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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
4
A garbled snippet from a newspaper page mentions the News Post and Great Southern Printing, hinting at street and publication changes. The unreadable text suggests a notice about production or distribution shifts and city-area details, with no clear dates or names.
Saturday August 21 1920 review lauds City Register White for a clear model annual financial statement. Expenditures by department shown with city totals and at-a-glance structure, highlighting White’s efficiency in tax collection and streamlined public accounting. Chautauqua series promoted with tickets offered for August 29 to September 2 and strong calls for public support.
The article argues nations like Greece and England excel in athletics, viewing vigorous bodies as foundations of excellence. It notes English athletes balancing work and sport, and frames the Olympics as a serious measure of national strength and personal development for youth.
A Chicago style inquiry gathers six local opinions on ideal vacation locales. Robert Jabs favors Frederick and Monocacy in Maryland. Orin N Wilson says Frederick is best. Rice cites Monocacy. Henry Wusz picks Braddock Heights and Maine seashore as costly but appealing. T Lloyd Calliar weighs Atlantic City as top choice.
The article extols how persistence builds character and athletic discipline, noting its role in overcoming defeat and enduring hardship, with a nod to Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood as examples of unconquerable spirit. It also reports corporate changes, including Union Manufacturing Co increasing capital stock from $6,000 to $390,000, now 600 shares of $500 each.
Guarantors express disappointment with slow ticket sales to fund upcoming Chautauqua events. David Smith notes many reports are discouraging, urging Frederick City and County residents to buy tickets now rather than wait for opening.
The Soldiers' Memorial Committee of Middletown reports completion and acceptance of all architects' plans for the memorial building. The project, cost estimated near $25,000 to $26,000, includes milestones for fundraising and finishing the collection of the amount needed.
Mrs George H. Smith of near Jefferson Street was severely injured last week when a frightened horse bolted, overturning the buggy and throwing her. She remains confined to bed as Dr. W Hayes Brown attends her and reports slow improvement.
Local items from The News dated August 21 1900 recount Baltimore and Ohio likely improvements at Boyds and other stations for meeting and passing points. Political maneuvering sees Colonel L Victor Baughman urged for Congress. Miss Bertie McKinley of Georgetown takes the black veil. Jessie Thomas daughter of Cyrus Thomas named assistant librarian at the Bureau of Ethnology. Robert M Montgomery of Point of Rocks named deputy sheriff. Arrangements underway for Salvation Army camp meeting at Mt Airy.
A brisk town column mixes weather talk with local life notes about parks, crops, and community happenings. It mentions football and baseball season thoughts, a Chautauqua, and summer customs before turning to two local celebrations a surprise party for 65th birth anniversary and a birthday social with a 41 candle cake and family attendances.
Frederick county towns ranking shows Frederick city at 11 066 residents, Brunswick second with 3 905, Thurmont third with 1 074, Emmitsburg 940, Middletown 749, Mt. Airy 754, New Market 274, Point of Rocks 89, Walkersville 89, Woodsboro 204. County totals reflect a decade of growth, Brunswick adding 184 since 1910.
The Hagerstown Municipal Electric Light Works asks the Public Service Commission for a 25 percent rate rise to take effect September 17. The plan outlines new monthly retail light, wholesale, and industrial power rates, citing higher materials and machinery costs. The manager of the railway company denied new schedules beyond coal-cost adjustments, while the street commissioners rejected a separate filing to match Frederick rates.
The Farmers picnic of the Merry land Tract is set for next Wednesday August 25 in Claggett s grove under Petersville and Burkittsville Farmers Clubs auspices. The program includes music by a band from 10:80 to 11 and 1 to 2, demonstrations on buying a dairy cow by G E Walcott University of Maryland, and on buying a draft horse by T KE McLaughlin Hyattsville Md. A literary program runs 2 to 4:20 with speakers from the Extension Service University of Maryland and the Anhalt quartet. An open U S Club Service Commission postmaster examination will be held Septonyher.
A long list of Frederick area residents and friends details recent travels and visits. Mr and Mrs Stockman traveled from Frederick to Columbus Ohio August 9 to 12 then on to Springfield and other points with reunions and family gatherings. Several others from Middletown Woodsboro Braddock Heights and Baltimore are noted visiting relatives in Frederick or returning home. Names include Stanley Bartgis Martha Harrigan Cora Boyer Erma Tritappe Delphie Sweeney John W Warrersfelt David Blickenstat May Dorcus Roy Staley Irving Staley Lucy Ramsburgh Susan Ruply Henry Green Rebecca Dove J Fran Sirean Julius Tikloh Mary Howe and many more.
Sugar prices have fallen sharply with quotes from 23 25 cents a pound down to 16 18 cents in several markets. Some stores offered 22 23 cents while others hit 19 78 cents in Baltimore. Washington firms advertised high grade sugar at 17 cents as big dealers face losses and credit tightening. A major firm planned to push sugar to 15 cents as beet production nears, widening the market drop and threatening Eastern refineries. The outlook favors those who can unload, while buyers brace for further declines over the next two weeks.
Miss Dorothy Gloninger and Allen O'Donoghue were married at St. Anthony's Church near Immitsburg by Rev. G H Tragesser. The bride wore georgette with orange blossom wreaths. bridesmaids Grace Gloninger and Betty O'Brien. best man John O'Donoghue. a flower girl May Real. attendants Master Daniel Callahan. A breakfast followed at the bride's mother's home. The couple will reside in Passaic, N J after October 1.
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