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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1922
Page
5
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Maryland and the District of Columbia discuss reciprocal auto taxation via a gasoline tax to ease cross line travel. Washington drivers would pay more taxes to travel Maryland’s highways, while Marylanders would pay less when crossing into D C. Public sentiment favors gasoline tax based reciprocity.
At the regular monthly meeting of Fran e Scott Key Post held in the Armory last night five delegates were elected to the State convention of the Auxiliary set for Ocean City August 25 and 26. Delegates include Mrs Elmer Muanshooner, Mrs Royal Kemp, Mrs Daniel Teatherman, Miss Pauline Staub and Edna Albaugh. Mrs George Birels presides as state president and will chair the convention. The American Legion also plans its state convention in Ocean City on the same dates. Delegates depart Frederick Thursday morning August 24 aboard an afternoon Baltimore train arriving Ocean City that night.
Virgie M. Johnson received a one thousand dollar check from W. F. Sorder, record keeper of Winfeld Scott Schley Tent No. 9 Knights of the Maccabees, representing the certificate value of her husband E. Frank Johnson.
A fragment cites Section 6 of Article 6 from the Constitution about duties of the clerk of the Court of Appeals and the Commissioner of the land office. It states that when no case is brought before the court in which the state is a party, the attorney general’s involvement should be ratified.
The Inquiring Reporter asks residents for their favorite actress. Charles Hagan cites Pearl White though Marguerite Snow is his true favorite. Irving Chew offers no preference. Charles Quinn likes Gale Henry but also Mary Pickford and others. Frank Keefer Jr praises Kate Prides. Lewis Staley says he goes to the theater rarely.
Purses totaling five thousand dollars will be distributed at the Montgomery County fair opening in Rockville, with five races daily. The event promises the county’s biggest fair yet, drawing entries from across Maryland and beyond. Highlights include horse classes, cattle shows, and a large women's section under the Montgomery County Federation of Women's Clubs.
Twenty years ago in Frederick a valuable horse died from possible blood poisoning after injuries in the stable. Harvey Longnecker survived copperhead snakes in a field near Middletown. A dynamo issue at the electric plant left much of the city in darkness. Emmitsburg connected to the Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph Company. Roland Clark escaped Monterae hospital barefoot during ward cleaning. John L Darrow sold farming implements and personal property near Creagerstown. sale attractively attended with strong prices.
The New York Times cites Frostburg and Maryland as centers of motor tourism on the National Road from Baltimore to Wheeling. It notes eight camping grounds, road improvements by the Maryland Road Commission, and markers guiding drivers on curves and mountains. The piece highlights John N. Mackall’s leadership, historic ties to Jefferson and Washington, and notes food distribution by Quakers to distressed areas in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
In a northern Wisconsin setting a veteran guide shares a tale from old guides about the dum-dum and the impact of game wardens on fishing. The speaker notes the fish avoid shallow waters when wardens appear and the dum-dum guards the eggs during spawning.
A young prisoner Milton longs for home. At night his homesickness grows until he slips away barefoot to return, sparking a camp scare as a shadow pursues him. He confronts fear and proves his nerve, earning respect from fellow inmates and easing his homesickness.
Yellow Springs residents share a weekend showing hospitality with neighbors. Mehrl Moorse family near Feagaville and Ulysses Stull family visit W. H. L. Stull. Rogers of Frederick visit William Lintau. John Morgan of Charlesville road improves his home with a large porch.
Safe Rad and his wife had a heated quarrel last night in Youngstown Ohio. The dispute lasted long and observers say the couple may be close to filing for divorce while speculation grows about Safe Rad’s ambition to run for governor.
A plan to press 30,000 phonograph records for Joseph I. France’s Republican U S Senate bid includes two sides detailing his history and featuring The Star Spangled Banner and Maryland My Maryland played by military bands. Records will be distributed by phonograph dealers across the state with instructions to pass along after several plays.
A vintage advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a health aid for women over forty five to fifty claiming it keeps appearance youthful and prevents common ailments like headaches and backaches.
A notice from Frederion National Bank pledges attentive service and sincere care to build a close relationship with customers. The bank states it will perform duties gladly, sparing no effort to ensure satisfaction.
Key events dated August 2 across U S history include the frigate Constitution leaving Boston in 1812, St Louis seeing its first steamboat in 1817, Black Hawk War battle at Bad Axe River in 1832, Civil War slave confiscation for military use in 1861, and a Senate warning foreign powers in 1912.
Mr. Charles B. Young of Ballenger Road plans a fall move to Polk County Florida after buying an orange grove. Chester E. Young and family of Leesburg Virginia will take possession of the farm after the Youngs vacate. Venus and Saturn appear bright in western skies beside the current moon.
A damaged description notes messy arrangement of Blunders Pictures with mixed frame styles. One frame is incorrect and half the pictures appear with inverted V-shaped wires while others use two perpendicular wires. The display shows only three items readable.
Unfurnished room with bath and several apartment options advertised. Listings include second street and West Third Street locations in Frederick and 138 South Market street with rooms and bath available. Cal lbox numbers and dates indicate rental notices in a local newspaper classifieds section.
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