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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
6
A 1920 column criticizes railroad wage raises approved by the Labor Board as a burden on the general public. It notes higher living costs, argues wages must fall or prices drop, and praises France for reorganizing Poland’s army, implying a stabilizing European influence amid Bolshevik danger.
A Rochester Peat Express piece reflects on the meaning of medals for veterans, noting inner self-respect from service, varying views on merit and class, and the shifting value of decorations after war. It compares Allied forces and cites a reluctance to wear honors earned in perilous times. The essay ends by contrasting battlefield burdens with peacetime freedom.
Inquirers ask five figures their view on Gov Cox slush fund charges. Dorsey Etchison says he is pulled into politics. McSherry says Cox must know what he’s talking about. Long supports Cox but opposes party vote buying. Hull calls charges absurd. Dennis terms them nonsense.
A long list of visitors and residents visiting relatives in Thurmont and nearby towns. Names include Milas Virginia White, Mrs George Worth, the Schleigh family, the Root family, the Pusey family, Mrs Chas Black of Baltimore, Edw Hobbs and Edna, Herbert Lidie, Vivin Byler, John and George Groff, Ralph Royer, Thos Jones, Mossers, and many others. Activities cover visits, travels, and returning home from various locations such as Pittsburgh, New York, Columbus, Seattle, Baltimore, and more. The column records a steady stream of social visits, motor trips, and familial get-togethers across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey.
From The News columns dated August 28 1900 the note lists Edwin C Markell Republican County Central Committee chair calling a meeting to set the primary date for new committee members Senator Jacob M Newman Democratic chair announcing two Democratic clubs formed in the city and one in Adamstown to boost William Jennings Bryan crowds at Salvation Army camp meeting in Mt Airy Sister Mary Martha Visitation Academy nun jubilee formerly Catharine Mahoney John H Sparks Reliable Virginia show due in Frederick September 3 peaches shipped from Walkersville area Civil War veteran John W Butler granted pension of eight dollars per month
Mary Lane writes a breezy, nostalgic column on late August life and approaching September. She notes rain and cooling weather potential, Chautauqua plans, local events at Schley Park, the Great Frederick Fair approaching, and reflections on seasons and memory, with playful references to concerts, movies, suffragists, and daily city happenings.
The Federal Reserve Board says consumer prices will decline to lower levels by next spring with overall price drops across most goods and services except food. The report notes a persistent downtrend in prices nationwide, though food costs may not fall soon.
Three men blew the safe in the National Bank at Goreville Illinois and rode off with about 4000 in currency. Farmers 10 miles north blocked the road with farm machinery and surrounded the robbers at the barricade. Local reports say the capture followed a tactical pursuit by rural residents.
Frederick county Republicans adopt a platform urging registration and voting by over 75 percent of local colored women. D A G Bourne says white men must hustle to keep pace, while the group opposes fresh special sessions for broader suffrage and praises efforts to recruit women speakers.
The community reports visitors including Mer and Mrs Maynard Dudrear and Mr and Mrs Harry Dorcus with son Jack at DPen Minnesota Etgler from Lalimore visiting relatives. Charles Reeder and son Norman of Rocky Springs met Raymond Reeder. Mrs Flathers and daughter Esther of Washington stay with William Crouse wear and Mrs Charles Win. Drenner hosted twenty five guests from Baltimore. Catherine Miller returned from Washington. Theodore Fogle of Salon Ohio visited relatives. The Wood s meeting by the Church of Gog in LeGore’s Brave drew a good crowd. Grace Cunningham of Hagerstown recently stayed with Alta Smith.
In Long Corner Sunday, George Lydard and Miss Josephine Hare from Baltimore were thrown by a kicking horse but escaped with minor bruises. Minnie Hupple of Baltimore visits the Gosnell family, and Rebecca Jackson from Baltimore stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Brown. Lillian White, Margaret Price, and Lulu Mullinix called on Misses Mins and Emma Mullinix. An Old Time Holiness meeting is set for September 5 at Wilds Wood Park at 2 PM with a church brass band. admission is free. Irvin Lippy of New London and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kelly of Mt Airy visited the Kellys. David Murray and family held a Tuesday reunion and grouped photos were taken at Braddock Heights. Murray’s family includes eight children and nine grandchildren, all living. Lillian White spent Wednesday night and Thursday with Lulu Mullinix.
A returning traveler reports a broader view of the United States from Wisconsin to Washington and Oregon to California. He declares America the greatest country, noting the open world, the need to educate youth through travel, and the Brotherhood of Man as a rising call to action.
Entrance examinations for engineering and arts and sciences will be held in the Civil Engineering Building Homewood from September 13 to 16 at 9 a.m. Scholarships under Maryland law are now open for application with competitive exams September 17 at 9 a.m. County and city scholarships cover free tuition and books, with some worth $200. Applications and catalogs available from the Registrar. The next session begins Tuesday, September 9.
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