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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
5
The Daily News outlines rules for letter writers and notices. It states the Associated Press owns news dispatches and requires real names for statements or opinions. It notes free notices must be written and mailed to the office, not telephoned.
A 1922 discussion on dress standards for women workers and teachers. It argues business and school authorities may set appearance norms but cautions against excessive regulation. It notes Philadelphia's board of education leaving such matters to individuals while stressing professionalism and focus on work over self-display.
A reader from Japan recounts visiting a historic Frederick city graveyard. He contrasts reverence for the dead in America with his homeland, praising Baltimore’s gentleman and Frederick’s landmarks while noting limited time and a quiet local guide during their stroll through the old world city.
A crowd of readers from Baltimore to Gettysburg share mixed views on the Genoa Conference. R KREBS and N WILSON SCHLEY doubt success due to red tape and lack of sincere motives. VICTOR MERCH suggests failure, while R C SPANGLER notes public sentiment leans toward failure yet hopes for success. LESTER FEAGA believes failure if the United States remains aloof.
An observer recalls a historic graveyard in decay with brambles and holes where graves lie. A worker explains the removal and desecration as a present method of honoring the dead, while a pile of bones hints at youths breaking nuts on a birthday.
A special meeting of the Junior Steam Fire Company appointed a committee to draft resolutions on the deaths of Gen John A Steiner Edward A Gitinger Judge John C Motter Col Carlos E Traillas P Perry Christopher P Smith. County commissioners planned a land purchase near Monrovia to reroute a creek bed. James Hill displayed a walnut bureau claimed to be 134 years old. An entertainment at Miss Fearl Vinger's home drew many locals including Derr Fagan Shipley Dixon and others. Independent Tase Company appointed a committee to draft a resolution on the death of Henze Miller Dr Edward Nelson J Roger M Sheers George Wallace George Salter Ie and George P Lowe.
A Maryland State Police officer Raymond L. Richoltz married Hilda R. Latchail at 10:00 a.m. Monday in the Lutheran parsonage Walkersville. The ceremony by Rev. C. A. Shnke had no attendants they will reside in Frederick after a Baltimore wedding reception and short honeymoon at home.
Wednesday evening at 8 30 o clock Karry A Tinney and Misa Jessie K Houff were married at Grace Reformed church parsonage East Third street by Rev 8 C Hoover. Both reside in Frederick with many friends and will live there. Mr Tinney is an electrician and attendants were Albert Houff and Miss Margaret Hout.
Mrs Lowis Moyer of East Church street visits In Sunbury and Lewistown Penn. Mr Vernon M Brown huckster and Mr Ezra Hoffman barber are in Washington on a business trip. Mr and Mrs E Raymond Tabler Martinsburg West Virginia spent Easter holidays with Mrs Tabler and her parents Mr and Mrs WA Brust. Tabler returned Monday. Mrs Tabler stays a few days. Harry Barker and son Ray Joe Mackenzie and children Leo and Elaine Leslie Shafer and children visited Bernhardt Brust's home Sunday. Edith Diamond Buffalo Kay returned from several days with William T Delaplaine East Patrick Street. Meredith and Marshall Stand moved to cottage at Braddock Heights for summer. John W Quynn Parkersburg WV and wife receive congratulations on birth of a daughter.
Easter services at Salva tion Army drew a large crowd with a youth concert featuring many recitations and songs led by Lieut Wm Burnell and several performers including Gertrude Neil Helen Stewart and Evelyn Abrecht. Daniel F Latean of York Pa former banker and longtime PA representative died in Philadelphia at 61. Survived by widow and three sons plus siblings. Local notices include a Nashville classified ad claiming proof of results.
A playful poem describes a turtle made of prunes with toothpicks and marshmallow parts, contrasted with a marshmallow and cloves figure. The tale uses whimsy to compare two edible creations on a dining table, ending with the turtle boasting its own clever construction.
A mixed excerpt discusses rabbit night vision contrasting with scent and touch guidance. It also includes archaic sayings about light and thunder, plus a vivid children's scene where Willie protests a beating, framing domestic dialogue and a disordered bruised face.
On April 21 across history notable events include John Adams meeting in the U S Senate in 1789 as vice president, Houston led Texas troops to defeat Santa Anna at San Jacinto in 1836, Confederate Congress dispersed near Richmond in 1862, Sherman’s surrender terms rejected in 1865, Baton Rouge named capital of Louisiana in 1879, and the Spanish American War beginning in 1898.
Do You Know notes that a senator or delegate who qualifies remains ineligible for any newly created office or for salary or profit increases that occur during the term for which he was elected, even if he resigns later. This reflects constraints on holding new offices or benefits while serving.
The Walter L Main Circus on its 43rd annual tour will appear in Frederick for one day only on Tuesday April 25. It boasts a lineup of sensational foreign acts including Icelandic Glima artist Johannes Josensen with seven performers, Brazilian wire specialists Macahan de Ortera, and Russia’s Three Kir kilos from the Mancean troupe, all billed as the greatest assembly under a circus tent this season.
Dick plans a scary greeting for his new cousin Marion but learns she is a red headed boy, turning his prank into a comic misfire as everyone arrives reveling in mistaken identity and family welcome. The scene captures lighthearted family mischief and a boy’s embarrassment at his misread cousin.
From France the Milla troupe of aerialists will supply the aerial thrills and England's famed Wal lett family presents Rose Wallett a top bare-back rider. The Walter L. Main Circus this season promises two hours of sensational acts never before seen in this country.
A Monday evening April 17 birthday party honored John Harvey Noyes on his 21st birthday at the home of J H Noyes near Liamsville. Music and games filled the night with many gifts and refreshments. Attendees included J Homeres, the Millard and William Jackson families, Keller families, Summers, Moxier, Noyes, and many others, with girls and youths listed among the guests.
A playful craft description features a boy made Big Chief Corncob from corn husks and cranberries with a feather bonnet and corn husk quiver. The piece blends a kid’s imaginative figure with a brief aside on Alaskan fur seals migrating in ordered groups.
A blaze at the Louis H Wiebel Company lumber plant near the Western Maryland Railway line destroyed the factory and equipment, with losses estimated at 15000 dollars. The fire report notes the plant suffered extensive damage including an automobile track facility. The Burlington News adds a cautionary note about attempting bootleg whisky.
A clipped passage notes the phrase that man Wilson turning into a modern Washington situation. It reflects on how parents are praised for raising children while credit actually goes to a strong figure, the Scort master, in a satirical tone.
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