Almanac predicts humid year with two eclipses in 1922
The 1922 almanac foresees a humid year with generally warmer springs and cooler spells. It notes two solar eclipses and warns of lunar influence on weather and human behavior. Also lists New Year and major holidays, and muses on moon and humidity affecting farming profits.
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Frederick County
Lfe
Rome
Varro
Mercury
Beon
Diana
Washington
Frederick
Tiahitenss
Westen
Bitea
Boecean
Maryland Christmas Seal Sale aims at $60,000 goal
Maryland Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Sale organizers commence a canvass of businesses to meet a $60,000 budget for 1922. Funds support the association’s anti tuberculosis campaign and a colored children’s preventorium in Hillen road. Only about $20,000 was raised last year, raising concerns over continued efforts if funds fall short.
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Thomas M Whitliaingon
Christi Keacon
Hillen Road
Claiborne
Proxiee
County Residents Complain Of Poor Road Conditions
Reports from numerous areas say county highways are nearly impassable due to mud and ruts. Rain and wet weather worsened conditions. farmers offer to trench and fill holes at their own expense while commissioners consider temporary repairs and district road supervision. If the wet spell ends, road conditions may improve this spring.
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Eveming
Mtv
Burkittwite
Libana
Mechanicstown
Emmitsburg
Dollnsvalle
Jackson
Yraverday
Goniber
Commissioners’ Office
Santa letters still arrive as visit nears
The News notes ongoing adds to Santa Claus correspondence from Frederick youths with two days left until the animal visit. The letters express late requests and goodwill, mentioning senders Mary Catharine Van Fossen C Reynolds Margaret M Putman George William Smith Charles Frederick Smith Fulton Sears and Mildred Martz.
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Santa Claus
Frederick Youngsters
Mary Catharine van Fossen
C. Reynolds
Margaret M. Putman
George William Smith
Charles Frederick Smith
Fulton Sears
Mildred Ww
Martz
Sunk bullion salvage yields near 23 million dollars recovered
The Her Laureate, sunk off Ireland in January 1817 by a German submarine, has yielded about 23 million dollars in bullion. Salvage operations paused for winter will resume in spring to recover the remaining 10 to 15 million. Debris from Atlantic swells and gravel-covered decks hampered divers and pumps.
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Associated Prose
London
Dee
Uy Mall
Ireland
Christmas services and social notices in county areas
County notices from Orchard Springs and Graceham detail Christmas Eve and after Christmas services at local churches. Social mentions include residents visiting relatives in Frederick, Baltimore, and near Boyds, with several family gatherings noted alongside plans for oyster suppers and Sunday school events. The Montgomery County Commissioner from the first district is seated, the first Republican in the county's history, after a vote dispute resolution. The piece ends with a note on the Australian dingo and kelpies trained not to bark in domestic settings.
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Graceham
Mollie’ Fisher
Bentzell
Charles
Mattie Colliflower
Ladies’ Aid Society
Montgomery
K‘ram W. Harvey
Board of Courty
Montgomery County
Samuel Riggs
Cicuit Court
Rockville
Board of Commissioners
Historis
Columbus W. Day
Baggs
Mitchie
Armstron
Biggs
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New York
Busiet
William Mehling
Herrman Jasiner
Corpus Christi
Houston Post
Muddy
Wat
Santa Letters
Od Saint
Hamburger's Boot Shop
Brown
Hamburger’s Boot Shop
N. Market St
County News
Yellow Springs
Ork Springs
Brookhill Chapel
Pathal Church
Lewis Clem
Megara George Wastler
Waler Whyte
Church Hill
Lutheran Church
Milton Thomas
Charles Lines
Harry Wapp
Stanley Whips
Boyds
Melvyn Cook
Geo. J. Cook
Little Frances
Ashby Coran
M. Whipp
John Pittinger
Wiliam Troxell
Baltimore
Sarah Fogle
Hagerateau
Mag. Bentzell
Samuel ‘Long
Lewis
Thurmont
Apple’s Church
Australia
Jersey
Maderia
van Raalte
North Market Street
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