Food hoarding worries public as prices climb
A letter from August 4, 1918 urges action against food price manipulation. The writer cites government investigations and Agriculture Department storage figures showing large food stocks in Baltimore on July 1. They demand legal action to break monopolies and flood markets to lower prices nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Baltimore
Uncle Sam
Congress
Ike
Voice of the Press Carrying On With the Farm
Articles from the Philadelphia Ledger and other sources discuss farm training for disabled soldiers at Camp Sherm any Base Hospital led by Ohio State University, starting February 17 with 133 students to become farm managers and extension workers. The piece praises practical farming education aiding recovery and national progress. It also notes birds play a crucial role in pest control and crop protection, citing insect damage costs and birds as farm allies, while warning against destroying wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
American Red Cross
Surgeon General
United States Army
Ure
Camp Shermany
Ohio State University College of Agricullure
Rumor William may be sent to St Helena in exiled plan
A German paper notes William is an unwelcome ghast in Holland and reports talk of sending him to St Helena. The piece questions who could take him and whether restoring him with a muzzle would satisfy Dutch, British, and German factions, while reflecting on his past provoking remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Holland
St. Helena
Heleny
Sebels
Germany
Lipte
Strie
Wiliam
Readers dispute high living costs and coal fears
A LETTER TO THE EDITOR argues profiteers and a so-called five firm meat trust drive prices up while coal stockpiles and storage capacity supposedly offset scarcity. The writer cites leather company profits and wartime dynamics, urges the public to see through deception, and questions local electric and telephone system plans for New Market Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday News
Royal Shoe Merchants
Russia
Germany
United States
Mr. Profiteer
Multti
big five @ut
Central Leather Company
American Tide and Leather Company
Hix Five Meat Combine
Purely Personal Local Social Notes from Lewistown
A long list of visiting relatives and local residents includes Mr Hans Hayleck and daughter Mary, and Mrs Charles Wachter of Baltimore staying with Dr and Mrs E D Neighbors. Others travel to New York Brighton Beach, Camp Lee Va, Beverly W Va, and various Maryland towns. Movements cover extended vacations, weekends at Bradock Heights, motor trips to Atlantic City, and family visits in Frederick and York with notable names such as Rev Victor Ross, Lt Austin James, and Miss Beatrice Paurcelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Hayleck
Mary
Charles Wachter
Baltimore
E. D
Lewistown
E.D
Mildred Neighbors
New York City
Brighton, Beach
N. Y
Ralph Bowers
Harmony Grove
Charles N. Black
Buckeystown
Laura €. Black
William F Snyder
Ming Winifred Snyder
Germantown
Montgomery County
William Mahon
Braddock Heights
Harry D. Diffendal
Philadelphia
M. L. Eteison
West Fourth Street
Misa CorneHa McSherry
Court Square
Ellen Baker
Berryville
Urof
A. B Bibbina
Bal-tmore
Richard Hargett
Misa Edna
Missy Helen Sinter
J. Travers Thomas
Lorraine
Carolyn
Atlandc City
Pauline Hagan
Veronic Staub
Bethel
Washington Street
Frederick
Edward Tumm Dove
Mra
John W. Humm
A Adelita S. Humm
Benton Knodle
Beatrice Paurcelle
Pikesvile
B Knodle
Hazel Gelser
Madison Avenue
York, Pa
E. G. Radcliff
East Second and
Market Streets
Edward Moberly
Myrilyn Wilen
Pearl
William Stanb
W.T. Foster
Thomes Kline
Jeferson
Ernest Dolwick
Bruns
Marguerite Canker
Martionburg
William UW. Jebison
Austin James
USS
Martha Washington
Rotterdam
Holland
Brest
Frante
Mary Alice Mabley
Mro
Edward Mabley
West Church Street
Lotwish Miler
North Market Street
Hanover
York
Leslie Bowers
Washington
Joseph J. Bowers
Third Street
Harry W. Zeigler
Charleston
W. Va
George A Zeigler
Minges Blanche
Arriott Millet North Market Street
Pen Mar
William Bennett
Lawrence Bentz
Richard B. King
Geo. Morgan
Silver Jubilee Reception For Fr Coleman At St Johns
Twenty years ago Frederick residents recall a silver jubilee reception for Rev Fr F S Coleman hosted by St Johns parishioners. About a thousand callers offered wishes as Coleman, who served Frederick twice, received a purse from John Francis Smith. The reception committee included Dr E C McSherry and several local residents. The group fished the Monocacy and Potomac vicinity, bringing back 16 bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. Coleman
St. John's
Fr. Coleman
Frederick
Marglo Eisenhauer
Jennie Beckley
Wis
John Francis Smith
Frederick Bar
Frederick County to publish teaching staff list by July 31
The Frederick County Board of Education announced the first slate of teachers for county schools, excluding colored teachers who will be named later. About 60 contracts remain outstanding as the school year starts September 1, and accepted contracts are listed by district with school names and teacher names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericketty and County
Frederick ,County
Red Hill
Carrie Stupp
Point of Rocks
Daisy Darner
Charlotte Moller
Lime Kiln
Elizabeth Michael
North Market Street
George L. Miller
Beulah D. Moberly
S. Price Young
Alvida de- Lashmutt
Irma V. Biggs
Charlotte Matter
Louise Swartz
Kate J. Shank
Marlon K Green
Rinehart
Washington Street
Chester ’ Clent
Margaret £. Duvall
Edith Miller
Mary H. Burger
Sadie C
Hahn Charlotte DeLashmutt
Leota H. Roberty
Edith M. Miller
Minnie Cockerly
Hattleys. Bell
Bertha T. Trundle
Girls’ High School
Charles H Remsberg
Pearl A. Eader
Katherine M. Wiener
Edith S. Gardiner
Lydie Robert
Nannette Shaffer
Mary R. Witter
Mikired Lee DeLashmutt
C. Bess Castle
Louise James
Elizabeth Goldsboro
Ednd M. Schaefer
Nellie J E. Blenthinger
Boys’ High School
James D. Biehl
C. Penton Harris
Spencer IC Stull
Mildred C. Filler
Valley View
Myrie Kepler
Emmitsburg
Thos C. Biltte
Mary Frantes Sidwell
Madene Fraley
Ridge
Pauline Baker
Singenbaugh
Mossoo G. Wolfe
Korrest
George R Stottlemyer
Wolfsville
Charle I Leatherman
Belva
R. Stottlemyer
Middlepoint
Geraldine I Hayes
Poplar
Prushour
Woodland
Marshall I. Leatherman
T—Arnby
G Pearl Thomas
Urbana
Mary T. Molesworth
Rock Clit
Ath Louise Murphy
Libertytown
Wallace Ro Beall
Rove T. Yorgling
Netfle M. Miller
Mapleville
Sarah M. Glisan
Meters
Vieldt
Geall
Olive E. Bowlus
Mae I. Doreus
Ethel Fogle
Continental Virginia
George Moss
Fraddock
Thos G. Mumford
Ethelene Thomas
Brunswick East End
Ella
Krieg
Anna Nichola
Sadie Reed
Rose Sagle
Ottie E. McDonald
West End
Brunswick
Hazel Waybte
Elsie Talbott
Flora Carosa
Edith
Wenner
Katherine van Pelt
Brunswick High
Oscar M. Fogle
Foster Grossnickle
Charles
T. Stull
Littie Moore
Helen Simpson
Lavinia
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure and Bond
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine with a testimonial by Frank J. Cheney sworn December 6, 1886. It asserts a $100 reward for any incurable catarrh and promotes internal use to reach mucous surfaces, naming Cheney Co. of Toledo, Ohio. The piece also mentions bracelets once used to mark the insane and notes distribution by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Frank J
Cheney
A. D
W. Gleason
Hall
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the Daily, News
Voice OF the Press
Birmingham Age-Herald
Thrift Magazine
William Mokensollern
Snelly
New Market
the News
Mr. Airy
Annapolis
C. and P. Telentipile Co
Pikes
Daily, Reader
Leone
Jules Verne
George Worman
East Third Street
Mach Improyedl
Charles Troxel
Edward Baltzen
John Ricketts
Uliah Wachter
William H. Ramsburg
E. H. Kline
J. Dutrow
David Kolb
Potomac
Yast
County About Ready
Mr. Gabb
Mr. Gabbe
Cincinnati Enquirer
Nat
Bark
Frederick County National
Frederick, SD
Seneue
Bey
New City
Mills
Norristown
Roxyenour & Sons
Karl Tacohuons
View
Hamilton Bldg
Haxers Town
the Sunday School Herald
Fido
Pearson's Weekly
Philippines
Java
Snce
Aron R. Anders
House OF Delegat
Alton Derar
Lingenore
S.dimon
Tho Kling
House ‘of Delegates
House of Delegates
Harry C. Gilbert
Shexlif
Frederick County
George B. Culler
Frank L. Spitzer
Brunawick
W. Clinton McSherry
Orphans’ Court
Calvin C. Zimmerman
Mt. Pleasant
Dmona
L. Tyler
Holden
Felton
George T. Roderick
Frederick District
Thosae
Edwin Freed
Clarence M. Albaugh
Tame
Sherman P. Bowers
D&aw
T&f
Gamuel A. Lewis
Dawet
Fenton Harris
Candle Gate
Geo. D. Toma
Jeckeon
D&wtp
Creagerstoren Dieteierratown
Newa
Fak, & Mech
MAT. Bank
Farmers’ & Mechanics
National Bank
Pregwrion
Jams H. Hareds
Frank di Albert Collar
Conkles
Ee Farmers & Mechanics
Nanoqnal Bank
Corner ‘Market and ‘Second Ste
Myerdville
Maryland
Metzger
Elmer A. Young
John P. Flook
Silvey J. Horine
Hennery Sigiaion Gem & Grain
CH. & Itrote
Swellinig
Noaa
Hagerstown
Middletown Valley
Middletown
George W. .Wachtel
T. K. Gladkin
Willam C. Wachter
Second Street
News-Post
Surrey
Trail
Council Street
Harvey Peres
Stultz
Woodsboro
BUICK
Box Mn
Tha Newa- Pont
B. EB
Atory
Gilmore R. Plautt
East Third ST
A. Taylor
Sapply
Adaline James
Market St
Commercial Printing
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