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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1901
Page
4
A 1901 Frederick Maryland newspaper page chunk discusses subscription rates and distribution, then shifts to political topics. It notes administration vindication of Adminal Echley, critiques naval cliques, Miss Helen Gould’s broad support, and public school salary demands. It ends with a Delaware whipping-post argument highlighting deterrence, economy, and humanitarian concerns.
Contemporary opinion questions whether unskilled operators should influence school machinery and urges the people and county commissioners to fund better teachers. It argues teachers are rightly agit ing for remuneration and permanence to secure top results at a reasonable cost. The piece advocates paying the price for quality education.
A cache of brief quips from sources like the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph Cleveland Plain Dealer and Philadelphia Press features wordplay on education politics wealth and romance. The jokes touch on teachers sons phonographs golf and hair dealers with punchlines about vanity and flattery.
The Philadelphia Times urges increased Navy appropriations only with conditions including removing the Navy Department head. It attacks Secretary John D. Long for what it calls a demoralizing and biased prosecution of Admiral Schley, praising Schley as vindicated and calling for Long's replacement to reform the Navy.
Poems from Life and Washington Star present verses on romance and a warning about mood. The pieces discuss conflicting affections for Maud Phillis Prae and Patina and urge cheerful resilience amid gloom. Thanksgiving imagery contrasts with melancholy, urging readers to smile and anticipate seasonal work.
In a Chicago Record-Herald excerpt, Sherlock Holmes Jr. profiles a weary man with red eyes showing sleep loss. He notes a dentist sign, a shaved cheek, and a watch chain as clues. The dialogue hints at a wife’s care and a cautious friendship as Holmes deduces facts from everyday details.
The passage shows a dialogue where a woman questions a man about his club and its reputation, noting his careless behavior and excuses about going to the theater, reflecting a social dynamic in a Chicago Port setting.
A clergyman pockets a wedding fee with routine ease and a rejoinder that the payment is fair compensation for joiner work. A farmer frets over hops being used for beer while a city friend cites cheaper brewing methods from science.
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper page quotes a street chat about persistence and success. It contrasts a missionary remark praising gingham as affordable with a savage young challenger asking if it is as cool. The exchange highlights everyday satire and social banter.
John Mack arrested for disorderly conduct. Justice Eckstein fined $2. Charles Stanley arrested for drunk and disorderly. fined $10 or 10 days in jail after a struggle to the Mayor's office. Ben Jackson and John Burns charged with affray at Mount Airy. held on $11 bail. Valuable horse Bess owned by C. C. Carty died of lung fever at Sponseliers livery. Say you saw in Tee Nes.
Large crowd in Baltimore heard Mrs Donald McLean daughter of Judge John Ritchie recount the monument dedication to Maryland Revolutionary heroes. Her extemporaneous remarks earned praise for diction voice wit and momentary imagery while adorned with badges and regalia from Daughters of the American Revolution and other patriotic groups.
The page lists multiple obituaries and death notices from the region, naming David McAfee of Foxville aged 68 and others including George L. Gephart of Orange New Jersey, Vernie Ruth Fuas near Emmitsburg, Mary W. J. Clark of Baltimore, Eleanor W Hanson of Balti more, and F Jessa Beard of Waynesboro. Each entry notes age, relatives, residence, and funeral details where available.
The select social club of Doubs invites members to a dance on October 20 at Manor Hall. County Commissioners held a semi monthly meeting this morning and will remain in session until tomorrow evening. Louis Motter of Harrisburg, long ill at his father Rev. I. M. Moster's home, can now go out. Ely's Liquid Cream Balm, a spray form for nasal catarrh, retains its healing properties, costs 75 cents with spraying tube, and is available at druggists or Big Brothers, 5 Warren Street, New York.
Former Fredericktonian Oscar E Ross now runs two large Baltimore drugstores and published a full page ad with commendations from local figures. President Lawrence B Kemp of the Commercial and Farmers' Nations Bank praises his industry, training, and ascent from apprentice to owner, predicting greater future success.
The Frederick post office on Saturday October 19 1901 released a list of advertised letters remaining. Names include Miss Roses Bell Mrs Jen nie Brown Mrs M T Bell Adelia C Floyd Miss Louise Heilin Mrs Mary Jones Sirg Mary E King Miss Noonan Mrs Dollie Kelkey Mrs Crissie Michard Mrs Nora Rossul Miss Grace E Trott plus numerous family and business names. Call for advertised letters within two weeks or they go to dead letter.
Baltimore saw 177 deaths last week while receivers Henry Judik and Arohibald Sykes were appointed for Selz Brothers. The Palisade Building and Loan Fund Association with capital stock 208000 was incorporated. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal litigation at Hagerstown will reopen. Democrats held a meeting at Elkton with speeches by Turner Hering and Wood. A fire at South Salisbury caused $30000 damage, hitting the W. B. Miner kindling wood factory. Andrew Bowie, B&O track hand, was killed by a train near Belair Road. Public notices warn of diet fads and promote Green's August Flower and Old Harper whiskey products.
Millinery offerings include the latest designs for sofa pillow tops. A wide variety is available. William W. Ourn will begin violin lessons after September 16 with limited slots. Interested individuals should apply at 58 West Third Street or Wilcoxson's Music Hall.
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