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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Olive Tablets as a remedy for constipation, claiming relief without pain. It targets older readers and emphasizes gentle action in the intestines, urging readers to take the product with phrases about health and well being. The ad lists the Olive Tablet Co of Columbus and notes a 26 cent price.
The article discusses gas meter work and the role of the registers. It notes the familiarity gap among consumers with meter operation and describes procedures for testing meters, materials used, and inspection steps to ensure accuracy in metering. It mentions the cost implications and the annual burden of maintaining meters across the United States.
A fragmented excerpt discusses historical English penalties for middle naming, noting strict laws four centuries ago. It blends unrelated columns on science, weather, betting, and odd anecdotes, including a dumb waiter joke and varied clippings from the New York Post and Boston Transcript.
A jumble of obituaries and death notices reports Rebecca Cox of Berkeley Springs dying at 77 at her daughter’s home, and Mrs. Martha Reynolds of Myersville dying of leprosy fever the night prior. Also noted are Hezekiah Palmer of Myersville and Elizabeth A. Lakin of Jefferson, with funeral and church service details for each. Additional lines mention Rev W Curtis Griffith of the Baltimore area and other family bereavements across the region.
A ragged notice from 1913 proclaims a removal sale by Ay Fe Barnes & Co and OPMATED TARDWARE CO. It hints at dresses and gowns, tailor offerings, screen doors, and hardware items at greatly reduced prices. The fragmented text mentions locations in Maryland, a hotel listing, and a March to April timeframe.
A garbled report describes President Fitzgerald sharing a proposal involving a motorcycle exhibit. It mentions officials, the Public Service Commission, a Toledo firm, and the Consoli dated Motor Company of Ohio. Details are unclear but indicate an exhibition planned for May with a Yale motorcycle model and related equipment.
A muddy fragment describes a gathering at a farm near Barn Ne to raise funds for Frank Bateman with Mique and Mique wad of Ye friend assisting. Deputy Sheriff Bay led refreshments after the work, with Will and others present.
A Sunday closure pattern affected Shephertytown and nearby areas with stores and bakeries halting operations all day. No scout meeting occurred, and May evening gatherings were postponed due to fraternal events. Local hardware and paint suppliers advertised stocks while a lumber and woodwork shop urged orders. Weather notes mentioned hammocks and outdoor gear.
Cash paid by Taylor and Scatt for country produce sought at WUEHore in Mid uP Shona HQaLe. The notice requests farmers to deliver goods promptly and offers immediate payment upon receipt. The fragmentary ad reflects a local classifieds style seeking agricultural yields.
A court ruling prohibiting further testimony in a Me f over case restrains statements by Judge Dailey and Stewart. The appeal, heard by special judge Bidlap, sets May 6 to decide if Dalley’s decision stands or is overturned. Attorneys Noll and Brows joined from the Valley in the appeal.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a windy street scene near Belfordstown and Windlea with references to aliens and a pager over HLS. The readable items are sparse, with unclear names and places. The note reads as garbled reporting with no coherent event or outcome.
Fragmented OCR entry notes a one week sale at 7 Main Furniture Store with cabinets priced around twenty dollars and larger cabinet units listed with sums 615.04 and 914.00. Additional items described as kitchen furniture and freeh devited unclear. References to window display and store details include Detch Kitchen and Cedar Mops.
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