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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
7
A December 1914 surge in marriage licenses outpaces December 1913 with 36 issued by December 21 versus 28 a year earlier. The piece notes Christmas brides grow common, with couples rushing to wed before year end amid holiday sentiment and weather, suggesting December weddings are becoming customary.
In the fiscal year ending December 1, the Clerk's office issued 537 marriage licenses. The divorce record shows 54 applications with 22 granted, signaling improvement and optimism for prospective couples despite the count being modest.
The Brunswick High School Literary Society featured a temperance program with strong participation. Miss Thelma Winger read a compelling essay arguing the enduring relevance of temperance, quoting Hall Caine and American views, and warning of the wreckage caused by drink while outlining the counterpoints and social costs.
The excerpt condemns alcohol and lists staple goods as sufficiency for a family while arguing the saloon undermines childhood, virtue, labor, and law. It labels drink as enemy to goodness and cites Gladstone on its destruction of human life.
Poem fragment by Jean Ingelow recalls Bethlehem and timeless faith. A stray note describes a new saucer for iced drink tumbler with sidges to hold a tumbler above liquid. Both items appear in a dated newspaper page segment.
Many readers are pleased to see our ladies well costumed. Up-to-date stylish suits can be bought at reasonable prices, with many marked down to February sales. A splendid chance to gift a useful item at low expense. Take a peek.
A short ad notes charming neckwear and neck fixes for ladies with new bright designs. Flares, collar and cuff sets are offered in dainty effects with prices starting at 25 cents.
A colorful holiday catalog touts hosiery in many prices from 26 cents to 2 dollars, highlighting Lames, silk boot stockings, and striped tops. Fur muffs, umbrellas, and a range of childrens’ coats and waists are advertised with discounts, urging shoppers to visit for stockings, furs, and last minute gifts.
Snowy table linens arrive for gifts with washable wear from premier looms. Available by the yard or as cloths with matching napkins, offering a pleasing satisfactory gift option for ladies.
Walking gloves priced at 1.00 1.25 1.50 and 1.75 in tan black and white with stitching. Stylish glace kids gloves from 1.00 to 1.75 and warm lined wool and kid gloves for children.
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