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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
5
The Frederick News reviews 1934 noting economic gains, improved agriculture despite dry weather, stronger retail business, better bank confidence, and a crucial Central Trust reorganization. It urges gratitude for blessings, highlights institutions and health, and looks forward to 1935 with hope and courage.
The piece muses on New Year resolutions as a test of self discipline and ambition. It notes business, workers, and individuals plan for progress in 1935, with hope for better earnings and corrected faults. It contrasts cautious optimism with the unknown future and recalls cheaper old kerosene lamps as a closing thought.
Fragmentary quotation from Malachi 3:4 and a Bulwer line about curses appears as a clipped, dated-sounding excerpt. The text juxtaposes biblical phrasing with a Victorian quip, offering no clear news event or report.
An editorial voice quotes Ogden L. Mills urging steps to prevent inflationary booms, and Edward A. Filene labeled a reformer. It contrasts Karl Radek’s claim that Communists will crush Trotskyists, depicting opposing factions shaping economic and political tensions.
Annie M Davis of Frederick urges The News-Post to mobilize public opinion for flood control along the Monocacy from Harmony Grove to Thurmont. She notes repeated floods costing farmers and calls for federal aid and local leadership to push Washington for help while public works funds are available. Meanwhile Richard A Cramer, son of Frank and Mrs Cramier, is improving at University of Maryland Hospital after two weeks of treatment.
Fifty and twenty years ago items from The News columns dated December 31 1884 recount post office appointment news a marriage of George W Zimmerman to Miss Sue E Roderick a minor injury from an axe incident a lamp explosion at Ulysses Walters residence and minor accidents In the 1914 notes rainfall for the year total money handled by Frederick Clearing House Association a death of Benjamin Williams aged 104 formerly enslaved a rising young clerk at Fredericktown Savings Institution and a fall injuring Mrs C E Hargett with a dislocated arm.
Serving six, the menu lists Cream of Corn Soup, Salted Wafers, Ripe Olives, Chicken Loaf with Mushroom Sauce, Wild Rice, Buttered Asparagus, Rolla Currant Jelly, Celery, Steamed Date Pudding with Golden Sauce, and Coffee. Recipes include chicken loaf and mushroom sauce instructions with ingredients and method.
Mr and Mrs John W Strawsburg of Union Bridge marked their fifty fifth wedding anniversary on Christmas Day in a family observance. The couple have lived in the Hanover area for many years and were joined by relatives in the celebration.
Daily lesson explains common misuses and pronunciations. It highlights terms like handfuls table d hote and manor versus manner, plus synonyms for purpose and contravene with an Emerson quote illustrating contravene. Increase vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
The note outlines a quick bake process with steam after three hours. It lists ingredients including gold tablespoons sugar, 2 to 3 cups, cream, vanilla, salt, butter, and eggs. Instructions stress beating, heating, and serving immediately after combining in a double boiler.
Bruce Catton reviews The Advance of Science edited by Watson Davis, a comprehensive survey of modern science. The volume covers the sun, stars, atomic research, evolution, geology, chemistry, biology, disease prevention, and weather, presenting a thorough, authoritative state of knowledge. It models the current scientific panorama and aims to educate.
N A Lufburrow laments changes in democracy and government control, questioning whether forthcoming years will erode freedoms or bring benefits, and expressing difficulty in deciphering the evolving political plan.
Today's items cover notable anniversaries with births and deaths of prominent figures such as Peter Boehler and George G. Meade, plus milestones like Baltimore's 1796 incorporation and Munsey's museum gift. Birthdays include Harry New and Pola Negri, with a brief horoscope advising humility for success.
Dr Morris Fishbein debunks claims of cancer cures and exposes quacks promoting serums drugs and caustic pastes. He stresses that there is no scientific evidence for cures and advocates early diagnosis surgical treatment and careful use of radium or X ray, noting promoters have exploited patients for years.
A 1930s-era column catalogs J P Morgan and other famed figures as camera friendly, noting Morgan’s plentiful photos from 1931 to 1933 including shots with a midget during the Wall Street investigations. It contrasts his image with other public figures and cites humorous incidents involving photographers and notable ceremonies.
A wary report notes that many decades of so called cures for cancer have failed to deliver real results. The American Medical Association catalogs 35 charlatans since 1900 offering caustic pastes radium and electrical devices. Experts warn most methods harm patients or are mere placebo or misdirection. Eleanor Knoche of Plains is visiting the Osburn family in We Third Street.
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