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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1937
Page
4
The Daily News outlines editorial standards including correction policy, prohibition on unsigned letters, requirement for real names, and posting details for readers to submit communications. It notes Associated Press membership and copyright for news dispatches, and provides mailing and publication information for Frederick Maryland.
J Fagar Haver director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation presents tours showing $135 million in fines and recovered stolen goods over four years while costs rise. He notes limited local cooperation, but highlights dismantling of gangs and captives of notorious criminals as major gains amid nationwide crime.
The article condemns Japan for the Panay sinking on the Yangtze and other attacks on neutral ships. It accuses Tokyo of hollow regrets while threatening power over Americans Britons and other foreigners, warning that harm could extend to all within range of Japanese forces.
A fragmented page shows a daily English lesson focusing on pronunciation spelling and vocabulary. It mentions common misspellings and mispronunciations, sample synonyms like wane and compassionate, and urges readers to increase their vocabulary with a daily word and usage prompts.
Fragmentary readers notes reference Deuteronomy 10 1 and a line about a law of obedience. The text alludes to Supreme commandments and biblical quotes with mentions of Mounts and biblical figures in a chaotic transcription.
A fragment describes a recipe for a cream cake with salted almonds and a butterscotch sauce, listing ingredients like brown sugar, syrup, cream, and eggs. It mentions serving with cream and almonds and notes locations including Martinsburg and Deerside, West Virginia.
A garbled passage recalls a child mistaking a figure for Santa Claus and mentions figures like U S Senator Vic Donahey and other referenced places, lacking coherent details or clear events.
A scene at South's Temple of Fancy on North Market Street saw Charles Kussman and Constable Hegatio Waters contest Smyth's $100 reward for a stock superior and cheaper than the temple. A jury including Bivalve Haller and others ruled the temple’s goods failed to beat rival stock, and the reward was awarded.
The News reports that the war will be fought by men ready to rally for the United States if needed and that registrants are filing questionnaires for the County Exemption Board. Judge Worthington rules registrants must be read back if he does not fill out his own form. Fredericktonians favor a proposed 3800 engineer camp, with many college trained men, and Major Pyles has no update. Also noted is The News moving from North Market Street to Court Street and a large piece of law restored under Bennett’s direction. The patriotic hat donated by Mr. Snyder to aid Company A is now handled by Tee Nette Sappington of Liberty.
The article lists holiday displays and charity drives as townspeople prepare for Christmas. It notes decorating trends and the return of festive traditions, plus numerous meetings, community programs, and upcoming events across Frederick, with local officials, clubs, and organizations detailing contributions and plans for the season.
Mrs. Howard describes Mrs. Roosevelt as gracious and discusses Panay sinking as intentional in public minds. The talk covers Gridiron dinner remarks on the New Deal, labor conditions, and political shifts, with references to Kennedy, Dodd, and the British coronation.
Medical guidance outlines chorea in children, noting speech disturbances, irritability, memory issues, and possible relapse. Spontaneous improvement often occurs within six months, with bed rest three to six weeks, baths, and cautious use of drugs and heat treatment. Emphasis on eliminating infections, monitoring the heart, and ensuring robust nutrition during convalescence to prevent lasting effects.
Police charged Jack Divine and James Newman with being drunk on the streets, committing both to jail for $2.50 collateral and costs. King George appeared in the coronation procession described as a miserable looking young man with burdened head as Elizabeth waved to crowds. Mrs. Howard quoted an Englishwoman saying Americans would adore an American queen but her marriage tally hindered the match. The coronation crowd was unusually dignified and impressed.
The text presents a manners quiz about wedding etiquette with answers credited to L.M and F.C. BR from Dec 2 1997 and 3 Vet Wis. It discusses ring markings gifts to brides the best man duties and whether to accept a honeymoon house offer.
In a lively society column, Hope Hampton’s season shift is noted from a white ermine coat to a mink wrap. Designer Constance da Pinna attends the Firemen's Ball in a tin can outfit while photographers praise Robert Taylor as both ladies’ and men’s man.
A compilation of historical birthdays and deaths plus key events. Includes George D. Prentice Isaac T Hocker Lyman Abbott and Edward A MacDowell with scattered dates and misprints. notes such as ratification of the Constitution and the 13th Amendment.
Biographical notes list prominent figures born in various states and cities including Homer Nebraska for a New School for Social Research founder, Admiral Standley born in Utah, a Virginia University president born in Sassafras, Walter Head of St Louis insurance chief and boy scout leader born near Adrian Iowa, and Joseph Wilshire of New York associated with Standard Brands born in Cincinnati.
The reading praises an actor with poetic sensibility and dexterity, noting kind disposition and many friends drawn by personal charms. It warns the wealth is likely to be generous but not worldly, with benevolent influences remaining hidden.
Over which river Cronk Lyn Bridge crosses and define pidgin English. Identify state nicknames Crackers Yousier Show Me Ronis Soanery and tye ots. Explain tetratedtron. Confirm if five writers used the pseudonym Mark Twain.
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