The Questioner of the Sphinx by Elihu Vedder
A Rome based painter Elihu Vedder famous for mystical works features The Questioner of the Sphinx. The description depicts an Egyptian desert Sphinx with a kneeling Arab awaiting answers, symbolizing Nature and inquiring humanity. The article debates origin of man, creation versus evolution, and contrasts religion and science.
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Eliihu Vedder
Rome
Atte
Heaven
Garden of Eden
Orgamiems
Faith and the soul survive beyond death in science and faith
A philosophical reflection argues for the soul's persistence after death, asserting that while the body dissolves, the thinking and loving self persists as a spiritual emanation of the Almighty. It notes ongoing bodily change yet enduring personality, aligning faith with scientific analogies about life and matter.
Two Great Reforms Rise From Southern Pushs
From the Baltimore Sun and the Washington Post a discussion on Southern influence shaping national policy. It argues the South strengthens its role through senatorial primaries expanding direct voter appeal, and cites Galveston’s commission government as a model adopted by cities to improve governance.
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Baltimore Sun
Taft
I S
Senate of the
United States
Middle West
Pacific Slope
Federal
Senate
la Follette
Wisconsin
Chamberlain
Oregon
Galveston
Southern influence sparks shift to cleaner municipal government
The text notes the growing influence of the South as a leader in public affairs spreading across the nation. It claims the South has accomplished a revolution in popular government and in clean and efficient municipal governance, with rising popularity in the Middle West and expanding impact elsewhere.
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Ious
Middle West
South
Insurgent Movement and Roosevelt in Democratic Light
The passage frames the insurgent movement as a revival of democracy against oligarchy and corporate control, portraying it as the essence of Democratic doctrine and noting Roosevelt's role as a leading apostle. It cites reactions from the Baltimore Sun and Washington Herald about Roosevelt and the Outlook, and mockingly mentions young millionaires seeking canaries as a side comment.
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Roosevelt
Baltimore Sun
Minutes of Merrinessand the Red Parlor Decorators
A collage of humorous clipped phrases from multiple papers. It lists a mock dialogue about dogs, cover in weeds, military tactics, an architect finishing a residence, a red parlor color choice tied to a wife’s red photo album, and a Madison Square complaint about hobble skirts.
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Johnnie
Pittaburg Post
Fragmented Market Street verse on law and folly
A short scene on Market Street shows a couple walking in front of the speaker. A uniformed person and a companion walk by. The speaker remarks with caution about misrules and foolish heads, commenting on politics and life with a wary tone.
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Market Street
Moments with the Muse Use me by waterside and in the wood
Poem fragment by Fannie Stearns Davis, published in the Delin eator, contrasting longing for nature with a longing to escape the church atop a hill. The speaker seeks to be the breeze, a stream, a bird, or a rabbit, urging others to find and take her quickly. The piece ends with a call to follow the speaker as she yearns for freedom and the joy of living.
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Fannite
Stearns Davis
Statewide protest over road commission spending voiced
Wide spread complaints accuse the Maryland State Roads Commission of mismanaging a multimillion dollar program. Critics demand public cost per mile data and full accountability from Chairman John T. Trucker and Governor Crothers, noting nearly 2.1 million dollars spent without clear results or public reporting. Local papers condemn delays and call for decisive action.
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State Roads Commission
John M. Tucker
Cecil County
Crothers
Carroll Reco
Taneytown
Red Commission
Westminster Advocate
Sys
Road Commission
Cecil Whig
Prank J. Wilkins
Ion
Cumberland
State Road Commission
Jon M Trcker
Gavernor Crothers
Work of Death Notices Reflect Local Obituaries and Services
Obituary notices recount Grace Le Ogleshee a trained nurse died at 27 in Mathisburg after typhoid fever. Also noted is Jacob Grove of Grove street with wake and interment at Mt Olivet. Harry Young secretary at Transgraver Printing Co died at home in Hanover after long illness. Funeral details and survivors listed for each.
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GROVE
Jacob
Thoms
O'Elork
Dem Street
AEG
Mee
Ely
Minty Vedi
Lones
Wille
Harry Aw
Eveland
Edward Ethowe
Borman
A. Winkel
Tytthmere
Ma Tol McGrave
Brom Rum
Lint Towed
Washington, D.C
Alee Osurvive
William
Patick Street
Howe
Mt Olivet Centelens
Minn
Grace le Ogleshee
Opleshee
Nuree
J. W. Ogteshee
Winchester
Todite
Slater
Oates
Marthesburg
W.wa
Gittlager
Harry ©, Young
Trangver Printing Company
Record-Herald
Record
Hanover
Anness
Tieiyo
Balltimore
Charles KE. Mongin
East Sixth Street
4. W. Kiracofe
Mt. Olivet
F. Schroeder
Baltimore Stocks Bring Mixed Gains in September 26 1910
The Baltimore market report shows mixed price movements with numerous quotes for railroad and utility stocks. Notable entries include Seaboard lines, United Lines, Western Maryland, Houston Oil, and Georgia Alabama holdings, with varying percentages and end-of-day corrections by Motter, Brop & Co.
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Motter Brop & Co
Georgia
Alabama
Houston
DTG
Nor, & Portamouth
Seaboard Aly Ling Ist
Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard Air Ling
Seaboard Company
Zod
United Rys
Western Maryland
Nor
W. Va
Knox Traction Bs
Mer
Ack
George'’s Creak
B&g. Fewo
Aenvenee P&c Pmm
Evenea MS Amer
S.ceeeeseee
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Washington Post
Virginia
Carolinas
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Kentucky
Raleigh
Batty
Henry Clay
Lexington
Washington Herald
Balltimore Nown
Tom Reeger
the Muse
Methods of Good Roads Commission
Warky
Young
New York
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Csss
Rock Ieland
Sourheta Pacific
Jon Paeiho
Steel
Peete Aes
U. 8
Chem Western Union
Utah Copper
Chicago
May Corp
Baltimore Stock Market
Central National Bank Bank
Frederick DO. Nat
Bane
Frederick County National Bank
Frederick, MD
Motter Bros. & CO
Stock Exchanges
Service
N.R. & D. Mantz
South Markit Stret Ee
Qee
Shon Brvey
Motler Brothers
Central National Bank
Bath
East South Street
J. Marshall Miller
Rentz Street
Church and
Second
West Church Street
Mobfey & Bro
West Patrick Street
Young & Staley
Real Eastate
East Third Street
Kolb Bros
Central Nations Bank
Gouth
Court Streets
Reese Eaa Wane
Mount Ainge
Tember 14
North Market Trees
Ciscoe
Respec. Fied
Ford
Ted Iode
Durrick
Wayne Ee Shr
Agatem
T . Mostiva
North Market Ytrent
D' James Long
North Market
Harry Miller
North Market Street
Algatn
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Lees
Waring Tyson, Cor
Carroll & Patrick Streets
Wouter
H. E. Peterman
West
Franklin Street
Baltimore
F. & M. Electric BR. H
Sear Braddock
B.evard Kepner
Court House
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