Brief Bits of Bright Local and General News
Local and general items note market prices and commerce. Cantaloupes sell for ten cents a dozen at Sharpaburg due to oversupply. A new flouring mill roller at Harper's Ferry operated by Hurst and Trail. State Treasurer Jones buys Maryland sinking fund ponds totaling 1500000. Johnnie Marbles challenges players aged 3 to 22 at No East Second Street. Annie B Bowers of Burkitte Ville appointed assistant teacher at Myerarilla public school. William E Birely of Frederick wins nineteen poultry premiums at the Timonium fair.
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Sharpaburg
Harper's Ferry
Mesars
Hurst & Trail
Spencer C. Jones
Maryland
Johnnie Marbles
East Second Street
Johnnie
Annie B. Bowers
Burkitte Ville
Myerarilla
Wm. E. Birely
Frederick
Martin Arnold Dies Sudden at 68 in Burkittaville
Martin Arnold a well known Burkittaville resident died suddenly last evening while returning from pasture duties. He was about 68, unmarried. Democratic primaries to elect delegates to the county nominating convention occur Tuesday. Frederick district meeting set for 2 p.m. in the courthouse basement.
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Martin Arnold
Burkittaville
Frederick
Court House
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Relief and Pleasant Taste
Syaurility ONE ENJOYS Both the method and results when x tup of Figs is stokes it is pleasant Paragie é the em by acun atly yet pro on woos E: y i Beiy jessientially 7 aie hes, gehes and fears "tiga habitual tunstipation. Syrup of Figa is the mig remedy of its kind ever pro duced. Pleasing to the taste and a deptable to the stomach, prompt ig action and truly benefiial fa afects, et ene on from the ma le substances, it a pray of qualities commend it pes Jaye made it the most ycular re Own. "Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 sent ottes to all reading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pre pare it pity for any one who greehes to try it," Do not coach any desitate. "ALLIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SA? SRAPCISCO, CAL WGSSVILLE, FY. EW YORK, K.P.
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Allifornia Fig Syrup CO. SA
Srapcisco
Cal
Wgssville
York
K.P
Sadia Whiteford A Rising Star In Classic Drama
Baltimore born actress Sadia Whiteford announces three eminent plays this season marking her ascent in classic and romantic drama. In a candid interview she describes ambition to master Shakespeare and modern pieces, planning study of several plays for next season with a contemporary company supporting her work.
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Milas Sadie Whiteford
Britten
Miss Whiteford
Miss Wakeford
Baltimore
Four Corners
Earth
United Staten
Shakespeare
Notauthy Wested
Miss Wohleford
Misa Wollaforda
Sulsoribe: Middletown seeks $3,600 to fund electric railroad
The Middletown Register reports $1,000 stock remains unsold for the Frederick Middletown Electric Railroad and urges local residents to subscribe the balance of $3,600. Directors plan construction once funds are raised, praising canvassers and press for driving the enterprise forward.
Contract Awarded for Steam Heating in City Hall
A special city board meeting opened bids to equip City Hall with steam heating. Hahn’s $1,447 low bid won the contract. Other actions included rent collection extension discussion, Maltese cross brand for the United Steam Fire Engine, and rental of a hall to the Philharmonic Orchestra. A tree incident caused a child’s arm fracture. local remedy anecdotes were shared.
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Board of Aldermen
City Hall
T. W. Eyler
Ebert
Bier
Aceston
W. Sheffer & Co
Weatminater
Crook, Homer & Co
Baltimore
Bloomfeld, Schmidt & Co
York
Aug. Eldman
Chas
N. Bahn
Frederick
Mr. Hahn
Hahn
Philharmonic Orchestra
Committee On
Johnson
Harrisburg
Remarkable Pearls and Royal Jewels Across Histories
A survey of famed pearls and royal gems cites the Shah of Persia’s immense collection and the Tavernier pearl valued around $500,000, with others belonging to Muscat, Princess Yonsunpott, and European royals. It notes Rothschild gems surpass royalty in value, and an Empress Eugénie necklace once valued about $60,000. The piece also discusses China’s merchant and peasant classes and contrasts them with Japan in a broader view of worldly jewels and precious stones.
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Persia
Ty Duseest
Tavernier
Pyrsia
Puivetia
Imuai Muscat
Wei
Yonsunpott
Georgibus
Calais
Philip IV
Spain
Leo
St. Peter's Trim
Meen Victoria
Enasland
En Press
Germany
Gustave de Rothschild
Pauls
Advipbs da Rothschild
Eygn Mor Brilliant
Russia
Austria
Europe
Eugenie
New York World
Anecdotes of England and a Philadelphia home
A long fragment narrates a London household scene with a visiting young man paying respects to a lady, repeating a gesture years later in Paris and London. It shifts to a Philadelphia family memory of Sunday music at a father’s home, then to Indians as avid horse race bettors and matchmakers, describing Tribal gatherings and betting practices.
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London
Awas
Heme
Looduu
Piladelphia
Fee
Cher
Philadelphia
Jong
Bowes
SEVENTEEN YEAR LOCUST AND THE MECHANICS' FAMILY
A fragment from Mechanics' Family reports on a locust swarm affecting crops and trees, detailing the life cycle and feeding behavior observed by a writer and others. Observations describe locusts clustering, feeding, and damaging bark and foliage, with mentions of their swift movement and potential impact on farms and gardens.
Breathing Method From Dr Cortel of Munich Promises Relief
The article describes a systematic breathing practice taught by the famed Dr Cortel of Munich. Patients follow step by step deep breaths timed to their location and condition, aiming to alleviate insummis and seasickness through regulated pace and rhythm.
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Cortel
Munich
Leech Barometer Forecast from a Wet Bottle
A curious note describes using a leech in a pint of water capped with cloth as a crude barometer. The leech gathers at the bottom when calm and rises and writhes at the surface in wet or stormy weather, signaling shifting conditions.
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Journal of Hygiene
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