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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
6
Fragmented notes condemn political speeches and activities in Ward No 3. References to Secretary Bryan and concerns over presidential leadership spark debate about public morale, economic issues, and the nation’s political direction amid a tense local climate.
The Conference of Pennsylvania delegates featured testimony by William B. Patterson about 2,000,000 children linked to factory work while the U.S. limited numbers claim 161,493. A study by the National Child Labor Committee in Manchester suggested industry reliance on child labor persists, despite calls for safer practices and reforms.
An ad extols Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for children, promising gentle relief from constipation and related symptoms. It touts natural ingredients, safety for all ages, and urges readers to ask a pharmacist for the full name prepared by the California Fig Syrup Co. Also mentions Polys Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder troubles.
Fragmented notice shows an applicant seeking a permit to erect a three story block with an estimated cost around 194 thousand dollars. It references persons and local entities, but the legible fragment limits precise names and locations. The text hints at permit discussions and community sentiment.
A garbled OCR passage mentions chamber complaints and constipation, Chicago miscellaneous tabs, and feed items. It references a request for a Perl, a meat sale tactic, and dealer mentions in a disjointed list with unclear context and unreliable phrasing.
A damaged ad style notice touts Mothers Favorite as a universally harmless cough remedy. It claims a hechanted bond by a menenite duke and promote distribution by all dealers. The text imitates a period tone but lacks clear attribution or verifiable details.
Vague notice lists appointed judges clerks for Stagers town election. Names and parties appear for wards 1 4 2 4 and 3 with duty to be sworn in by March 22 19dd at various polling sites. Election supervisors for a Geretown district named Hammond Dyer and John H. Muddle.
Polls open Monday March 10 1913 to elect councilmen and vote on a local proposition. Locations listed include Washington Square Ward 1 Ward 2 Aptantany Mall Summers Avenue Ward 8 Best Wantington Street Ward 4 Went Franklin Street and other precincts. Officials names and polling orders appear in the notice as part of the election process.
The city council of Hagerstown passes an ordinance authorizing a loan of Eleven Thousand Dollars to Potomac Lodge No 81, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, to settle property conveyed, with repayment via a tax levy and interest through a regular election in March. The measure designates funds for the lodge and sets payment conditions and deadlines for the next year.
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