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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
11
A long weather note from Washington hints at a harsher winter than last year with December temperatures seen well below 1918 levels. It cites recent subfreezing nights, discusses Santa and yuletide imagery, and notes no major astronomical events expected this month.
The text explains that stars rise and set due to Earth's rotation on its axis and orbit around the sun. It notes the sun's apparent eastward path through the year, with stars returning to the same positions after days and weeks, illustrating the celestial mechanics behind daily and annual sky movements.
Public notice urges friends to spread word about Nicotol as a aid to quitting tobacco and curing smoker's cough. It claims the remedy eases cravings and that coughs disappear quickly, available from Steiner Srox and J A Williamson.
An old clipping notes daily sun time advancing earlier each day and outlines changes by February and May 4, forecasting westward movement of the sun’s position near 3 o clock. The text reflects a calendar based astronomical observation.
A petition by Port Jervis resident Robert A. Wideman sought to compel Secretary Lansing to show cause why the prohibition ratification proclamation should not be nullified. Justice Hitz dismissed the petition, ruling the state department acted within implied timing and authority.
New York health officials analyze rainbow sugar granules with pink coloration after parents report children falling ill from colored candy. City samples tested to detect any deleterious substances or contaminants and determine safety.
In Bradford, Pa, Dee Louis, the young son of Clarence Clogser of Simpson, died in a farm blaze that destroyed a yarn on his father's land. His parents were away in Bradford. Louis' older brother and the grandfather attempted rescue, but Louis’ escape was cut off and his burned body was found after the blaze had been extinguished.
Excluded pacifists and conscientious objectors would be barred by a house adopted measure sent to the senate. World War I veterans would have first access to public funded homesteads, with entry operations opening over the next two years. Veterans would have six days to file entries before transfers open to the general public.
Washington Dec 11 Officials smothered a break rumor between Secretary Lansing and the president while secretary Tumals called the report preposterous. State department officials were amused but declined to comment. A separate item notes Switzerland mandating three years of schooling for all children.
Baltimore retailers voted to stay open but operate six hours daily in line with fuel administration restrictions on venting and renting. Local Retail Dealers' Association approved the plan amid ongoing efforts to balance access with energy conservation and cost controls.
The board of pardons will convene in Harrisburg on December 17. Several cases are carried over from prior months including a first degree case.
Detectives and revenue agents led by William Mills and Colonel Reach staged a narcotics operation on a Wea 11 street front. Brendley shot Scafido through the heart after Scafido fired wild, a struggle over Brendley’s revolver ensued, and a bystander named Dago Fats was captured. Neighbors report years of dope violence as detectives work in pairs. Bruges, Belgium, noted as a historical aside.
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