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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1915
Page
6
An old Brunswick News notice promotes The Times and The News weekly editions with subscription details for $1, solicits orders by mail or at local shops, and urges reporting missed deliveries. A related piece advocates summer rail travel improvements to ease long coach journeys, calling for better seating, luggage racks, water and washing facilities.
Rain falls almost daily since mid July as St Swithin supposedly forecasts wet weather. Brunswick issues a water use proclamation to avert drought while cities flood. Frederick hears of a Polish capital loss as Morrisonites with J Pluvius push Champions to retreat. Rain tends to arrive at night, easing big events.
The piece argues for prudent coal use to protect bodily and financial health amid rising industrial costs and warns investors about speculative war stocks. It notes war in Europe will end eventually and fears profits from war stocks will evaporate, reducing household incomes as markets adjust.
The speaker watches a dark winged ship poised at rest near the West horizon and wonders about the minds in the pilot house as it sails the sea. He questions the crew’s awareness and fears dangers while dreaming of following the ships across the broad sea from the old town. He contemplates departure at twilight with outbound vessels carrying hopes.
Twenty years ago Frederick column notes delegates chosen from the county for the Republican State Convention. Delegates favor Lloyd Lowndes for Governor. A church lamp fire caused excitement at Emmitsburg. State canal interest to be bid on by Public Works. About $12 of goods stolen from William J. Gilbert saloon on East Patrick Street.
Mrs George W Rice returns from Kensington Washington with daughter Mildred. Mrs Silas Thomas and child from Texas visit. Mrs Fannie Crawford of Washington visits aunt Mrs Emily Tabier. Sunday schools union picnic planned August 4 at Tabier grove with King's Cummet Band. Mr Milton Murphy and two sons visiting Burdette home. Residents host visitors from Washington and Baltimore. Trip to Gettysburg noted. Birthday surprise for Dore Devilbiss reported with many attendees. Political notices: several Republicans file papers for local offices. a Democrat files for Register of Wills. Farmers Association meets tomorrow at 1 PM in the M C A. Hagerstown tennis team set for Frederick courts.
Frederick residents endorse Dean's Kidney Pills for filtering blood and supporting kidney function. Mrs Josephine E O Perry reports relief from dizziness and nervousness after using the remedy bought at JW Harner’s Drug Store. The ad notes sediment in secretions and urges readers to procure the Buffalo Foster Milburn Co product for 50 cents.
A Frederick County gathering filled the court room as dairymen attacked state milk and health laws and formed the Frederick County Dairymen’s Association. The meeting discussed cattle appraisal under tuberculosis rules and potential appeals to court, with officials from farming groups present to boost local agricultural aims.
Beware of remedies for catarrh that contain mercury or other dangerous ingredients advertised in period ads. The text warns such products damage the senses and urges readers to consult physicians. It mentions internal use and lists a company implied to be selling these tonics, urging caution against fake cures.
A notice touts special deposits that pay a liberal rate of interest, claiming it helps customers grow savings and build a bank account by directing every dollar to productive use.
Clarence S Measell, 52, died August 2 in Norfolk Virginia after acute dilation of the heart. His funeral was held at St John’s Lutheran Church Thurmont with Acacia Lodge Masons in charge. He is survived by his wife a daughter six sons, four sisters and one brother. He had lived in Thurmont before returning to Norfolk to work in the commission business.
Miss Blanche Culler daughter of Mr and Mrs William Culler of Middletown and Mr Walter H Heffner of Jefferson married in Washington on Wednesday by Rev S T Nicholas Keller Memorial Lutheran Church. After a short stay they will return to Middletown. Spencer C Stull withdraws from the Democratic sheriff race citing farming duties.
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