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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1928
Page
3
The Daily News announces standard publication details for Frederick Maryland with notices about Associated Press credit practice and correspondence rules. The paragraph sets editorial standards, submission procedures, and policy on corrections and identification of authors.
The Hall of Fame at New York University adds Louis Agassiz Samuel Morse John G Whittier and Rufus Choate to the collection with future plans to include John Paul Jones and James Madison once funds are raised for statues The piece notes the varied heroes admired from scientist to poet to lawyer to statesman and observes shifting views on military fame.
A Life’s Niceties note explains how flowers and cards announce engagements. Nosegays or a central rose arrangement with attached cards are suggested. It confirms that local paper announcements are appropriate and shows form using Mrs and Mr Lake announcing their daughter Miss Ann Smith.
Elmer Small fell from a load of hay Tuesday near town, injuring his teeth. Wilbur Pine was reported drinking to excess at a gathering, a concern among locals.
Five residents share views on Sunday night speech by Representative Fletcher. Walker N Joliffe calls it splendid and instructive for youth. H Dorsey Etchison notes strong reputation and crowding, prints it well. Frank L Stoner says very well presenting and entertaining. Louis L Wilson finds it fine with food for thought and psychological insight. Tr Be Russell calls it very good and a lesson for parents.
Fire swept the frame residence of John Crampton three miles southwest of Middletown near Rockville Schoolhouse early Saturday. Mrs Crone and her daughter urged occupants to safety as the house burned, escaping in night clothing through a first floor window. The family lost their belongings and money. the blaze spread to a nearby pumphouse. origin undetermined though suspected from a Chinese lamp.
Tivoli presents The Gaucho a dramatic spectacle of intrigue love and banditry starring Lupe Velez with Douglas Cairnhs in the lead. A Fox newsreel supplement accompanies the long film and a special performance schedule is noted. Maryland shows Underworld with Clive Brook Evelyn Brent and George Rancr as well as Larry Lemon.
Fragmentary note cites Psalm 83 30 about mercy and truth together and righteousness and peace meeting. It recounts prayer as a bridge to acts and a Shakespearean phrasing twist. The text reflects a religious quotation amid garbled wording.
Twenty years ago in Frederick the local column notes attendance at a Republican State convention with nominees listed for ten officials including commissioners Ralph Brown John Smith Sarles and Upton Palmer. Names Regina Washington Gilson and others appear among attendees and candidates.
Senator Norris presses Salt Creek oil leasing questions amid Teapot Dome scrutiny. Investigation targets legality of 30,000 acre Salt Creek leases, possible monopolies, and fraudulent practices tied to Midwest Refining and Standard Oil subsidiaries.
A compact English lesson noting common misuses such as drank vs drunk and pronunciation tips. It defines susceptible as easily acted upon or impressionable with an example about flattery.
Dear folks at home we write to tell we are fairly well. Last week we called the doctor to see Billy's rash now measles spread to Jimmy's face. Pa's been in bed a week with sore throat. Emmy caught chicken pox. Our bird was bitten by a cat and Ella's beau has left. The baby fell from a light and broke two eye teeth. Please let us know how Mabel got and if you sof ha comes lot. Jerry broke his leg last night. Lots of love from your loving son and brother.
Clarence L. Gilpin announces Snowlog committees for the Montgomery County Agricultural Society to run the seventy fifth annual Rockville fair August 21 to 25 under society auspices. Names listed cover advertising attractions clubs cattle buildings grounds finances and more with multiple local officials. Also reported is the theft of John Gardner’s Ford roadster from in front of Clark Griffith Stadium during a Washington New York game with police searching.
John Randolph, a colored man, was committed to jail in default of $25 and costs on a charge of being drunk and disorderly on the street. He will have a hearing tonight before Justice G. Motter in Police Court. He was arrested Sunday night by Officer Hofman.
Severe April storm brings wind rain snow and sleet across Frederick County and Eastern States with unrooted trees, damaged outbuildings and shattered communications. Amid aftermath, Middletown Valley suffers most with losses estimated between 25000 and 30000 dollars while apple crops show resilience plan for Apple Blossom Festival proceeds despite local damage and forecasts call for mostly fair weather later in the week.
A readable note explains a word change game called letter golf. The puzzle asks transforming words by changing one letter per stroke to reach a target word, staying with complete common words and preserving letter order. The golf editor notes a three to four stroke path and hints a solution appears on the last page.
Col Charles A Lindbergh announces he will fly the Spirit of St Louis to Washington tomorrow and place the craft in storage at the Smithsonian. The journey ends a long partnership with the aircraft after the Atlantic and South American tours, with a Lambert Field departure not earlier than dawn.
Today in history items mark 1524 Hayard slain at Sesia and 1607 Newport at Old Point Comfort. Birth anniversaries include Princess Juliena of Holland and Rear Admiral Stirling Jr born in Vallejo. Also listed are Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Fielding H. Yost with ages and birthplaces, plus events about a 1920s smuggling plot and a 1940s peace appeal.
The article traces color blindness from John Dalton’s discovery to its hereditary nature and discusses how red and green are commonly affected. It explains how colors may appear gray to the color blind and describes how tests, including railroad employment assessments, use colored stimuli to gauge color perception. The piece links color vision to eye and nerve functions and compares its impact to music appreciation loss.
Daylight Saving Time begins anew as the United States resumes work. On this date 135 years ago the U S purchased Louisiana from France for 15 million dollars. Thirty years ago Congress authorized a 500 million bond for the Spanish-American War. Mrs Maryott Lord Harrison, widow of President Harrison, marks her seventieth birthday. Cleveland hosts a major Parents and Teachers convention. The New York Star Aircraft Exposition opens in Syracuse as the lumber industry gears up for Chicago convention. Florence Knappe is to stand trial in Chicago on charges tied to the 1928 state census.
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