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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
6
Secretary of the State Board of Immigration spent the summer abroad promoting Maryland as a place of residence. If the subject did justice, Maryland may prepare to receive a great swarm of immigrants.
A Census Bureau bulletin notes rising life expectancy and median age in the United States over decades. It reports white populations with higher median ages than colored, driven by medical advances, lower birth rates, and adult immigration shaping older age groups.
A fragmented editorial mocks political ambitions and public support while noting war games and a social gathering. It references Tom L Johnson, auto use with two valets, and skepticism about opponents, plus a stray remark on songbird decline and a theme urging reflection on speech and sound.
The text reports Col. Pearre and Syd Mudd ridiculing the idea of negro opponents on the ticket. It notes Pearre’s 2,671 majority in the Just Congressional election and contemplates a faction of 6000 supporters from the Sixth latrics uniting behind a rival candidate, questioning shifting alliances and public sentiment.
A collage of quirky exchanges and jokes from multiple papers. A returned fisherman talks of bites while a rash of odd scenes follows from a moth in a box to moonshine and a lecture on Sun Spots. The snippets preserve comic tone and period voice.
The Washington Star reports Walter N Allen of Jefferson County Kansas as a farmer who has become a millionaire. He plans to spend 10000 on a congressional bid, a move criticized as unseemly city style in a rural campaign.
A reflective verse honors a mother’s lifelong sacrifices. The speaker recalls her joyful toil, prayers, and gentle care shaping his youth. Time leaves marks on her brow, yet her gaze remains a cherished history reflected in his days and the pearling gifts of grace.
The Belles Lettres Literary Society held its first regular meeting. Officers elected include President D Bowlus, Vice President L Wingberg, Secretary P Whip, Assistant Secretary P Osstie, Treasurer R Tomy, Critic H Hendrickson, Librarian W Weschter. Meeting adjourned to Friday, September 12.
Special correspondence recalls a snow laden August day at Simpson Hompton with a St. Bernard monastery, a high alpine journey via the Simplon pass and an aging hospice. Travelers recount glacier peril, bustling monks, and curious alpine customs amid heavy freight and bee laden meadows.
In a Swiss note from Blraplon Hospice dated August 6 1902 C F Marxetn describes impeded graphic communication. He envisions a sixteen mile walk to Brique and observes a Pesaltar brake on passing carriages attached to the fore axle causing them to be dragged down the mountainside.
The Baker family of Baltimore and Bookeystown presented a set of 63 Romanesque style windows to Westminster Memorial Chapel in Maryland in 1896. Crafted by B D Gernhardt & Co. of Baltimore, the panes depict angels and biblical scenes, including the Annunciation and Christ at the temple, with careful lighting and a dawn motif.
About three miles from Reisterstown the sheriff and deputies are listed along with city officials and special officers including Crawford, Thomas H. Kregle, Qobaun, E. Jarome, Charles E. B. Wampler, and Rhinehart Motter.
No excursion operates on the upcoming Sunday to or from Frederick. Teg- Biat excursion tickets will be honored as gold to Baltimore and return.
A traveler recalls taking Chamberlain's Cholera Remedy for dysentery during a long bicycle trip. After two doses one before marching and another at dawn, he suffered no ill effects and later recovered from a severe attack. The testimonial notes the remedy's effectiveness and mentions purchase locally.
A mixed listing of church services and meetings across Schleysville Middle Town and Graceham notes varied times for morning and evening worship. Rev W E Wheeler returns to fill post at Houghs and Rocky Hill. Childrens day service planned in Reformed church. Evangelical Lutherans schedule Sunday school at 9 15 and services at 10 30 and 6 00.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Vernon Costley at Silver Hill church near Saudl Pleasant with interment at Silver Hall. Charles E. Groas and Katie Jackson, both colored, were also buried at Greenmount cemetery with A. T. Rice & Sons directing. Uncle Hez and the local theater season were lauded for upcoming performances. An advertisement extols Uncle Bes and Dr. Albert I. Pastra's remedies for coughs and consumption.
The Woodland Daily Democrat lauds Lloyd Nelson Tabler son of A J Tabler of Montgomery County Maryland as a third district supervisor candidate in Yolo County Cal He has lived in the county 17 years and is praised as self reliant thrifty and devoted to local interests while meeting taxpayers highest expectations.
Grandchild Miss Lily Tyson and Patrick are mentioned as grandchildren of Mr. Johnson in a fragmented note about an axing event tied to Swealshiest and county affairs. The readable text is limited and lacks full context or dates.
The United States Red Men meet Monday at 9 in the morning with delegates from state groups expected to attend. A bronze turtle ornament hangs in an oyster shed display. The organization has grown to about 800000 members nationally, with Maryland membership around 5000. Also noted is Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint, sold by P L Hargett Co, and a quote from theater manager A M Palmer praising daily newspapers for public reach.
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