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Newspaper
The Midland Journal
Location
Rising Sun, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
2
The text critiques literacy tests for voters and race bias in teaching Black voters, cites imperial losses in South Africa and the Philippines, discusses McKinley’s renomination plans, and notes American bond tax issues while mocking British policy. It reflects early 1900s partisan commentary on imperialism, taxation, and electoral law.
Mr. Cameron spoke before the Farmers' Club on free mail delivery to farm and country houses and urged extending the service to postal packages. He cited England where the postal package is part of the mail system with a postman delivering butter tubs from farm door to city and returning the proceeds.
A New Jersey charter named Morgan Steel Trust with a $3,000 capital. Hours later it spawned $1,100,000,000 in stock and bonds, a meteoric rise critics say will feather the nests of holders at the expense of iron and steel users who must bear the cost.
Article urges farmers to test and weed out unprofitable dairy stock to build a home register herd. It weighs butter stock against beef stock, notes counterfeit margarine hurting profits, and calls for farmer input to share experience and conclusions via the press.
The piece argues that prices follow the law of supply and demand for all goods including money. It traces how money supply shifts affect price levels, citing Civil War greenbacks, the Bland Act, and wartime expenditures. It discusses options to expand money supply, such as bank issuance and coinage policy, and cautions against perpetual war for that purpose.
Republicans charge the law will disenfranchise many voters while supporters insist it meets legal requirements. The system provides voters with a ticket listing candidates under each office and printed instructions on how many to choose. The blind and lame receive clerk assistance. The text argues reading ability should not bar citizens from voting, noting decades of free schooling and challenging the GOP’s claim of widespread disenfranchisement.
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co., swears the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath was sworn in Toledo Ohio on December 6 1886. Testimony notes the remedy is taken internally and works on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Marshall, Fields and Co of Chicago have incorporated a department store with a capital of 6 million dollars.
An old time medicine ad promises rapid relief from coughs and colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims the product cures in one day and offers a no cure, no pay deal for 25 cents.
Mrs Anna B Moore died March 28 in her 82nd year. Funeral services will be held at her late home near Octoraro on Monday April 1 at 1 PM. Interment at West Nottingham cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Hindman wife of J Evans Hindman was held Monday afternoon at the residence of her father W Watts in Oakwood. She was about 24 years old and had been ill for months. Harry Hohn died in a Baltimore hospital and his remains were brought to Port Deposit on Wednesday night. He was 35 and long a resident of Port Deposit where he leaves many relatives.
Jerome Smith, a Cecil County High School student of Elkton, son of Richard Smith, died early Tuesday after being treated for appendicitis Monday morning at a Baltimore hospital. He was about 15. Joseph Stebbing, Port Deposit resident, died Saturday night at 78, survived by three daughters and two sons. His funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with interment at West Nottingham Cemetery.
Eliza Jane Thompson, born May 8 1828, died March 21 in her 73rd year. She married Joshua J Thompson on December 27 1849 and survived forty years of marriage. Mother to five children, two living Emma McGoughey and Clarence H Thompson. An exemplary Christian, she bore six months of illness patiently. Funeral held Monday with interment at West Nottingham cemetery.
Joseph Wildman, a prosperous Fourth district farmer, died at his son in law Elwood Zebley s home near Appleton on Monday at age 77. A native of Bucks county Pa he moved to Seoil county years ago and is survived by two sons and two daughters. One son vanished years ago while visiting his sister in Wilmington Del. The funeral was held Wednesday with interment at Head of Christiana cemetery.
Reverend Benjamin F Price of Elkton, oldest member of the Wilmington M E Conference, died Friday at his Elkton home after 64 years of church service. He was 85, born December 7. He pastored Elkton Newark Delaware City Cecilton Middletown and Hopewell. Funeral at Elkton M E Church Monday. Remains sent to Still Pond Maryland for interment.
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a cure-all for skin and blood disorders, claiming to heal ulcers, cancer, and blood poison. Notes 30 years in testing, price at $1 per bottle, trial treatment free, and over 3000 testimonials. Directs readers to Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta for medical advice.
In St Mary's county a padded census list triggers scrutiny of Hon. Sidney Mudd, exposing questions about the official's character. The incident highlights concerns over accuracy in public records and the integrity of local governance.
A batch of marriage notices lists J Albert Watts and Burnice Shockley wed in Cecilton on March 20, Emma Massey and Henry C Irwin wed in Bay View on March 19, Wilmina Gibson and Ralph T Brown wed March 21, Ethel Ferguson and William Goodnow wed in North East, J Harvey Kirkwood and Lulu Booth wed at the bride’s home, George Lynch and Emma Thomas wed in Farmington, and Rev H A Westerfield officiated.
A historical civic alert describes a colored voter illiterate being taught to read a political hieroglyphic code. The article warns that the R symbol for Republican is a favorable ox yoke if drawn correctly, while the D for Democrat is a harmful hoodoo. Emblems chalked on barns and structures aim to sway about 30,000 black votes to a Republican majority after Lincoln’s head is removed from the ticket.
An ad states headaches stem from stomach and bowel disorders and claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will correct these conditions and cure the headache. Sold by E. T. Reynolds, druggist.
A poetic note contrasts a baby’s dimples and joy with the same infant’s pain and thinness. A mother remains unaware that a little fat could improve the child’s condition, highlighting a common concern about infant health and nourishment.
The message emphasizes that expansion should arise from resident merit and legitimate growth. It notes the newspaper cannot capture all good things in a few lines and offers only hints of forthcoming improvements.
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