Sergeant York and the money myth in American life
In this commentary from December 21, 1421, the author laments material worship in the United States. Alvin York is praised for choosing a humble life over fame and wealth, arguing that money cannot buy happiness. The piece contrasts wartime heroism with the lure of entertainment wealth and critiques society’s fixation on money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money
Alvin
York
Europe
Easi
Toanesnee
God
Dda Choise TD
Educat
Perpetual Motion Man Faces Trial This Week
United States government charges D W Colvin with patenting a perpetual motion machine in Hagerstown. Trial set for Philadelphia federal court with over twenty Hagerstown men summoned as witnesses. Olvin aided by Hager, allegedly supporting the scheme and raising investors’ confidence. Bankruptcy petition filed in Baltimore related to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Agnsist
D. W Colv Twico
Hagerstown
Ditrict
Philadelphia
Hazerstan
Olvin
H. Uhier
Hager
Rresi
Chicago
Cuard
Sas
Colvin
Inquiring in Reporter Inquiries At Christmas Pleasure
A reader poll asks who enjoys giving or receiving gifts at Christmas. Responses name Mrs Cuitis T Zimmerman, Jesse OT Windsor, Mrs Georgid C Smith, Mrs Hood Murray, and Mrs Irgr Bo Miller with varied views on generosity and receiving generosity during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuictis T Zimmerman
Christina
Jesse
Windsor
Rede
Iehk Junction
Ceorgid C Smith
Kat
Kek Street
Chetstrmas
Hood Murray
Vine
Irgr
BO Miller
Celebrate birthday of former mayor Schell
A long, garbled list references birthdays, people, and events involving former mayor Schell and various individuals and places. The readable portion centers on commemorating Schell’s birthday with mentions of a club, a reception, and a sequence of names tied to a memorial gathering, but details are fragmentary and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schell
Miss Thelma Nixdorff Christmas Visit Personal
Senior Miss Thelma Nixdorff of National Barle Seminary Forst Fon spends Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Warry Nixdorf at Rockway Terrace Staten. Sheriff reports a staged arrest note with fictitious names and a prisoner story from Steed as part of a local prank. Miss Emmy Raumstat Ttien hosted a baby shower with aluminum gifts valued between 50 and 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Nixdorff
National Barle Seminary
Forst Fon
Mad Mra
Warry Nixdorf
Rockway Terrace
Emmy Raumstat
Subscriptions and the Garden Spot Note
Fragmentary remarks praise renewing a local subscription and mention a garden spot. The garbled text references Confluence, Frederick, and a reader’s desire to keep reading, with fragmented phrases about paper and loyalty. No clear timeline or events are recoverable.
Frederick column notes twenty years past today
Local items from The News Deveiher column dated July 17 in Frederick recall past events and people. The entry mentions Woe Twentieth anniversaries, figures such as Rod Wolfe and Pete Rod Wolfe, and lists neighborhood names like Westie Betsom, Gooree WooAige, and Ciara Mene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tleatet BS
Peete
Rod Wolfe
Westie Betsom
Lemon Case Sees Negro Sentenced In Jail
An elderly man named George Wadlaee, accused of assault after a dispute with Lemon, faced a jail sentence. The court set a £5 fine with 60 days in jail in default, or $30 alternative. Local officials noted the incident occurred after an argument over a book, with tensions rising and a subsequent arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wadlaee
Cole
Belog
George
Coatge
George Klarted
Coty
Bern
Edied
Prigintiate
Iene
Gene Beck
Qaarl
Dro
George Goto
Married and jailed all in one day for Murphy
A garbled notice describes a chaotic day in which Jane Murphy marries and is jailed, followed by arrests on Rockwell Terrace. Police, led by Chief Derr, detain Murphy and others for drunken and disorderly conduct. A town audience is advertised for a comedy at the City Opera House after reports of local merrymaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Penning Berti
Ure
Ecita
Jane
Wilbat Murphy O
Sted
Ben Fey
Hamid
Weet
Phird Street
Rookwell
Cand Pedtire
Chiev
Derr
Weessel
Rockwell M Terrece
Phip
Telemoan
Brownie
Glessner
Jones
Tie
Gilicer
Theodore Alogaide
Fragmented Reader Note Likely About A Pet Event
A garbled OCR-like note mentions a pet event and a wedding related detail. Names and places are unclear, but it hints at a social item involving a pet and a fiancé. No clear dates or organizations are readable.
Weather Prophet Predicts Warmer Christmas Snow
Local weather observer forecasts warmer than average Christmas with light showers today and a return to colder, snowy conditions by tomorrow. Reports from recent years show varying snow on Christmas, with past events noting 42 inches at depth in 1918 and scattered flurries in 1919 and 1976. Manager Walter Decker hosts a Christmas dinner for theatre staff at Late Fredeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
Frederick Falls
Cin
Baltimore
Decker
Walter Decker
City Opera
Biause
Emmis
Jlo
Chrismmas
Fredeeck
Discontinuation Planned for Insolvent R J Clapp Grocery Co
Announcement declares the R J Clapp Grocery and Co insolvent and to discontinue business. Charles F P L Knock is named as the trustee elected by creditors of the company.
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R. J. Clapp Grocery and Co
Charles Fpl Knock
Pamy
Christmas church services planned across Feagaville area
December 21 notices list no Sunday afternoon sermons at St Luke's Lutheran and Christmas entertainments in local churches. Reform and Lutheran congregations schedule evening services and morning gatherings around December 25. Names mention Frederick residents visiting relatives during the holidays and local social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feagaville
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Flus
Reformed
Sarke
Ion Lutheran
Eleck
Furma Verseti
Salt
Moe Comiv
Pacis
Ises
Elizabeth Fhert
Barbaraicchner
Ruth Uauver
Frederick
Andle
Sniferer
Sanne
Fragmentary OCR Note
Ongoing fragmented OCR text from a historical page mentions cryptic phrases and partial names. The readable items are sparse and do not form a clear event, person, or place, preventing a coherent summary beyond noting incomplete content.
Hood College Clubs Meet During Holidays
Hood College clubs plan a series of holiday gatherings across Pennsylvania and Maryland. The Philadelphia Club hosts a dinner December 27 at the Ritz Carlton with Dr. Felix Keller from the University of Pennsylvania as guest of honor. Other events occur in Harrisburg York Altoona Frederick and‑Wayne venues with luncheons, banquets, and special speakers detailing Hood College achievements and plans to put Hood on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Club
Ritz Castron
Tuccalay
Melix Ky Keholling
University of Pennsylvania
Warrisburg Club
Cravers
North Second
Pennsstvania Club
Colonial Hotel
York
Uiderkund ‘Valley Club
Y.mo. A
Uogeratown
Central Pennsylvania Club
Altoona
Frederick Club
Wayside Inn
Pennsyvania Club
Chatham
Velmz Easter
M S. Viertha Metall
Ethel Lowe Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Appie
Apple
Frederick
O'Cock
Trail of Death At Hudsons Bay Bride Murder Saga
A five month delayed report from Wagers Bay describes a love murder feud near Hudsons Bay involving Otto Binder and Eskimo families. The sequence ends with a 6 year old girl killed by a local leader as relatives clash over a bride. Police and relatives confront a deadly hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay Post
Edmonton
Adberta
Wagers Bay
Hudson's
Ad Mounted Police
Hesuchquearfers
Golrader Nie
Otto Binder
Binder
Uese
Jury frees Eastlake man after murder verdict
A jury acquitted a man linked to the death of his wife after a trial with contested testimonies and conflicting evidence. The jurors found insufficient proof beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to the defendant's release pending further proceedings or appeals.
Disqualification Clause From 14th Amendment Text
The user questions Section 3 of Article 14 of the U S Constitution, describing disability removal by two thirds vote for those who engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, and who held office such as Senator or President, including oath takers, with Congress power to enforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soo
United States
Congress
Final warning on government insurance lapse reinstatement urged
Veterans Bureau urges former service members with lapsed government insurance to reinstate by January 1 1922. Post commander G Hunter Bowers of the Frianeis Sentr Key Post, aided by Charles F Went, promotes awareness of the War Risk Insurance Act provisions. Citizens are asked to contact the Veterans Bureau district office for guidance. Christmas service announced by Manor Lutheran, December 25 at 1 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hunter Bowers
Frianeis Sentr
American Lawion
Charles F. Went
Issee
Sargent
Sida. Viet
Vetoeran
Treat
Nore
American Legion
Red Cross
Texes
Vepto Nangan Keeps Blood Pure
Fragmentary OCR text warns about maintaining blood purity among children and teens. It references health, growth, energy, and vitality with repeating phrases about keeping blood pure and strong, mentioning experiences of girls, boys, and overall well being.
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PRE Daily News
Bvednes
W. Colvin
Amd
Oye Morton J. Blair
Co-Pertners
VORAT
Ananias Club
W.th
Adem
Cde
Adina
Bop
SCO
Moen
Troy
Fiat
Remonds
Ferkeley
Enna
Francis Wert Sede
Edward Moberly
Juarte Wertheimer
George Hauek
Pera Vouk
Geese Worman
Newton Phones
Wiim Zamirevanis
Chiyton
Zimmerman Chas
Doll Amate Rioer
Dart Ot Pan HF
Ise FO Bimer Bean
Marcon
Dparhetey Wark
Clinton Bese
Mirshall Diffendal
Richard Tham
Tanner Hevvsdy
Carroll County
Phe
ROT
Perrell
Conflueree
Frederick Ec
Dreder Sk
Lee
SIP
Deveiher
B. Ree Walliner
Ciara Menehig
Citoveb
Lemon
George Wallace
Kow
City
Speomle
Dewiy Uy
Sven de Test
Aleedry
Walter RO
Opbin Stene
Clancy Breore
Willeuh
Bradbeck
Porand
Predbeck
Ated
Cate
Togo
Tre Reo
Matate
Marts Ice
Seatrat
Mompton
Gradl
Kindergartan
Evifer
Layles
County News
Mountaindale
Sihau
Hood College
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Bride
JURY
Eastlake
Methodists
Circuit Court
Frederick Courts
Gratten Crampton
Ea Crampton
Cha Brown
Eryal Athan
Freflerck Eunty
Rport
G. Haugh
Frederick County
Eli G. Hatgh
Etion Norte
Government Insurance
the Manor Lutheran Sunday School
O'Lock
Frederick CO. Nat, Bank
Hau
THE
Frederick County National Bank
North Market ST
Oder
Harry J. Tyerrar
Pearl
Trail Avenue
Edward &. Delapisine
Ee Aes
Tilghman
South Market
van Sale
Forder
Daniel H. Buckey
N. Market St
East Patrick Street
C. W. Driver
Globe Oak
Jefferson St
Payton Aireless
Ford
Cramers Dpalace Music
East Second &T
Orcitard
Rush Lewis
wit&dSt
Harry Haler
St Ferond Street
Werkt
Sia
Middletown Motor Co
Middletown
Lost and
FC Found
Tyne
Hii
M. Woanarith
Madison St
S.ees
Tomsz
Colatmas Nor & D
R. Evan Kepter
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