This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1927
Page
2
A historical report notes millions travel to see the country in summer and spend heavily, yet many return with little impression beyond personal comfort. Frustrations arise from gravel roads, hard beds, delays, and poor hotel or restaurant service, prompting bitter complaints and costly choices.
A discussion on travel philosophy praises observing nature and civilization over luxury. Travelers should seek mental stimulation from scenery, social company, and manners of people, aiming for greater intelligence rather than comfort, and noting the journey will repay its cost.
A garbled puzzle fills the page with partial clues about the pope electing by cardinals, stock securities, ship parts, copper veins, solar reflection devices, religious terms, and a family reunion dated August 1. The text mixes misspellings and incomplete phrases in a whimsical test of fill‑ins.
The Inquiring Reporter records mixed public opinion on maintaining a Sunday public pool with admission charges. Some favor legal allowance and paid lifeguards, while others oppose Sunday charges, citing a work of necessity or safety needs. A Frederick resident argues maintaining the pool is legal as a community service with safety measures. The discussion reflects broad interest in Sunday activities and public swimming.
An excerpt from Christina Rossetti echoes on beauty, nature, and longing. The poem fragment contrasts eyes, flowers, and de light with mentions of summer mornings and a hearth. It asserts ordinary beings have equal right to bliss as royalty.
The piece addresses polite behavior at gatherings. It recommends introducing yourself when seated near someone new and prompts hosts to ease conversation. If one guest monopolizes talk, suggest shifting focus by asking another person to share an amusing incident.
The report notes Cline's trial proceedings in Rockville Connecticut with judge Edward M. Toeman granting counsel time until August 15 to decide on trial type. It also covers the Truth Seekers class outing at Braddock Heights with about four members and guests attending and a supper served.
Local items note attendance by Macy pasiners and Freer men at a meeting for Josep D Baset’s gubernatorial nomination. Mrs Juan Wallace and Mrs Albert Pearre attend the event with guests noted at a Baltimore address. Daisy Der hosts a reception at her Monrovia area home.
County notes report the Piney Creek Weevreek reunion held on Wednesday July 27 at Pope Creek Presbyterian Church. Nearly all family members attended from Ogden, Flushey Nalll, Hess, McKinney, and others with guests from Baltimore, Greensboro, Wheeling, and Dixon. Officers elected, funds show a small balance, and the day closed with a prayer and hymn.
Detour Detour Aug. 4 Mr and Mrs Loren Austin and Mr and Mrs John spent an evening in Batt at Carlin a Park. E L Warner and Kenneth Johnson Middleburg motored to Altoona Pa for a vacation. Sunday visitors at Carroll Cover were Leopold, Mrs Koogle and daughter. Nora Nallie Hively Kesmar spending a few days at Brunswick. Naomi Johnson Baltimore spent a few days with E J Warner. Winifred Koons Frederick visiting grandparents Peter Toons. Mollie Nay and Raemer Carter Hamilton with Warner family. Joe Clart and daughter New Windsor spent time with Carroll Cover family. Roland Diver motored to Atlantic City for a few days. Carter Stones Thomas Babron John Relfsnider Westminster visited Joke Sarler.
Aug 4 local column lists residents and guests with social mentions including Mr and Mrs George Stevepe, Mrs Frank Kauffman, Mr and Mrs John Rentzel and family, Revard Mex, and multiple neighbors attending events. Several names appear with family connections and travel plans noted among local households in Middleburg.
Sunday gatherings and visits reported around Burkittsville and nearby towns. James U Palmer of Middletown attended at the Crone home near Middletown. Families including the Grams and Chama households hosted guests. Other visits included Rice and Norwood families near Jefferson and Mrs. Van Feesen of Frederick visiting Mrs. Sitter.
Urbana reports a birthday party for Edward Windsor with 49 guests at Pater Pan Inn. Gifts were given, games and dancing until late, and refreshments served. Additional society notes include parties in Catlin's Park Baltimore and visits among local families in Ohio, Hagerstown, and Washington DC, plus Arcana M E Sunday School picnic planned for August 6.
A scrambled historical column noting events from 160¢-Semed J. Tides to the 200th anniversary of Provincetown town government. Mentions include battles, ship fires on Lake George, missionary deaths, and Dr David P. Barrows appointment. Also lists notable birthdays, royal visits, wartime anniversaries, and conferences in Canada and Wisconsin.
Graceham residents list visits with relatives in Baltimore Hagerstown Emmitsburg and Frederick plus a Creagerstown serenade. A coming picnic and festival at Reformed and Moravian church in Graceham are announced with local families named.
A short street vignette contrasts two passersby one grim and one friendly. The narrator notes crabbiness dampens mood while a smiling person lifts spirits, emphasizing how kindness boosts the street’s cheer and invites interaction.
A short verse-style reflection cites I Corinthians XIII4 and Erasmus to liken charity to fire, touching all it encounters and banishing envy. The lines draw moral comparison between virtue and transformative warmth.
Dr. Morris Fishbein urges vacation choices match health and temperament. Office workers suit outdoor walking. laborers may favor hammock rest. He notes exercise type should fit strength, stresses pure water, sanitation, milk, and food. warns against overdoing travel.
A lesson page discusses mispronunciations and pronunciation tips for words like temporary and march while defining synonyms such as walk and tread. It notes daily vocabulary goals and highlights a combative word example illustrating a strong, aggressive meaning.
Belt and Steele realtors announce the Crone farm sale, recently purchased at public sale, to C. L. Summerson of West Virginia. The property lies 312 miles east of Frederick.
A quirky spoof within a May Farm & Home page riffs on consultations and a fictional reporter. The piece lampoons unnamed figures and a president, using garbled dialogue to spoof correspondence and public notices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.