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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
4
The Daily News announces semi weekly publication and mail delivery options with rates for United States subscribers. Subscriptions require cash with orders. The News Office offers 24 hour correspondence and invites news from all parts of the county.
The State Roads Commission demonstrated that traction engines can operate on Frederick county roads without cleated wheels, pulling heavy loads over rough terrain. They argue cleats damage roads and that public opinion is needed to enforce the law, with plans to publish a pamphlet for officers and interested parties.
A dated editorial argues for spreading Christmas shopping to reduce stress and debt. It says many face tight finances, urges buying over days rather than a rush, and notes country stores and rural shoppers mail or ship gifts in bulk, stressing better deals and earlier access to goods.
The passage argues that waiting until the week before Christmas forces merchants and transport firms to hire extra staff, raising service costs. It asserts the public ultimately bears these charges and that no task is economical when workers are driven by rushed workloads, causing human friction and strain.
Mrs May D Lightfoot of Washington seeks 10000 damages from Frederick Hotel Company Lowenstein and Wertheimer alleging injury from a defective hotel door step at the New City Hotel She says the accident occurred on leaving her room and that the hotel was negligent The case was moved from this county to Washington county and then removed to Montgomery County with trial set in Rockville next March Attorney Charles Mathias and Leo Weinberg for the Frederick Hotel Company and Lowenstein Wertheimer Joseph Wolfinger of Hagerstown to contact for Mrs Lightfoot.
Civic Club members in Frederick circulate a petition urging Aldermen to adopt Engineer Boardman's reservoir plan to supply the city water. Several citizens have signed. no concerted campaign yet. Next club meeting is on the third Monday afternoon and will discuss the water question.
Theodore Alexander has purchased the dwelling house on West Patrick Street from Misa Green. The transfer completes a real estate transaction between the parties recorded in local property records.
Frederick resident Allen C. Gosnell reports kidney trouble and backaches. Doan's Kidney Pills bought at J. W. Harner's drug store gave immediate relief and continued use brought lasting improvement. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y advert.
Twenty years ago today from Frederick reports include the sixth annual convention of the Middle States and Maryland association at Johns Hopkins with delegates from Frederick colleges. A dance is planned at Unionville Town Hall on December 10, with a local committee and chaperones listed. A horse attached to a Dayton wagon on East Church street bolted but caused only damage to the wagon. no injuries reported. Box office for The Tyrolean Queen seating opens at A B R Yeakle's shoe store tomorrow morning.
Miss Annie K. Spalding appeals for warm clothing for poor families in Frederick and Brunswick as winter nears. The Maryland Children's Aid Society and local committees seek donations of old clothes and shoes to aid several needy families, including a Brunswick case with a breadwinner out of work and five children.
Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias plans a large candidate class this month with fifty expected to join. Next Monday night the lodge will elect officers for the ensuing term and also elect officers for the grand lodge.
A letter from Atlanta Georgia testifies that Kilmer’s Swamp Root cured a child’s bladder kidney complaint after other doctors failed. The writer praises the product, urges others to try it, and notes availability of sample bottles and larger sizes at drug stores. The advertisement asks readers to request a booklet and to mention the Frederick Daily News.
An aged advertisement fragment describes a liver irritation and mental distress. It promotes Bucklen’s Salve as a cure while claiming relief from stomach issues and constipation. The teaser hints at dramatic symptoms and a dental or digestive remedy amid 19th century patent cure language.
A countywide drive to aid starving Belgians was launched with a letter from Frederick County teachers urging schools to educate pupils about Belgian relief and to collect donations. Teachers are asked to contribute $1 each, place collection boxes in schools, and convert all money into flour, credited to each district and school.
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