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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1893
Page
4
A collected set of brief items including a mock proclamation about posters and Germany, weight figures for large sums in gold and silver, a Kalamazoo romance, deep sea diving records, a bridge opening invitation, and assorted local notices. Also mentions political activity, education history, and minor civic events in Frederick and Wilkes-Barre areas.
Baltimore rider F Howard Harvey rode into Frederick to set a 24 hour bicycle record of 224 miles, surpassing W D C Williams's 206 miles. Harvey, aided by Baltimore friends and Frederick wheelmen, faced criticism that such records favor riders over equipment and serve as advertisement for bike makers.
An old fashioned patent medicine notice touts Hostet ters Stomach Bitters as a remedy for distress from resorder symptoms. It claims early use prevents pain bowels loosen without griping and strengthens digestion. It asserts benefits for constipation stimulant digestion and overall system vigor while boasting effects on kidney malaria and rheumatism.
A stark warning on industrial pressure describes the dangers of overwork and mental strain. The ad recounts nervous disorders and urges Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a remedy, citing a family testimonial from Ohio and distribution details for boxed samples.
HEAVY WEIGHT SHOES Look to your health and life protect your feet from cold wet weather. Wauken hand made shoes and other styles offered. Also several boots and an Atlanta style selection. Washington County Notes report 30 358 total voters with 745 white and 612 colored. Mrs Margaret Shock dies aged 80. Jobe Wilhelm dies aged 66 in Philadelphia. Miss Carrie Shaw marries Samuel King Jr at St Pauls.
In Hagerstown a fatal shooting occurred yesterday afternoon at a North Jonathan Street home. Carrie Thompson, about nineteen, was fatally wounded by her husband Samuel Thompson during an alleged accident while returning a borrowed gun. The pair, married July 14, have a five month old son. Carrie asserts the shooting was accidental after she struck him with a strap, causing the weapon discharge. The couple claim the gun went off unintentionally. A separate note mentions a lecture by Wm. Ashbie Hawkins on masks at Quinn A. M. E. Church, drawing a large, enthusiastic crowd.
Readers learn why Chamberlains Cough Remedy is claimed superior for early cold treatment. It allegedly counteracts coughs, relieves severity, aids natural secretions, and expedites expulsion from lungs. Testimonials from local druggists and retailers endorse ease of use and effectiveness for croup and general coughs.
Rev J Havens Richards introduces Cardinal, who receives bound poems and tokens from students as he thanks Georgetown University for a warm reception. He recalls the institution's founding near the republic and urges students to reflect credit on the university and country amid tribulations and growth.
A colonial era advertisment block touts Electric Bitters for strength and health with claims of curing grippe liver stomach and kidney ailments. Also promoted are Shiichs Cure Pan Tina Karl's Clover Root and other elixirs with pricing and shop names Garret t & Pearre Druggists and Steicer Bros Drug Store.
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