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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
5
Retaliatory embargo drives ships toward British flag sailings as US tensions rise. In 1913 General Huerta becomes provisional president of Mexico. In 1914 Servians push back Austrian forces south of Belgrade.
The News will publish three special Christmas issues this year on December 11 18 and 22. Frederick merchants will showcase holiday stocks in attractive ads. Advertisers should submit copy early in the week for Saturday’s issue.
Frederick fanciers approved first annual poultry exhibit to be held at Company A armory in January 1917. Exhibition aims to attract national entries with cash prizes and special awards while avoiding conflicts between amateurs and professionals. The Poultry Dealers Association will be incorporated with stock to be decided later.
Snow flurries moved with a biting wind creating a wintry scene in Frederick. Most of the snow melted as it fell, leaving a brief white coating before the warmth returned.
In Frederick vicinity Dr A L Pearre challenges the worst case of dyspepsia or constipation to try Dr Howard's new remedy. He guarantees a refund if unsuccessful and sells a regular fifty cent package for 23 cents to secure quick introduction. The ad promises bowel regulation appetite boost digestion and increased vigor with the half-price offer and Pearre’s personal refund guarantee.
The Frederick city meeting to discuss the Opera House lease erupted over the light plant. Mayor and Aldermen condemned mismanagement and political interference, calling the operation a farce and urging nonpolitical control for future investments. A $10 donation was approved for the Community Christmas tree fund, while other requests for signage and a stone crusher were discussed but not approved.
Local notes advertise Cramer's Palace Music with 5 10 15 25c departments, bargains on pianos organs and bracelets. Open evenings from Monday December 13 to Christmas Eve. Also mentions McCleery's Jewelry at 48 N Market St and Shipley's Temple of Fancy hunting permits at News Office.
The News invites submissions for the Masus Contest on the five best and five greatest needs of Frederick. Entries delivered in person by tomorrow at 6 pm. Rules require contestant age school grade and word count. Grammar School limits 100 words while High School allows 250 words.
Cramer's Palace of Music invites readers to visit the grand opening this Saturday to see Lehr pianos and other models, featuring customer letters praising purchases and the new showroom selection.
Grand Xmas opening at Cramer's Palace of Music Saturday. New 5-10 25c department, Glassware, Tinware, Hardware, Candy, etc. Fine Piano display.
Local merchants advertise holiday deals including new silver and gold coins, cash envelopes, and quick private loans. See special prices at Malone's Jewelry, Cramer's Palace Music, and other shops with Christmas openings and limited time offers through December 1915.
Miss Annie K. Spalding promotes five Christmas case urges from the local Children’s Aid Society seeking homes, clothing, toys, and gifts for county families and needy children, with collection at 37 East Second Street and urgent requests for donations and information. Elroy Blickenstaff is treated at City Hospital after a knee injury from a horse kick when a wagon brake failed.
The ad blurs between a bank notice and holiday shopping, touting surplus funds and officers names, then shifts to a brisk sale of silk waists in peach and corn shades, reversible chambray dresses, and assorted gift items. It also publicizes the John F. Stine Farm for sale, describing a 142 acre limestone farm near Frederick with a large stone house, barn, and multiple outbuildings, noting future value from Centre Street expansion.
Mrs. Frank Goodman of Center street is bedridden by illness. Mrs. John Feaga of Center street fell down cellar steps and was shaken up. Miss Mary Burger of 9 West South street, who had tonsils and adenoids removed yesterday, is getting along nicely.
Frederick Maryland December 8 1915 an election will be held at the bank on the second Tuesday and January 11 1916 from 10 am to 12 pm to elect Directors for the Citizens National Bank of Frederick for the ensuing year WM G Zimmerman cashier Grayson Tl Merer real estate loans bonds and insurance agent offers various farms for sale with partial details and a note about insurance and business at Pythian Castle Building Frederick Md
Local ads promote Christmas sales including toys from New York, Magnificent Reed Carts, piano bargains, and special offers. Church sewing society hosts a sale with cakes and biscuits December 11 at 2 pm. Other notices advertise keys services, gas and electric bill discounts, and Christmas opening specials.
For sale a well improved farm four and a half miles south of Middletown on the Middletown to Broad Run road. It includes a nine room brick dwelling, bank barn, wagon shed, corn cribs, and all necessary outbuildings with running water in fields and water access limited in the house. Heirs Mary E. Tritapoe, Cor a D Rudy, and Martin L Boyer of Middletown Md. listed. Also ads for Gillinger's Groceries and Millinery at cost.
Frederick business Crater and Stauffer advertise farms four to ten acres each and twenty three dwelling houses in Frederick City. They invite calls to see offerings and list their office at 36 Court Street.
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