated The bride wore pais bas albatross and later a shark bius Panama cloth traveling suit Miss Elizabeth Main played the wedding march. The couple will reside in Washington D C with Harold Lewis holding a post office position. After the ceremony guests enjoyed refreshments and the room was decorated with golden red cakes and plants. The newlyweds left for Washington on the 4 21 tram with family in attendance.
A Frederick County resident testifies to kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills, purchased at Main's Grog on Market Street, with claims of sustained improvement over three months. The notice also lists a public sale of Bass stock by a court trustee under a 1905 equity decree in Frederick City, Maryland.
The Utica Pauls Reformed Church led a communion service with strings and a preparatory session. Zion Reformed Church in Charlesville held a regular service. a large 25 part confirmation at Borkittaville Reformed was praised for decor and order, including Rev J B Haloria’s daughter among the confirmed, followed by a parsonage meal. Confirmation also held at Patersville Reformed Church.
John Cornwell was arrested for disturbing the peace on South Market Street and discharged by Justice J Francis Smith on condition of good behavior. About an hour later he was re-arrested for the same charge and fined 20 with 30 days in jail. Also reports illness among local residents and hospital updates.
H. F Landis, Frederick’s leading jeweler, advertises sterling silverware and quadruple platedware, sterling silver novelties, rapid repair and engraving services, and free eye examinations.
Chicago ironworker Frank Barker plummeted from the Baltimore and Ohio construction site and died instantly after a 125 foot fall. All workers stopped work for the day as rescue crews responded to the fatal accident. Also note mentions of headache relief with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets available at A. L. Pearce's drug store.
Arrly Hancock and a group of locals plan a spring pool event in Hagerstown. Organizers emphasize community fun and safety as participants arrive and join the activity.
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