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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1922
Page
5
Friday August 4 1922 discusses a catastrophic Russian famine blamed on Soviet policies and drought. It notes Russia’s once abundant resources now starving, estimates up to 10 000 000 died before relief, and argues centralized planning destroyed production incentives and harmed the population and war effort.
Petrols of Emmitsburg fear the new high school building on the southern edge of town will not be ready when school opens in September. Exterior work is unfinished and interior construction may not be completed by Sept. 1. The project, by R W Poole of Frederick, is hindered by late material arrivals. The old building is too small for high school and lower grades, forcing use of Firemen's Hall if available, though it is uncertain this hall will be usable this year.
The will of Roger W. Cuil, a lawyer who died July 30, was filed in Baltimore Orphans Court, leaving all property to his widow Evelyn W. Cuil. Daughters Sarah W. Hume and Mabel Foster Call receive shares on widow’s death. son Severn Teackle Wallis Call receives nothing. Executrix Mrs Evelyn W. Cuil named without bond. Testator’s date June 8 hast. Emancipation Day celebrated by colored citizens with all day exercises at the Fair Grounds and a parade leading to a Nasarite Hall dance on West Avenue.
A brief Bible themed note highlights that love drives out fear and that perfect love casts out fear. The card references scripture and presents a concise inspirational thought for reflection.
West Frederick County residents express preference in the race. Charles W. Riddlemoser says Garrett will win if the party unites, otherwise France has a chance. J Grahame Johnson and others voice uncertain or opposing views. Alexander asserts Frederick County sentiment favors France.
President M J Tuompson announced umpires for Saturdays Frederick County League games Sigsfoose for Woodsboro Thurmont Shaver for Point of Rocks Mt Airy Leichert for Brunswick Middletown Grimes for Emmitsburg Jefferson Shaver to meet Point of Rocks at Square Corner at 180 tomorrow Leichert meet Middletown at same time The Woodsboro Thurmont clash is most anticipated with Thurmont leading and Woodsboro second Middletown Brynawick tied for third Emmitsburg can reach first division by beating Jefferson Point of Rocks has won two straight after a season of losses
A horse driven by Milton Cratchley ran away on the Hagerstown road, overturning the trap and injuring him. Dr A S Hunichen’s Newfoundland Prince died aged 16. Prof Joseph H Apple, president of the Women's College, returned from a grand tour of Europe. The Grace Reformed church cover stone lay ceremony drew a large crowd. A boiler explosion at C M Wenner’s Brunswick plant scalded a horse but no injuries occurred. A petition to the Board of County Commissioners seeks manual training in Frederick County public schools.
A planned Maryland Odd Fellows Home on the Gittinger farm north of Frederick aims for a Mount Vernon inspired design. Architect J Evins Sperry and Maryland executives surveyed the site with landscape architect John B Bears to finalize plans, with construction around 300000 dollars and future expansion possible.
Fragmentary text hints at a rustic scene with a girl in gingham and talk of cantaloupes. It references warnings and suggests withholding judgment until later, framed as a line from a local newspaper humor or column with a cast of rural speech and likely dated tone.
A 430 B C loan of 30 bushels of dates secured by land is unearthed at Nippur. The clay brick inscription notes payment in the month of harvest during Artaxerxes I’s reign and provides a rare ancient mortgage style record. The text highlights time and place of repayment and creditor rights.
Do You Know section notes that elections for State's Attorney are certified to county clerks and returned to judges with criminal jurisdiction. It states clerks' duty to decide on elections and qualifications of those returned, referencing Article 6 Section and the Maryland Constitution.
A brick bearing a land debt clause was found alongside 730 similar clay tablets in a room once part of a prosperous Nippur firm identified as Marashu Sons. The tablet notes an ally of a loan restricted to the debtor’s land. The text reflects early use of dates in finance and food.
On August 4 various historical milestones occurred across decades. Crown Point was occupied by British forces under Amherst in 1759, a Christian Church was organized in America in 1794, the first survey and map of Chicago was recorded in 1831, Lincoln ordered a draft of 300000 for nine months in 1863, Chinese exclusion law became operative in 1862, the US proclaimed neutrality in World War I in 1914, and the United States signed a treaty to purchase the Danish West Indies for 25 million in 1916.
The Journal of the American Medical Association argues vitamins greatly aid physiology and nutrition, questioning the need for vitamin B tablets. It suggests obtaining B vitamins from food rather than supplements, notes limited proof of superiority for specialized preparations, and warns against self medication and deception in vitamin use.
The text discusses the demanding role of modern mothers balancing duties as provider, cook, teacher, and moral guide. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for exhausted women, claiming it helps them and eases their care of dependents.
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