Frederick News and Semi weekly News overview
The Frederick News operates as a city paper with semi weekly editions and mail subscriptions. It lists delivery options and subscriber services, promoting distribution via local outlets and post office service while inviting reports of missed deliveries. It also notes international and domestic correspondents and mentions Mexico politics amid a broader commentary on diplomatic missteps and medical poisoning cases to illustrate caution in handling substances.
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United States
Chesnpeake & Potomac Telephone Exchange
Frederick
Parcel post reforms expand weight limit and zones
The August 1913 parcel post reforms raise the weight limit to 20 pounds in the first and second zones and reduce rates within a 150 mile radius. Farmers may ship larger quantities, boosting producer to consumer communication and lowering living costs, with hopes the changes may erode express company influence.
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Post Office Department
Frederick
Lewis
Parcel Post
Express
New York World Letter Warns on Mexican Mission
A fragment from the New York World discusses John Lind in Mexico. It argues the envoy should honor his mission and the President, and questions apparent aims to gain support from other nations for U S policy toward Genio Grande. The piece reflects tensions in diplomatic efforts.
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New York
John Lind
Mexico
United States
Genio Grande
Ameri
Merriness Minutes and Odds for a Busy Pageant
A collage of humorous newspaper snippets shows playful exchanges at church, team events, and social mockery. It collections quips about marriage, chess and poker age, Noah’s Ark, and a lighthearted riddle on pets named Prince and Duke. The tone mirrors a late era human interest gag section.
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick Warms the City
Frederick Chronicle notes date twenty years past with items from August 15, 1843. C Thomas Kemp secures contract to furnish sand for a new reservoir. Ground breaking for St Janes chapel atop the old Manishy mansion site. An injunction halts dynamite blasting for foundation work on West Third streets. One blast occurred before service of injunction. no damage. Clarence Diffendal departs to take a position with a Philadelphia publishing firm. Fire engines used to pump water into the pit, adding three feet to reservoir depth.
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West Third Sirceets
Libertytown Tournament Draws Big Crowd At Pine Mountain Park
Under St Peters Catholic church auspices Libertytown hosts a picnic and tournament at Pine Mountain Park. Over 2000 attended though turnout lower than expected with 100 monks served meals. Local riders dominated professional and amateur classes with prizes of 8, 5, 4, and 2 dollars.
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St. Peter's Catholic Church
Livertstown
Libertytown
Pine Mountain Park
Authendance
Allan M. Wood
Itnighuy
Sterling Galt
Jimmitsburg
Mr. Galt
J. J. Stibvelyberger
Lyerbert Albaugh
Helen Sappington
W. MM. Garber
Locust Grove
Singanore
Maud Jones
New London
Dwin Bowers
Reading
Helen ‘Trundle
Liberty Town
Maine
Carrie Sappington
Unionville
Cows Milk Chief Cause Of Death Of Children
Dr Fort warned infant mortality in the nation reaches about two million under one year old over the past decade. He said cows milk is a major preventable cause and urged mothers to begin steps to save babies. Lecture series at Y M C A Auditorium featured remarks by S J Fort and chair S L Motter with Rev E H Lamar opening with prayer. A later note reported a horse died from chronic colic after pulling an ice wagon.
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Y. M
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L. Motter
Frederick Board of Trade
E. H. Lamar
Br. Fort
Hredia Ice Company
Fast Fifth Street
Mrs. Marsh Resigns From Court Square Cafe
Mrs. A. P. Marsh has resigned her position at the Court Square Cafe to take effect Saturday.
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Marsh
A. P. Marsh
Court Square Cafe
Throng of Buyers Continues at Pearre’s Mod Pharmacy
Frederick residents flock to Pearre’s Modern Pharmacy as Dr. Howard Co. offers half price Tyr. Howards’s constipation and dyspepsia remedy. The 28 cent dose promises quick relief after a few days, prompting many purchases. limited stock urged.
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Frederick
V.cinity
Shane Uo
Enis
Pearce
Wife Seeker's Mall Begins to Get Heavy
Mr Fauntleroy Unger, seeking a wife through The News, has received a flood of letters today and yesterday. He notes some are jokes, others from earnest suitors, with a few aged beyond his stated preference of twenty-two. The post office reports few large parcels, while Unger jokes he may need a secretary as interest grows.
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van Jetters
East South Street
Fauntleroy Unger
Unger
Pennsylvania
Reading Terminal
Philadelphia
Jager
Baltimore stock market briefing from Motter Bros findings
Prices of latest sales corrected to noon today by Motter Bros and Co Bankers and Brokers. Wheat prices listed with September December figures and percentages. Market notation includes multiple stock codes and bid values with volumes in thousands.
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Motter Bros. & Co
Financial standings mix at Franklin and national banks
Bank records show assets and liabilities with figures for Franklin Savings Bank and others. Notes, deposits, dividends, and reserves are itemized, including loans, mortgages, and money in circulation. The August 8 1915 close of business marks the reported condition for Walkersville Maryland.
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Frederick
Maryland
Gee
U. & Bonds
U. & Bond
Pete Lonecks
Walkersville
Monrovia
U. S
Bank Statements Show Frederick and Monrovia Nationals
Frederick and Monrovia National Banks report August 1915 financials with assets including loans and discounts, U.S. bonds, reserve items, and deposits. Liabilities list capital stock, surplus, profits, and various deposits, with signatures from bank officials.
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National Bank
N. Standingssen
United States
Postal
Shafer Rout zahn M A quiet wedding in Grace Reformed parsonage
A quiet wedding took place at the Grace Reformed parsonage on East Third Street yesterday at 4 30 pm. The couple were Ira H. Shafer of Burkjtts ville and Blanche Emma Routzahn of Middletown, with Rev. E L McLean performing the ceremony. After a brief wedding trip to Washington they will reside in Middletown Valley Tarvia street work and a dog named Tabitha appear in city notices.
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Bhafer
Grace Reformed Suarsonage
East Third Street
Ira H. Shafer
Burkittsville
Blanche Emma Routzahn
Middletown
E. L. McLean
Shafer
George Shafer
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