August Musings and Local Happenings in Frederick
Broad August notes mix weather humor and civic notes in Frederick. Mentions Braddock sun and heat, plans for a municipal band, fairs, dances, July and September transitions, local schools preparing, and tributes to Emma Smith who founded the Frederick City Hospital. Also reports on Weverton Hotel purchase talks and a catarrh advertisement with a one hundred dollar cure offer.
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Braddock
Hagerstown
Moberly
Frederick Cornet
Porch Club
Orchestr
Rockville
Middletown
Judge Taney
Scott Schley
East Fifth Street
City Hospital
Emma Smith
Frederick
Frederick City Hospital
Halys
Wall
Orogeiita
Ira. Raata
Baltimore Mayor blasts state tax board over city assessments
Baltimore Mayor denounces the State Tax Commission led by Arthur Gorman as biased against the city over the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company assessment reductions. He accuses Gorman and Wickes of incompetence and warns of further actions to protect Baltimore City tax values.
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Preston
Baltimore
Arthur P. Gorman
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Oscar Leser
Gorman
Wickes
Mr. Gorman
Baltimore City
Maryland
Commissioner Wickes
State Tax Commission
Appeal Tax Court
Leser
Tax Board
Messrs. Gorman
Queen Anne’s
Anne Arundel County
Severn River
State officials tip at imminent reappointment decisions
State administration circles expect Governor Harrington to announce within two to three days the reappointment of Commissioner James Higgins to the State Industrial Accident Commission, with a six year term and a $5,000 annual salary. Edward M. Parrish pursues the Advisory Board of Pardon and Parole seat, vacated by Dr J Hubert Wade, who will join the Penal Board. the board will include a Democratic member and Republican Frank Metzerott or Charles T Crane, with $3,000 salaries each.
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Harrington
James Higgins
State Industrial Accident Commission
Sun
Goldsborough
oTr
Edward M. Parrish
Advisory Board of Pardon and Parole
J. Hubert Wade
Democratic State Central Committee
Dr. Wade
House of Correction
Charles T. Crane
Frank Metzerott
Carnival Company to Show Here Next Week
Fred M. Johnson of George Reynolds Greater Shows has arranged a 16 car special train to Freder ick for a week long carnival. The setup includes 1600 lighting, a large main arch, and lodging for 155 crew plus meals from local grocers. Acts include 17 human freaks, 19 Dixie Minstrel performers, Miller’s Athletic Club wrestling, Bullocks Chanquata vaudeville, Days of 49 Camp, and The Miracle spectacular. Families may attend all attractions, described as free from objectionable content.
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Fred. M. Johnson
George Reynolds
Frederick
Johnson
United States
Dixie Minstrels
Millers Athletic Club
Coney Island
Reynolds Company
American preserved orange peel finds favor in Canada
Levan O Chtron presents preserved orange peels as a novel import growing in favor in Canada. The unusual product, once a novelty, gains traction among gourmets and traders seeking unique regional flavors and export opportunities.
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Canada
Guaranteed hand mixed paint boosts coverage and life
Finely ground paint guaranteed to wear longer than hand mixed. Covers 30 percent more per gallon. Best grade priced 85 cents per gallon with a five year guarantee. Medium grade 3 year guarantee per gallon. House paints white leads oils sold at right prices.
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Sin
Mary Jane
Big Frederick
Frank Hargett
Will Birely
Weverton
Daniel Houck
H. G. Traver
Weverton Hotel
State Roads Commission
Roads Commission
Railroad
Wepat
Gorman and Wickes
Higgins
Accident Commission
Carnival Company
Jon Tiice
le Kentucky Aye
Raschall
léToen
the People's Fire Insurance Company
Frederick, MD
GE Che
Paige Fairfield
America
Paige
Detroit Motor Car CO
Detroit
Michigan
Mountain City Garage
North Market Street
Senay
Frederick Gas & Electric CO
East Patrick ST
James E. Doll
Watchmakger
the Modern Lighting CO
Hahn H. c. Leasen
C. R. Landis, Jeweler
South Market ST
C. R. Landis
Marele
Brel
Senos
Evertiorre
Helfenstein & Urner
Rg Goautis
F. Columbus Knutt
Gettysburg
Charles L. H. Fox
North Market
Pmimovina
Hygeia Ice & Coal
W. H. Knock
Market ST. Frederick, HO
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