Weather, finance and politics mix in 1920 briefing
A Baltimore dated February 24 1920 column notes continued cold weather yet ground conditions ease for planting. It questions central bank support from financiers and dueling interests from Standard Oil. The Baltimore Sun critiques lawmakers in Annapolis over monopoly versus public rights and potential corporate influence.
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Government Post Office Business Deficit Debate
The Saturday Evening Post argues the Post Office would avoid a 17500000 deficit if franking charges applied to government mail. It questions whether the department operates like private business and calls for economical management under current leadership.
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Department’e
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Post Office Department’s Efficient and Businesslike Conduct
Fragmentary text praises the Post Office Department for efficiency and businesslike methods, noting an excellent conduct of its workings and enterprise.
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Vial
Postoffen
Tenaineus
Compulsory voting debated in Maryland and city limits
In Maryland debates arise over mandatory voting and ballot clarity. Editors support fair ballots and weigh compulsory voting, noting legal and practical hurdles. Opinions reflect concerns on ballot design, election participation, and civic responsibility amid crowded urban areas.
Minutes of Merriness and Quips on Married Life
A collection of brief humorous exchanges from newspapers including Bon Vivant and Chicago Record-Herald. Quotes cover marriage, cooking, judgment, and political attitudes with snappy banter and social satire.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Saving Their Own Skins in Sugar Trust Case
The New York World reports Oliver Spitzer, former Sugar Trust dock superintendent, says he was sacrificed as big players avoid conviction. Spitzer faced Atlanta Penitentiary after sentencing. four sugar-checkers got a year on Blackwell's Island. other executives face indictments as the trust admits millions in stolen duties.
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Oliver Spltzce
Atlanta
Sugar Trust
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Blackwell’s Island
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Williamsburg
Helke
Trust
Bar
Moments With The Muse Lullaby And Farm Notice
A verse titled Moments with the Muse Lullaby laments a child’s sleep in poetic couplets. Separate lines announce Prof Wylie selling a 730 acre Rockville farm for about 18500 with nearby farms and Weather Bureau ties. An ad fragment promotes nostrums and remedies.
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Harvey W. Wylie
United States Bureau of Chemistry
Manon O. Burrows
Rockville
Wills J., Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Death notices and obituaries from Frederick area
The Frederick Chronicle records multiple death notices. Jacob J. Houff of East Third Street died after a long illness. he was born in 1853 in Baltimore and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Will iam Haines Biggs, 53, a Western Maryland Railroad telegraph operator, died at 1617 Patterson Avenue Baltimore after a lingering illness. Joseph Fahrney, 80, son of the late Peter Fahrney from Beaver Creek in Washington County, died at his home, survived by widow and four children. Funeral details and burial locations are given for each.
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Baltimore
St. John's School
Mt. St. Mary's
Lemitebung
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Hout
Tirclesa
Mies Katharine Tobin
Bellevue
Oslo
Joseph L
Don A
Madeline
St. John's Catholic Church
St. John’s
Wuatam H. Mdub
Willialm Haines Biggs
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Patterson Avenue
Bigge
Wal
J.T. Rossiter
First Reformed Church
Rocky Ridge
Jobfun Pahrney
Joseph Fahrney
Peter Pahrney
Beaver Creek
Weehington
oMpinal Fahrney
Maryland
Fahirnewana
Pld. Kuatrnooy, O
74th Birthday Honor Fetes Captain McClow
Captain McClow quietly celebrates his 74th birthday with well wishes and good health as friends offer hopes for many more years. Enoch Royal Arch Chapter 23 to receive a Grand Chapter visit from Maryland officials with a Valentine Supper after the meeting at the Temples.
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R.A. M
Maryland
Adolphus Fourbake
Grend
William B. King
Robert
Edward W. Wroth
Jobn H. Miller
C. M. &. Glanville
Literary Societies Meet at South Frederick School
Reading, debates, and recitations fill Friday gatherings at South Frederick and Adamatown High School literary societies. The events feature student speakers on topics from voting rights to Lincoln’s life, with judges awarding wins to affirmative or negative teams.
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Ria Boulls Bredariak
Preaideat
Roy McKensty
Nelly
Joha
Abstecht
Bre
Ender
Rov Schroéder
Emmy
Roger Linpe
Arthur
Eorge
Sullivan
Elias Wastler
Perino
Marion ‘Talley
Karey Percy
Ersay
James Marts
Flint
Harry Shaw
Herman Grimes
Dlarsy Bolster
William Ceol
Roger Lippe
James Martz
Harry Fleischman
Marshall Hahn
Joe Grifin
Babboll
Carroll Literary, Society of the
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Mau Supp
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Society
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Reading
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Naotoi Murricon
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Toblea BE. Zimmerman
J. Thames
Clara A. Ragre
Clarence A. Ogle
Keefer W. Wadhter
John J.o'llare
J. Preston Smith
G. Pearl Thomas
John W. Nail
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A. Quynn
A. James
Cody
Kidd
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Whaw
Quyon
Reedet
D. Johnson
Hyrgett
Thomas
Knuil
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D. Sappington
Clover Lear
Clover Leet Literary Society
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P. Newman
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Cosay
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Roea Myers
Baltimore Stock Market Update
In Baltimore on February 14, Motter Broa. & Co. Bank and Brokers corrected noon prices. The report notes revised values for listed securities and market activity across the local exchange.
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Era Ad Brokers
Holt and Shryock Quietly Wed in Lewistown Home
Holt of Lewistown and Marsde C Shryock of Creagerstown district wed on Thursday afternoon February 10 at the bride’s home in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev. Dr J D Young. The notice also references advertising in The News.
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Brryuck
Wilson €. Holt
Lewistown
Marsde C. Shryock
Creageratown District
J. D.8. Young
Frederick Market Prices from Frederick County Exchange
Quotations dated February 14, 1910 list prices for wheat corn oats hay and other staples. Wheat No 2 Red 1.21 per bushel corn 3.00 per barrel oats 65 to 70 cents per bushel hay Timothy 18 to 19 per ton mixed 16 to 18 per ton clover 16 to 17 per ton straw and mill feeds listed with ton prices.
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