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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1889
Page
2
A fragment from a period article blends mock diplomatic pose and social musings. It parodies etiquette and politics while criticizing Paris Exposition depredations and noting farm economics. The piece references de Alavasti, Chakir Pasha, and Eliot Shepard, plus a mock advice column on women and physical prowess. It laments American treatments abroad and stresses agricultural price declines and rural distress.
A lecturer blames trusts for farmers plight and notes Granger society unity as a response. He suggests farmers form a strong front against railroads, middlemen, and telegraph firms, proposing collective action to set prices and secure food supply. The piece urges farmers to organize and act locally.
Public opinion columns discuss Ashe announcing a suit for libel against Justus Feb, with claims of circulating a dangerous warrant and personal civility. Other items note sensational reports about Graban’s fall, canal decline, and criticism of newspapers for fake sensationalism.
The edition previews the Prohibition party ticket for state and court roles with names such as D. E. Stone for Comptroller, J J Bielfeld for House of Delegates, Henry C Runkles for county seats, and James F. Orr for County Commissioners. It lists sheriffs and surveyor candidates, noting Tuesday’s announcement and the publication in The News.
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