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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1928
Page
4
The Daily News publishes news dispatches from the Associated Press and local reports with proper bylines. Writers must use real names, free notices are to be written and mailed, and corrections are made when erroneous reflections are brought to the editor’s attention.
The London auction price of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland manuscript reaches 77000 dollars, set by an American bidder. The sale marks a new English record while underscoring American wealth's pull in rare literary items and highlighting enduring American affection for classic juvenile books.
A fragmented note cites a Bible verse 1 Timothy 6 15 and asserts Mamaoa as the world s largest slave holder tied to a person named Saunders. The readable text presents a religious quotation and a bold accusation without verifiable context or date.
Random reader questions prompt six residents on crop damage from the recent cold. Hayward notes peach damage possible. McCain says not serious. Haller foresees buds injured but thinning may help. Chapline sees advantage. Quinn and Zimmerman see limited impact on apples.
Miss Ada Englar has returned to Taneytown from Franklin Square Hospital Baltimore and is recovering rapidly, accompanied by nurse Miss Nella B Fleas and nurse Miss Myrtle Morris staying a few days at the Hess home near Taneytown. The Glee Clubs of Taneytown High School will stage the Windmills of Holland musical comedy in the school auditorium April 27 and 28.
Easter observances marked visits among Thompson families including Pred Thompson and wife Martha Virginia. The Pleasant Hill Brethren church held a well attended Easter service. Bruce Thompson recovers from a fractured leg as relatives visit in Frederick and with Umberger family.
Twenty years ago in Frederick a column notes local items from The News April 17 1905. Senator John P Mathia was elected district delegate to the Republican national convention in a meeting at Wagers comm. Vestrymen for Saints Episcopal Church were elected and read as ward officers with several names recorded.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains modern civilization overemphasizes neuromuscular use and outlines three life extending steps. Focus on defect removal hygiene improvement and proper body and mind work with emphasis on muscle development senses emotions and healthy habits.
Today's anniversaries list many historical milestones from 1492 to 1R85 with figures like Columbus and Edward VII, plus births of Willis Van Devanter and Ian Hay. Includes events at state conventions and the Guilfoyle murder trial as Connecticut prepares new legal procedures.
The item reads like a playful spoof urging poets to craft verse using golf imagery in four steps. It hints at a solution revealed on the final page and invites writers to engage with spring themed poetry and sport.
The rules explain letter golf by changing one letter at a time to form common words. It uses COW to HEN in three strokes via HOW and HEW with only one letter altered each step. A complete word is required and letter order stays fixed, with slang and abbreviations excluded.
W L Gordon presents daily English guidance on misused words mispronunciations and spelling. It highlights terms like modicum usage hints and a reminder to grow vocabulary by mastering one word daily with practical examples.
Life's Niceties offers etiquette hints with questions and answers on manners and self restraint. Edwin W. Broome announces appointment of David F. Oland to assist Sandy Spring High School trustees. Education board to fund better water supply and sanitary upgrades at Powlesville High School per Dr George E. Lewis. County Farm deals include sale of Crom Farm near Perl to Eugene Sponseller and Dr Robert V. Smith. Baltimore area realty and business notices report property transfers and new permanent homes under various agents.
A damaged weather note describes a fierce thunderstorm near Gracebamochimne damaging a home. The lightning strike caused structural harm and knocked out a telephone line, leaving residents and rescuers dealing with the aftermath amid high winds.
Washington reports the Wheeler LaGuardia plan seeks a Federal Child Relief Board to aid children in distress due to strikes and poverty. Proponents argue many children suffer from hunger and cold while opponents warn of paternalism and industry subsidy. The plan proposes a board including labor and agriculture officials and would fund food clothing and cash to parents, with no institution placements.
Norman Thomas of New York and James Waden Maurer of Reading Pa were nominated for president and vice president by the Socialist party at Havre de Grace after five days of contention. Both longtime Socialist figures were acclaimed by delegates amid cheering. Thomas has repeatedly run for state and city offices in New York and Maurer is a veteran national committee member.
The local gardening club holds a meeting Friday afternoon with Mr Ballard and Mr Marsan listed among attendees. Attendees are urged to be present as the agenda includes pension matters and garden planning through the afternoon.
A tribute praising German aces who flew from Ireland to Labrador, spanning ocean to shore. The piece lauds their feat as noble and historic, calling for future generations to record their courage and credit in history. The author signs N. A. Supborrow and asks readers to say they saw it in The News.
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