Is life worth living in the Indian summer age
The article discusses political cynicism and reform efforts in American cities. It contrasts Annapolis paving with Frederick’s streets and critiques Philadelphia and New York machine politics. It cites Watterson and critics of Tammany and Ashbridge, arguing reformers face ridicule from ringsters who defend corrupt practices.
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Reug
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New York
Ashbridge
Tammany
Rascala
Patriotism and law clash in Maryland political moment
Contemporary comment notes Maryland voters support patriotism while election law remains faulty. A Philadelphia paper portrays Governor John Walter Smith as a rival to Senator Arthur Gorman, a scenario treated as a Rosy romance. Willie Waldorf Astor renounces American citizenship for British title, highlighting debates on naturalized foreigners and peerage. The chestnut forest, once abundant, faces blight and destruction, with youth drawn to its nuts despite damage to trees.
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Philadelphia
John Walter Smith
Arthur Poe Gorman
Senate
Baltimore Herald
Willie Waldorf Astor
Willie
Ohumberland Times
Chestnut Trees and Arbor Day Warning in Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun warns that overthinning chestnut trees harms next year’s crop. Caution is urged for those harvesting in woods to avoid Cheout misdeeds that damage branches and reduce future yields. The chestnut tree is praised for beauty and rapid growth, deserving respectful treatment.
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Baltimore Sun
Minutes of Merriness and Alley Sloper Snippets
A collection of humorous snippets and dialogue exchanges from 19th century newspapers. Entries include conosit pun remarks about Bragg, a gift suggestion for an artist, and playful literary banter. It cites the Philadelphia Bulletin, Washington Star, Philadelphia Bulletin, and Indianapolis Sun as sources for the quoted quips.
Moderation Dest From The Atlantic Journal Commentary
A reprint notes Goldwin Smith arguing against extreme measures and lynching in response to calls for curbing political liberty. It urges preservation of constitutional rights and warns autocracy harms justice and humanity, stressing a higher law beyond swift punitive fixes.
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Atlante
Goldwin Smith
Smith
Wores
Moments With The Mudk President McKinley Obituary
The poem reflects on McKinley's death with mourning lines about his life and martyrdom. A letter from New Market Maryland dated October 10 emphasizes national sorrow and calls for unity across regions. A Scribner's Magazine snippet and a YMCA meeting note follow, noting constitutional changes for recognition.
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Ozolgoez
McKinley
Crestina
Yale Bicentennial Medal Description and Scene
The Yale Bicentennial Medal is a bronze disc measuring 23116 inches in diameter and 316 inches thick, celebrated this week. Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt and executed by Tiffany & Company, it features a classical obverse with Apollo and the motto Lex et Veritas, and a reverse inscription noting Yale College's 1701 founding.
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Yale School of Fine Arts
Mesers
Tiffany & Company
New York
School
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Clonda Trath
Apollo
Political Horoscopes and Backroom Schemes In Baltimore
Ex Senator George Dorsey claims to read stars predicting a Democratic fight for U S Senate between Gov John Walter Smith and A P Gorman with Spencer Jones plotting to leverage ambitions. He recounts maneuvers involving Howard county, nomination tactics, and shifts toward Ellicott City as he departs the Rennert.
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George Dorsey Day
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Rennert
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Hue
Democratic Party
John Walter Smith
A. P. Gorman
United States
A.P
John Walter
A. P
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John E Hurat
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John Rodgers
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By Men e al Smith Fogle Wedding in Monatrillo
Mr Franklin T Smith of Monatrillo and Miss Viola V Fogle were married last evening by Rev S M Hench at the bride's parents home on West South Street in the city The Loc Mart also reports market quotas from Mr J W Margots for today listing corn prices per barrel and other grain rates though parts of the text are garbled.
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J . W. Margots
Aura
Jewel Power and Health Claims in Early 20th Century Ad
An advertising fragment touts “Dr Baschee's German Strup” as a cure to prevent consumption and ailments of the bronchial tubes, claiming it can rescue women from deadly disease. It also mentions Dr G G Green remedies and a general exhortation that business and ads endure, with lines about jewels and social appeal.
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Baschee
Sumha
G G Green
Mstn
Descriptions of New York Fashion Fashions and Hats
The article details spring and winter dress trends with models in camel hair and gray cloth, scalloped edges, velvets, and contrasting braids. It highlights waistlines, corsages, and trimmed skirts, plus hats in felt, velvet, and lace, including chinchilla and plume embellishments, and notes jackets and cloaks for different ages.
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Webbery
Ign Jenket
Sal
Sach
S.h.é& M
Briass
Land purchases by Western buyers boost Southern Maryland growth
A group from Whiteside County Illinois bought farms in Prince George s and Anne Arundel counties totaling about 52 000 in value through E P Gibbs who has long operated there. Purchases include 610 acres from Dr George in 1889, 79 acres in 1900, 607 acres known as Collington Meadows in 1901, 397 acres from Franklin Davis Nursery for 1 500, 510 acres near Mulliken Station at 35 an acre, 335 acres near Davidsonville for 8 000, and more. Buyers plan to move soon to grow wheat corn cattle hogs and sheep, signaling a era of Southern Maryland progress and land adaptability. A note mentions a local tonic tied to a Frederick Md restaurant promotion.
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Whiteside County
Illinois
Prince George's
Anne Arundel
E. P. Gibbs
Prince George's County
Dr. George
B. A. Gilroy
Abs. Charles Boice
B.S. Hartigan
Messrs
Peter Johnson
James Iglehart
Mount Airy Farm
Davidsonville
Anpel Arundel Coanty
Maryland
Gattlers
Insurrection grows as navy sends marines to Samar
Washington Oct 22 The Secretary of the Navy released a cablegram from Rear Admiral Hodgers commanding the Asiatic station reporting active insurrection on Samar. The New York sailed today with three hundred marines for Catbalogan to aid the island.
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Newe
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D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Local Social Notes From Thurmont And Surrounding Towns
Mr W H Loy of Thurmont spent Saturday with sister Mrs Jeremiah Martin Mrs Harry Krise visited friends in Frederick last week Mrs Charles and Ed Miller spent Monday and Tuesday in Baltimore on business Mrs Harry Lohr attended the fair at Hagerstown Mrs John Bestler returned from an extended visit to Washington county Mrs C W Loy spent Tuesday with sister Mrs Graham near Trentville Mr Charles Potman of Buckeystown visited Miss Bessie Mort last Sunday Mrs Hammaker of Thurmont and Mrs Jennie Miller of Frederick spent Monday with Mr and Mrs C H Mier Mr Branoman recovering from typhoid fever convalescent Mr Olivia Krise of Gettysburg Pa guest Sunday and Monday of cousin H E Krise Mr and Mrs Charles W Matthews of Baltimore who were married last Thursday visiting her mother Mrs M A Loy and aunt Mrs Jeramish Martin Mrs Mathews formerly Miss Mazeppa Alice Loy TROUTVILLE Mr and Mrs Samuel Fox Baysville spent Sunday with their son and Mr and Mrs Joseph Fox Earnest Ogle and wife of pharmont visited sister Mrs Harry Stuil Sunday Mr and Mrs David Beihi of Greatham spent several days that week with their daughter Mrs Samuel Trout Mr and Mrs Simon Lohr of Thurmont spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Delaplane Mr and Mrs Charles Trout visited Mr and Mrs Fry Roddy one day last week Mrs Charles Trout raised a red bear in her garden weighing 7 pounds Misses Florence and Zelda Smith attended the Hagerstown fair Mr and Mrs ora Feezer and Mrs Annis Delaplane and Miss Sallie Delaplane visited Mr and Mrs Calvin Fox near Emmitsburg Sunday Mr and Mrs John Allman and little son Robbie of Frederick visited her parents Mr and Mrs William Anders Sunday
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Hagerstown
John Bestler
Washington County
C. W. Loy
Graham
Trentville
Charles Potman
Buckeystown
Misa Bessie Mort
Olivia Krise
Gettysburg
H. E Krise
Charles W. Matthews
Baltimore
M. A. Loy
Jeramish Martin
Mathews
Mise Mazeppa Alice Loy
Troutville
Mia Samuel Fox
Baysville
Joseph Fox
Earnest Ogle
Pharmont
Harry Stuil
David Beihi
Graceham
Samuel Trout
Simon Lohr
Thuront
Charles Delaplane
Charles Trout
Fry
Roddy
Florence
Zelda Smith
Hagerstown Fair
Mra
Aora Feezer
Annis Delaplane
Sallie Delaplane
Calvin Fox
Emmitsburg
John Allman
Robbie
Fraderick
William Anders
Sanday
A New Fire Net Promises Broad Adoption
A metropolitan fire department adopts a new life saving fire net hailed as a success and likely to be widely used. The piece praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for fifty years of health benefits and recommends trial urging physicians to endorse it. A warning to affix a private die stamp over bottle necks is noted.
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