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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1916
Page
4
The Frederick News announces subscription rates and delivery details for the Daily and Semi Weekly News. It lists office locations, advertising contact, and printing services with emphasis on reliable delivery and availability across Frederick, Maryland. It notes telephone numbers and various newsstand outlets for sale.
The piece compares ancient Easter observances with modern celebrations noting enduring human traits behind festive dress and procession. It argues Easter music has risen to a higher, more dignified expression, aligning sacred words with appropriate emotion, while fashion reveals primitive instincts despite refinement.
An advertisement warns that rheumatoid arthritis pain from drafts requires Sloan’s Liniment to relieve stiff joints and headaches. It claims rapid warmth and comfort, aiding sleep. The ad pitches Sloan’s Liniment for rheumatism and neuralgia, priced 23 cents at local druggists.
Local churches announce Holy week services across denominations Evangelical Reformed United Brethren Evangelical Lutheran Trinity M E South First Baptist Methodist Episcopal and Grace Reformed plan evening services Wednesday preparatory sermons and Friday confirmations plus Good Friday morning worship Stations of the Cross and parish activities including egg coloring sale and travel to Billy Sunday meetings for Methodist group.
A parade of Frederick residents and visitors is listed, with many headed to Baltimore for meetings or to visit relatives. Names include Richard J Johnson of Harvard University, Mrs Charles Ross Jr, Murry Brish of Brish Brothers, and several families from West Patrick and South streets. Attendees went to Billy Sunday evangelistic meetings in Baltimore and Frederick, with trips also to Cleveland and St Petersburg Florida.
A reader letter accuses Dr. Ira J. McCurdy City Health Officer of neglecting trash issues. The writer cites garbage, dead chickens, and filth on Madison Street as a disgrace to the city and its health efforts.
The court docket records transfers of real estate among named individuals and couples across city and county properties with values as low as $10 and up to $31,000. The commodities market shows Wheat down two points from yesterday’s quote to 112, and Corn steady at 3.60 per barrel.
Miss Mary Filler of 22 East Third Street studied singing at the New England Conservatory of Music. She performed Schumann Widmung on a weekly recital program in Boston, an event long held at Americas oldest conservatory. Her performance delighted music students and friends as she studies under Clarence B Shirley, a noted conservatory faculty tenor.
Local items from The News Columns dated April 18 recall social notices with Mr and Mrs Baker Jahnson hosting friends at home, a Thurmont election for president and commissioners, a small fire on West An Saints Street, and a Key Monument Association invitation from Mrs Donald McLean to commemorate the Lexington battle anniversary on April 24.
An amateur rural drama Farm Folk performed in Rocky Ridge last Saturday to benefit the Rocky Ridge church and the Reform ed church of Woodsboro. Acknowledgments go to Mrs George Biz jer and other local helpers and a party of visitors toured mines near New London Frederick county during the trip.
County commissioners and 60 property owners toured a proposed five mile Deerfield to Thurmont route to eliminate four dangerous Western Maryland Railway grade crossings. A survey will show crossing eliminations while officials consult railway leaders. efforts also press for a Buckeystown Dawsonville state road.
A vintage ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It urges mothers to check a coated tongue for constipation, claims quick relief, and warns to buy only the authentic 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
An advertisement proclaims a liberal rate of interest on special Deposita accounts. It highlights attractive returns to attract savers and mentions terms typical of the period without detailing specific rates or conditions.
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