Moonlit musings and farming reform in a dated chatter
The column ridicules a campaign club name, notes New Jersey farmers’ shifts toward smaller plots, and mocks a lineage project by William Waldorf Astor. It critiques a State Fire Marshal’s annual tips, and discusses Manhattan Bronx school writing debates with Heath & Co. The piece ends with praise for modern handwriting and doubts about vertical script.
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Manhattan
Bronx
Public Schools
Greater New York
New York
Messrs
D. C. Beasth & Co
Means
D.C. Heath & Co
The Vertical Writing System Debate Gains Ground
A historical pamphlet argues the old slant writing hindered legibility and that the vertical system offers practical benefits. It notes slower adoption but warns broader literacy gains justify the change, with evidence from early demonstrations and expert opinions.
Arbitration urged to settle Pennsylvania coal strike
Baltimore American and Baltimore Sun editorials urge arbitration to end the Pennsylvania coal strike without losses to parties. They cite the need for an impartial board to reveal miners' claims if excessive, allowing public opinion to weigh in, given the wide interests involved.
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Pennsylvania
Losa
Baltimore American
Baltimore
Board of Arbitration
Tn_gatrike
San
Merrireess Minutes and a Patchwork of Outtakes
A collage of quirky quotes and snippets from various papers features streetwise slang, boxing chatter, and a waltz observation. The gleeful, clipped exchanges touch on lending money, confidence tricks, and a playful misreading of headlines, with a punchline about hiring work to do the job.
Prof Summers Succeeds Hale at South Church Boston
Professor Summers succeeds Edward Everett Hale as pastor of the South Congregational Church in Boston. He has been a longtime Harvard Divinity School alumnus and later professor of sociology. After studying abroad he returned to lead pulpit work, aiming to advance the church’s reach amid population growth and changing economic conditions. He notes cotton, corn, wheat, and hay crops show rapid gains and rising values, especially corn and wheat, with projected continued growth in the coming years.
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Edward Tuuanlegs
Edw Everett Hale
South Congregational Church
Boston
Ansvitt
Harvard
Hhevend
ISYL
Harened
Heselt Drasen
Pittsburg
County Correspondence of Current Events in Towns
County Town news notes visitors to Baltimore and local church events. Mentions Rev G F Farring, Miss Corinne Belvans, Edith Utz, Corwin and Bowlus families, corn cutting progress, and new local housing. Ledger covers mail, clergy sermons, school teachers, and residents traveling or visiting relatives.
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M. P. Trayer
Misa Sallie
Baltimore
Sallie
John E. Ewell
Linganore Parish
P. B. Church
Alexandria Seminary
Virginia
Corinne Belvans
Washington, D. C
S. BR. Barbour
A.D. Melvin
Maryland Annual Conference
M. P. Church
Edith D. Utz
Adamatown
Stormy Weather and Nation’s Hope Into One
Poetic reflections mix with Civil War era lines about stormy weather and unity. The piece celebrates peace, national flags, and shared resolve under God, mentioning Sharman, Lee, and verses about the stars and sun. Also advertises a medical tonic and a whiskey medal notice from Frederick, Maryland.
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United
Sharman
Lee
Galveston relief urged as city begins rebuilding
Governor Sayers of Texas appeals to Americans for aid to the Galveston disaster survivors, declaring massive generosity essential to ease homelessness and loss. Despite large contributions, no fear of an excessive relief fund, as industry and social activity must be reestablished.
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Philadelphia Record
Sayers
Texas
Americana
Galveston
Land takings outlined for rail line project in Frederick area
Detailed proceedings list land to be condemned for a new rail arc from Frederick Junction to Mount Airy. Names include Benjamin Write, Mary Catharine Thumas, Jessie Boratt, and Simeste O. Kolb. Sets jury for valuation on September 24 and 27 with hearings through October 1. Also mentions Athletic Park closing and a charity-style program, plus a fatalistic note about a barber’s suicide attempt and local ads.
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Ieal
Rompaar
Rewlice
Thes County
Mr. Aus
Frederick Janetson
Benjamin Write
Acteéa
Mary Catharine Thumas
Mount Airy
Monrovia
Sherif Troxell
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