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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
6
An old Fredericksburg area sheet outlines subscription prices for daily and semi weekly editions, office contact points, and printing capabilities. It also includes a partial obituary note on death certificates and a brief critique of a medical dispensing bill, citing the Medical Society’s stance as pernicious and unconstitutional.
The Maryland School for the Deaf faces Senate scrutiny amid accusations of waste. Officials argue per capita costs are favorable and invite state inquiry to prove efficient management and needs. They urge lawmakers to explore funding and support for proper upkeep.
The Frederick County Medical Society adopted a resolution against a House of Delegates bill by Mr McCusker that would limit physicians from dispensing medicine. If enacted the bill would bar non pharmacist doctors from dispensing except in emergencies and require a dispensary record for emergencies or for registered pharmacists. The record would be inspectable for a year and the health board would oversee cases involving death within days after administration.
The Chicago Journal calls for a heavy graduated federal inheritance tax to curb wealth concentration. It argues that a few rich families control social and economic life, with heirs easily increasing fortunes via safe investments. The piece favors lighter taxes on small legacies and heavier taxes on large estates and trusts beyond heirs' minority.
The poem celebrates a newborn year, urging compassion for the distressed and urging light and blessing. It invokes bells, laughter, and the Master’s voice guiding a mission to comfort the weak, protect the right, and redress wrong, signed by Alice J. Conklin of Frederick, Md.
The twenty fourth annual report of the Home for the Aged notes one member of the board and one inmate died and four new names joined the officers in charge. Repairs included a pew furnace renovations and a concrete walk. Mary T. Oden died. Miss Ella V. Hichelberger and others were admitted. The home operates with 26 lady managers and six male trustees. The Maryland School for the Deaf shows low per capita costs compared with 24 eastern institutions. the average is $341 while Maryland’s is $337. The school seeks $50,000 for a new heating plant and an industrial building plus $10,000 annual maintenance. Enrollment in 1915-16 was 128. Comparisons show higher costs at other state and local schools and at the Maryland School for the Blind. A Valentine Social is announced at Grace Reformed Church. Hall’s Catarrh Cure ad promotes constitutional treatment.
The organization known as the Boy Scouts of America was chartered. Wm Taft was made President and Theodore Roosevelt Vice-President. This efficient organization, fostered by Ernest Thompson Seton and other Americans, has done more for the growing boy than any other single factor. It promotes manhood, self reliance, and integrity. The bank invites small accounts and offers liberal interest on special deposits.
A Y M C A meeting in Frederick County yesterday launched a protest against the McCusker Bill regulating medicine dispensing by physicians. A resolution will be sent to Senator Kaufman and the Frederick County Delegation. The bill would bar physicians from compounding or dispensing medicines unless they are licensed pharmacists, except in emergencies. Attending were Doctors Levin West and others from Brunswick Walkersville Meyer sville Liberty town and Frederick. Dr Harvey Getzendanner attended as a visitor.
The Game and Fish association met last night to discuss routine matters and adopt the report of the fegsive communit ies. The association has legislation under consideration that was previously published in The News.
Twenty years ago Frederick notes reveal A J Boteler filing the Board of Charities annual report showing receipts and a balance of 462.98. Frederick and Middletown Rail Road managers met to discuss motive power. A B Frost named watchman at the State House by the Governor. Charles A Si Frederick elected Junior Vice Commander of the Maryland Development Sons of Veterans. The State Board of Education filed its 29th annual report. Frederick County schools summary lists 11 schools, 227 teachers, average salary 248 dollars, 10,253 pupils, cost per pupil 7.24 dollars.
The Democratic State Central Committee of Washington county crafts a list of recommended appointments for Governor Harrington. Figures include Justices of the Peace Otho Middlekauff Leon Yourtee William Kamilton Jr John Bitner ex Mayor Reinhold Walm Martin Middlekauff Howard Hartman and election supervisors W.Miler J Harry Schueler and Charles Warman. Republicans name Hagerstown election supervisors William Kauth John Middlekauff and Lewis Zeigler. County school commissioners Sleasman Weagley Firey Snyder to succeed Beachley and Lesher. Washington's Birthday celebration by Francis Scott Key Council O U A M on March 1. An program is planned.
Brunswick yard expert Colonel Hines has been in the city for some time assessing the accumulation of freighters at private stands along the bankhouse sid.
Berkeley reader Martin Wo Spreger praises Sean's Liniment for neck stiffness after a long travel day. He reports immediate relief and near full recovery by morning, attributing the cure to one application. Indirect ad claims imminent satisfaction for emergencies.
Trustees sale by decree of the Circuit Court for Frederick County Maryland dates to December 30 1915 offering the late J William Baughman property at Frederick Maryland four miles east of Frederick City on the Frederick Baltimore road. The 44 acre farm includes a frame barn some outbuildings a dwelling destroyed by fire and tenant structures with sheds and fencing. Terms require a $200 deposit and full payment within six months with costs, stamps, and fees at purchaser expense.
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