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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1914
Page
4
The Daily News Frederick Maryland outlines subscription rates six months or yearly mail options and carrier delivery for local readers. The News Office handles mail orders and information. The publication date notes September 7, 1949, as second class matter.
Monday August 3 1914 subscribers urged to report missed papers to office as staff works to ensure reliable service. Paper sold at New City Hotel Buckey's Cigar Store Market Street Central Restaurant F K Schmidt's Cigar Store West Patrick Street Arlington Hotel Braddock Heights Zimmerman Bros Grocery McCardell's Store
An editorial fears a widening European crisis will erupt into a devastating war. It questions peace efforts' effectiveness and whether the conflict will bring substantial benefit to the United States beyond possible economic gains and increased demand for American goods.
The writer argues that the United States may fare better by remaining removed from the warring nations and isolated. They express gratitude for this position and urge hope and prayer for a peaceful resolution to the difficulties, noting potential worse outcomes if peace does not prevail.
A study of metropolitan papers shows department stores maintain heavy summer publicity to sustain year round trade. Advertising pros argue summer campaigns keep profits steady, guiding smaller merchants. In smaller cities summer ad cuts reflect beliefs of seasonal demand, likened to feeding a tired horse with better grain.
A playful exchange features an agitator of peace and a boastful boy debating belief in peace and the effects of makeup. The dialogue shifts to marriage and sympathy, with Cynicus asserting that most people believe every woman pities another woman’s husband.
Poem fragments describe midsummer scents from clover and pines stirring a heart’s longing. The speaker recalls a distant pre existence life and cherished eyes from a past era as Alice E. Allen’s lines drift through August light and riverine imagery.
Frederick column from August 5 1894 notes include a 2 pound tomato from Charles N Hargett farm near town a 28 inch circumference radish 18 inches long by George Poole Mt Philip a new picket fence around the reservoir Edward O Yahn threshing 110 bushels of wheat for Sheriff Zimmerman from 6 34 am to 7 pm Braddock Heights mountain dance committee members listed and an At Home event at Millburne residence of Mr and Mrs John Jones honoring Miss Olive Joyner Maude Moon Mabel Joyner of Baltimore and Mrs Nellie Tourer of Washington
Retired farmer George Kefauver died in his bed at his Singanore farm aged over 70. Cause listed as heart paralysis. Funeral set for Middletown with services at Reformed church. Also note Silas Boteler of West Patrick Street died at 65. funeral planned for Wednesday afternoon at his home and Mt. Olivet cemetery. Catherine Bussard of Middletown died Sunday at 3 pm aged 47. funeral Tuesday at Middletown Lutheran Church. Alexander A. Gassaway, aged 68, died Sunday near Darnestown. funeral Wednesday at Presbyterian Church. Emory Hubbard, longtime Frederick peddler, died Saturday in Myersville. body sent to New Windsor for funeral.
The funeral for Mrs Annie Stacia Hartsock 78 died Tuesday July 28 was held Thursday morning at Irvin Barrick's home then at Friendship at 1 o'clock where Church of God services were led by Rev J A Saxton and the Woodboro pastor. G F Nich as and Foxs of Taneytown served as funeral directors. Charles Cline was arrested for street begging this morning by Constable Miller after misrepresenting himself as deaf and dumb. He will have a hearing before Justice Anders tonight.
The wordswork of the residence of Mr Newton Zentx on West Church Street has been repainted by George C Killian in a local home improvement note. The brief item records the repainting as part of neighborhood upkeep on a residential property.
The Frederick weather report for July 1914 notes cooler conditions than prior Julys and highlights a remarkable rainfall contrast with 1912 and 1913. Nearly three inches fell in the past month with heavy storms on the 11th, while four spring months April through July show varied totals.
Howard Kreh News Employe narrowly escaped serious injury after falling 15 feet from the second floor to the elevator top in the newspaper building. He suffered a severely bruised right leg but walked away, aided by bent iron supports that broke his fall. Dr Hedges treated his injuries. Mr Wolfe and his wife left Frederick for the National Convention in Kansas City and will visit Chicago Rockford Pittsburgh on a 15 day trip.
The ad warns the worst mistake in painting is not applying the right finish. It claims significant yearly money loss plus higher costs, arguing that cheap paint leads to more wear and longer total expense. It cites Devoe as the brand.
The Manor picnic near Buckeystown in Carrollton Manor Woods will be held tomorrow with dancing and daylong events. An Frederick orchestra will provide music, with dinner and supper served on the grounds. Local officials including David J. Lewis Brainard Warner Jr. and J L Straus are expected to address attendees.
Advertisement warns against catarrh salves containing mercury as dangerous to smell and general health. Promotes Hal's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. Claims genuine product made in Toledo with testimonials and sold by druggists. Also mentions Pills for constipation.
In Frederick County Maryland the Orphans Court orders the sale of real estate of Melville Doll deceased ratified and confirmed unless opposed by August 38 1914. Executors report sales total 25750 dollars. true copy signed by Register of Wills Samuel D Thomas and solicitors Jacob Rohrback ex ecutors.
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