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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1928
Page
4
The Associated Press owns dispatches and headlines may be used for publication with real names or authorizations. Free notices of advertisements must be written and mailed to the office, not taken by telephone. Incorrect reflections will be corrected upon request to the editor.
A 1928 commentary notes the automobile as a landmark development affecting industry and society. It warns two urgent issues: creating enough road space for 25 million cars and funding road construction and rebuilding nationwide. The piece questions future costs and the sustainability of growing vehicle use.
Inquiring Reporter asks five figures whether Thompson will run again as Chicago mayor after Crowe’s defeat for State’s Attorney. Opinions vary from likely resignation to strong reassurances that he should seek another term, reflecting views on leadership and public trust.
John D. Nicodemus argues tariffs have little impact on wheat prices and urges readers to consider supply, farmers, dealers and political factors. He references labor data, bread lines, and presidential campaigns as context for the tariff debate in 1928.
The passage offers speculative musings on Mussolini and self-published authors, with phrases about downward mood and personal development, but contains no concrete events or identifiable reportable subjects.
A fragmented snippet extols music as artful, realistic, and emotionally powerful. It references rhythm, chimes, cadenzas, and the transformative effect of melodies on joy, sorrow, and inspiration, ending with a garbled signature ALTERURROW.
A murky OCR fragment hints at an invitational event and references a stepped feature, a fall, and a window caption. It mentions the National Newspaper Copyright Service and a price or percentage, but details are unclear and names are not legible.
Purely personal items report Mr and Mrs Guy of Croneburg North Market street visiting Mr Harry S Schroeder in New York and other points of interest. Mr John W Stockman of Jefferson returned home after an automotive electrical course in Cincinnati and time spent in Kentucky. Rev BV Onvgh Myershire attended funeral duties in Chambersburg this week. Miss Carrie Gayman.
The Ridgley and Tresenberry families announce the marriage of Richard Ridgley and Viola Tresenberry at United Brethren parish on Third Street. Officiant was Ther George in a simple ceremony.
Fragmentary OCR reads a biblical reflection on avarice and greed. It mentions a thought about Nate and a boss, describing greed as filthy and deplorable in a sarcastic, antiquated tone. The text is garbled but suggests moral judgment of avarice.
Washington reports a disputed tax bill affecting Grace Methodist Church activities in Gaithersburg. The piece notes church leaders and local officials debating impacts on services and community programs tied to Grace Church and Grace Methodist in the region.
A historical note discusses common metals in cooking tools copper tin aluminum nickel and zinc. It cites a New York study by Drs F F. Binn and J M Inouye showing no proven chronic poisoning from consuming foods cooked in aluminum utensils and explains metals may be present in seafoods and are usually eliminated by the body.
Henry Levi Brandenburg a retired farmer died at his Wolfsville home after a four week illness of heart trouble He was in his 75th year Survived by a large family including Esta Harshman Carmeda Grossnickle Stella Bittle William Gaver Jennie Blickenstall Roy Hagerstown Keefer S Cyrus Ira Otho and others Siblings named Cyrus N D Elmer Alvey Chester and Mrs Aacob Routzahn Funeral services were set for Sunday at 2 pm from Grossnickle Meeting House Also noted were the deaths of Mrs Jane A Troyle 92 widow of John T Hoyle of Boyds and infant Garland S fluants child of Carrie and Joshua Hive Wied of Mountaindale The obituaries mention services in Boyds and Mountaindale and interments at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Baltimore area.
The text reports several obsequies: Mrs. Catherine Culler funeral at her son's home in Fenga vale with burial at St. Luke's cemetery, directed by Etekison and Son. Luther P. McCutchey funeral from his parents' home near Point of Rocks, with pallbearers named and burial at St. Pauls cemetery. Mrs. Tamaline Delailane funeral from the Powell Woodsh home with Lutheran service. listed pallbearers and interment details appear for each service.
A festive gathering at a Bir Street home celebrates a birthday with decorations and games. Guests include Jean Calta Kemp Wop Mary Jane Mil4e and others while a list of attendees appears garbled.
The funeral for Charles V. Anderson of Vennersville Pa was held with services at his late home and at the United Brethren church Thurmont conducted by the Waynesboro American Legion. He died Tuesday at 2 P.M. at age 38 from cancer linked to a war injury. Surviving are his wife two sons his parents and seven brothers and two sisters. He served in the 318th Infantry 79th Division overseas two years.
The note explains word ladder rules for changing COW to HEN in three steps, each step yielding a valid common word with one letter altered without rearranging letters. It shows FIVE to CENT as an example and references a solution on the flat page.
A historical roundup lists notable anniversaries and birthdays. It includes James Iredell recurrence, Metropolitan Museum charter, Admiral Sartorius, Utah woman suffrage, Gen. Lee Havana post, and 1993 Wood death. Birthdays include John W. Davis Fred Houchett Albee Dr. Ely and Wilbur. It notes Arbor Day observances and Joseph John Davis centenary.
The note reviews common word errors and pronunciations. It contrasts obsolete and current forms and offers guidance on usage, spelling, and pronunciation. It highlights choices for misused words and suggests learning one word daily to expand vocabulary.
A brief guide discusses handling displeasing social engagements between spouses. It notes consulting each other before accepting invitations as best practice. It adds couples often plan together but may visit friends one partner dislikes alone. The passage concludes with a stray line about pill coloring in India and uses of pills marked Paison.
Frederick columns recall an 1908 incident where Lewis Coward of Urbana was thrown from a buggy near his home as his horse turned. The piece also mentions Crand Chancellor Reno S Harp and CHL Eckstein and John H Grove, with a sequence of names tied to events in Mountain City and Richmond Virginia.
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