Freeing Toll Road Ends Era for Hagerstown Turnpike
A draft for 10 dollars cleared the state roads commission, ceasing tolls on the six mile Hagerstown and Conotcoheague turnpike once owned by the Sixto line. Tolls had drawn farmers and locals, with monthly revenue around 200 dollars and total collections near 300000 dollars since opening in 1816.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Conotcheague
Satuday Ly
Thomas A. PoSinberger
State Roads Commission
Conotcoheague
Sixto
May Fly Over City Member of Aeroplane Co
Mr Aubert of Walter Wellman's famed crew visits Frederick on business and promotes aviation. He joins Rex Smith Aeroplane Co in Washington as assistant general manager and envisions planes delivering goods to stores within five years. He recounts test flights at College Park and warns of new air dangers and the need for youth in aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Aubert
Walter Wellman
Wochmanny
Suneries
Atlantic City
Frederick
Rey Smith Aerert Company
Washington, D.C
Iou
Ansert
Freddie
Criti
Ann
Aubert
Rex Smith
College Park
Hagerstown
Braddock Heights
Gypsey's Gift Rheumatism Remedy Endorsed by Policeman
A Baltimore policeman, Daniel Meyers, testifies that on May 26 he used Gypsey's Gift for rheumatism and could walk with aid that night returning to duty by the next day. The ad claims widespread cures, says the remedy neutralizes the acid and prevents relapse, price one dollar hospital size. Sold nationwide through Read Drug & Chem in Baltimore and other outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Meyers
Exeter
Baltimore
Gypsey
United States
Read Drug & Cheammeal Cn
Mden
Drederek
ALL, Pearre
Rex Smith plane and early U S aviation plans in Washington
The Rex Smith aeroplane has set records in Washington and carried heavy passengers. Tony Jannus discusses government funding for zero aircraft for army use and exhibition work is slated for a year or more. Aubert expects Rex Smith plane to win races and plans exhibition flights from Frederick to Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Smith
Washington
College Park
Antony Jannus
United States
Vague OCR Fragment Notes A Souvenir Button
Fragmentary line references a souvenir button and an unrelated phrase about uniforms and rent. The readable text mentions a button associated with a uniform and notes about rent or payment in a stalled context. No clear event, date, or entities emerge.
Advice by Prof Surface on Preventing Oat Smut and Potato Scab
Pennsylvania State Zoologist Surface explains that oat smut and potato scab are caused by soil borne germs that can persist for years. Seed treatments with formalin solution and thorough drying reduce infection if planted in clean soil, with cautions on manure, composting, and proper drying before planting.
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Pennsylvania
Surface
Larrisburg
Indians Feed Themselves With Modern Farm Methods
Experienced farmers have been employed to teach Indians on reservations modern farming methods. Experimental farms in Arizona yielded about 9,000 pounds of Egyptian cotton, selling for 31 cents a pound in New York, far above the 12 to 15 cents for southern short staple. The Indian agricultural faire, led by Indians, inspired broader farming interest, with fairs held on Captain Grande, Cheyenne and Arapahoe, La Jolla, Pine Ridge, San Juan and Southern Ute reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
New York
Pima
Montana
Captain Grande
Cheyenne
Arapahoe
la Jolla
Pine Ridge
San Juan
Ute
Workman
Brief Items of Interest From Local Notes
Local and general notes report a new porch under construction at William Darner’s East Third street property. A new curb and gutter are being laid at Dr. George Moore’s West Patrick street property by workers under Charles Cruni. Wilbur Bond, an insane patient from Montgomery County, was transported to Montevue Hospital for treatment by Sheriff Wm A. Viett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Darner
East Third Street
George Moore
West Patrick Street
Charles Cruni
Wilbur Bond
Montgomery County
Wm A. Viett
That County
Montevue Hospital
Personal Health Boost Through Grape-Nuts Diet
A businessman credits improved health and clearer thinking to adopting grape nuts after years of post meal heaviness. He reports weight normalization, better digestion, and renewed business energy. The note, from Postum Co. advertising, claims real testimonials appear periodically in their campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Ancn
Wellville
Local Players Win At Shepherdstown In 12 6 Victory
Maryland School for the Deaf trounces Shepherd College 12 to 6 in Shepherdstown W Va Boyle pitched superbly with flawless control and seventeen strikeouts Garrett backed him at catcher while the locals fielded error free and produced timely hitting to overpower Shepherd College in seven innings The visitors had nine errors and only one run in the seventh while Maryland School for the Deaf starter Moyer allowed eight runs in defeat Bases stolen by Foxwell Boyle Henry Full Phleeger Snyder Thompson and others Umpire Rogers officiated the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Boyle
Maryland
Deal
Shepherd College
Acure
Bosle
Collegians
Viness
Garrett
Collefans
Scrool
Snyder
Foxwell
Henry
Full
Phleeger
Thompson
Hy Boyle
Moyer
Harned
Rogers
Mount St. Mary's Defeats Delaware 7 to 6 in Muddy Duel
Mount St. Mary's edged Delaware 7 to 6 in a slow muddy game, taking the lead in the seventh inning. Engel pitched well but walked eight. Wynard and McMorris produced key hits, and Wymard threw out a runner at the plate in the first. Delaware scored first, Mt St. Mary's answered in the third with three runs. the contest ended early to let the visitors catch their train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Mr. St. Mary's
Mount St. Mary’s
Delaware College
Mountaineers
McMorris
Kelly
Hité
Wynnard
Engel
Wymard
Colby
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Sealine
Magny Reto
Market St. Frederick
Aanulfty
G. O. Paxson
Edw. C. Cowling
North Market Street
Merhel F. Moberly
W. Patrick St
Red B. Aubert
Fred ”Rick
Aeroplane CO
Frederick Tonian
BO Aurent
Jonson
Tren
Prof
Dubs
Bos
Baachalt
Irmingham Age-Herald
Montevue
AB. R
R. HE
Mt. St. Mary's
Wynard
Taylor
Marshall
Laughlin
Knoof
McHugh
Huston
St. Mary’s
King Patchen
Patchen Boy
Allie
Allie Wilkes
Doll & Doll, Livery
Frederick, Md
Frederick OY Steiner
Brom
A. L. Pearre
First Infantry
National Guards
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NEMY
City Opera House
Etud
Actaeon
Montgomery Boy
Creas
Kinster
Montgomery Bay
Court -Street
R. V. Smith
Melio Alm. Vee
McHenri
McHenry Bros
TUE News
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