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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1928
Page
4
A historical overview notes how road travel revived taverns and inns as roadside hubs. Before railroads, travelers relied on stagecoaches, but motor travel now sustains numerous motor hotels and diners. Signage and hospitality attract strangers into welcoming homes along major highways.
Vague fragmentary notes describe a music scene with mentions of murder, prostitution, and a person named Harry connected to a legal or criminal matter. The text is unreadable in places and lacks clear context or dates.
The note explains a fetter golf puzzle with single word changes from cow to hen. Only one fetter may be changed at a time, each step must be a complete common word, abbreviations disallowed. The chain order cannot be altered and a solution is printed on the last page.
Reticent means inclined to keep silent. The example notes that "But upon that point he was reticent and would not talk." This daily item highlights careful usage and pronunciation of English words for learners. It also contrasts common errors and encourages vocabulary growth.
Theater listings note Tho Gobert stars in The Cas! Now and Then with Rene Adoree and Ernest Terrence. Richard Dix and Mary Bran appear in Bound at the Maryland and Jack Dough is in The Haunted Island at the Paramount.
Fragmentary notes recall Rev. Dr. Samuel V. Leach and a former Methodist pastor honored in Frederick. An uncertain reference to a Sun newspaper piece mentions a gasoline electric car project or experiment and a crowd or attendees, with garbled phrases about a gaunt figure and speeches.
In bustling New York a lone violin, possibly a Stradivarius, lies hidden among shops near midtown. Vendors describe a history of legendary craftsmanship and tiny chances that the instrument may prove genuine or merely a valued antique. Experts note about 400 Strads exist worldwide and await owners’ heirs to sell.
The poem by N. A. Lufburrow laments the fickle weather that defies plans and shifts from bright to stormy. It notes adjusting expectations as forecasts vary and travelers prepare with blankets against unpredictable conditions.
A fragmented excerpt cites Bible verses including Malachi 2 10 and tampers with names and garbled phrases about kinship and moral guidance. The text mixes biblical reflection with unclear references and erroneous words, yielding a disjointed, citation-like item.
The item appears as a cartoon caption featuring Flapper Fanny and a quip about fashion and behavior. It references readers choosing between social groups and changing styles, with a playful tone typical of early 20th century newspaper humor.
A bustling list of Sunday calls and weekend visits from Hanover to Gettysburg and Westminster. Neighbors, relatives, and friends from Johns Hopkins University to Waynesboro share meals, calls, and brief stays, with mentions of lingering visits and Sunday activities.
Johnsville residents share visits and family gatherings across Middletown Annapolis Union Bridge and Frederick. Benry Magagha and children stayed with H Pittinger family while Marie Catharine Dieb1 spent evenings with G I Whitmore. Others include Mrs. Brice Worthington and Mrs. E D Coffman visiting relatives and returning home from trips.
Fragmentary text mentions Taneytown Aur and a practical labor saver event, with distorted phrases and illegible details. Cannot determine a coherent person, place, or outcome from the readable portion.
Court records show jury selection underway for multiple teams and locales including Sepy with names like Egaert Keler Ling Clarkes and George Main, listing communities such as Thurmont Linganore Catoctin Ballenges and Walkersville among others. The fragmented text references jurors Adams M oe and Harvey A. Grossnickle with several local surnames.
Eight cases were set for trial before Justice Sherman P. Bowers in Police Court tonight at 7 o clock. Names include John H. Moore of Ceresville for DUI and no registration with $500 collateral. Edmond Davis of near Frederick for failure to give the war duty and held for hearing. Grover Lewis, R J Cramer and Margaret Hamilton for disturbing the peace with $10 collateral each. Other arrests include Walter Jackson for disorderly conduct. Mrs Carrie Lee for disorderly conduct released on recognizance. George Strasberger for drunk and disorderly with $50 collateral. Tom Houck Roy Keeney Robert Burkholder and William Hahn found guilty of disorderly conduct. Houck fined $2 plus costs. Walter C Waters charged with no registration no license and reckless driving fined $4.50 and 30 days suspended. Officer Devilbiss led many of the arrests.
A few hundred people from Catoctin Furnace and Lewistown attended the funeral of James H. Reed, former AEF member, who died at his father's home. Services were led by Rev. W. K. Damuth at the Episcopal church, with interment at Lewistown Methodist Episcopal cemetery. Flags, taps, and volleys accompanied the rites. pallbearers included Captain Guy Anders and several others, while ML Creager and Son supervised arrangements.
Thirteen visitors attended and two new scholars enrolled at Centen nial Memorial United Brethren church Sunday school. Miss Florence Eigenbrode and Miss Margaret Hall McGill led class banners for offering and attendance, as Superintendent Glen O. Gari joined the Proceess Bible. Pastor delivered first sermon after vacation on Christian tests and battles, urging sincerity and overcoming enemies in faith.
Dallas Aug 26 Cong Tom Connally held a lead of about 35,000 votes over opponent Earle B Mayfield in the Democratic primary race for the U S Senate as the Texas Election Bureau closed for the day.
A health magazine fragment explains how the tongue lips teeth and palate shape speech. It outlines how jaw position affects sounds and provides tongue exercises to strengthen control for clearer pronunciation and singing.
Totals show Connallys 230,509 and Mayfields 235,277 across 215 counties with 75 cited from complete figures. Only 20 counties unheard from, casting 17,472 votes in the July primary. Officials estimate unreported votes up to 73,000. In Winnipeg, population 191,996, 37,361 abroad. Birthday note: John F Byrnes fifteenth party at 11 North Market Street honored.
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