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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
5
The Boston Herald plans to end its comic supplement and cites vulgar color and fading art as reasons. Critics blame the feature for dulling taste while railings from readers and other papers press the broader decline of comic sections in newspapers.
The Post criticizes excessive bulk in a questionable design, arguing that reducing these so called conic supplements is not a proper start and would not improve matters. It frames the issue as more tragic and barbade than the alternatives mentioned.
Readable fragments cover political tensions between Roosevelt Taft and Bryan, questions about speeches and voting margins in Second district, plus a summary of Maryland 1905 State Red Law requiring road maintenance and shade trees with Chief Engineer Crosby’s anticipated role in implementing the program.
A collage of witty lines from the Smart Set and papers like the Washington Herald and Pittsburg Post. Jokes about money marriage patriotism and political tickets appear beside brief quips from readers and columnists.
The Mint officials note a revival in business as subsdiary coinage circulates at higher than prior levels. With August showing a surplus near 25 million dollars and September continuing strong silver coin calls, lending momentum as workers spend and trade resumes.
A New York critic lauds Mrs Temple's Telegram as the cleanest, most wholesome farce in twenty years. The show, starring James Lebher and an associate cast, plays to huge crowds across the country with lively, polished performances and broad audience appeal.
A wedding took place Thursday evening at 6 o clock at Mrs Core Morningstar home near Jefferson. Miss Maes Yawker and Mr Joby Alexander, both of the city, were the contracting couple with a decorated arch and wedding music. The couple left for Wilmington Del. to reside after their reception. Other notices include several marriages in Martinsburg and Brimwood with similar formalities.
A 16th birthday celebration in Fensaville drew a Merry crowd at the honoree’s home with many local residents in attendance. The list includes Mrs. and Mrs. John B. Auiler of Bot a Wy, John Bowers of Rainmore, Miss Gl W Marsh of Fengayile, and numerous others. HALLOWEEN FRIPS Miss Thirsa Kichetberger hosted friends at the Frehetberger home West Fourth Street for music witch stories barn dancing and a late dining room with fruit and delicacies. Notable attendees included Miss Ty dvil livans formerly of Scranton and other guests from the area.
A fragmented verse piece laments ash and sunset imagery contrasting love and memory with ashes of notes. It quotes Enone Goovanr and the Spirit of Progress, scorning empire and modern pride as corrupt, while praising birth and flame beneath a metaphorical serpent. The page also features an ad parody line about curing a cold in one day with laxative quinine tablets.
Readers report a booth at Pearre's Pharmacy offering guidance on treating chapped skin. An optician or vendor demonstrates remedies and products for dryness and discomfort. Local shoppers ask about availability and prices.
A warrant charges August Lieberhnechsy with theft of twelve thousand dollars from an estate in Newark. The case alleges he deserted and diverted estate funds, while a New York contact disputes repayment and seeks to recover proceeds through court action and a related civil matter.
Multiple local literary groups including the South Frederick, Relea Bettres, and Alcott societies met in October. Programs featured readings, recitations, essays, debates on telephones versus railroads, and student performances under presidents Moss Myera U. Oliver and Elizabeth Worman.
A dense notice lists sermons and Sunday school times across many churches in the area. Rev Jobo J Tyler continues protracted meetings at Flint. Grape Mission Workers hold Sunday school at Lambert building. Lutherans, Brethren, Baptists, UMC, and Episcopal churches publish service times and speakers for Sunday. An All Saints Day cantata rehearsal and performances are announced for later in the month.
Fragmentary ad copy discusses wholesale drug distributors and a claimed blood cure. It mentions price per bottle and suggests advertising increases sales from one to five customers. The text is incoherent and contains many typos and unclear terms.
Naples Italy reports that the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katharine Elkin will marry privately to avoid public curiosity. They will then announce the union and its date officially.
Republican figures Leo Weinberg and E B Eichelberger addressed a Brunswick gathering last night. They will speak again at Yellow Springs tonight, outlining campaign themes and party aims.
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