Fragments From a Dated English Trade Debate
A mixed selection of letters and commentary discusses tariff policy, free trade versus protection, and English wages. It cites Barker and Lodge, noting English industrial distress and the impact of tariffs on wages, with references to Cotton and Woolen trades. The piece frames tariff reform as pivotal in upcoming political shifts and debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
England
Reat
Bille ‘Barker
Tarif “ Fatormer
Great Britain
Lodge Lant -Winter
Congress
Congressional
United States
Barker
Angie Iebare
Advertising drives old world merchants in modern sprawl
The piece notes women earn far less than men in England, averaging about $1.75 weekly after sickness and slackness. It contrasts Philadelphia stores invading markets with aggressive advertising as the main method. Alphonso of Spain displays lively behavior amid signs of revolution and a tense European mood. Secretary Read of the Conference of Charities and Corrections hints Frederick’s momentum as the event nears in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Alphonso
Spain
Mobarch
Europe
Austria
Willl
Freventex
Rteele
Demonstrations reveal food fraud at Pure Food Show
The Washington Herald reports on New York’s Pure Food Show where Maggachusetts State Normal School pupils demonstrate kitchen chemistry, exposing adulterated products. Samples include vegetable coloring, baking powder with alum, patent medicines with habit forming drugs, benzoate preserved cherries, glue in ice cream, and shellac in candy. The piece credits Dr. Wiley and educators for public awareness, noting vendors’ lack of scruples and urging strict pure food laws to curb deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
New York City
Maggachusetts State Normal School
Westhead
Westfield
Uhlu
Doctor Wiley
Fragmentary 1910s Quotes on Justice and Progress
A collage of opinion snippets notes cooperation over class conflict and warns against armed strife. It cites a Baltimore American view on worker interests, a Baltimore Sun line on a pivotal county race, Cumberland News on aviation records, and Annapolis Capitol praise for civic leadership in a town poised on the “band wagon” of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Annapolis Capitol
Minutes of merriness and mixed schoolroom mischief
A fragmentary column recounts classroom moments with Caroline correcting a card and a cheeky exchange about cautioned behavior. It cites Miss Appleton guiding Caroline to say Watch and chain not Wich and pray a judge-like interjection. Other vignettes include a landlady confronts a boarder over alleged harm and a boy in a store racket joke about baskets priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Miss Appleton
Moonlit Shower Poem Brings Mixed Weather Tokens
A fragmented verse recalls a meteor like moonrise and a post al shower over Middletown. It contrasts a car uproar with darkness, barren fields, thirsty cattle, and a looming rainless sky, urging brave hearts to brace for the impending postal shower.
Unclear OCR fragment prompts scattered quotes and notes
A garbled current comment batch cites a hobbie skirt injury, a Massachusetts man who tripped while rubbing, praise for a device, plus opinions on Spanish, Brage, and unions. The text is incomplete and nonspecific with stray newspaper fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Baltmore Star
Moments With The Muse Emphasizes True Womanhood And Courage
Ella Wheeler Wilcox praises honest thoughtful womanhood with sympathy humor and moral strength. A Cawego New York man Mr Cooper recalls a long cough, claims Dr Mag’s New Discovery cured him and quick relief from night coughs and stubborn lung issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A. Cooper
Cawego
N.Y
Rain Storm Drenchs Parts of Buckeye Area
A heavy rainfall moved across parts of the Buckeye region yesterday afternoon, reaching 88 degrees before a sudden drop. Southern areas saw substantial downpours, while Dickerson and the northern county reported little rain. Roads washed and mail routes disrupted near Buckeystown, near Dallas, with Greenfield and Park Mills recording strong showers. The weather forecast offered no relief rain in the near term and water supply gains were minimal.
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Frederick
Dhin
Douth
Buckeystown
Dallas
Dickerson
Point of Rocks
Urbana
Greenfield
Frederick Junction
Park,Mills
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Middletown
Cigarette Craze Is Changing The Young Generation
A Victorian era column notes cigarette use rising among youths and couples at social dances. It laments long hours of smoking, the hotel scene, and the narcotic effects described as dulling vitality, urging restraint and self awareness amid a culture of smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardby
Hira
Rudward Kipling
Baltimore Stock Market Prices Lead Mixed Session 1910
A Baltimore stock market listing from September 28 1910 shows mixed prices and corrections by Motter Bron & Co. Highlights include cotton duck contracts near 58.6 and 58.4, Seaboard Air Line notes and bonds, United Railways securities, Western Maryland 1st, and various coal and power issues with fractional quotes. The report reflects a dense jumble of abbreviated securities and attributions typical of early 20th century financial pages.
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Motter Bron & Co
A. CG
Alabama
Cess
Houston Oi
Elec
Ray Beegerteg Nort
Portemouth Bs
Seaboard Afr
Sas
Seaboard Air Line
Seaborrd Air Line
Seaboard Company
United Rys
United
Western
Maryland
Senee
Knox Traction Gs
George's
Wee Gen
Cseeeses Ofp, & C. Bs
Wee
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Adence
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Frener
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Podunk
THE
Georgia
Baltimore Sun
Cumberland News
Johnny
M.fow
the Muse
Vicinity
Buckeye Town
Até ‘Della
Hexay Baran
Bryne
New
YORK
Balto
Oases
Gom
Southern Pacific
Ys Consolidated Ig
Seo
Steel
Plas
Ayreser Union
CNTR
Vissi Tex
DO. Nat. Bank
Peteon
Denk
Frederick County ‘National Bank
Frederick, MD
Motteree Bros. & & C
Nished
Mottel Brothers
Central National Bank
East Church Street
North Market Street
Sout Street
J. Murata Pinter
Sioat
Rentz Street
Church
Seconds Streets
Curch Stovet
E. Mobley
Patrick Breet
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Freee Acta
Saint
Coe
Provn
Bakers
BISER
G. W. M. Keller
Rick
Rewardie
Mary Re Reid Myers
Braddock Hedgie
Sedis
BANK
Thios mx Pares
Mecmamlor National :Bank
Service
Famers & Mechanics
National
Ayer
Milnery
Thurbiay
Man
South Market
Tr Street
TD James, Long
Efrederick
North Markes
Spirilla
Aleu Surgical Belte
MMS
Harry Millel
Ichland
Prederick
Waring Tyron
C. T. BH. E. Peterman
Weer Franklin
S.owing
Vinit Frederic Art
Iit Rill
BiawFly
Braddock Eles
B. Evard
Architege
North Market
Aprédigms
Sopeerees
Respec
Baltimore Stock Market
Roube
Court House
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