Bootlegging as a Business in the Prohibition Era
A Saturday August 12, 1922 discussion argues bootlegging ties to the Adams case, notes enforcement challenges, legal costs, and corruption risks. It cites the Washington Star on bootleg networks, stresses that trust is vital yet dangerous, and warns offenders face swift punishment despite earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Adams
John Adama
United States
Supreme Court
Dhef
Washington Star
Frederick
the Star
Bonda
New York
Mick Henor
Inquiring Reporter Me on Street Paving in Frederick
In a readers poll four residents and one reporter weigh in. NOAIT E. CRAMER favors asphalt where traffic is light. WILLIAM M. STORM says asphalt is quieter and more flexible than concrete. ROBERT SHIPLEY prefers concrete for durability. GRAYSON E. BOWERS endorses asphalt citing concrete dust issues. RAMES HENDRICKSON opts for concrete wear durability but leans toward asphalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noait E. Cramer
Record Tract
William M. Storm
Rockwell Terrace
Robert Shipley
Mast Third St
Grayson E. Bowers
Harmony Grove
Rames Hendrickson
West Second Street
Oratorical Ironies and Global Snatches in Briefs
A jumbled column mocks political oratory and sensational topics from law to literature. It rails at senator rhetoric on a safety pin tariff, critiques race-related journalism, and lampoons social scenes and travel notes with clipped anecdotes and verse.
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Sheppard
offTexas
Gs Babe
Bjork
Appreciation of John Adams Ends In Quiet Rest
Writer praises John Adams in a reader letter, describing his mortal passing as a graceful transition. The tribute recalls prayers from children and the afflicted, reverent deeds, and the impact of his kindly words. Charles J. Hanford signs the tribute.
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John Adams
the News
Earth
Shakespere
Charles J. Hanford
Adams' Efficiency Praised by Visitors and Police
Following the death of Policeman Johny Adams, officials and tourists alike praised his efficiency and courtesy. Mayor Culler noted strangers from various regions commended his traffic duty, helping elderly residents and children at busy crossings. His calm, protective presence at Square Corner and during busy nights earned him wide respect. He will be missed as a bodyguard and kind civic figure.
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Johny Adams
Culler
Adama
Ant
William Hamil
Hagerstown
Hamil
The Old Home Town by Stanley The Biggest Little Paper
The Boys and Girls News 1922 edition from Associated Editors presents a local feature by Stanley. Aimed at youth, it highlights community life and school events in a friendly hometown tone.
Matilda Dares Difference, Spurning Stereotypes
Matilda, praised as the nicest girl, rejects traditional roles by crocheting and staying home while Baker Betty Jane roams and socializes. Their mothers contrast the two girls, and Matilda challenges praise as she watches the town, fearing her change. The tale ends with a note of the Bubonic plague reappearing unusually in April, causing deaths inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda
Baker
Betty Jane
Tilda
Sorrow in Frederick as Officer Adams is Mourned
In Frederick Saturday Chat Frederick mourns a faithful officer felled by a murderer’s bullet while performing duty. The piece also recalls the drowning of young Shinnick and notes August heat, harvest moon expectations, local picnics, weddings, and upcoming events at Braddock, with town life and sympathy for the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick John Adams
Old Frederick
Hagerstown
Braddock
Court Street
the Mountain
Jack” Crawford
Mt Vernon
Bill Haya Tl Vacation Pay Rate Questioned
A fragmentary report questions the request for a vacation pay of 155000 dollars per year for Bill Haya Tl. Details are unclear as the page portion is damaged and lacks full context.
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick Highlights
Major E P Goldsborough loses a driving mare to pneumonia of the Orange Blossom stock. Mount Olivet Cemetery Company elects Robert A Kemp as secretary treasurer. Oscar Ross, Baltimore mayor candidate prospect, once a druggist, bought Lily Rovers & Co store on Baltimore street. Frank H Gallaway and James E Ingram secure nexts of way for Baltimore Frederick Electric Railway. The third annual band carnival draws large crowds from across the county to Frederick fairgrounds today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Goldsborough
Mount Olivet Cemetery Company
Robert A. Kemp
Central National Bank
Thomas Maulsby Markell
Oscar Ross
Baltimore
Ros
Lily Rovers & Co
Baltimore Street
Frank H. Gallaway
James E. Ingram
Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway Company
Frederick Counts
Frederick
Cominine
Fairgrounds
Vacancy Rules For Maryland Treasurer Comptroller
The Maryland Constitution states that in case of a vacancy in either the Treasurer or Comptroller of the Treasury, by death or otherwise, the Governor with Senate consent shall fill the vacancy by appointment. The provision is part of Section 1, Article 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Senate
Maryland
Diversified farming urged for modern farmers
A commentary extols diversified farming as the path for today’s successful farmer. It praises producing own feed, raising hogs and cattle, and using manure to enrich land. The piece notes strong county agricultural development and offers support to local farmers.
Public sale of Martha E Zimmerman estate Walkersville MD
An administrator for Martha E Zimmerman offers both personal and real property at public sale on Saturday August 38 1942 at 1 p m on the premises in Walkersville Maryland. Items include furniture kitchenware bedding tools farm implements plus a two story frame dwelling with seven rooms a large stable poultry and bake house and a wood lot of about 9 14 acres in Woodsboro district. Real estate fronts Frederick Street 76 feet and sale terms note possession to buyer. Auctioneer Fear W Peaster, Clerk JF Stauffer.
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Martha E. Zimmerman
Walkersville
Maryland
Morris Focker
al Conditio
Frederick Street
Wood Lot
Woodsboro
John £. Crum
David E. Vincer
Edward & Zimmerman
Marthe E. Zim-nerman
Fear W. Peaster
JF. Stauffer
Cterx
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