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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1922
Page
5
Publication boilerplate from The Daily News of Frederick Maryland notes Associated Press rights and policy on authorship and advertising, with mail submission required for statements and opinions. It is the introductory legal disclaimer printed on the front page.
On August 15 1922 a commentary argues that impartial arbitration could settle major labor disputes but strikes disrupt production of life’s necessities. It condemns strikes that halt railroads and coal distribution, labels workers as scabs, and urges the American people to demand fair arbitration to avoid nationwide disruption.
State sues Samuel Riggs in Montgomery county to recover fines collected since July 1 for motor vehicle law violations. Circuit Court at Rockville reports funds allegedly withheld unlawfully from the Motor Vehicle Commission. Riggs to file a demurrer with an appeal expected from the circuit decision. Attorney General rules portions of new law diverting revenue unconstitutional.
A birthday surprise was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Himes in Jefferson for Mrs. Sarah E. Corun’s seventieth birthday. A seventy candle cake symbolized the milestone and refreshments followed. Attendees included numerous Corun relatives and friends such as Norman, Madelyn, Markwood, Julian, Robert, Guilford, and many others.
Everhart Post of Middletown elected Homer Remzberg Earl Batts and Bari Kepler as delegates to attend the State contention at Ocean City on August 25 Alternates named are Grenn Biser Willard Harley and Martin Beachier.
The comptroller of the treasury holds general supervision of the state’s fiscal affairs. He digests and prepares plans for public credit, prepares revenue and expenditure estimates, and enforces prompt collection of all taxes and revenue per section 2 article 6.
Carl Kintz says it is getting worse while Ralph Baer notes mixed trends with some areas improving and others deteriorating. Maurice Routzahhn and Ralph Baer offer contrasting views, and Charles Levy sees improvement despite bootlegging as laws heighten awareness.
Concrete road work continues across Frederick, Carroll, Howard and Montgomery counties despite the strike. Progress includes shoulders on the Baltimore state road near New Market and west of Lisbon, grading finished on West Main in Emmitsburg, and resurfacing along Thurmont toward Sabilasville with 2.6 miles done and 5.4 miles remaining for summer. A 40 mile concrete stretch from New Windsor to Union Bridge nears completion, linking Westminster and Union Bridge by modern highway, with new work slated from Liberty via Oak Orchard to New Windsor. The M J Grove Lime Co completed grading on the Georgetown pike between Neaville and Clarksburg, while concrete pours begin. Three miles of concrete are planned on the Cookeville Olney pike and half a mile on the Cookeville-Olney segment. A proposed Frederick to Westminster route advances with Bester Gosnell Russell awarded a contract.
A collage of satirical notes and comic vignettes pokes fun at public figures and events. The piece lampoons Lenin, Irish and Turkish affairs, Prohibition era habits, and social quirks. It closes with wordplay on ambition and a signature of Charles J Hanford.
Mary Steckel resigns as organist at All Saints Protestant Episcopal Church after about two years. New 15 horsepower Fairbank engine placed in Masonic temple cellar. previous 10 horsepower engine proved too small for elevator. Mig Naam Gying named teacher at Conservatory of Music, Women’s College. Zeigler and Wood win gentlemen’s doubles in St Johns tennis tourney. Miss McRie Dixon, recently operated on at Bernard Sanitarium, Baltimore, returns home improved. Professor Home L Rody returns to San Francisco to resume role at San Francisco Business College.
An eccentric local figure named Pans Mopps plans a trip to Niagara Falls Day to await terms from a forthcoming employer. He is described as the only person the writer ever knew who tried to grant the public what it wanted, having owned a theater.
In a tense tale, Preston tries to keep Whizzer from being sold after a crucial race. Breckenridge contemplates retirement and shipping the winning horse, while Preston schemes to protect the cherished steed. Whizzer triumphs, and the owner contemplates departure from racing.
Mr Bobby Billows a spoon figure from United States Steamship Arizona visited Camp Peachfuzz. He suffered bruises after a goat from a nearby farm charged a fence and tossed him into a berry patch. The mishap dampened camp dances while Bobby, a popular figure, could not join the fun.
Representatives of a large company surveyed Frederick yesterday to gauge surplus dairy supply and the viability of a milk receiving station and bid. The firm, already local, would use the facility to wholesale milk and butter, leveraging existing refrigeration and power. Dairy farmers hope the move would expand the industry, stabilize prices, and prevent curtailment of demand as they seek an outlet beyond Baltimore prices.
Timeline notes events tied to August 15 across history. Includes 1705 Virginia governance under Governor Edward Nott, 1787 Fitch steamboat trip on the Delaware, 1812 Fort Dearborn massacre, 1814 British repulse at Fort Erie, 1824 Marquis de Lafayette’s arrival, and Civil War era naval actions surrounding the CSS Georgia and the Niagara.
A dated tip advises that when spillages occur at table the hostess should act calmly with minimal fuss. Rushing to mop with many cloths is discouraged as it may embarrass the guest and disrupt the meal.
A short reflective note cites Proverbs 3 27 urging timely good deeds when one holds power to act. The verse emphasizes moral duty to help others rather than defer action. It frames ethics of alacrity and responsibility in everyday conduct.
Ira Starr, proprietor of the Goodall Hotel in Marion Ohio, renewing his subscription to The News. He says he cannot do without the old home paper and that reading about familiar folks helps keep homesickness away while he has been away many years, previously living in Frederick.
A local message advocates diversified farming as the path for modern farmers. It emphasizes growing feed crops, raising hogs and cattle, and using manure to fortify soil. If one crop fails, other crops help offset losses, aiding overall resilience and county development.
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