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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1928
Page
4
The text argues for or against private funding of transportation projects like toll roads, railways, and telegraph networks. It questions privatizing public transport, notes private enterprises' gains from toll roads, and suggests roads might divert traffic from free alternatives, sparking debate on public vs private roles.
A battered fragment argues chemists may develop gases that disable armies without mass fatalities. It recalls World War I poison gas horrors, notes calls to avoid chemical weapons, and imagines future uses that could halt large troop movements without killing.
A nostalgic note explains the letter golf game where players change one letter at a time to transform a word like COW into HEN. It outlines rules, including single letter changes and common usage constraints, noting a final solution printed on the last page.
A compact item listing common word usage errors and pronunciation notes from Daily Lessons In English. Includes guidance on omitting unnecessary words, correct pronunciation of certain syllables, and common misspellings with examples.
A fragment from Cahazy Sunday School notes describes N A Lufsurrow characterizing a youth as squatty and fat with unflattering details. The item credits Mrs Terry Cole as teacher and Miss Mane Mullican for the home meeting, noting prayers, refreshments, and a social session at SeSerson Street.
A fragmented clipping recalls events from Frederick with mentions of box cars on the Northern Central Railway and individuals such as Rev EO A Stanton, Eccott, and Tan arriving in New York from Baltimore. The text is garbled and names are partly unreadable.
A reflective column surveys weather disruptions and social happenings, noting storms and damaged crops, upcoming picnics, weddings and deaths, and community activities. It mentions church attendances, fairs, Boy Scouts, playground sports, and local clubs resuming meetings as summer fades.
Fragmentary OCR style line references a Bible thought about reading and blindness with a cryptic mention of Matthew and Masthiw Henin. The readable content is unclear and presents garbled phrases. The item appears as a stray religious thought fragment rather than a coherent article.
Practical advice on ventilation, drafts, and humidity for homes and offices. Emphasizes maintaining 53 to 70 degrees, using controlled window opening, avoiding drafts, and ensuring proper indoor moisture, with emphasis on gradual adjustments and reading room conditions. Includes guidance on thermometer placement and avoiding sudden temperature shifts.
A fragmented reminiscence piece by J W Dikon describes moonlit skies and celestial imagery. The writer recalls a luminous disc in the heavens and contrasts night beauty with the fading afternoon storm. A distant fire department alarm and rural scene follow the celestial reflections.
In New York on Aug 25 notes discuss the upcoming play The People with Richard Bennett slated for the lead. The piece recalls Woollcott and his actor “pets,” Maude Adams vanished from public view, and anecdotes about Davis and Mansfield. It mentions Rosa Ponselle among operatic connections.
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses common myths about hair care noting that heredity largely influences hair loss and scalp circulation affects quality. He advises scalp massage, general hygiene, gentle cleansing, and oiling if dry. He debunks shaving myths and addresses styling, permanents, and psychological aspects of beauty.
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