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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1926
Page
4
Friday April 2 1926 quoted meditation on Calvary and Easter as symbolic journey of faith. Enduring doubt and solitude are linked to the Cross and Resurrection, urging self examination to find meaning in suffering and hope in renewal for mankind.
Dr Hugh S Cumming of the United States Public Health Service outlines rabies in plain terms. A mad dog carries the disease, spread through saliva or a bite, with symptoms appearing one to two months later and the illness almost always fatal in humans. Popular myths are debunked, including seasonal prevalence and madstones as a cure.
The Inquiring Reporter canvasses locals on No No Nanette with varied replies. Grace Gladhill and Mrs William D Baumgarden praise the show as excellent and fine, while Hagan Rosenour Shipley call it very good and just fine, noting it as among the best in years.
Today in History lists events from 1826 to 1921 with figures like Henry Howard Richard Cobden Aguinaldo and Harlan F. Stone. Birthdays include Major George Havens Tutman J Laurence Laughlin Willan B Wilson Hugh A Jennings and more. Events mention Arbor Day Easter season Wood Friday and Archaeological Congress sessions in Syria and Palestine.
A brief church notices style item blends biblical snippets with prayer and commentary. It references Jacob offering to be a surety for his son and praises an elder brother figure, then shifts to a modern social scene about fashion and beauty in London. The prose mixes religious reflection with cultural commentary and contemporary headlines.
A fragment notes different expectations for men and women regarding publicity and attire. It suggests men can maintain the same image while women must change their dress for every invitation, reflecting social norms of the era.
A fragmented reminiscence on Brussels under German occupation, praising citizen resilience and memorials to Edith Cavell. The piece recounts the Palace of Justice, the St Gilles prison, and Waterloo, noting neutrality breaches and the roles of allied powers. It blends war memory with Belgian fortifications and historic battle sites near Brussels.
The report describes efforts to concentrate English and Prussian armies and defeat the English before Prussia can join the battle, highlighting strategic maneuvers and intended outcomes in a historic conflict.
A humorous prose piece and moral snippets urging cheerful living and friendly acts. It mixes quips about keeping spirits up with a short comic fable about a neighbor who ignored a newcomer, reflecting 1926 NEA Service style.
Theatre listing notes popular Western star Tom Mix in Diete Turpin at Opera House tonight, portraying Tick Turpin a notorious English villain, a shift from his usual Western roles. A two reel Fox comedy and Pathe News also appear. nearby Maryland showings feature Hionso Veters in Rate creok dram with amateur cricket novelty.
The Royal Dining Room on Patrick Street, formerly the Coney Island lunch room, will open Saturday. Proprietor John Stamiatae has remodeled the place with up to date equipment and finished woodwork. The dining room will be open from 6 in the morning until 2 in the morning.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick the News columns recount local business changes and elections. Directors were elected for the Manituring Company and Frederick Brick Works, naming David Lawenstein Thomas He Haller George V Rimmerman M R Cetvendanne John Baumgardier and others.
Ida Goldberg, age 103, celebrated a birthday at an old folks home and was described as the life of the party. The column discusses aging, home life versus work, and societal views on working wives, along with a toast to practical care and independence. It also includes notes on employment for young women and a sample formal luncheon menu and dress guidance. The piece blends social commentary with dietary, fashion, and literary suggestions.
Review notes a strong comedic performance at the local theatre with Nanetted and Winnie in lead frames. The production centers on witty banter, a frame Washington, and a mix of song hits while the evening’s verse is criticized as weak.
A devotional meditation on John 19 35 37 proclaiming Jesus crucified for goodness not guilt and the crucifixion as the defining fact of Christian history. It contrasts the Lamb of God, the finishing work of Christ, and a prayer for inner rebirth and triumph over death.
A humorous exploration of what constitutes dumbness and cleverness, with reflections on perception and self awareness. The piece notes varied intellects among people, then shifts to cultural contrasts such as Paraguayan facial tattoos indicating rank and the cement mix of ash and blood. It ends by naming Montreal as the upcoming meeting place for an international association of cement finishers.
A sequence of real estate transactions across Frederick County lists deeds from Albert W. Bartgis to Roma L. Share and to many others, with prices ranging from 4 to 30 000 dollars. Notable entries include a 30 000 dollar transfer to Teo Weinberg in Frederick City and a 4 060 dollar deed between John H. Beachley and Lorenzo M. Reeder. A nearby lease shows The Texas Company renting in the county for 40 dollars monthly. The Whip farm of 25 acres near Ballenger district changed hands to Harry R. Whip. The paper notes powers of attorney and multiple transfers among individuals and couples.
Clerk of the Court Eli G. Haugh and deputies faced a rush of business on a busy Thursday. April records topped all year, with 4 instruments, 24 direct deeds, and 40 mortgages and contracts. Typewriters sped transcription, raising efficiency. the office boasted strong performance compared to others in the state. The February term ended with few civil cases, while the May term begins May 11, a nonjury session. The courthouse closed today per established custom.
Reports from Washington note the March 15 marriage of Anna A Keller, Middletown, to Hush C Willard, son of the Willards of this city. Willard, formerly of Frederick, is a bus driver for the Washington Railway and Electric Company. The couple will reside at 1310 Park Road NW. Also recorded is the Arey Conner wedding in Lidgewater and Mannassas, conducted by Rev. Dr. Hen ri L. G. Kieffer, on March 2. A Paris dress item notes the luxury of rouge shades and face powders, with commentary on Parisian beauty trends and fashion.
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