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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1915
Page
7
The Frederick News outlines subscription options for semi weekly and weekly editions, with prices in advance and mail delivery details. It lists office contact points, announcements of agents in Braddock and Frederick, and requests subscribers confirm names to ensure delivery.
Frederick fans anticipate a royal welcome when the Philadelphia Phillies visit to face the local Hustlers. The town plans a celebration for the pennant winners as excitement runs high after the Little Blue Ridge League champions defeated the Jersey City Skeeters. Local players will be judged against big league stars in this notable exhibition.
Report on the American Jewelers convention in New York highlighting trends toward seasonally changing fashions in jewelry. The piece notes the allure of precious stones, the luxury market, and social signals of wealth, warning of envious feeling and potential crime linked to display of wealth.
A fragment argues jewelers should not be blamed for promoting sales as it may spur extravagance among many. The speaker wishes Frederick could store some of this rain for future years, suggesting a desire to save resources.
Taxpayer asks three pointed questions about the Etchison commissioners dispute, including the ownership of a book, funding for newspaper advertisements, and whether commissioners will publicly answer Etchison letters. The letter urges taxpayers to demand accountability and highlights calls for officials to pay for ads themselves. A second brief item reports a kidnap story recantation involving a Baltimore boy who naming changed to John Farrel Jr.
From The News column August 20 1895 reports John C Motter on a notification committee for Republican nominations Lowndes Clabaugh and Graham A pointer dog named Dundes poisoned at LJ A Williahan residence Baltimore workers lay cement floor in new engine house Postmaster B H Blackston and clerks carners thanked with peaches from Col L Baughman Poplar Terrace a horse of William Buxton near Frederick dies from ruptured blood vessel in head a fine driving horse owned by Miss Nannie Dri near the city dies.
A purse and handbag were lost near Steiner's Mill while out with a party. Mrs W Harry Haller recovered a missing purse after a Lost ad in The News prompted a reader to return the property. The owner expressed gratitude for the timely救 recovery and the article’s effective publicity.
A Bavarian paper copy dated August 4 1915 carried by Mrs Corinne Baughmen de Garmen ila from Rubpokling describes Warsaw reportedly captured on August 5 1915. The Times notes three weekly issues for Americans in Europe. The six page issue discusses war progress and mentions Mrs de Garmendia and Miss de Garmendia planning to sail to America next month.
Jacob Fi Bner of Lime Kiln was run over by a rapidly driven horse and buggy while returning from work with Lester RB Feaga, his grandson, and Grover Mosburg. He suffered severe bruises and a head cut. Baer remained unbroken but bruised. Driver allegedly did not stop. a clue to the driver exists.
Advertised letters remaining in the Frederick City Postoffice include Gentlemen lists with several names and a Ladies list with four recipients. Also noted is an investigation of timber waste by the State Forester in Frederick, plus weather notes on rain amounts and farmers' concerns about crop damage from excess rain and a brief appreciation for J. C. Bowers's peaches and thinning practices.
Forty seven persons went to tlanti City yesterday on the excursion over hoe BL and O Railroad. The regular excursion took 63 per sons from the city—45 going to Wash Inxton and 18 to Baltimore. Wheat is quoted at 97 cents today, the same as Saturday's price. Cam remains at $290. Cheap paint advertised with as many 'cheap' labels, urging better value than pricier brands. Multiple sale offers appear on cheap furnaces, celery plants, and second hand hot air furnaces listed on Fourth Street and Market.
Frederick county gears up for a record 11,000 plus enrollment as schools reopen on September 8 1915 after a three month vacation. Supt G Liogd Palmer reports extensive summer work including new Thurmont High and Wolfeville buildings and major renovations. Enrollment aims to surpass prior records with eighth graders asked to enroll September 6 or 7 to avoid confusion.
The Frederick County public schools face a funding shortfall of 3500 to 3600 dollars from the Maryland State appropriation. The School Board planned for full state support and a nine month operation, but exemption of Baltimore city stock from taxation and a new flat tax on bank stocks reduced the funds. After deducting normal and other school appropriations, the remaining balance is distributed to county boards by age-based allocations from six to twenty years.
A list shows Demand Time Notes payable Taxes accrued Miscellaneous Capital stock Surplus Undivided profits. The fragmented entry outlines balance sheet items reflecting bank liabilities and shareholders’ equity components. The text lacks context to determine date or institution.
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