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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1921
Page
4
Fragmentary newspaper boilerplate from a Fredericksburg Maryland paper describing republication rights and communications policy. Mentions Associated Press use, writer real names, and advertising notices with mailing instructions.
The survey finds varied joys from family time and gifts to meeting people and celebrating with loved ones. Respondents include Mrs John Fo Planios, Mrs W J Kefauver, Mrs Roy, Miss Muna Fe Ulmer, and Raymond Gregory.
On December 27 1921 the repeal of war tax on soft drinks and nuisance items relieves retailers of heavy bookkeeping and error worry. Merchants welcomed removal of assessments especially those at the source, arguing must savings cut distribution costs and lessen overall expense to running a liquor and refreshment trade.
The piece argues that heavy motor trucks wear out public roads faster than license fees and taxes cover. It notes rail shipments shift freight to truckers who bear little cost. For farm products trucks are seen as beneficial, while factory goods appear to incur transportation costs well below actual road damage.
The Alcott Literary Society of the High School held its last meet before Christmas with a program including processional, songs, recitations, a two act comedy “Mr. Bob” and violin solos by OFUIS. The Maryland's Girls' Club of Tech Street School completed a three part program, featuring a Christmas theme, with readings and a Santa store scene and ends with a January 27 reception.
A long column catalogs numerous individuals from Jackson Ville to Frederick spending the holidays at family homes. Names include Gladys Kumler, Upton DeLauter, Miss Helen Rhoderik, Mr. Franklin Town, Miss Mary Friese, and many others with ties to Johns Hopkins, Washington, Baltimore, and local addresses. A note mentions foundry workers receiving new leggings to shed molten metal.
Twenty years ago in Frederick a garbled fragmentary text recalls a person named Netnagie and Cherris Po Nemade with mentions of pictures, scenes, and a plan related to Alaska. The piece touches on an opera, a premiere, and references a poet like Ralph Radel amid unclear names and events.
Caroline Riggleman of Hagerstown and Gerald Bowers of Funkstown wed near 7 PM last night in a hurried ceremony at Rev G Nevin Rebert’s home after a license was secured. The girl’s father retrieved her at Boonsboro around dawn as the couple faced separation and a fainting mother.
In Nantic City on December 27 a family of five including Mrs Mary Clark Catherine Clark Nora Clark William Clark and infant child was found unconscious in a room at 4 North Missouri Avenue from suspected gas poisoning. Detective McDonnell’s investigation indicates the mother and daughter were first overcome with others soon after. neighbors alerted police after noticing a strong odor. Ambulances removed the unconscious family to City Hospital where they were treated and reported in critical condition.
The Independent Hose Company steam engine at the old hotel site showcases historical firefighting gear as the city prepares a $900,000 building. Crowds watch the steamer draw water, recalling early equipment like the Howe engine and Waterous, with seven engines now in service. The piece also notes local moviegoer annoyances and diamond-red bead fashion among youths, plus weather reminiscences about hard winters.
A New York article reports accusations of immorality behind a dress hire scheme claiming responsibility for a Brooklyn incident. The piece cites Bishop Alma Wii and figures in the Pillar of Fire movement, detailing a plan involving a satin dress with a short skirt and sleeved gown. The public discussion centers on the woman’s role and moral blame in the scheme.
A garbled text fragment references individuals and a location unspecified by name. It hints at a self defense scenario and police involvement but lacks coherent details to identify participants, place, or outcomes.
Two Brunswick men, P Arvin aged 20 and JW Merchant about 55, are named in three cases of larceny across West Virginia and Virginia. Authorities recovered 32000 cigarettes and assorted goods valued around several thousand dollars from their home, with items traced to rail freight cars and local stores. Both men posted bond and await the Virginia and West Virginia court terms.
After an hour and a half of deliberation, the jury could not agree on the overall charge in the Colvin trial. J. W. Colvin of Cleveland, once billed as an inventor of a revolutionary spring motor, faced charges of using the mails to defraud. Judge Pickinson discharged the jury in Philadelphia. Help from Hasers Joan and Cimberlanad businessmen reportedly financed his undertaking.
A historical item notes a simple mixture claimed to aid weak eyes. The report mentions eye health and eye care discussions, with references to remedies and cautious observation by readers. Details are fragmented, but the piece centers on a treatment believed to improve vision.
Miss Hannah T. Crothers of Baltimore has been appointed merit superintendent at the general hospital of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. at Fairfield, Alabama. The hospital has 325 beds and opened about a year ago at a cost of $1,560,000. She will assume duties in January and is spending the holidays with her parents in this city.
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