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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
5
The Frederick Maryland Daily News outlines policy on letters to the editor and notices. It states real names must accompany communications and that unsigned items will not be published. Advertising notices must be written and mailed to the office.
August 24 1922 reports describe the hay fever problem as a widespread malady driven by pollen. With summer resorts crowded by sufferers, doctors urge continued research and inoculation finds for better control, noting room acclimatization and pollen variety as key factors in treatment.
Property deeds record transfers between Maryland Motor Machine Co and itself for city and county premises valued at $1. Other deeds mention Maurice A Baxter and John G Forney with land sales at two acres for $500. Marriage licenses list J Roger Fisher and Mary K Stair, Melvin Piper and Edna Eberly, and Carlista Elizabeth Wee. An equity case notes William Elliott versus Mary Elliott seeking absolute divorce with attorneys F L Stoner and William M Storm. Pope Pius XI to view Atlantic City scenes at Vatican. European Commissioner Edward Heer to Rome. baton gift from the Pope shown in Sun. California records the vehicle ownership ratio of 461 people per motor vehicle.
On August 24 various historical milestones occurred including William Penn receiving a Pennsylvania grant from the Duke of York in 1652 and Washington's army movements in 1777. British troops defeated American forces at Bladensburg and British captured the Capitol in 1814. Two Americans arrived in England after crossing the Atlantic in a 14 foot craft, in 1581. The National Man Power Bill passed by the House on August 21, 2918.
A compilation of quick queries from readers addressed to the inquiring reporter. Questions touch on fishing, car influence, marriage hindsight, bread prices, and a skeptical note about the column’s content. Names and addresses are listed for attribution.
A birthday surprise hosted at Mr and Mrs James Grimes home honored Mrs Robert Grimes. Friends joined in music and games as two birthday cakes graced the center table. Attendees included numerous Grimes relatives and local residents.
Twenty years ago in Frederick George M. Gittinger buys Braddock Heights lot to build a cottage. Dr J B Schwatka seeks a $75 Maryland Medical College scholarship for a Frederick count boy. Senator Rohrbeck to handle the appointment. John Robinsons ten big shows ads arrive for September. Charles Keefer shares lava from Mount Pelee specimens. Albert Wallis returns from Atlantic City and Ocean City with the British-American Band.
August 24 notes show numerous visits and gatherings. Baltimore guests Edward Grimes and Mrs Grimes spend a week with E L Grimes family. Philadelphia visitors Thomas Waltz and Anns Trayer Waltz with Mrs Busan Waltz. Miss Hilda Wood with Braddock friends. Rev B F Ruley at League. various trips to Cookeville Washington and Baltimore. and multiple local family visits in Graceham Savannah and Brevard area with dates and names including Plummer, Nixdorff, Falconer, Collins, and Fox among others.
Forest Grove reports include Mr. William McKinney and family visiting Leesburg on Sunday. Miss Mildred Morris returns to Baltimore after three weeks with Miss Dorothy Cronenburg. Mr. C. D. Oland entertained on Sunday. A church festival is set for August 26. No preaching at Forest Grove on September 3 due to the pastor visiting West Virginia. Mrs. Chiswell of Washington spent Sunday with Mr. Chas. Stankie’s family.
Fragmentary note claims a man tied to a railway strike was seen aboard a late train. A separate line mentions Pony Mopps beginning to get rich on Saturday, though he refused to spend to throw in.
Ollie Clark and the Pirate Seven discuss endless lands and explorations. They name Alaska, the poles, Muir Glacier, Africa, Persia, Arabia, New Guinea, Borneo, and other uncharted areas as frontiers for white explorers, arguing maps miss vast regions and that bold travelers seek the unknown.
Dayville and nearby communities report events and visits including the Mount Vernon U B Sunday School festival set for Saturday night August 26. Residents note gatherings with Clarkson Kelly and Raymond Kelly families, and visits among neighbors in Ceresville Un ionville Woodsboro Middletown Valley and Comus. A Creagerstown picnic is planned for August 26 in L L Hanker's graveyard.
Mount Holly New Jersey August 24 cries of children diverting a bull's attention saved farmer Joseph A Sheppard from being crushed. He was knocked down and injured but managed to back out with a pitchfork to safety. In other notes the Topeka State Journal reports its Bible serial as its most successful feature with international inquiries and other Kansas papers publishing it after the Journal began under Dr Charles M Sheldon.
Part of Section 4 Article 6 of Maryland's Constitution describes the treasurer’s duties to render quarterly accounts to the dome and troiler, publish abstracts in governor-directed newspapers, show cash on hand and deposit locations, and on each regular session day submit accurate abstracts of all accounts to the Senate and House of Delegates, as settled with the comptroller.
Hilda Oleson excels in water, feels awkward on land, and endures mockery from beach peers who call her cold despite her skill. She pursues records in distance swimming to cope, while longing for friendship and normal school pool time as summer ends. A note mentions Speckboom, an African plant grown in California for cattle pastures.
A London newspaper reports analyses of New York City prohibition violations showing 75 percent of violators were foreign born versus native born and Anglo-Saxon individuals who were found to be law abiding.
A fragment notes that vases intended as mantel ornaments should harmonize in style. It warns today’s pieces are distinctly different types and do not pair well when shown together, suggesting display mismatch and form concerns.
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