Labor Day Observed and Rest Themed Reflections
A jumble of notes covers Labor Day’s observed rest on Monday and Musk’s name change suggestion. It quotes Kip McCoy as Norman Selby, discusses Maryland wheat garlic issues, and cites ABA Saråatoga laws. It includes a Detroit letter from a Ninth Infantry soldier about Tianjin, a grim war image, plus a Washington Star poet lamenting nonstop life and the call for rest and simple pleasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ninth United States Infantry
Grand Rapids
Talis
Fragmented wartime prose tease from a cryptic page
A fragment from a text piece presents disjointed phrases about life and time. It hints at satire on modern style and fatigue, mentioning weary observers and a sense of ironic resignation in a poetical voice. The irregular OCR yields unclear names or places.
Arbitration schemes and anti lobby laws featured in early 20th century notes
Contemporary commentary surveys international arbitration, death penalty debates, and anti lobbying measures. It references figures discussing state legislation in Maryland and Massachusetts, noting expectations of enforcement and the potential to curb legislative influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
Saratoge
Oluby
Planaerson
Omaha
Maryland
Massachusetts
Manderson
State Senate
Williams
Baltimers News
Merriness Minutes and Witty Newspaper Quips
A collage of quips from Yale Record Life and Philadelphia Record via the Washington Star Chicago Post echoing wit about war dialects campaigns and subscription selling. It presents a lighthearted snapshot of humorous exchanges and public notices in early 20th century press.
Are We Extravagant A Look At Spending Through Time
The piece argues that modern lavishness mirrors past excesses from Lucullus to Buckingham and Charles Fox. It contends thrift advocates often show lavish habits, and society cycles between economy and excess driven by finance, fashion, and technology, citing historic residences and changing utilities.
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Pittsboro
United States
London
Lucullus
Buckingham
Charles Fox
A. T. Stewart
New York
Carnegie
Clark
Exploding Torpedo Injures Middletown Boy
A 14 year old boy, Harry son of Mr O A Grows, a Middletown blacksmith, found a railroad torpedo in his father’s shop. He picked it up, placed it on an anvil, and struck it with a hammer causing an explosion. His face was powdered and his eyelids were cut by fragments, though his eyes suffered no injury.
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Ronnin
Amnion
Europe
Ron
Mars
Peter
Harry
O. A. Grows
Middletown
Moments with the Muse September Dream Poems
A mixed excerpt from Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly September edition and a prose piece about planting season. It contrasts September dreams with farming toil, tracing themes of patience, labor, and fate as a neighbor's steady work yields a rich crop while others wait. Chicago Times Herald.
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E. C. Tompkins
Frank Leslie
Funeral for Calvin Waters in Middletown Lutheran Church
The funeral of Calvin Eugene Waters of Middletown, who died suddenly from a complication of diseases, was held at 10:30 yesterday in the Lutheran church. Rev. M. L. Beard delivered the sermon from Prepare to meet thy God. He was a longstanding Lutheran member and esteemed. Survived by brothers Peter S. of Nebraska, James K. near Myersville, J. C. near Harmony, and sisters Mrs J. A. Doub of Middletown and Mrs H. Knodle of Ohio. Pallbearers named Chas L. Kline, Wm M. Bittle, Josiah C. Rice, D. C. Coblentz, Geo. D. Dinterman, David W. Sammers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Eugene Waters
Middletown
M. L. Beard
Peter S
Nebraska
James K
Near
Myersville
J. C
Harmony
J. A. Doub
H. Knodle
Ohio
Chas. L. Kline
Wm. M. Bittle
Josiah C. Rice
D. C. Coblentz
Geo. D. Dinterman
David W. Sammers
Stamps Sold in Little Books to Boost Revenue
An incursion into stamp sales through little books with wax sheets is planned, adding one cent to each stamp. Officials estimate annual profits of about 260,000 and note that revenue from private stamps on bottle toppers may nearly match. Hochetier’s Stomach Bitters, promoted as a fifty year reliable remedy for constipation indigestion dyspepsia biliousness and liver kidney troubles.
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Diaz Jaters
Hochetier
Dore
Dated Deaths and Local Updates Across Maryland Towns
D J Duckett dies at Bakersville and Capt J T Jones passes away in Elkton. Charles Lefevre named principal of Salisbury High. State fishery officials appoint six oyster measurers. Annapolis crew to join the battleship Alabama in Philadelphia. Robbery at T H Jarman Son store results in arrest. Prince George athletic club to open opposed by Judge Merrick. Underground ice patch believed found on Cumberland farm. Cumberland expands mail routes with Sylvester Schilling added as regular carrier. Lightning strikes Grant Calhoun farm in Anne Arundel County destroying building and contents valued at 3000 with 1509 insurance. Perch abundant from Riverside Park as Potomac fish migrate post mill effluent removal. Cumberland petition for miners’ pardon grows past 3000 signatures. 115 steel workers hold farewell supper. Cumberland steel works closed and absorbed by Gracible Steel Co of America.
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Richard J. Duckett
Bakerville
John T. Jones
Elkton
Charles H. Lefevre
Lancaster
Salisbury High School
Howard
Annapolis
Philadelphia
Alabama
T. H. Jarman & Son
Greanboro
Caroline County
George O. Merrick
Prince George's County
Chesapeake Junction
Cumberland
Sylvester Schilling
Grant Calhoun
Harwood
Anne Arandel County
Riverside Park
Potomac
House of Correction
Allen's
Gracible Steel Company of America
Sedding Anniversary Surprise Party For Mr And Mrs Williams
A surprise party marked the fifth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs J O Williams at their Emmitsburg home on Tuesday evening. Separately, reports note Mr Fred No Magic of West All Saints Street is very ill, and Mr David Kebler of this city, a barber by trade, is seriously ill in a Richmond hospital with typhoid pneumonia.
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Sedding
J.O. Williams
Emmitsburg
Fred
West All Saints Street
David Kebler
Richmond
Italy Denies Opposition to China Withdrawal
Special dispatch from Rong reports Italy officially denies opposition to withdrawing from China. The Local Market notes J. E. W. Hargott's market quotations for today listing corn at 92.25 per barrel, shelled corn 45 cents per bushel, wheat 65 cents per bushel, and hay priced from 12 to 14 dollars per ton.
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Tax Nees. Rong
Italy
China
J. E. W. Hargott
Morning Market Notes Preview Fall Air and Fresh Produce
The piece describes a market morning with pleasant air and ample supply across fruits vegetables and meats. It notes scarce eggs, rising prices, and a shift toward sugar corn harvest by warning factories. It mentions Frank Main entering Belgian harness breeding and Lima bean scarcity despite a five ton shipment to Baltimore.
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Lima
Baltimore
Weekly Review of Trade Stocks and Bonds
Aug 31 in Baltimore markets show hot week with Consolidated Gas and Canton Company stock leading moves. Rumors persist on stock buys and dividends while state bonds and railroad issues remain subdued and Seaboard securities show little trading.
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Batrimiore
Consolidated Gas and Canton Company Estock
Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia Southern & Florida
South Bound
Wilmington & Weldon
United Railways
Anscostia
Potomac
Charleston Consolidated Railway, Gas and W Electric Company
City & Saburtas 5
Washington
Newport News
Seaboard Securities
Seaboard
Wes
Norfolk & Western
Ars
Financial Market Rumors From Timid Week
A fragmented market note reports Seaboard preferred around 22 and common near quoted, Northern Central stock steady with bids and asks. Only a few transactions this week include Contirestal and Sceri can Bonding with prices noted, while Cowe Frese shows small restatement payments. Money relations imply easy running funds and low call rates, with overall activity muted.
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Chese Sane Aemina
Seaboard
Northern Central
Market report on leather and textile goods markets
A mixed overview of leather and textile markets with notes on prices, demand, and trade activity. Hides and tallow show modest movement while wool remains quiet. Brads treet’s signals weak demand in several sectors. wheat and corn exports and ship sales cited, with varying weekly totals and seasonal expectations.
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Bers
Bradstreet's
New York
Sradstreet’s
Uncle Hez to Visit City Opera House for One Night
Frank Adams company presents Uncle Hez at the City Opera House on Wednesday September 5 with enhanced acts and remarkable trick scenery. Fun promised for all ages with refined metropolitan specialties and a memorable evening. Prices 15 23 and 60 cents. Seats at Yeakle's.
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Uncle Hez
Frank Adams
Unele Hez
City Opera House
Beex
Hez
Seataat Yeakle's
Cumberland Celebration Over Purified Potomac River
About 10 000 Cumberland residents gathered in Riverside Park for a jubilation after the Potomac river was purified following the pulp mill closure on August 1. The event featured a parade of illuminated canoes and the Cumberland Concert Band performing from the speakers’ platform with fireworks lighting the scene.
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Cumberland
Riverside Park
Potomac
Ali Ee
Greworls
Walker John Lodge Aged Six Treks 43 Miles in One Night
John Lodge of 17 Laugh Avenue Philadelphia, aged six, gained fame for a 43 mile walk from shore to Bethicher in thirteen hours. The feat earned praise for his endurance, noting his vigorous health and perfect constitution. He eschews interference with his plan and often parades in the family carriage, enjoying grandchild outings.
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John Lodge
Laugh Avenue
Philadelphia
Bshore
Bethicher
Luige
Lodge
Lifelong shoemaker turns devoted walker after prison of work
Abhorrence of lifework drives a man who hated shoemaking to stop work after fifteen years. He now walks for years, seeking air and health as his daughter notes a remarkable mental and physical transformation. He customizes shoes with thick insoles to suit his new gait.
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Mr. Lodge
Walter Nash
Death of Infant Margaret Blair at East South Street
Infant Margaret I Blair, daughter of the late Clara V Blair, died yesterday at home on East South street aged eight months. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at St John s Catholic church with interment in St John s cemetery. A T Rice & Sons directed the funeral.
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Margaret Blair
Margaret I. Blair
Lnte
Clara VY. Blair
East South Street
St. John’s Catholic Church
St. John’s Cemetery
A. T. Rice & Sons
Fishing Party Enjoys River Boat Trip and Weighs Wealth Ads
A fishing party including Misses Katie Miller Nellie Glesner Nan Young Jessie Glesner Katie Young and Messrs George Weiner Edw Chipley Dr Fox Aubrey Lindsay Barry Cornpropet and H H Brisk spent yesterday along the river boating and fishing. A broad claim about wealth and merit follows with an advertisement urging readers to advertise in Tas News.
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Katie Miller
Nellie Glesner
Nan Young
Jessie Glesner
Katie Young
George Weiner
Edw. Chipley
Dr. Fox
Aubrey Lindsay
Barry Cornpropet
H. H Brisk
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