Big Crops and the Prosperity of 1922
The article argues that bumper 1922 crops will not make farmers rich but will ensure abundant food at fair prices. This supports moderate factory costs and steady mill orders, helping industry despite European hardships and domestic industrial strife. It links good harvests to balanced economic activity and overall national welfare.
Real estate speculation and urban land value
The piece cautions about buying unimproved land near growing cities as a path to riches. It notes many lose money forecasting population shifts, warns against poor development, and argues wealth comes from productive service to people, not idle land.
Reader supports milk price experiment under Wertheimer plan
A Frederick reader urges testing Charles Wertheimer s bulk milk plan with 6 cents per quart, delivered or not, but doubts demand for customer call delivery. He notes milk is essential and cheaper if mass produced, questions public willingness to fetch milk, and suggests city health regulations could govern a trial.
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the News
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Do You Know? Maryland Treasurer Duties and Deposits
The treasurer shall receive the moneys of the State and deposit them to the credit of the State in bank or banks with governor approved security. Funds are to be disbursed for state purposes by warrants from the comptroller and countersigned by him. This is a fragment of Section 3, Article I of Maryland Constitution.
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Public reactions to president speech on industrial crisis
Citizens weigh in on the presidents address with mixed views. Walter Decker says it rings true if he backs it up, Grayson Haller admits he hasn’t read it, George Smith supports the right to work, David Winebrenner doubts panacea claims, Eldridge van Fossen says it was all right but needs backing.
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Congress
Walter Decker
East Third Street
Grayson Haller
West Third
George Smith
East Patrick Street
David C. Winebrenner
III Court Street
Memphis Wedding Of Maurine Thurmond And Ernest Helfenstein Jr
Frederick Frederick residents Maurine Thurmond daughter of Mrs Susan Walker Thurmond weds Ernest Helfenstein Jr in a 6 PM ceremony at the Jaycee Hotel Memphis. They plan Atlantic City for their honeymoon after visits in Washington and Philadelphia. The bride, a Hood College alumna, is active in Fredericks social circles. Helfenstein, a local businessman, recently joined Helfenstein & Groer and serves as secretary of the Frederick Cotillion Club and is active in the American Legion.
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Frederick items from The News column August 19 1902
Twenty years ago Frederick reports Frank Hargett of Lowenstein and Wertheimer to depart for Cumberland to decorate Wertheimer Bros store windows. Grand Rapids invited Frederick officials to a municipal convention August 27 29. County Treasurer Biser treated commissioners to ice cream and cake. A city hotel baggage wagon horse freightered at the Pennsylvanias depot and ran off. a curb was struck and baggage fell. Surveyors graded the Braddock Heights property for transfer to F and M RR. One hundred fifty two Fredericktonians joined the Knights of Columbus excursion to Tolchester aboard Harmony.
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Cumberland
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Pennsylvania Depot
Whimsical Fragments and Quips From A Distant Page
A jumble of jokes and observations from a newspaper page includes jokes about baseball, fashion, and daily life. It riffs on Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, and humorous exchanges, with light social commentary, puns, and playful verse hints.
Westminster Postmaster Race Narrowed to Two Candidates
Charles J. Hanford announced as candidate for Westminster postmaster. The two certified eligibles are Lindl D. Schaeffer and Harr M. Kinney. Westminster post office, a second class office, pays 32800 yearly.
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Harr
M. Kinney
Fpont Ofice Department
Civil Service Commission
Bible Proclamation of Peace Declared
A religious note proclaims God’s glory and peace on earth, invoking Luke 2 3 34 style phrasing. The text emphasizes goodwill toward men and divine harmony as a message of faith.
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Giory
False hold up rumor spreads on Baltimore road
A hoax claimed producer dealer B F Grove was robbed at gunpoint on the Baltimore state road to Baltimore. Grove says it was a joke sparked by his remark about not paying a wager, with no robbery or harm occurring. The misstory arose after he heard of the rumor from several sources and he clarified the incident.
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Baltimore
Frederick Go Mat Bank on Agriculture Support
The bank expresses strong commitment to county farming, stating fortification against loss as crop failures arise and other crops thrive. It emphasizes growing interest in county agricultural resources and a readiness to assist farmers.
The Slavery of Sailor 8AM The Short Story
Old Sailor Ban spins nautical yarns on the dock each summer. He recalls days afloat, storms, and daring rescues, claiming a captain’s life teaches bravery and honesty while weaving tall tales of The Folly and other voyages. The piece closes with a beachside encounter and a playful exchange about disarmament.
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Sailor
Sam
Inspiration for Flag Birth of American banner in 1775 First City troop claim
The Detroit News notes Captain Markoe presented the first troop standard to Philadelphia's First City troop in 1775. It is said to be the earliest thirteen stripe banner and influential in forming the national flag. The unit is described as the oldest continuous volunteer cavalry in the U.S. and active in every war. It also mentions conservatory notes on the cactus and night blooming cereus.
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