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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1937
Page
4
A historic Frederick Maryland newspaper notice explains filing and publication rules for letters to the editor and unsigned notices. It clarifies corrections policy, submission requirements, and that real names must accompany opinions for publication. It notes mailing address and postal status as second class matter.
The article reflects on the rise of photojournalism, noting photographers' roles and reader reactions. It cites letters from Winston Churchill and remarks by Lord Southwood, and recounts moments at a railway congress where royal observers commented on being photographed.
A fragmented report warns of lethal carbon monoxide from car exhaust in cold weather. It describes a motorist fainting as toxic fumes fill a garage and highlights how rapid vapor buildup can trap occupants in tight spaces. It stresses caution with new mechanical power and advises safe starting practices.
An article by Howard W. RLWKESLYE discusses using sound as a scalpel to separate virulence antigen from typhoid germs. Experiments at the University of Pennsylvania involve pure antigen for vaccines, with rabbits and other animals receiving large doses but showing no serious reactions.
Clatiorife presents recipes from J Lalon MF and Jobin Wood 207 College Avenue. Dishes include corn pone with buttermilk, nutmeg spice, and a tested custard style bake. The card notes topping ideas for salads, dressings, and batters, with frying tips and quantities.
Shipley formerly of Sykeaviltus Tridates assumes the presidency of John Wanamaker stores in the country. Ceremonies at the New York store draw more than 40,000 employees. He vows the stores will go ahead on a basis of confidence and faith despite widespread confusion and unrest across the nation.
Local items from The News columns recount a canal funding proposal to settle debts and foreclose the C and O canal, the Gallaudet centennial observance at the Maryland School for the Deaf, public anxieties over government aid after January, thirteen Frederick enlistees heading to service branches, a Mercury report on last night’s 12 degree temperature and snowfall, agriculture icehouse filling, and the death of street driver William Fo Adams, with only his widow surviving.
On Frederick streets the community enjoys Christmas pageantry and theater alongside weather challenges. Shoppers, performers, and local groups including the Boosters Committee organize a street festival with a nightly theater show, parade chatter, and talks by Georgette Ross Howard as she begins a new lecture series.
The text records the 96th birthday of Mrs. Stansbury of Hampstead who is described under multiple aliases and a long, garbled narrative. It mentions family ties, health, and hints at social interests and travels, with uncertain references to places, origins, and affiliations. The piece reads as a fragmented obituary-like reminiscence rather than a clear event report.
A scattered digest notes a busy year for tourism and local events. It mentions arrivals from Canadian and United States ports, a campaign finance trace, and attendance at the Marylin Shire Grange in West Minnsta. The piece records anniversaries, art circle gatherings, holiday invitations, and a Baltimore Museum wreath entry among church and school activities.
Reported by numerous donors across towns including Mes Carroll Jdotmawaile Woman Chik and Mrs George J Taentey Yellow Springs Genrpe I Taentey $1 Lewes Patina $1 Mrs John Cavell $1 John Wo Rothe enhoefer $1 Miss Elizabeth Nice odemus Walkersville and Braddock Heights listings show many $1 gifts plus larger donations from Marc Frederick Knock J C Penney Co $10 and Miss So Prize Yours $15.
A homely and engaging critique of William C. Langdon’s A Every Thus Things on Anveriom Late t Sorbaers. The volume asks how early New England forebears lived and cooked, tracing tools, tables, and crafts from settlers to late colonial life.
A daily English lesson emphasizes pronunciation rules and vocabulary growth. It defines propagation as the general, successive production and provocation of animals or plants, and urges mastering one new word daily to expand vocabulary.
Medical note describes bilateral spinal involvement from late syphilis causing locomotor ataxia. Patients show knee reflex loss, irregular slow pupils, and sensory disturbances with tearing pains. Attacks include hot cold sensations and skin tingling. coordination loss leads to falling and stumbling as gait worsens. Tests like the Wassermann aid diagnosis. treatment advised is locomotor ataxia management.
A parked sedan owned by L Donond Derr of Middletown rolled downhill after brakes failed and struck a fire plug in front of Russell E. Lighter home. The impact caused minor damage. Derr's wife Mrs L Derr was in the car and helped extinguish the fire. Local notices report the incident during Pristay morning on the hill near Mumford residence.
An old etiquette discussion covers proper wording for Christmas cards and addressing envelopes. It debates whether to use Mr and Mrs Joseph James or the family, how to handle handwritten notes on the face or back, and etiquette for acknowledgments and inclusions in greetings to friends and widows.
A jumble of anniversaries lists 1766 James Fennell born in England died in Philadelphia. 1822 George D. Cummins born near Smyrna Delaware died in Lutherville Maryland. 1837 Henry Morton Stevens Institute first president born in New York. 1844 Robert Koch born German physician. 1819 Ellen Key Swedish author. 1861 Simeon D. Fess Ohio congressman. 1810 Indiana statehood. 1886 AFL organized in Columbus. Birthdays: Dr Annie J Cannon Harvard astronomer born Dover Delaware. Gov Clyde Hoey Shelvy North Carolina. Ada L Comstock Radcliffe president born Moorehead Minnesota. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia New York. Judge E Marvin Underwood Georgia. Sol A Rosenblatt New York.
The passage predicts a person with artistic tastes and many female friends, noting a tortuous mind and a passionate, resentful disposition. It cautions that a critical life period will test relationships and urges avoiding alienation of friends.
A garbled passage quotes U S Senator Borah advocating buying farm surplus for the needy and invokes James Roosevelt and Mrs Joly Rosa in New York City. The text drifts into references to President Roosevelts defenders, George Bernard Shaw, and speculative praise for federated North American and Soviet relations, revealing OCR noise and scattered named entities.
A retrospective column from New York discusses Broadway prospects and celebrit ies. It notes the return of film stars to Broadway, the rise of Cafe Society, and a range of cultural topics from sports at Madison Square Garden to New Year hotel plans.
A fragmented set of questions references battles at Kennesaw Mountain and asked about Dominican Ke- Posen and NawAREMplos. It inquires which U S states observe holidays, and whether Vice President Garner has children, presenting a jumble of historic and biographical prompts without coherent narrative.
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