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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1938
Page
2
The fragment announces Associated Press news content and a public corrections policy. It mentions credit for AP stories and restrictions on publishing expressions about reputations, with a local postal matter note for Frederick Maryland.
In 1938 New York tax commissioner Mark Graves urged a return to individual thrift, warning that reliance on government programs could erode personal and family responsibility. He argued that widespread belief government owes all leads to unhealthy conditions and weakens the moral fibre of the state.
The piece notes Atlantic flight by mistake and a globe circumnavigation by a young millionaire and crew. It reflects on rapid aviation progress from bomber range improvements to cross continental moves and warns of broader implications as air power grows. Prof Cyril E. M. Joad comments on humanity's grip on flight.
A dated verse fragment by N. A. Lufbur argues that self concern and greed shape behavior. The voice contends wishes misaligned with others lead to trouble, urging fairer conduct for a safer world. The piece blends self critique with social exhortation.
A brief item notes that neglecting prayer implies neglecting greeting others as a moral reminder. It quotes a maxim attributed to T. Fenaotan urging mindful daily conduct and reverence toward God.
A diary style review notes Joseph W. Lippincott book Animal Neighbors of the Crus side. The author studies wildlife on his Pennsylvania acres with unpretentious curiosity. He recounts mud bench experiments and simple observations of animals including skunks porcupines and more. The book is described as extremely pleasant and accessible.
A fragment from a home recipe column provides two desserts. Cfenorite D Dishes uses grape and lemon flavors with gelatin, sugar, and syrup, yielding a six serving frozen dessert. Chocolate Blancmange mixes milk, cornstarch, cocoa, sugar and vanilla, cooked to a thick custard then set in cups and served cold. Both entries credit Mrs. William Dave Morton of 518 Magnolia Ave Frederick.
MR. THOMAS FELL President of St Johns College Annapolis will visit Frederick for a few days to interview prospective students. The county’s new high school at Middletown opens Sept 3 offering seventh to ninth grade courses and plans include geometry and Cataline's conspiracy with fees 250 to 5 per term. Also noted: draft class 1 depletion, a casualty list including Fred Kionians, and a proclamation by Major Fraley after two men knocked down Ephra. Eyier on East Patrick Street. The nine acres known as Sisters Hill near Frederick Fair Grounds sold to George Slaybaugh Washington County.
Readers reflect on cooler nights bringing relief from stifling heat. The piece notes political activity ahead of primaries with Tydings Lewis and Farley visits, local infrastructure bids, and county finances. It mentions rail service debates, weather impacts on crops, and communities enjoying outdoor leisure like picnics, parks, and summer theater.
A concise survey links business to American prosperity, noting the U.S. seven percent of world population holds half global wealth and large shares of cars, phones, and radios. It defines business as production and exchange, driven by customer service, balanced costs and prices, and active purchasing. Advertising fuels growth, builds new industries, and sustains progress.
Daily English lesson lists misused phrases and difficult words. It defines evanescent as tending to vanish or be fleeting with a quotation from O W Holmes and tips on vocabulary growth.
A fragmentary quote notes Roosevelt’s third term question, Governor Leche of Louisiana, and public worry about economic depressions. Chief Chewacki’s arrest in Cleveland on a traffic charge is briefly cited amid concerns that mass unemployment could threaten democracy.
A historical health briefing explains hypersensitivity or allergy as a possible cause of death after a bee sting in a young girl. It details varying sensitivities to substances like strawberries and eggs, the spectrum of mild to severe allergic reactions, and emergency treatments such as adrenaline and ephedrine to halt life-threatening airway swelling and suffocation.
In this quiz style item a series of incomplete phrases tests the reader. It notes a missing monetary unit of Cuba, a Russian Foreign Commissar named Litvinoff, Hemingways first book titled Time, and a term for opposite word with a correction note on the last page alongside a report about inspectors noting improved singing in Union of South Africa country schools.
A reader quiz on proper bridge behavior covers handling cards, post mortems, hostess duties, leaving table with dummy, cigarette supply, and what to do if a fifth player enters. Answers indicate avoid peeking early, skip post mortems, provide new cards, sit out or watch, and prefer shifting to conversation or a casual game.
Douglas Hertz of the Pegasus Club proposes a one day trip for New York drays to meadows in New Jersey. A special Erie Railroad train will transport picnickers and hats with novelty slogans will top horsemen’s heads. The event features contests for various horse traits and honors Anna the 26 year old Met Opera horse.
A compact list of historic birthdays and events from 1745 to 1914. Key figures include Francis Asbury, Oliver Hazard Perry, John M. Niles, Robert F. Stockton, Benjamin Harrison, Arthur Prentice Rugg, plus notes on Russo Turkish War actions and treaties. Mentions Universal Peace Conference at The Hague and early World War I context.
Belgium reports that in 1934 the United States accepted an invitation to become a member of the International Labour Organization in Geneva, marking a formal engagement with international labor governance. In 1836 the United States declined Uruguay's invitation to join mediation in the Spanish Civil War.
Herbert E. Gaston assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury born in Halsey Oregon fifty seven years ago Edgar A Guest Detroit poet born in England one hundred fifty seven years ago Florence L Meredith Tufts Jackson College Mass professor born in Boston five hundred thirty five years ago Ralph Budd Chicago railway head born in Waterloo Iowa fifty nine years ago Herford T. Cowling Virginia explorer and movie producer born fifty eight years ago Samuel K Wilson Loyola University Chicago president born in Chicago fifty six years ago
The forecast says fortunes should be fair today and the native is capable in emergencies and ready at all times. With directed training of the mind, success in moderate degree should be attained. Avoid quarrels and do not remain in opposition constantly.
Senator Millard E. Tydings announced the approval of a second WPA grant within a week for improvements at Springfield State Hospital. The allotment totals $14,032, following a $10,406 grant approved last week for similar purposes.
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