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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1920
Page
4
A garbled reminiscence describes a parade with elephants lions hippos and two kittens in cages, a mounted band, and a planned matinee show with moving pictures. It mentions street exhibition and a large audience, with references to cages and a sea show opening at 7 oclock and ticket access.
A fragmented 19th century notice describes an incident with a live wire at a carnival, naming Earl W. Devise and others. It mentions a device for winding motion pictures and relates wartime use and a funeral, with no inquest ordered. The garbled text references a technical college, a carnival pamphlet, and shipping by mail or express without the real exploit.
Steuart in White J Va aged about 0 years was seriously injured when a car skidded on a wet road and left the road. He was caught under the car. companion escaped. The top and windshield damaged. vehicle to Blugsville garage for repairs. Elner Grimes 26 near Thurmont was struck by another car near Catoctin and had two broken injuries. taken to City Hospital. Holy Phillips, 63, Manchester, admitted for robbery of R Bruce Gay’s Jewelry. Pinkerton detective investigating. previously served 10 years in Auburn NY.
Governor Ruehle raises Join M. Mackelt Roads Commission chair to 7500 annually. Predecessor Ma Zouck had 3000. Harrieon W. Vickers Jr Conservation Commission chair gains 1000, total 4000 from state. Governor says increases ensure full-time dedication to duties. News Help Wanted advertisement noted.
Business in the courts records deeds transferring property to George W. T. Culler and others for $100 each. Marriage licenses issued for Walland W. Balm and Ruth M. Alani of York Pa. The note also mentions a trade commissioner report from July 20 1920 about the Mexican embargo on sugar exports and duty increase to 20 centavos per kilo.
A historical ad extols self reliant home doctors women who gather roots and herbs for family cures. It highlights Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as popular nationwide, claiming broad trust among women restoring health across towns and hamlets in America.
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