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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
4
A fragmented scene outlines a new ship armor project plus a sharp editorial on Spain and Dewey. It covers humorous, grim, and patriotic notes, with General Augusti, Manila, and a call for arms and defense readiness amid a broader discussion of war and preparedness.
A Baltimore American remark notes a boy impressing his teacher with a sudden gain in geographical knowledge. The Indianapolis Advertiser observes Democrats presenting fresh material for congressional nominations. The Baltimore Herald argues patriotism does not demand nightly worry about the War Department. Robert H. Gordon and James A. Mc Henry are linked to the sixth district nomination, with local residence and uncertain election prospects.
A collage of droll exchanges and wry remarks from early 20th century papers. Lines reference court wit about justice and love, monkey banter, Noah’s ark boat building, wartime marriages, and an Omaha lunchroom anecdote, preserving era humor without shock value.
The piece argues the U S can dictate terms to the Philippines as it did with Cuba and Puerto Rico citing Spain's earlier capitulation and the 1898 era context. A tribute highlights President McKinley praising marines for their service as they head back to Washington.
A fragmentary verse piece recalls a shy kiss under a lamp, with blurred imagery of love and scent. It evokes memory and longing through fleeting lines about closeness and passion expressed in vintage style.
A collection of quips and witticisms noting half the world’s envy of the other, thoughts on labor and knowledge, old proverbs about pride, and a report of Col. W. F. Cody, "Suffalo Bill," ill with typhoid in Kansas City. Also a swindler selling hand painted sparrows as canaries in Boston suburbs.
A five year old girl of Mr. W. F. Snyder was knocked down on the crossing last night by a bicycle ridden by Calvin Schildtknech and severely burned about the face and head. There is mention of a potential Colored candidate challenging Congressman Mudd in the Fifth district, with a conference planned at Annapolis. Deeds reported include Nevin S Enarket to Frederick S Stull for 24 acres at £2400 and George T Karn and wife to Mary C Akers et al for land in Barkinville. A Bundy time recorder has been installed in the city post office to track daily clerks and letter carriers’ times.
The Jacobi’s Reformed Church in Sabillasville marks its seventy five year anniversary with memorial services led by Rev. Dr. Cort and others, recounting early settlers Harbaugh, the 1760s origins, past pastors, and the church’s steadfast faith amid changing times in a growing nation.
A column mixes weather, autumn hopes, and local notes. Mentions the Frederick fair, upcoming Mosher and Hagerstown link, seasonal shifts, and Removals in Middletown with local business moves to Gilt Edge Dining Rooms led by Leslie W. Gaver.
Frederick County Democratic Convention met to elect delegates for the Sixth District Congressional Convention in Hagerstown on September 28. Names floated include Blair Lee James A. McHenry Robert H. Gordon W Viers Boult Spencer C. Jones Henry F. Wingert with Chicago platform advocates pressuring for a pro union candidate. Delegates from each district were appointed to credentials and permanent organization and a six-vote delegation was set for the Hagerstown meeting.
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