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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
4
The Frederick Daily News lists subscriptions at 26 for four months and 60 for four months, with rates and office details. It notes publication of SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS on Tuesdays and Fridays, and claims a well equipped printing office with services offered at the News Office and post office.
Residents express disapproval of the proposed Frederick post office location at East Patrick and North Carroll streets claiming it is too far from the city center. Officials note work may begin soon and urge prompt public action if the site should be reconsidered for a more central, convenient site costing $151,600.
A woman philanthropist in another city discusses the decline in volunteer workers. She notes fewer young women visit the sick, teach in Sunday schools, or read to patients, as many now pursue professional careers and paid labor, shifting charity toward a more commercial basis. The change places a greater burden on families and Society.
The piece notes ample backing for some groups while volunteers remain scarce. It argues philanthropy benefits rich patrons and urges more broad participation, highlighting the current imbalance between wealth and volunteer labor in charitable efforts.
J D Etchison denounces an Annapolis sun article accusing waste at the Maryland School for the Deaf. He argues state spending is justified, compares salaries to Maryland Senate costs, and warns of political schemes to move the school to Baltimore. He urges the county senator to act and defend the institution. Veritas notes John C Lamar is an Adamstown resident and civic leader.
The New York World lauds Kansas as fifty five years a state praising its crops, stock, and manufactures worth 625 million and 325 million respectively. It highlights Kansas culture poets and politics from prohibition to populism with vivid portraits of figures like Jerry Simpson and Senator Pett er. The piece notes Kansas as both promising and perplexing within the Union.
Dr Pearre promotes Dr Howard’s specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price, offering a 26c bottle for a 50c value and promising a refund if it fails to cure. The ad touts relief for headaches digestion issues, bad taste, sour stomach, and fatigue, with a money back guarantee.
Local items from February 9 1896 report a prop giving way during the erection of a new telephone pole at Square Corner in front of Citizens National Bank. No one was harmed and no damage occurred. Samuel Titlow was the worker involved.
A Frederick resident endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for back and kidney discomfort. John T. Webster of East Church St. Freverneh claims relief after using the remedy, advertised at 30 cents from dealers. Foster-Milburn Company promotes the same product with claims of prompt relief.
The 1874 will of George EB Hankey was rejected by judges in the Orphans Court. Two witnesses testified they did not see Hankey sign and alterations appeared throughout the document. The will left most of the estate to Catholic institutions, but the court found no proof Hankey intended it as his will and did not admit it to probate.
Frederick County National Bank Frederick Maryland notes the chartering of the Boy Scouts of America. Mentions past leaders Taft and Roosevelt and praises the organization for building future citizens. Invites accounts and promises liberal interest on special deposits.
In the Orphans Court of Frederick County Maryland executor Arthur D Willard seeks distribution of Joshua Main estate with non resident claimants including church boards and many Main relatives. The order sets March 2 1916 for meeting and distribution and requires attendance or representation in Frederick County newspaper notice for four weeks.
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