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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1923
Page
4
The item notes general newspaper boilerplate and submission rules from the Frederick Nebraska Daily News archive. It mentions Associated Press copyright usage and policy requiring real names with letters, plus instructions for free notices and submission methods.
An article discusses railway passenger comfort, urging better window operation, extra cars during crowded trips, higher backed seats, screens to keep dust out, and overall improvements to reduce fatigue. It notes many travelers prefer autos in summer and that day coaches are often crowded, with two people per seat and luggage cramped into tight spaces.
A Washington Highway Commission study recalls an old law banning highway signs and cites Maryland as another state with years of enforcement. The piece argues advertising billboards harm countryside beauty and obstruct sightlines at intersections, increasing travel danger and urging swift passage of such laws.
Paris reports American tourists will shell out 150000000 dollars for travel this season with about a third spent in France. The piece highlights large recreation expenditure by Americans and encourages enjoying U S sites alongside European travel possibilities.
The article notes a pause in threshing as a mark of respect for the dead Chief Executive G. W. Ramsburg of Thurmont who was threshing for William Neidig on a Walkersville farm, with his employer ordered to suspend operations for one hour Friday morning. It also mentions the National Hardware Association’s annual convention set for Atlantic City October 16-19.
A quiz lists local readers choices for ragtime tunes. Ruth Gale and Dorothy Gale mention Barney Google and Down by the River, while Katharine Catshall backs Beside a Babbling Brook and Sarah Cutshall notes Nobody Loves You Any Better Than Your M A Double MY. A. L. Barger cites A Kiss in the Dark as a waltz favorite.
Today features historic events from 171 to 1976 including Nathaniel Josian Martin NC governor and Robert G Ingersoll. Birthdays noted for Sir Edward Kemp Gifford Pinehot Earl Brewer Hale Holden and Joseph Weber. Events include Pan Pacific Congress opening and Weimar Republic anniversary.
A reflective Frederick piece notes the death of Warren G. Harding and honors Woodrow Wilson and Calvin Coolidge. It mourns the nation while urging resilience, recalls local life events, and invites townspeople to enjoy summer rites as market streets modernize and summer produce ripens.
Poem praises Ty Cobb as still nimble and formidable at eighteenth season. It extols his enduring speed, vigor, and stubborn competitive spirit while noting his continued influence on opposing pitchers and teams. The verse attributes the vitality to health and fitness.
Report notes Sims jokes about contenders while commenting on rising fire losses and insurance costs. Mention of plan for universal peace and cautions about staff attitudes. Warns against phonographs as a security measure. Cider production referenced as a side note.
In Paris bracelets spill from under gloves, peeking a few inches above the wrist. The scene sketches a casual, lingering style where accessories contrast with wrinkled gloves and understated attire.
Twenty years ago today Frederick residents read about Senator A P Gorman's pledge to pursue war claim payments, a Ladiesburg picnic near the store, Woodsboro Band playing with D Princeton Buckey and H Dorsay Etchison to speak, and the first M C A tennis match Me Quilkin DeGrange defeating Harry Gaul 6 1 6 2. Fr Craig led mass at Montevue Hospital with Eisenhauer Haydon Ruland Leichert performing, while three Braddock Heights girls walked to Frederick and back, Eleanor Markey Rebecca DeLashmutt and Pauline Bader among the group.
The stars incline but do not compel favors for employment suited to reporters cashiers bookkeepers and financial agents. Men in high positions may see future preferment while authors foresee demand for their work. The date may bring great luck or misfortune to women in their thirty first year.
The piece predicts a lively year for those born on the day of publication with emphasis on luck for Saturday births, vanity and self interest peaking, and active marriages for the young. It also cautions on safeguarding girls born on this date and notes optimistic traits for birthdate individuals. A fashion note follows about unbelted frocks forming straight silhouettes seen in upscale restaurants.
I Fulton Nicodemus announces public sale of personal property to discontinue farming at Buckeystown Maryland on August 30 1923 at 1 PM. The listed items include two head of horses six head cattle harness gear farm equipment and tools household goods and more with terms offering six months credit on sums above ten dollars and cash for ten dollars and under. Auctioneer William E. Darner handled the sale.
Local chatter delights in croquet as a pastime near a planting mill where players enjoy relaxed games without the fuss of loud sports. The voice of Late Bud notes croquet suits gentle recreation close to work sites.
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