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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
3
An odd ad fragment notes issues of life and locality with scattered terms like catarrh pains and agony opportunities. It references H. Lone and the Academy of Music in a fragmented ad layout.
A long list of visitors from Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania and beyond swarm the fairgrounds. Notable attendees include J W DeGrange Washington visiting Fort Williams, J Porter Shaffer Frostburg and Mrs Katherine Funis Denmere Park near Baltimore. Police and city officials mingle as the event proceeds with crowds and forecasts of fair weather.
Record day at the fair as Prince Alert driven by Jack Curry wins the 2 06 pace amid a 35 000 to 45 000 crowd and wind likely kept the world half mile record from falling. Red Rock upsets in 2 16 4 but Anaconda later claims second heat. three fastest half mile horses praised by cheering spectators.
Dr Keller, assistant State veterinary surgeon, and Dr Cosens, State aid, examined the grounds and stock. They reported no infectious diseases after their inspection, noting the state's long run of stable health under successive governors.
Bellevue proudly displayed the county exhibit featuring Blue Peerless potatoes that won first prize, beating Franklin County entries. Warden Bennett praised the county display and shared it with visitors, highlighting the agricultural pride of the institution.
A vivid ad filled with moral and sensational notes about glossy $1,009 hearses from Ship Pennsbury, a gaggle of crowd reactions, and a vivid product pitch. The piece touts varnish, finish, and crowd effects while weaving in testimonials for Dr King and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It also includes local notices about Miss Jessie Cost and Miss Minerva Sumption, plus pharmacy and drug references.
The advertisement asserts rheumatism aches are only temporarily relieved by external remedies and promotes Hood's sarsaparilla as an internal cure that corrects blood acidity and cures the disease, claiming it has done more for rheumatic patients than any other medicine.
A local minister visited the fair Wednesday and praised the exhibits and overall attractiveness while criticizing certain sights on the main thoroughfare. Notables include Ross Stivers of Bedford and L A Weisberg of Butler, Pa., with reports of a grand poultry banquet and a parade led by parade organizers.
An old reliable music house promotes the Many Lone Crown Piano with claims of vast tonal variety and exquisite piano tone. They tout a large selection of leading makes at low prices on reasonable terms. Customer testimonials from W. T. Wesson and local pharmacies advocate Foley and other remedies. McKee Brothers advertise shotguns as best value.
A Cherokee Iowa resident suffered a brutal assault through his kidneys causing severe back pain. Slecinrie Bitters credited with a dramatic recovery, improving health, purifying blood and curing kidney troubles. Available for 50 cents at Warehams City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
A bold crowd scene at the main exhibition hall recounts a slim thief grabbing Mrs. Mary Skinner’s gold watch chain in Frederick county. She clutched him, sparking a brief struggle before he seized a cane and slipped away. Miss Lulu Burns also fought off a bag snatcher near the grand stand. Police arrested several suspects and reported many drunks and minor offenses.
Windows chatter from the Winchester Star on the 1000 Rouss Fair, trains running light and crowds still gathering. Reports note late shows, divers and patrons spending, with mentions of Katie the Cooshee girl, Losh’s Orchestra, Westminster Band, and local figures amid disorder claims denied by Chief Brill.
A jumble of 19th century ads and notices promotes catarrh cures, liver pills, piano advertising, dental consultations, roach traps, a rheumatism cure, and various druggists. It lists testimonials, pricing, and vendors like J Cheney Co Toledo and Central Drug Co, Wareham's City Pharmacy, with references to multiple towns and merchants.
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