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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
5
The Frederick News announces office addresses on Market Street and High Street for subscriptions and printing services. Weekly and semi weekly editions are mailed or delivered, with subscription rates and club options. Multiple local distribution outlets are listed and readers are asked to report delivery issues.
The article urges Frederick county and city former residents to return for the upcoming Frederick Fair. It suggests scheduling a yearly homecoming during October, promoting reunions and renewal of ties, and invites those living away to travel back to Frederick for the event. The aim is to boost attendance and ensure the fair surpasses previous years.
Frederick residents embraced August vacations with trips to the seashore mountains and riversides. Some enjoyed the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco and other excursions, returning to work rested though still tired by the end of the long year.
The article argues over naval power and costs, questioning why many navy yards remain open. It notes politicians resist closing yards due to local and business interests, while urging a businesslike view of defense spending. It compares U S and German naval expenditures and predicts navy efficiency will shape future elections.
The piece advocates smoothing both sides of state roads to allow teams and traction engines to share tracks, reducing center oiling and improving safety. It cites trials by Mr. Weller and Roads Commission hopes, notes doubtful traction engine use, and suggests expanding side tracks and axle-track improvements.
A step toward forming teachers’ funds in Baltimore was reported with the creation of a new science in education degree. John Vaaphking University leads the curriculum and will offer the degree on college and summer courses. Professor Eduard Po Ruiner organized and directed both branches of this university activity.
A large crowd filled the Braddock Heights grounds for the annual picnic under Hag Eratown and Frederick railroad auspices. The program included a parade, sham battles, pig races, greased pole contests, and a dancing pavilion with numerous performances. Local dignitaries such as H. Dorsey Etcheon and Senator W. T. Warburton spoke, while Miss Jeannette D. Brooks won the silver cup for best dancer.
S. K. Phleeger of West Patrick street displayed a large basket of Globe variety yellow peaches grown near Hoonshoro at The News office. He reports selling about four hundred half bushel baskets in one week, noting these peaches would fetch high prices in ordinary seasons.
Local items from The News August 26 1954 describe a quiet Frederick scene with various notes. Mr Nicholas Flenn ming on Patrick Street reports a burglary and theft at Ian Michaels Bas store. A resident named Dr Spaneler reportedly shot himself while burglarizing. Emmittsburg area tenant house project by OL Frizzell is noted. A garden incident mentions a woman finding a 41 inch garden snake. North Market Street shoppers and a mysterious drive at the end conclude the column.
County politics show heated central committee contests in Middletown and Frederick. Republicans and Democrats each seek county chairmen. Middletown district leads with 18 filings for nine seats. Lee and Harrington factions eye control as primary heats. Amicable tuberculin testing settlement reached between State Livestock Board and Frederick Dairysmen. tuberculin appraisements paused pending legal review.
Frank Lee Carl of the Cumberland Press called at The News Office during an automobile trip to Baltimore with John B. Mcfarlane and Malcolm 3. Jones who will attend an outing of the Maryland Association of Master Plumbers. Francis Scott Key Council No 48 O U A M held a meeting last night approving a membership application. A serial session followed with refreshments of sandwiches, potato chips, milk and ice cream.
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