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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1923
Page
4
Notice describes letters to the editor authors must include real names or consent for publication. It covers submission methods by mail or pen and states opinions or advertising are subject to authorization and future publication rules.
A 1923 editorial argues presidents face excessive demands and health risks from constant travel and public access. It contends cabinet officials should filter meetings, freeing the president to focus on policy while ensuring rest during nationwide tours.
A group of residents share views on flying opportunities with Miss Barbara Fout Ruth Buxton Noble Pout Allen Kemp and others. The column mixes praise for air travel with a lengthy critique of rising taxes and government costs urging voters to pick the best candidate regardless of party as the political scene nears.
The poem describes a distant sailing ship seen on the horizon, its sails trimmed and decks dusted with coal as the speaker imagines distant spices and winds. The speaker longs to cross rolling seas, feel the spray, hear the mast heads creak, and taste salt wind, vowing the sight is unmatched.
Letter to the editor from Dorsey Etchison refuting a rumor that he was a candidate for state senator. He states he is 80 years old, not seeking office, and focuses on his political stance against high taxes, road spending, and costly programs. He emphasizes concern for taxpayers in Frederick and the region amid upcoming sessions and budget debates.
A fragment describes a speeding driver in a popular small car causing traffic issues. It notes gambling rumors in Cantaloapes without specifics, presenting only common knowledge and informal perception.
Today in history records multiple events from 1817 to 1916 including Monroe and Cass in Detroit, Cape York expedition, Paris deaths, Texas riot, Coatesville mob murder, Sinn Fein talks, and a later record of train wrecks. It also lists today’s birthdays from Marquis of Cambridge to Isaac Rotherwood and events such as anniversaries and international gatherings.
Tom Sims reports on varied topics including authors of a novelty song earning fifty thousand dollars. A Seattle woman stabs her husband. An aviator’s Chicago to New York flight is unremarkable. Waukegan haircuts cost seventy five cents. A Marshalltown golfer claims his wife’s jaw injury was an accident. Three men robbed a Pawhuska bank by force due to lack of cashiers.
Chief Judge James McSherry was renominated by acc laration for chief judge of the Sith Judicial Cvient of this State by the Siath Judicial Circuit Democratic Convention in Rockville. Herbert Kreh returns from Washington county with a collection of reptiles including blacksnakes racers a copper snake and a Brass snake noting rattlers are scarce this year. A 67 inch blacksnake was caught on Star Loaf Mountain. The grass snake was given by William Witmer who also gifted it in his pocket and forgotten until found this morning. Meanwhile street work at the Junior engine house causes horses and carriages to be kept at Myers Hollow stables.
On Monday August 13 1923 astrologers warn of a most uncertain day with Saturn adverse. Do not depart from beaten paths of work or pleasure and avoid new ventures as planetary influences are not strong. The reading notes it is not a favorable sway for bold changes.
The excerpt discusses fragile flower stems breaking easily when nicked, contrasting cutting with scissors for longer-lasting blooms. It offers a mix of agricultural notes, real estate query, and a weatherful 1928 forecast predicting a year of unsettled conditions, political shifts, and mixed fortunes, concluding with auspicious child prospects.
A reflective note cites Matthew 7 21 stressing obedience to the Father s will as the criterion for entrance into heaven rather than mere verbal profession of faith.
Public sale in Bloomfield Frederick County Md offers at 10 oclock a.m. September 18 personal property and a 46 acre farm adjoining Summers Smith Zeigler. Items include livestock equipment tools household furniture and farm gear with cash and credit terms and possession planned for October 1. Administrators Howard N Wachter and Elliott L Wachter appoint auctioneers and clerks for the sale.
In the Orphans Court of Frederick County Maryland the report of the sale of real estate of Philip H Morningstar late of Frederick County deceased filed August 2 1923 is to be ratified and confirmed unless objections are shown by August 28 1923. The sale amount is 4554.60 with executors Henry B Mussetter Charles H Butts and George T Roderuge. True Copy Test: Geo Edw Smith Register of Wills Frank L Stoner Executor.
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