How Window Glass Is Made in Morgantown West Virginia
A Frederick resident recalls a Morgantown factory process from molten glass to finished sheets. Twelve pots produce columns drawn to about two feet diameter and twenty feet long, then cut with electricity, cracked, flattened, and sliced. Workers in cutting aim for fewest stones and blisters, with ships sent to domestic and international markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Morgantown
West Virginia
United States
China
Japan
Australia
Evidefe
Morsantown
University of West Virginia
Maryland
Stoustafes
Personal Notices From City and Surroundings
A survey of names and places shows residents traveling and visiting relatives across Frederick Maryland and nearby towns. Attendees include Charles Town WVa, Baltimore, Islip Long Island, Atlantic City, and Woodstoek Virginia. Several trips reference Niagara Falls, Nantucket, Islip and Buckeystown. highlights include church figures visiting Gren Lock New Jersey and Johns Hopkins summer study. The report also notes a suffrage gathering in Rocksile led by Baltimore and California delegates, two autos in use and local camp and horse show attendance.
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H. Hann
Oil Avenue
W. C. Hann
West Fifth Street
Charles Town
W. Va
Glenn 4
Edward Holls
Mar Unsburg
Luther F. Harrison
South Market Street
Julian W. Jamison
Brooke I. Jamison
Walkersville
Baltimore
Elizabeth A. Hilleary
Louis Orphan Home
Luln Bradshaw
Gren Lock
Mary 1
Rinehart
LaGore
Miss Bradshaw
Coctt
Alvie
Harvey Baker
Frederick
W. H. Ridgely
South Street
H. Kepler
Altice
Willam Kepler
Peters
Emmitsboro
Gretusburg
Waynesboro
Hagerstown
Harry 3. Kefauver
Johns Hopkins
Kefauver
Siaaconset
Nantucket
George Nash
Islip
Long Island
Percy Walliams
W. Royal
New Church
Royal
Pasetor
Firet Baptist Church
G. W. Miller
Wrightsville
Charles Heffner
Rebecca Wilcoxon
Atlantic City
Margaret Hartman
Pen-Var
WC. Crom
Buckeystown Bridge
James H. Gambrill
David Charles Winebrewer
Virginia Carty
Roberta Carty
Teatrice Trail
Ocean City
Cornelia Ross
C. Wesley Griffin
Nashville
Tenn
C.F. Goodell and Son
Graham
Charles B. Elder
West Church Street
Harrisburg
Impressive Memorial Service for Yuan Shikai Follows Chinese Leader
A funeral procession in the Forbidden City carried Yuan Shikai’s catafalque with native bearers. Premier Tuan Chu Jul of China led uniformed officials and foreign representatives who followed behind the catafalque. Yuan’s reputation spread worldwide for his adept handling of Chinese affairs, attracting attention from many nations.
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Tuan Chu Jul
China
Gta
Whea
Yuan Shai Kai
Walla of Tartar
Ching
Forbidden City
Yuan
Penny Notices Warn of Infantile Paralysis Quarantine
Notices posted in Pennsylvania Railroad stations warn that children under 16 without health certificates will be stopped at quarantined points. Health officials urge obtaining certificates before travel to avoid delays and inconvenience. Also included is a note about the General Sherman giant Sequoia in California with historical details from National Geographic Magazine.
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Sequoia National Park
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh and
Erie
General Sherman
Californian
Christ
Egypt
James Wolverton
William T. Sherman
National Geographic Magazine
Veterans' Outing Set for Berkeley Springs on Aug 19
The annual outing of the B and C Veterans' Association, postponed from July 15 due to car shortages, will be held Saturday August 19 at Berkeley Springs Virginia. A special train leaves Brunswick at 7:30 a.m. for attendees from Brunswick and intermediate points. Martin is the local committee member in charge.
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Veterans
B and C Veterans’ Association
Berkeley Springs
Brunswick
Martin
Infantile paralysis patients face prolonged recovery hope fades
New York reports that many babies released from hospitals retain crippling aftereffects, with Dr Haven Emerson stating long orthopedic care is needed to avert lifelong disability though he foresees eventual improvement. He cautions a cure within two years remains unlikely.
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New York
Haven Emerson
From a City's Mountain Tops
A National Geographic Magazine excerpt describes a New York City man made mountain top’s quiet. Viewers observe tiny pedestrians below and ponder humanity’s scale. It reflects on how humans build lofty structures from crude earth materials, honoring ingenuity.
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New York
National Geographic Magazine
Perilous Practicing and Vehicle Counts Report
A writer notes persistent practice on the cornet and a sudden, tense journey recounting a three month effort. A traveler near Hagerstown tallies 205 automobiles with a family, then cites 265 machines in the opposite direction, noting no counts for stationary cars.
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T Brrosius
Hagerstown
Summer School for Frederick County Teachers Opens Next Week
About 140 Frederick County teachers will attend a six week summer school in Frederick at the Girls High School on East Church Street. Sessions begin Monday with instructors from leading education circles. A curated list of books has been purchased for library use, to be catalogued in the Teachers Department at the Frederick Library.
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Teachers’ Association
Frederick County
East Church Street
Franklin D. Harshman
Teachers’ Institute
B. PF
Frederick
G. Lloyd Palmer
Motored From Cumberland by Cumberland Man
Roland H. Smith of Cumberland formerly local resident drove to Frederick with Mrs. W. L. McEllfish and Leah arriving about 11.20 after a 100 mile trip. They planned a visit to Woodsboro then return home with an expected Cumberland arrival near 10 o'clock. A diver's boots weigh 20 pounds each and the helmet 40.
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Cumberland
Roland H. Smith
Frederick
W. L. McEllfish
Leah
Woodsboro
Mr. Smith
Queen City
Dr Pearre's Half-Price Cure Promise Prompts Popular Sale
Dr Pearre promotes Dr Howard's specific for constipation and dyspepsia offering 50 cent bottles at half price with a money back guarantee. The ad touts quick sales through Dr Pearce and guarantees a cure or nothing, highlighting relief from headaches indigestion sour stomach and related symptoms.
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Pearre
Dr. Howard Co
Pearce
Dr. Howard
Tad Tasi
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Charles McC. Mathias
Chicago
Misser Nanule
Elizabeth Knott
Niagara Falls
Mowers
Emory L
Oscar B. Coblentz
Martinsburg
James Mottern
North Market Street
Dayton
Ohio
George Schanberger
Charles A. Mehmiing
David Oq, Thomas
Washington
Fx Vialting
Katherine Quynn
East Patrick Street
Robert Crumbaugh
Postal Telegraph Office
Woodaboro
Elizabeth Drake
Easton
Misa Grace Wills
Milas Nena Derr
Patrick Street
Montgomery County
Marsland
Concrescional Union For
Court House
Rocksile
Edna S Latimer
J. Girvin Peters
Ialtimore Country
Miss Barber
California
Minnie E Brooks
Chevy Chare
Kal
Penny
David Perguson
City Record
Elaine
Rerog
McDougal
Rapeer
Russell
Custis
Brown
Hollister
Whertley
Yarker
Kickers
A. L. Pearre
Helfenstein & Urner
Worth Market ST
Orese
Market St
Bon-Ton
Arch St
Philadelphia
Palm Beach
Copenhagen
Dodge Brothers Motor Car
Paige Automobiles
PAIGE
Mountain City Garage CO
Lehr Pianos
Cramer's Palace OF Music
James E. Doll
Oftician
Nieowspa
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