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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
6
The Independent Newspaper outlines subscription costs by carrier or mail, with four price options and deadlines. It lists Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company and T. R Delaplain as officers, with officers' titles, and notes advertising terms upon request.
Western Maryland surpasses the Eastern Shore in wealth yet lags in rural organization. Frederick County moves toward a farm Demonstrator as county commissioners back a Smith Lever act plan to fund an agricultural agent by January 1. The move follows examples from Dakota and California of organized farming groups saving costs and boosting markets. An Englishman’s inventor tree felling machine also noted.
The Census Bureau estimate places continental U S population at 102,826,309 with possessions added to 113,309,285 and a yearly gain of 1,728,323. Immigrant decline due to war means growth relies on native stock, with New York and California leading gains. The National Grange opposes an embargo on foodstuffs, arguing higher prices hurt farmers and that, while a temporary embargo could be considered, the country is not near a danger point.
A reflective verse urges readers to consider if their day produced kindness and cheer. It asks whether a single act of courtesy or a word of encouragement brightened another's path, and if tomorrow could be earned by today’s deeds.
A fragmented report records a satirical exchange between a reporter and a reading politician. The caller notes a debate about accuracy and spelling amid references to Browning’s Marmara and steel era imagery.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick local items from The News columns recount Jawis S. Clingan celebrating his sixtieth birthday and the Road of County Schon commission’s support for Frederick schools. The Marylara National Guard is tainted by a court martial at Richmont Market Armory.
Letters pose questions on a Christmas tree celebration a park project fund distribution and civic initiatives. Citizens discuss President's message charitable efforts a dormitory fund and local developments while pondering the weather and a future President.
News item notes the marriage of Mias M. Lillian Gaver to Palmer R. Armstrong on Sunday November 12 at the parsonage of Rev. Mr. Bacon in Govana town. Due to the bride’s father Albert Gaver’s recent death the ceremony was quiet. They honeymoon in Philadelphia and plan to occupy a new home on Smallwood Street around December 30. The bride has local roots. her Baltimore relatives live at 309 Hast Twenty-third Street.
PURELY PERSONAL Mr and Mrs Charles FL Cramer of East Farrick street have returned from visiting Mr and Mrs John Quarles in Baltimore. Mrs Sheridan Blentlinger of East Fourth street is staying a few days at her parental home near Watersville with Mr E F E Davis. South Market street notes a son on a business trip to York Ba. Mr W B Rinehart and family have moved from East All Saints street to East Patrick street.
Mrs Kerns offers guidance to weak nervous run down women, claiming a tonic will restore appetite and healthy blood. An advertisement notes the product, marketed by JA Williamson and sold in Maryland towns, promising vitality and strength after use. It also mentions a now obsolete musical instrument preceding the harmonium.
Maryland’s Motor Vehicles Commissioner E Austin Baughman launches a "Safety First" drive using 1917 license tags and an Emmitsburg Cure editorial. He warns of arrests after midnight December 31 for driving without the tag and urges drivers to explain car mechanics to passengers to reduce accidents. Merchandise tagged vehicles may haul only employees, not general passengers.
Maryland state officials release tables on taxable property value totaling 1.2799 billion dollars, noting a 180 million dollar excess over the Comptroller’s report due to omission of bank stock and corporate holdings. Girdwood blames the gap on an oversight and expects real property reassessment to boost the basis. Also mentions a locally interesting table of figures and a successful patron meeting at Friendship School with officials and guests present.
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