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The Daily News informs readers it is an independent daily published at News Post Building Frederick Maryland. It states Associated Press content is used and letters must bear real name or consent to publication. free notices and advertisements must be mailed to the office and not taken by phone.
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News-Post
Frederick
GREAT SOUTHERN PRINTING AND_ MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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Public Attitudes On Politics And Travel In 1926
An essay notes declining political discussion among youth yet growing female interest, urges political education in schools, and links governance quality to personal benefit. It also observes automobile trips reducing luggage, praising lighter travel and the practicality of compact women’s attire.
Editor urges proper recognition of Washington HQ site
A reader asks The News to highlight that George Washington once used a headquarters in this city. The letter notes a historic building associated with Barbara Frift h le and Washington’s stay has been torn down and replaced, and urges local groups to investigate and present the truth to the public.
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Washington
Siri
Barbara Fritehle
Barbara Fritchie
George Washington
Cougirs
United States
Aleo
Values of Valentino and a shaken family life
Inquiries into Valentino's legacy show mixed views from Anabelle Lundgren to Janet Lee. Olive Roberts Barton laments changing family bonds and urges patriotism rooted in place, citing the Murray family example as a rare, cohesive unit.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Scotland
Ireland
Murray
Ralcent
Pennsylvania
Fine Clothes Broadway Run Opens at Empire Theatre
Theatre News Empire reports Raymond Griffith and Percy Marmont star in Fine Clothes at the Empire today a First National attraction likened to a fashion show with comedy and newsreel to close the program
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Empire
Raymond Griffith
Percy Marmont
the Empire Today
The Bathtub and The Auto In Modern Use Debate
A humorous note compares the bathtub and the automobile, arguing which item is more prevalent. It notes a surge in car sales surpassing bathtubs and jokes about the invention that deserves praise, while pondering if baths are declining. The piece references a Maryi Tt Will show a feature at today’s screening with comedy and news reel amid widespread car popularity.
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Maryland
Dick Hatton
Maryi Tt
Tbs
Bath tub talk and autos in 1900s quip
A fragmentary humorous letter reflects on religion and daily life, contrasting weekly baptisms with a fascination for new cars. The writer jokes about sermons and personal faith while noting that automobiles become a contemporary lure amid devotion.
Today in History and Birthdays and Events
Today marks the anniversary of various historical events and births. Notable items include Selina Hastings born in 1707, the Cincinnati water system in 1819, and a fire aboard the steamship America in 1872. Also listed are birthdays of Wing Ferdinand, Samuel Elliot, George Crawford, and Hank Gowdy, plus events like the St Bartholemew festival and the Washington capture in 1814.
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Selina Hastings
Huntingdon
Cincinnati
Ahop
Oscar P. Fitzgerald
M. DB. Church
Cagwell County
N. C
Theodore Hovok
London
America
Yokohama
California
Philippines
San Francisco
Liaoyang
Ning
Patricks
Wing Ferdinand
Roumauta
Bucharest
Samuel A. Iliot
American Unitarian Association
Cambridge
Mays
George C. Crawford
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Madison
Hank Gowdy
Columbus
Exercise Gains and a Pound Lost
A brief note suggests a person overestimated activity leading to running around and exercise streetwise. She reports gaining a pound after the period of activity, implying unexpected weight change from the effort.
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick Highlights
A scrambled clipping recounts past events in Frederick with scattered names and places. It notes local figures, incidents, and timelines from twenty years prior, though many details are garbled and unreadable.
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Frederick
Commission to appraise Schaeffer T Hargett property
A three person commission, drawn from local residents, will be named today to appraise the Schaeffer T Hargett property at Brewer's alley and West Patrick street as part of condemnation proceedings approved by the mayor and board of aldermen. An ordinance for purchase by condemnation was read at a special meeting, with a further special session to approve the ordinance at 7 30 this evening after the commission is chosen. The city also approved curb and gutter work on East Seventh street in front of Frederick Iron and Steel Company, with the company handling the project and the city paying its share. Repairs to North avenue and Water street were ordered, and Middle alley between Third and Fourth Streets is to be repaired promptly. An electric light line will be built on West Second street from Beniz street to College avenue, with three lights and connections to the bandstand in Municipal Park. Lights for Memorial Park will be installed before November as part of a broader lighting system.
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Schaeffer T. Hargett
Brewer's Alley
West Patrick Street
Edward J. Smith
Lloyd C. Culler
East Seventh Street
Frederick Iron and Steel Company
North Avenue
Water Street
Middle Alley
Third
West Second Street
Beniz Street
College Avenue
Municipal Park
Memorial Park
Hymeneal Davis-Farmer at Evangelical Lutheran Parsonage
Frederick Arnold Davis and Margaret Elmnore Farmer, both of Washington DC, wed at noon Monday in the Evangelical Lutheran parsonage by Rev. Dr. A. S. G. Rupp. A marriage license was issued at Hagerstown to Ralph Waegeaman and Bessie Weaman of Emmitsburg. Topper-Wivell wedding August 9 at St. Anthony’s Shrine near Emmitsburg with Gerude Wivell marrying Roger Topper. Raymond and Elizabeth Topper served as best man and bridesmaid. After a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home, the couple left for Atlantic City and will reside near Emmitsburg.
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Davis—Farmer
Frederick Arnold Davis
Margaret Elmnore Farmer
Washington, D. C
Evangelical Lutheran
A. 8. G. Rupp
Hagerstown
Ralph Waegeaman
Bessie Weaman
Emmitsburg
Topper
Wivell
St. Anthony's Shrine
Gerrude Wivell
Roger Topper
Frank Topper
St. Joseph's Parish
Raymond Topper
Elizbeth Topper
Atlantic City
Purely Personal Social notes from Leaksville area
Mary Marshall visits Dorothy Jol liffe in Rockwell Terrace. Mary D Fisher and Mary Ruth Harner return from Atlantic City. Harold Kemp family from Buffalo stay with Robert A Kemp in Clifton. Paul Zimmerman and Baltimore visit Zimmer mans and mother on North Market. C C Sparks and James Sparks visit Baltimore. Chas C Cartr departs for business in New York and Philadelphia. The passage also mentions political campaigning and a Lowell Massachusetts candidate hiring halls, plus a stray line about British wireless licenses and Greenland’s size.
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Mary Marshall
Leaksville
N.C
Dorothy Jolliffe
Rockwell Terrace
Mary D. Fisher
Mary Ruth Harner
Clarke Place
Atlantic City
N. J
Harold Kemp
Buffalo
XI. Y
Glenn J. Zimmerman
North Market Street
C. C. Sparks
James Sparks
Record Street
Baltimore
Chas. C. Cartr
New York
Philadelphia
Rain Snuffs Out Hay Fever Wave
Rain helped Ten hold down a wave of hay fever as showers throughout the week washed ragweed pollen from the air. Specialists say the period opened with the season but rainfall reduced pollen counts, while pollen is expected to rise again until frosty weather ends the cycle. Dr. Riley notes spring and summer conditions delayed ragweed ripening, but no official disease reports cover hay fever in the state.
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Robert H. Riley
State Department of Health
Riley
Maryland Free State
Dies At Work In North Market Street Lawn Mower Incident
Henry Van Horn aged about 60 died suddenly of apoplexy while mowing grass in the rear of Dr. B M Davis residence on North Market street. Dr Edward Thomas was summoned but arrival too late. Coroner Justice Sherman P Bowers declined an inquest. Funeral set for Wednesday at C C Carty funeral home. Interment Mt Olivet cemetery.
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B. M. Davis
North Market Street
Henry van Horn
Etchison and Company
van Horn
Edward Thomas
Ingomar W. Albaugh
Sherman P. Bowers
Sherif Charles Crum
Thomas
Justice Bowers
C. C. Carty
East Patrick Street
Mt. Olivet
Krugers Plan To Camp On Ocean Recalled In Story
Pierre Van Passen recalls Paul Kruger aboard a ship en route to Europe seeking aid for his republic. The tale likens a ship to a floating wagon as Kruger, bravely bold in youth, becomes nervous at night and asks the captain where to camp.
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Kruger
Paul Kruger
Transvaal Republic
America
Pierre van Passen
Atlanta Constitution
Dom Paul
Capetown
Southampton
Europe
Paul
Colling
St of Rt Paul's
Fragments of a Busy Dinner Table Tale
A damaged OCR passage describes a miner and family dining scene with mentions of recipes and cooking advice. It cites a relative observing dish prep and someone offering payment after meals. The text references names and places in a haphazard, unclear way.
Property Deed Transfers and Marital Notices
Property deeds record transfers among Curtis Weddle, John W. Weddle, Howard Measell, James Marks, Dave M. Sarnes, Charley Haynes, Homer Mitchell, Frederick Development Corp, and The Realty Development Company with nominal sums. Marriage licenses list dozens of couples with ages and hometowns. Equity cases include three absolute divorces. Social notes cover dances at Catoctin Country Club for out of town guests with dates August 3 and August 30 and host Miss Dorothy Jolliffe. Read The News.
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Curtis Ray Weddle
John W. Weddle
Thurmont
Howard B. Measell
James D. Marks
City
Dave M. Sarnes
Admr
Charley Haynes
County
Dorothy Jolliffe
Catoctin Country Club
Eugenie Tillman
Quitman
Georgia
Mary Marshall
Leaks.Ville
N. C
Vacation Blues End As Worker Returns To Duty
A narrator reflects on the end of a long-awaited vacation. After a year of planning and two weeks of rest, the sense of freedom fades as the daily routine calls. The speaker describes leisure activities like swimming and fishing, then admits fatigue and readiness to resume work.
A Child's Quiz From 1926 Brain Teasers
A 1926 trivia quiz lists questions about landmarks and history. It asks what Scotland Yard is, which city sits on seven hills, translations of Latin phrases, the highest North American peak, Clara Bow, grammar correction, basic arithmetic, Coolidge's first name, and Yosemite National Park's state.
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Scotland Yard
North America
Clara Bow
President Coolidge
Yosemite National Park
NEA Service, Inc
Death and Funeral Of Infant Elizabeth Brandenburg
An infant Elizabeth Brandenburg died at nine months two days old at her Ridgeville home of Mr. and Mrs. Sellman Brandenburg. Funeral was held at Ridgeville M E church with Rev. Russelle Sapp officiating. Pallbearers listed include John Ridgley Earl Pope Francis Hahn and Jack Steel. Interment followed at Piney Grove cemetery Mt Airy. Funeral director was H. M. Snyder.
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Elizabeth €. Brandenburg
Sellman Brandenburg
Ridgeville
Ridgeville M. E. Church
Russelle Sapp
John Ridgley
Earl Pope
Francis Hahn
Jack Steel
Piney Grove
Mt. Airy
H. M. Snyder
Stomach Aches Dr McCollum Says They’re Mostly In Our Heads
Dr E V McCollum of Johns Hopkins disputes common worry over stomach aches and food fears. He promotes a balanced diet with milk and raw greens as protective foods and argues that nerves regulate digestion automatically. He says vitamins supply energy in digestion and warns against excessive introspection about eating.
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David Dietz
E. V. McCollum
Johns Hopkins University
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John Carpenter Reighter
Ruth Shive
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