Daily History Highlights From April 21 Across Years
A compact historical snapshot lists events on April 21: Jean Racine, born 1639, dies in 1690. 1836 sees Texan victory at San Jacinto. 1898 Stewart L Woodford receives passports in Madrid. 1914 US forces capture Vera Cruz with casualties on both sides. 1915 Germany warned US not to halt arms exports. 1915 also notes ongoing weapon shipments. Astronomical events mention visible planets Mars Saturn Mercury, Venus Jupiter. and Good Friday referenced.
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Jean Racine
San Jacinto
Tex
United States
Stewart L. Woodford
Madrid
Vera Cru
Mexico
Germany
Opera House Opens With Musical Comedy and Film
Opera House listing for Monday includes Battle Cry of Peace and Political Reader. Local notices announce baseball schedule, hardware ads, job postings, and real estate. Easter sales from Blue Ribbon Grocery and Avetere James. For Rent 431 N Market St and various local businesses promote specials.
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Opera House
Seaebees Community Hardware Co
Chas
J. W. Tihsley
Equity
A. D. Willard
Solr
Fagan
Technerate Blue Ribbon Grocery
Notaagle Lawn Mowers
James
W. M. Zimmerman
U. B. Church Empire BreaMa Sans
Marble Heart
Neagalaese Auterrs
Frederick N. Zhiman
N. Market St
Mobley &, Bro
Peerless
Marines Offer Travel And Training To Frederick Recruits
In Frederick an Army Marine recruiter invites local youths to join the United States Marine Corps. Sergeant Edward A. Callan will meet applicants at the Frederick Post Office on Monday. Qualified men pass a physical exam, travel to Hagerstown with expenses paid, receive free board at the Franklin Hotel, then go to Port Royal South Carolina for about fourteen weeks of training to become full Marines.
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Sam
Frederick
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Army
Navy
Continental Congress
Edward A. Callan
Sergeant Callan
Hagerstown
Franklin Hotel
Port Royal
South Carolina
THE WORK OF DEATH Alex P. Beatty
Word reached Thurmont that Alex P. Beatty of Washington D C died Wednesday afternoon from pleuro pneumonia He married Sallie Rouzer in Thurmont His daughter Helen is ill with pneumonia but expected to recover The body was taken to Thurmont for interment
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Alex P. Beatty
Thurmont
Washington, D. C
Mr. Beatty
Sallie Rouzer
Helen
Attractive Pyrene display at Condon's Tobacco Store
George Kolb, local Pyrene dealer on North Market street, has arranged an attractive display of Pyrene Fire Extinguishers in his window. He plans to photograph the display for a Pyrene company contest, and the window has drawn considerable attention.
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Condon
North Market Street
George Kolb
North Market St
Toar’s Kidney Pills Endure as Kidney Pain Reliever
Frederick resident John T. Webster reports six years of relief from frequent kidney secretions and flank pain after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Harner’s Drug Store. He later repeats praise, stating lasting benefit and renewed endorsement of the remedy. Foster Milburn Co., Props. Affaic, N Y.
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Frederick
John T. Webster
E. Church St. Frederick
Tioan
Harner
Mr. Webster
Toar
Dean
Primary Ballots Now Being Printed For May Election
Primary ballots are being printed for the May election with separate Democratic and Republican sets. Names will include U S Senate and House candidates plus state convention delegates. presidential candidates are excluded. Ten delegates per party, six to be chosen. Ballots will be pink for Democrats and white for Republicans. voting expected light due to spring farming.
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United States Senate
House of Representatives
Court House
Bruce Explains Platform During Frederick Visit
Democratic Senate hopeful William Cabell Bruce spoke at Independent Hall in Frederick County focusing on national defense with a call for a 250000 man standing army. He avoided factional lines, claiming good will from both sides as he traveled with Albert Brown. Bruce's son joined him, then they headed to Baltimore. Others campaigning included George Stern Leo Weinberg with recent Frostburg remarks praised by the Cumberland News and planned stops in Lonaconing Westernport Camberland and Garrett County.
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William Cabell Bruce
United States
Frederick County
Independent Hall
Bruce
Congress
Lewis
Lee
Hagerstown
Alberts. Brown
Baltimore
George Stern
Leo Weinberg
Allegany County
Frostburg
Cumberland News
Weinberg
Maryland
Lonaconing
Odd Fellows
Cumberland Press Merges With Cumberland Evening Times
The Cumberland Press, an afternoon daily founded over four years ago by George Garner of Washington, published its final issue Thursday and merged with the Cumberland Evening Times. Bertram X. Garstin, former Press general manager, will become the Evening Times general manager.
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Cumberland
Cumberland Press
George Garrer
Hon
Washington
Press
Cumberland Evening Times
Bertram X. Garstin
Will Occanes
Evening Times
Colored Schools Close and Local Elections in Frederick County
The colored schools of Frederick County close after a successful year with over 1000 pupils, about half in industrial work. A public exhibit runs at West Seventh Street and South Bentz Street schools. Good Friday to Easter Monday hours are listed. In Emmitsburg citizens party primaries nominate J Stewart Annan for burgess and Dr D E Stone for commissioner amid election plans for Mt Airy and Walkersville on May 1.
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Frederick County
Bruner
West Seventh Street
South Bentz Street
Emmitsburg
Citizens’ Party
Burgess
Board of Commissioners
J. Stewart Annan
D. E. Stone
Mt. Airy
Walkersville
Countians Enlist Navy Applicants in Hagerstown Area
Recruiting officer in Hagerstown reports many county youths seeking Navy service. Names include Paul Hobbs New Market Charles Hobbs New Market William Stutch Monrovia H W Steadman J S Hedges A A Webb Brunswick Alvey Lizer Gorman Brandenburg William H Zurgable Myersville Edgar Peddicord Guy Kelly Thurmont Charles L Pittenger Loys. Middletown property sale: Sherman R Koogle sold his West Main street two story brick to William H Reutzahn for 3125 with occupancy by two families. Reutzahn plans to move to town next spring. Middletown Valley Grange No 331 to initiate 26 candidates at High School Building April 25 at 7 30 p m.
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Hagerstown
Paul and
Charles Hobbs
New Market
Wiliam Stutch
Monrovia
H., W. Steadman
J. S. Hedges
A. A. Webb
Brunswick
Alvey Lizer
Gorman C. Brandenburg
William H. Zurgable
Myersville
Edgar Peddicord
Guy Kelly
Thurmont
Charles L. Pittenger
Loys
Middletown
Sherman R. Koogle
Middletown Valley Grange
Local Easter Specials and Sales Across Frederick
The Excelsior Sanitary Dairy touts four flavored ice cream molds for Sunday in quart or half gallon sizes at 35 cents per quart plus strawberry with fresh fruit and other standard flavors. Blue Ribbon Grocery lists Easter Eggs and Cakes sale at the U B church social room tomorrow 2 to 5 pm. W N Zimmerman advertises a closing out of groceries and glassware at cost. H L Ebert promotes Easter specials including Fresh Strawberry Cream and Royal Turin Cream as well as regular flavors. J Fred Notnagle & Co advertises prime Frederick County spring lamb. Frank James Sr offers lawn mower sharpening with delivery. Peerless Ice Cream cross-promotions follow. May List at The Busy Corner features cake sale while McCardell Raiding hosts a Presbyterian church sale. Five Gaited Saddie Horses for sale and hire listed with rental rates and riding lessons. J W Jolliffe advertises location and contact details.
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Excelsior Sanitary Dairy
Frederick
C. F. Rothenhoefer
New Interests Take Control Of Iron Plant Deal
New York capital to control the Morris Iron and Steel plant in Frederick via a 1.5 million dollar bond issue under a plan to enlarge the operations. The Maryland Iron and Steel Company will replace Morris Iron and Steel, with W. H. Schott of New York as president. It is projected to employ about 1,000 workers within a few years as orders increase.
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New York
Morris Iron and Steel Company
Frederick
Maryland Iron and Steel Company
W. H. Schott
Paris
France
Central Trust Company of
Maryland
Schott
Easter Parade Chickens Shine At The Home Of Good Eats
An ad filled page highlights Easter specials at Gittinger's and Center Market with a display of greens, vegetables, and fruits for the holiday. Prominent notes include chicken demand, eggs, hams, sausages, and fresh produce, plus Pyrence fire extinguishers and local business notices.
Easter dress planning and accessory selections
If you are planning a dress for yourself inspect these offerings. Ready for Easter and need a match pick Onyx hosiery in new shades and white kid gloves with black stitching. For men, Easter furnishings include neckties hosiery shirts collars and gloves.
Albaugh and Harrington Dwellings for Sale in City Listings
Real estate ad from Grayson H. Staley offering multiple modern brick homes on N Market Street Trail Avenue Fifth Elm Patrick and Church Street plus a College Park lot. Exclusive Fredery County agents for Remington Smiths and Monarch typewriters. Includes ribbon and carbon supplies and a coupon ribbon book. Phone 74-W.
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Patrick
Court St
Elm Ft
College Park
Mil Ave
Fredery County
Real estate listings mix of farms and city bargains near Frederick
Real estate agents advertise 38 acre farm in cultivation 12 miles from State Road 21 acres in village 357 acres on State Road 2 miles from road 2 parcels near Bate Road with trolley lines 60 acres Amber at 46 per acre several farms for sale at attractive prices city properties include a 5 room brick with steam heat and large lot 6 room frame with modern conveniences large jet stable bargains in N W Addition modern houses with electricity and gas Pythian Castle Building Frederick Md.
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Frederick
Bate Road
Troley Lin
N. W
the & FE
Pythian Castle
College Park
Rosemont
Villa Estates
N. Market St. Ext
E. Seventh St
Electric R. R
State Road
Braddock Heights
Tost
Financial appeals in local Democratic primaries urged
A fragmented campaign note invites voters to support Lewis H. Fraley in the city Democratic primary. The writer promises to work to preserve voter confidence and seeks continued support, citing record of openness and service to the community.
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Lewis HH. Fraley
Dill Avenue Two Story Brick House For Sale Or Rent
Dill Avenue property offers a two story brick house with 6 rooms pantry bath steam heat electric lights gas closets in each bedroom attic cellar and porches front and rear. Includes cement walks and a large lot with alley access. Grayson H Staley Loans Court St and phone 213. Also farm and dwelling listings in Frederick Co by Cramer Stauffer Court Street.
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Dill Ave
Elm Street
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PAE Daily News
Mars
Saturn
Mercury
Venus
Jupiter
United States Weather Bureau
eRre Carty’s
Doll Bron. Star
Lavinia Comes
Eta
Shipley’s
Freder
Stern
Garrett and Allegany
Blue Ribbon Grocery
U. B. Church
W. N. Zimmerman
H. L. Ebert
Cor
J. Fred Notxagle & CO
Frank James
Fifth St
HW. L. Ebert
Mth & Mkt
Columbia Records
McCardell
Vaca
J. W. Jolliffe
Dill Avenue
Roi
Frederick Foundry
Fred’s Co
Gittinger'’S Grocery
Center Market
Kline's
Gittinger’s Grocery
W. C. Staley
Grace Reformed Social Room
F. Hauer
East South St
Auto Blue
New City Hotel
Chester M. Hatver
Mer
Kennedy Stave House
WM. I. Kennedy
Briscoe
W. A. R. Bell Briscoe
Seventh and
Market Streets
Fountain
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
J. D. Baker
WM. G. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Agat
Joseph McDivit
Asat
John 8. Ramsburg
Dante Baker
C. H. Conley
M. D. Cc
M. Thomas
P.L. Hargett
D. HE. Kefauver
John 8
Newman
J. H. Gambrilli, Jr
Thos. H. Haller
H.D. Baker
Renye
John D. Hendrickson
D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Needig & Miller
Potts & Griffin
Automobile Insurance
Thomas
Rice
Thomas P. Rice
Markwood D. Harp
Annapolis Junction
Penn. R. St
Gino
Patuxent
Marewood
HARP
Pythian
Ilalian Castle
Bu 2
Grayson H. Staley
Grayson M. Mercer
Fire Insurance
Real Estate. Mortgage and Investment CO
John XN. Clary
Mgr
W. Patrick St
Maritdimen
Frederick and
Woodsboro
TOR
N. Market Street
Trail Avenue
Aan
Frederick CO
Cramer & Stauffer
Court Street
Pat
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