Mining swindles warned as fake firms prey on readers
A lengthy warning outlines how fraudulent mining companies dupe gullible investors by promising riches and real mines while many promoters own no actual properties. It notes a convict-run operator and urges caution against subscribing to dubious ventures, urging the public to beware extravagant claims from such firms.
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Lox Bake
Oaggade
Ama
Onl
Ines
Suother
Ajai Fae
Akcohot & Mining Company
Panies Seldor
Sheir
Pajrane
Minos
Maryland Democrats Back Governor Warfold in Garrets County
The Garrets County Democratic Convention adopts resolutions warmly endorsing Governor Warfold's administration. The move is viewed as shocking bad taste by Maryland’s old leaders, according to Baltimore News.
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Garrets County
Warfold
Maryland
Baltimore
Newa
Miners and Maudlin Musings in a Patchwork Page
A collage of quirky quips and dialect snippets from various papers, pairing humorous lines and rural banter. It features banter about drinks, political talk, mock speeches, Western slang, and folksy exchanges as printed in multiple 19th century newspapers.
FOOT BALL MARTYRS LIST AND INJURIES SHOCK EARLY SEASON
Compiled from several papers the column notes a rising tally of football injuries and fatalities in early 1907. Highlights include a fatal kick in Delaware Ohio and multiple serious injuries among players at various colleges. The piece underscores the season’s grim pace and appeals to readers as bloodletting and bone breaking define the early games.
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New York
Bnet
Altoona
Tirst
Delaware
Ohio
Sophomora
Oesotein
Gu Pont
Salk Laks City
Utah
Swathmors College
Fragmented Verse and Prayer Text from a 19th Century Page
A scrambled poem and prose fragment blend hymn like lines and philosophical dialogue. It includes a prayer for someone, reflections on faith and doubt, and stray phrases about sleep, night watch, and mortal questions. The text weaves Elizabeth Han Girvan style lines with longer inquiries.
Abolish Toll Gates for Free Maryland Roads
A reader argues toll gates burden Maryland farmers and traders, urging statewide road reform. He cites high pass costs from miles around Frederick, savings from removing tolls, and likens tolls to ancient walls, urging adoption of a two-dollar road tax and pike-free main routes to boost land values and commerce.
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Tax News
State of
Maryland
Frederick City
Americzur
Shess
Frederick
Proderich
Chicago
New York
Baltimore
Woodsboro
Liberty
Harmont
Frederick Countty
Facta Toves
Gaic
Aotea
Pennsylvania
Hka
Sared
Skeggs Watara Wedding in Mount Airy
Frank W. Skeggs son of Henry Skeggs married Miss Bertha I Watara of Mount Airy in Frederick yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. A J Gil. The couple returned to Mount Airy after the wedding.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offered by Cheney Co
Frank J Cheney swears as senior partner of Cheney & Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each cured case of catarrh. The affidavit, dated December, notes Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. Sent testimonials and Toledo address. druggists sell for 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Plus for constipation.
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Frank J Cheney
Cheney & Co
Joledo
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
Beal
A.W. Gueabon
Nowary
Cap led to arrest Martinsburg motorists tale
Five Martinsburg travelers returning from Baltimore in Emmart’s car were halted five miles north of Martinsburg when a lever broke. Deputy sheriff in Frederick county fined Ward Lindsay seven dollars for speeding. Lindsay pleaded for five, an impromptu New Market court reduced it to five total. the party paid six dollars and drove on. The cap Lindsay bought in Frederick sparked the trouble.
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Martinsburg
New Market
Howard Hammert
Ward B. Lindsay
Frank W. Yao Horo
Arrington Roush
Martingburg
Baltimore
Emmart
Wiliamsport
Klagerstown
Buk
Samo
Prederick County
Mertinsburg
Emmett
Lindsay
Frederick County
Lindesy
Wess Vir-ginia
Baltimora
Corbstone
Lindsay Askea
Ward Lindsay
Bees Boost Orchard Yields in Suburban Folklore Tale
A writer recalls moving to a Hudson River bed farm with fruit trees and abandoned care. Bees pollinated blossoms, boosting cherry and apple crops after years of little fruit. The landlord doubted fertilizer, but experiments showed pollination from bees raised yields and late-season nectar provided extra value. A nearby note mentions a Pennsylvania rail hub adding a vaudeville theater with a lowered stage and rooftop garden to entertain travelers.
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Bre
Agal
Hudson River
Shay
Eettine
Railroad Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Mortmer
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JHE Daily News
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Te Ey
BT Ie
Qrouthern Printing and Cturing Company
Rederick
Fege Raw
Howaxkpony
Manarer
United States
ALY News
Carreras
Xdfo
Ordor
Cami
Ino
Gmscon
Panama Canal Enterprise
Aera
Frederick's Fair
York
Gpthis
Jamon H. Veters
Mperor
Austria
Obsentfof
Bus
Hla
Senator A
Senator X
Somerville Journal
Esid
Philadelphia Press
Hiram
Marthy
Louisvilla Courier-Journal
Springfield Republican
Honor
Clareland Plain Dealer
Chandler
Spantab Treaty Claims Commission
Ananiasa
Pasoa
Elizsbets
Hane Girvan
Brightena
Guramora
Pantala
Tenyraos
Onto
Orry Or
TouEpo
Lucas County
Cap
Bes Mare
Frederik County Natl Bank
Farivas
Pparmees’ & Mechanics
Fredericcer, MD
THE
Frederick County National Bank
Frederick N. MD
Capital
Franklin B. Smith
Charles B. Trail
O. Albers Gilson
U. S
Safe Deposit Boxes
Farmers' and Mecbanion
National Bank
Nofice
Board of Aldermen
A. Shepherd
MN. A. McCaffrey
Harles T. K. Young
Real Estate & Firh Insurance
Dill Ave
East Sixth
West Fifth
Lewis Town
G.beilroad
Middletown
McHale
Jefferson Dist
BE. Fourth &J
N. Markat St
Patrick St
C. RK. Barr & Co
Nuraeromen
Manchester
Bambleton
Bseaboard Air Line Railway
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Seaboard Air Line
Riailway
Hambleton & CO
Baultinure
Mosee's
Market Street
Frederick, Ma
BOLS
Nickle
John Risenhauber
oSdawly MN
Market St., Frederick
Landis
N.eb
D. Mantz
Ss. D. Thomas
Citizens’ National Bank Buildne
East Second Street
Atraet
E. Church
Crear
Peerless Cigar Co
Toledo
Vigor Kabst
Laster
Y. M
Blumenauer & CO
Buckingham Industrial School
Buckeystown
Oudéi Wit
Best Bros
Court Street
Chays
Cramer & Stauffer
Ange Furniture
W. W. Buhrman
Baltingrs
Mulberry Sts
Hagerstown, Ma
Ph On6
Rédly
the Reliable Jeweler
WH. A. Simmons
N. Market Street
Frederick, Bra
F. Moberly
Mebhl F. Mobberly
West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD
Torg & Onto Railroad
Washington
Washington Junction
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
D. Rh
Chilago
ATI
Louisville
LULIE
Harper’s Ferre
Winchester
Hagerstown
Dart Fee & m
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Lezington
Ada D
Darytt
William Taft
Moce
May Irwitt
Tatt
Taft
Tom Masson
Central National Bank
Iness
Corres
Court House
Montgomery County
Thurmont
North Market Street
Sity
Srunswick
Ian Taree
Market St
Taird
Singapore
Gor Reny
West Patrick St. Gotlodey
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