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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1920
Page
6
A garbled collection of lines from a newspaper page cites brief dispatches and scattered notices. Readable fragments reference local matters and general news items without coherent detail or clear events.
The article discusses socialist ideas on government takeovers of production and profit elimination. It argues few favor such moves unless government efficiency beats private enterprise and urges practical demonstrations rather than wholesale experiments. It notes limited success of public utility runs and calls for concrete evidence.
Miss Lillian E. Latimer of the Maryland Association of Workers for the Blind, accompanied by Miss Marie O'Brien, toured New Market and Woodeboro before returning to Baltimore for a school carnival. She stressed training for self support, noted the school’s advantages, and announced a meeting and exhibit to be held at Thurmont, with church references.
A Frederick News questionnaire interview with local men, listing answers about residence, nickname, youth sports, hobbies, career choice, life regret, and what Frederick needs. Richard Feaster and others describe the city’s water, location, and call for hard work and a stronger Chamber of Commerce.
A sermon by Rev. D Hughes at Ridley Park Presbyterian Church extolled love and morality over worldliness, stating Christ as a humble carpenter whose message endures while ancient empires fade. Dr Edwards presented prayers and hymns as George E Smith led the sacred band concert following a program of selections and marches.
About 300 attended the third open air Methodist Episcopal Sunday School service at Bentz and Sixth streets. Holden St Felston spoke on true friendship, praising the Leaders' Bible Class of 600 at Norfolk. Holy communion was observed at the seven o'clock service in AC H4Room. Next Sunday’s evening service will be in the West Patrick street park with brass and male quartets.
Miss Katherine Van Pelt twenty, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Van Pelt of Brunswick, died after a car crash two miles from Roanoke. She was returning from a visit to Bristol when the steering failed and the car overturned. The funeral at Grace Chapel Brunswick was attended by many friends with Rev Burgess conducting services. She was interred at Brownsville.
Frederick area notes list attendees traveling to Timonium for the Jersey Cattle Club of Maryland organization. Senator Rohrbach informed of a four year scholarship award at Anne Arundel Academy. Music for Braddock picnic planned by Yellow Springs Band and American Band. John Ewell of Baltimore named reader at Linganore Protestant Episcopal parish. Thieves vandalize the Charles Clingan home in Schleysville but flee empty handed. County corn crop reported very good.
July brought unusually cool weather and scattered heavy rains that helped corn, with rainfall totaling 3.7 inches in the county. A drought had threatened crops, but storms on July 2 and 21, plus a late shower, saved the grain as temperatures ranged from frost levels to 102 degrees at peak.
Two teams of sixteen men each the blues led by Lieut Lester Smith and the grays led by Lieut Barrick compete to recruit 32 men to reach federal strength of 65 for federal recognition. The effort features a supper trophy for the team bringing in the fewest men, with captains and many listed soldiers named. Also noted is a surprise party at Edgewood for Pastor Rev I F Murray and family, delivering cash and vegetables totaling over 32 dollars.
Morris Abrams of Hightstown, partner in Gross Brothers, held $10,000 in shares and was arrested on arson charges after a $200,000 blaze that damaged grain mills and parts of Hightstown. Investigators linked the fire to incendiary origins with Abrams seen near the scene minutes before. Bail set at $1,0000 as authorities pursued the lengthy probe.
An old style ad promotes Allen's Foot Rage powder to ease foot discomfort and extend shoe life. It claims shoes feel older and more comfortable after shaking powder into the footwear, with claims of adjustable size through use and benefits for daily wear.
Committees named for Manor Picnic at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Plans include dancing, pavilion with orchestra gallery, booths, dining tables, ice cream and other attractions. Executives, grounds, arrangements, dancing and dinner table committees listed with numerous local names. Montgomery county constables named. state police report 200 daily penalties for commercial vehicle violations in Pennsylvania.
Purely personal items list J Paul Brown resigning from U S Forestry in Montana and joining Country Homes. It notes vacations and visits of numerous residents and visitors across Baltimore and nearby towns, naming Beatrice Franklin, Lettie Delphey, A Grace Kline, Helen and Anabel Kline, Frances Sweeney, Claire Stull, Catherine Mullican, Dorothy Friese, Benton Knodle and others, with travel to Columbus Yellow Springs Luray Cave and Shreveport, plus relatives in Washington and Baltimore.
A Frederick Maryland household reports Dreco easing a wife’s nightly laxative habit and relieving constipation, headaches, and gas. The ad touts Dreco as safe with no iron or acids, made from herbal extracts, sold by Pearre's Modern Pharmacy in Frederick.
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