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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
9
The Frederick Frederick Daily News prints policy on notices including no communications without reason and consent. free notices must be written and mailed to the office and will not be taken by phone. publication details are described for Freder ick Md. postal handling.
A 1922 era overview notes Christmas savings clubs began 12 years earlier and have amassed 190 million dollars nationwide, with Frederick alone paying out over 200 thousand. The piece discusses how easy deposits tempt spending, questions reinvestment, and contrasts thrift with debt during Christmas. It also touches on press reliability and public skepticism toward newspapers.
Citizens debate a white Christmas with mixed forecasts from Frederick residents and a columnist discusses truthfulness in reporting. Quotes reveal hopes and uncertainties as editor Arthur L. Clarke condemns misquotation and stresses accuracy in journalism.
The Public Ledger notes how Santa Clara embraces radio to spread Christmas spirit and good cheer. Budding musicians, children and their peers revel in new devices that shrink distances, likening rapid communication to a global concert.
A small fire broke out at Kaufman Motor Co on East Patrick Street Tuesday evening due to an overheated furnace pipe. Firefighters responded with chemicals while workers flooded the floor with water. The blaze damaged joists and a floor hole several feet wide.
Kiwanis Club held its regular Wayside Inn meeting Tuesday evening with Santa Claus entertainment. Reverend Douglass Hoof spoke on Christmas meaning and service while members enjoyed festive songs and gift remembrance. Prof W K Rilovamgn attended as a newly elected member and Grayson H Rtaley presided the event.
London reports James H. Breasted, American Egyptologist, describes the newly opened tomb of King Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. He notes antechamber packed with royal furnishings from the fourteenth century BCE and predicts a largely undisturbed burial chamber awaits behind a sealed doorway.
Ten lines recall a fatal accident near Monrovia on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad where Philip Thompson died after being struck by a train. Nearby Braddock colony cottages of Mullinix Fearhake and Smith reported no disturbance or theft. Emmitsburg Railroad Company directors declared a semi annual 2 percent dividend payable January 1, 1903. General Superintendent Pitterralt and Division Superintendent Spurrier visited Bromewick to inspect planned improvements. Christmas services were being rehearsed across churches amid civic charity efforts. Miss Helen Urner, a visitor from Wilhatsport, Pa, plans to spend Christmas with her parents.
A collection of reading fragments shows dated quips on courtship and modest wit from the Boston Transcript. Local notices and ads list real estate for sale or rent, jewelry for sale, used velocipede and child’s car, and fresh chicken delivery with phone contact.
Marriage licenses listed for Ralph Brunt and Elsie Gregg in Frederick, John O’Neal and Dorothy Foland in Middletown, Harry Newton and Clara Best in Leesburg, Wilbur Watkins and Ruth King in Kemptown. Real estate transfers include Jonathan Stottlemyer with C Pryor to James Fox. Mattie Ford to Jacob Tyson. Tyson to Central Chemical Co.. Katie Barger to G May Wheeler. Wheeler to E Barger. Hartley to Bert Ecker. Jacob Freeze to Charles Clark. Hubert Long to John Wilson. George Gittinger to Mable Butler Mills. Claude Coates to George Weiner. Horace Catsail to Horace’s wife. various counties and cities listed with monetary amounts.
A birthday party honored Miss Beulah M. Main at John M. Main's home near Libertio on December. Guests included John Main George Etzier Meridan Ponie Raymond Lindsay Elizabeth Lindsay and many others. Feasting followed with selections and games extending late.
Bond holders with letters A B C D or F followed by numbers are reminded their bonds are called for payment on December 15. Interest ends that date. Bring bonds to the bank. collection service offered without charge.
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