09 Oct 1885
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1885
Page
1
A 1795 Nantes prodigal becomes a cautious soldier. The tale recounts Corporal Cambronne spared from death on condition he vow never to drink again. He keeps the pledge for life, recalling the pledge when offered wine in Paris years later.
A Bee Hive note offers crafts tips for hand screens painted with Japanese paper and oil colors, featuring apple blossoms and ribbons. It suggests painting on black gauze with gold paint for gown trimmings and brides, then promotes bargain handkerchiefs from 3 cents at the Bee Hive.
A garbled page mixes weather hints with humor and local trades. It notes damp mornings, buckwheat cakes, new apple butter, heavy underwear, and seasonal tasks. It quotes editorials on independent voters, political games, and reform, with jokes about suffragists and parties.
The piece laments widespread croaking about scarce crops and hunger while noting that people still manage to eat and have some surplus. It contrasts doleful lamentations with an urging to appreciate the beautiful world and maintain grateful attitudes despite drought and poor yields.
Senator Arthur P. Gorman spoke at the Democratic State headquarters in Baltimore's Birnum's Hotel and urged unity across counties. He predicted four Democrats would represent Anne Arundel and highlighted party strength while criticizing Republican attacks on nominations. A Cambridge rally is planned for Tuesday as part of an active campaign.
A brief ad notes a corset sale at the Boc-Hive offering bargain-priced corsets for 35 cents, inviting readers to visit for value.
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