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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
2
The issue reports on library funding proposals before the Maryland legislature, with editorials urging support. It comments on racial and educational policy, national affairs, and a light note about Valentine’s Day humor. The tone is conservative and periodical, reflecting local concerns and literary criticism.
In Congress the recommittal of the oleo bill saw Maryland members split. Mesars Schirm and Wachter voted to recommit. Blakeney Jackson Madd and Pearce voted against. The measure aims to curb fake oleomargarine passed as butter and to shield dairymen from misrepresented butter substitutes.
Junior Fire Co met with President Munson to discuss joining the Antietam invitation and form a unified rank. Chambersburg and Winchester invitations were declined. The group planned to enroll members, obtain warforms later, and consider future meetings of company presidents and chiefs. Two new bridges and a whip were purchased.
Richard, Schindel, & Co. contracted for cars of Michigan Clover Seed, mammoth and small variants, for early season use. They have taken orders for 1,000 bushels and expect the second car mid month. Place orders before further price increases. a large invoice of seed sowers is also received. 249 Patomac Street.
The Hoffmans store reports thorough cleanup and repapering in preparation for Spring trade. Reduced winter goods go at sacrifice. new spring fabrics and ginghams arrive daily, with a wide line of laces, hosiery, and undergarments offered at bargain prices. Also promotions on hats, suits, overcoats, and sample sales, plus medicinal ads from Foley’s and Dean’s circulate in the local notices.
A period advertisement asserts kidney disease afflicts both women and men, often starting in childhood with bed wetting and urinary issues. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer as a remedy, offering samples and a pamphlet via mail order from Binghamton, New York.
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