Dec 4 in American History Highlights
Entries recap historical notes including General Washington’s farewell at Fraunces Tavern in New York, a 1961 US stance not to intervene in Mexico, and the 1912 death of Civil War veteran General Julius H. Stahel. Astronomical events list evening stars Jupiter Mars and morning stars Mercury Venus Saturn with lunar conjunction details.
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Washington
Fraunces’ Tavern
New York
United States
England
France
Spain
Mexico
Julius H. Stahel
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
See More Trouble Ahead for Farmers in Cleated Wheel Debate
The article reports on a County court case where Threshermen contest plans by the State Roads Commission to ban cleated wheels on farm equipment hauled on state roads. Local dealers Collins Grossnickle dispute a test engine trip to Frederick, citing broken lock pins and alleged weight discrepancies. The Roads Commission aims to require smooth bands on mowers binders manure spreaders and similar gear, with a January Court of Appeals review pending on the decision favoring the threshermen.
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Frederick
State Roads Commission
Roads Commission
Charles Collins
George Grossnickle
Collins Pod
Cumberland
Grossnickle
Hagerstown
Grossaickle
Grogsnickle
Charles Morgan
Morgan
Middletown
Mr. Morgan
Slifer
Peel
Threshermen
Court of Appeals
Commission
Zouck
Roads Coromission
Weller
Wartime Classified Fragment Promises Sales and Rentals
An unreadable ad fragment lists for sale and rent notices and several names such as E L Williams, Gee, B McCleery, Marino, Brengie, Notnagie, Peleate, and Malone amid references to a Baptist church and social group. The readable items suggest a chaotic historical classifieds page with mixed personal notices and vendor offers.
Local National Guard to Expand Strength in City Company A Ad
Under a new order from Governor Phillips L. Goldsborough National Guard units statewide may increase to 69 officers and men. This city’s Company A shows 10 vacancies with an advertisement inviting new members. Enlistees receive building privileges and three uniforms funded by state and federal governments. Second lieutenant election to replace Elmer F. Munshower as captain occurs early January.
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Phillips ‘Lée Goldsborough
National Guard
U.S
U.S. Government. the Election For Second Leutenant
Elmer F. Munshower
Negro Steals Suitcase. Suspect Nabbed Near Frederick
Sheriff Coward and Deputy Smith arrested a Baltimore man identified as Allen Myers after a suitcase theft in Hagerstown. The suspect confessed and stated, I know you want me about the suitcase. Sheriff Otto King returned him to Hagerstown for a hearing.
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Frederick
Hagerstown
Allen Myers
Baltimore
Coward
Smith
Robert A. Fox
Buena Vista
Washington County
Otto King
Week of Prayer Service in City Churches
In the Week of Prayer program Protestant churches held a fifteen minute service yesterday on the topic Our Country with large congregations. America was sung. Today the churches will pray for the Warring Nations.
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America
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
A promotional notice claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh, a constitutional disease, with internal action to the mucous surfaces. The proprietors offer 100 dollars for any case not cured, urging readers to request testimonials and to buy the remedy from druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Jo, O
Seikoha Guide Book Surprise For Mrs Rosa In 1913 Japan Trip
Mrs Richard P Rosa of Clarke Place received from Kagaku Hirooka of Japan the Seikoha Guide Book compiled by Hirooka. She found photographs of herself in Japan in the book and three photos were given to Hirooka during a traveling party including Mrs Baxter and Mr Hirooka. The guidebook’s publication benefits American tourists and includes images by the party in front of Jizo at Myotemwa Futami and the Hozu Rapids. Mrs Rosa also owns a collection of Japanese articles dating back four hundred years.
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Richard P. Rosa
Clarke Place
Kagaku
The
Orient
Delay on New Thurmont High School Construction
The Health Department ordered fumigation of straw used for terra cotta in the Thurmont High School project to curb hoof and mouth disease. This halted second story work for about two weeks, but Lloyd Culler reports the straw is fumigated and shipments resumed. terra cotta is sourced from a Baltimore company.
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Thurmont High School
Health Department
Lloyd C. Culler
Baltimore
Dance at Woodsboro Opera House Tonight
Residents of Woodsboro attend a social at the Woodsboro Opera House this evening. A select orchestra provides music and dancing begins at 9 o'clock with twenty five dances on the program.
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Woodsboro Opera House
Local Pork Market and Community Notices
Local trade and community notices announce pork products and prices from Frank E Brengle and Co. 16c for pork, 12 1 2c for pudding, 6c for sausage. Also several rosters and job notices for Maryland National Guard and armory recruitment, plus upcoming oyster suppers, meat and produce sales, and a Sunday to Monday trip offer to Baltimore.
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Frank E. Brengle
West Fifth St
Letter From Front May Hold Sad News From Germany
August Meier and Mrs Schuoler share war era concerns as letters from German relatives arrive. A black outlined envelope signals grim news about Sebastian Reichert, once of Frederick then Washington, amid reports of a siege and German losses in Russia and France. Meier rereads lists for friends among the dead while awaiting more word from the Fatherland.
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Schuoler's
Sebastian Reichert
Germany
Military Department of
Reichert
Frederick
Washington
Kaisera
Schueler
Berlin
Hanover
Bremen
Dusseldorf
Meier
Russia
France
Public Late Millinery and Holiday Goods Sale Adverts
Public notice for a December sale featuring late bids on household goods and kitchen furniture at 1 p m and a night sale at 7 20. Sample line promises direct New York Christmas toys with cash terms. J L Bradshaw G M D Clabaugh auctioneers Brish clerk. New York Millinery Parlors promotes elegant velvet hats plumes and hair switches. Also farmers urged to use a local corn grinder with capacity claims and Christmas loan offers from Frederick Loan Co. CHERMANN & SON advertise holly and portraits at The Burger Strip.
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New York City
J. L. Bradshaw
G. M.D. Clabaugh
D. C. Brish
New York
2D. E. Kefauver
Mullinix
Baker Bank Officers Named in Capital Ledger Listing
The document lists J. D. Baker as President and WM. G. Baker as Vice-President alongside H. D. Baker, WM. G. Zimmerman as Cashier and Samuel G. Duvall as Assistant Cashier. The capital amount shown is $100,000.
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WM. G. Baker
Markwood D Harp Farm Listings and Local Property Board
A Frederick Maryland notice advertises 110 farms across the county with sizes ranging from 23 to 350 acres, plus town properties on every street. It promises to source desired properties if not presently listed and invites inquiries at Room 1, Pythian Castle Building. The second block promotes a drug store offering prompt delivery and a complete stock at 185 Market St with telephone 101.
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Door
Frederick On Pike
Harry G. Tritapor
Pythian Castle
Frederick
Maryland
J D Hendrickson Tile Christmas Store Offers Wide Holiday Goods
J D Hendrickson Tile Christmas Store promotes a broad holiday lineup with gifts and accessories priced from 1.00 to 45.00 including ladies hats gloves purses and fur sets. The ad features vast real estate listings noting multiple properties for home buyers and investors with showings by appointment.
Potts and Griffin Real Estate Ad Listings in Frederick Area
Real estate and insurance firm Potts & Griffin advertises farms and city properties for sale near Frederick. Listings include 169 acre farm with improvements, 137 acres limestone land, multiple 75 to 200 acre farms near Walkersville and Madison Street brick dwellings. Also offers loans on mortgages and insurance services with office at 20 West Patrick Street.
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Church
Frederick
Carroll
Montgomery
People's Insurance
Court Sts
Walkersville
West Second Street
Madison Street
South Market Street
Mollers
East Church Street
East Second Street
Real estate and insurance listings near Frederick
Ablaugh Harrington offers stone land and dairy farm properties near Frederick. Listings include 48 acres, 158 acres eight miles from Frederick, 70 to 163 acres with good buildings water and fencing, plus city property and loan services. Includes insurance and office at 1 N Market St with phone 74 W.
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Frederick
City
State Road
Harwain
Surety Honda
Brethers Property
Winderorss
Albaugh & Harrington
Cold Remedy Promises Quick Relief With Guarantee
A vintage ad touts rapid cold relief within 24 to 36 hours for all ages with no opiates. It claims benefits for hoarseness croup coughs colds and sore throat, notes a money back guarantee and directs buyers to Pearree Modern Pharmacy if unavailable elsewhere.
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Pearre
John D. Hendrickson Pie Model Price Reductions
Johnston county news item announces drastic price cuts on Drens Walsta garments to clear stock ahead of winter. Offers half price on many pieces including silks satins lace and garnments with free alterations and new fur sets for children and misses and ladies accessories.
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the Paily News
Threshers Claim Commission
the News
United States Weather Bureau
E. L. Willams -Gee
B. McCleery
Chambers
U. B. Social
Eb. Marino
Frank EB. Brengie
Baptist Church
J. Fred
Notnagie rPeleate Bey Ae Co
Neiaig & Miller
C. M. Malone
Shinley's
Lamb
Victrolas Pierce
Carty
Empire
Opera House
Markey
Koll’ Bros
Holly
Y. Co
Gas Dept
Bennett’s
Seesee Doll Bros
Week of Prayer Service
Woodsboro
Maryland National Guard
U. B
Wee
Second Street
J. Fred Notnagle and Co
Baptist Churen
S. Marino
Cor
Second and Market Street
C. Hermann & Son
James Biggs
West Fifth Street
Florida
Blue Ribbon Grocery
Chas. F. Rothenhoefer
East Seventh St
Santa Claus
Frederick Loan CO
Chermann & Son
Yoare
Busines
Burger Strpit
North Market Street
Citizens' National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
J. D. Baker
H. D. Baker
WM. G. Zimmerman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Joseph McDivit
Gro
Suita
Tuomas H. Hartza
Joun
Ramenand
Danix
Bakes
G. Bauer
H. Comer
D. M. Thomas
P. L. Hancert
Kerauven
Jou
Newman
Morrza
J.D. Baxra
Markwood D. Harp
and Insurance
Pythian Castle Building
Pearre’s Pharmacy
Pearre's
Drug Store
Market ST
J. D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Potts & Griffin
E. Patrick ST
Insurance
Court ST. ‘Thone
Thomas P. Rice
Norti Market Street
Grayson H. Staley
Grayson H
Staley
Prederick
Price
Viedtiek
Pike
Walkers Vale
Frederteck
Prederteck
Aerea
Inne
Predertek
State Traul
Vriew
Alno Wa
Opfice
Court Street
DecadtfawFtt
Grayson H, Mdrcer
Joan N. Clary
Real Estate and Loans
F. G. Thomas & Son
West Patrick Sv
Neowspaper
Hogin
Deering
John D. Hendrickson
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