Sugar Prices Rise and Markets Tense in Frederick
The article notes strong demand for sugar driving prices up in Frederick and nationally. Households stockpiled sugar, some buying hundreds of pounds. New York prices for raw and refined sugar rose, but local wholesale pricing lagged. Coffee demand rose. lemons and bananas high due to war and shipping disruptions. Wheat and corn prices shown, with government food price probes led by Roger B Wood and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
New York
Samuel Matino
Pis
Mountain City
Wood
Oley
Two Citizens Arrested for Breaking Traffic Law in Frederick
Mayor Fraley ordered police to enforce a city rule prohibiting vehicles from passing cars at street corners to load or unload. Milton Tucker and Millard Poole were convicted before Justice Dennis. Tucker plans an appeal, Poole paid a 2.50 fine. Witnesses included Lowenstein, Wertheimer, and railway conductors. the incident highlighted risks of careless driving near the square.
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Fraley
Quinn
Milton
Hagerstown ‘and Frederick
Dennis
Poole
Tucker
Ultor Maregard
Iaw
Xineors
Wo Neresta Mae
Purely Personal notes from Frederick residents and visitors
A string of social notices lists Mr Williams and Miss Jedith Hagan visiting relatives in Frederick, Miss Letitia Meadows calling Martinsburg, and many others from York to Baltimore. Several locals travel or host guests, including Mrs. David Peek at funeral duties, and the Sehmidt and Bowers families returning from Atlantic City and Virginia respectively.
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David Peek
East Patrick Street
Washington
O. VV. Me. Carty
Whlkin I Sehmidt
Jacob TL. Sehmidt
Gon. Wane
Atlantic City
Roy[Hekman
Son Weldon
Doubs
Spokane
Wash
J. F. Bowers
People's National Bank
Brunswick
Virginia
Elizabeth Mills
Adirontacks
New York State
Hag
hee _ bone
Mrs Julian Heath Demands Action Over High Fuel Prices
Mrs Julian Heath president of the Housewives league urged New York district attorneys to investigate wholesalers and retailers accused of inflating fuel costs during wartime. The district attorney said he would investigate. London and Paris war reports describe large German forces massed along the Franco German border with extensive bombardments in Alsace. Italy mobilizes 200000 troops on the Swiss and Austrian frontiers. Dover reports heavy cannonading from the northeast and New South Wales decides to create a state fish supply agency for cheap fish.
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Julian Heath
The
Housewives’ League
District Endure
New York
Europe
London
Liege
Luxemburg
Metz
Moselle
Beksiuni
Tr Ix
Paris
Department
Maerth et-Moselle
Pont-a-Mousson
Nancy
Berlin
France
Alsace
Austria
Hungary
Italy
Germany
Tyrol
Nice
Corsica
Tunis
Dover
Government of
New South Wales
Ins
Local Social Notes From Baltimore to Fairfax VA
Mrs Geo R Seidel and son visit aunt Mrs Thomas in East Secona while Rev C E Ree returns from vacation with his father M L Rice. M A Baker moves to 405 East Patrick and opens barber shop at 942 East Patrick. Mrs Frank Straitman chaperones local girls to Toronto New York and Niagara Falls. Mrs Virgie Allen, training at Franklin Square Hospital, visits parents Mrs A P Wolf and Braddock relatives. Rev and Mrs John Sponseller with son Frederick return from Fairfax VA to South Market Street after visiting cousins Thomas Sponseller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Seidel
Baltimore, Or
On. Thomas
Secona Street
C. E. Ree
Linerville, Pa
M. L. Rice
Myeraville
M.A. Baker
West South Street
East Patrick
East Seventh Street
Braddock
John Sponseller
Frederick
Fairfax Va
Thomas Sponseller
South Market Street
Frontline Battles Rage as Nations Mobilize
Reports describe the first large open country engagement with Belgian and French support against German forces. Artillery decimates advancing troops while defenders hold key forts near Liege, Huy, Namur, and related positions. Britain declares war on Austria Hungary. France also joins. Russians claim successes across the Dniester as eastern fronts heat up. U S consulate at Liege remains unscathed.
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Liege
Huy
March
Hauffalize
Namur
Brussels
United States
Great Britain
Austria-Hungary
Mediterranean
France
Austria
St. Petereburs
Dniester
Russian War Office
Gets-IT corn cure ranks top seller for corns
An old advertisement touts GETS-IT as a superior corn remedy. It claims the formula removes corns, calluses, warts, or bunions in two seconds with no pressure or flesh damage. Sold nationwide at 25 cents a bottle, distributed by EB Lawrence & Co. Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence £ Co
Citeaszo
Roofing Papers and Paint Prices Advertised
Advertises roofing papers including 2 ply tarred paper and 103 to 108 square feet rolls, rubber roofing, black and red roof paints, graphite and Venetian Red barn paints, and various oils and sealants. Claims long wear, higher coverage per gallon, and guaranteed durability with line items and prices.
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Alara'eales
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Kunsag City Star
Mr Williams
Selmidt
J. Cine
West Patrick Street
Jedith Hagan
North Market Street
Fre Balley
Baltimore
Magsie Doub
Mountain Glen Hotel
Boonsboro
Robert Wynn
Linthiem Heights
Anne Arundel County
Itvia
John L. Obenderfer
Pikes Ville
PW Obenderfer
Charlotte Baker
Holmes Baker
Anna Treadwell
L. S. Clingan
Brundawick
WLG
Shasgrove
Samuel V. Dail
Acantic City
Fenton Hargett
Maltimore
Fengaville
Shipley’s
Idozen
America
Mason’s
Babbitt
Kodaks
Ansco
Heapatch
Berd
Muelhausen
Longwy
Ambrictium Bissy Association
Yenker Dapoille
Bartholomay
W. H. Shipley
Chas. E. Shenk
Frederick, Md
Rosemont Terrace
OT 'S & Srif
Court Street
the Ebert Hardware CO
Wheat Insurance
Helfenstein & Urner
Spaap
Abronive
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