Valentine Day Reflections and Dr Sun in 1920s News
In this 1920 Frederick News issue the Valentine holiday is examined as a romance catalyst with old customs and courtship rituals noted as evolving. An editorial on Dr Sun Yat Sen critiques his alliances and political missteps amid China’s upheavals, portraying him as a capable but prone to wrong associations and Bolshevist ties.
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Cupid
England
Scotland
France
Sun
Sun Yat Se
Hook
Ang Up
China
Peking
Chang Tso Lin
Dr. Sun
Sun Yat Sen
Canton
Russia
Dr. Sin
Dr Sun
Taxes avoided by ancient workers on stone pyramids
A retro comment recalls a myth where people avoided taxes by dragging ten ton stones to pyramid tops. The tale frames ancient labor as tax resistance in playful slang.
Today in History February 14 events brief
February 14 marks dates such as Canada becoming a Royal Province in 1665 and Yuan Shikai becoming first president of the Chinese Republic in 1912. The era notes other items including Captain Cook’s death in Hawaii and 1938 Paris court martial sentencing.
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University of Florence
Canada
Captain Cook
Hawaii
Treland
iSso
Yuan Shi Kai
Chinese Republic
Bolo Fasha
Paris
Inquiring Reporter Valenti ne Question Answers
In the column Inquiring Reporter readers ask about valentines. Respondents express varied views with names and locations, ranging from positive to cautious. Answers show curiosity about valentines and personal tastes, touching on humor and sentiment.
Governor Ritchie Defends Cost of State Government Figures
Governor Albert C. Ritchie replies to Tarshave and former Comptroller Hugh A. Muddten of Cumberland over cost figures used to claim higher state costs. He notes figures are Lt. Comptroller’s, not his, and the budgetting forms differ. McMullen says the figures mirror federal reports and vows economy as he campaigns. Ritchie plans a budget review after a editors’ meeting.
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Albert C. Ritchie
Hugh A.mudten
Cumberland
Usd
McMullen
Gavac
Tha Msisi
Anniversary Meeting Highlights Growth in Mountain City Lodge
Reno Herp J Murray Dronsu burg and Irene G Waltz of Mountain City Lodge Kaisits of Tythias attended Willamsport Pa for an anniversary meeting tied to a campaign for new members Speakers urged Christian brotherhood as healing amid world tensions noting Mountain City Lodge success in boosting membership during a prior drive Cronenberg chaired last year’s effort and inspired the crowd with progress Waltz delivered light humor and the gathering closed with applause An odd estimate claimed 120 990 009 fish inhabit every square mile of the oceans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Brotherhood
Na- Cronenberg
Mountain City Lodge
Iedee
Doubtai Hs
Hanes
Waltz
Feller Warned By Screen Door Error In Winter Dates
Lafe Bud was seriously wounded this morning when his wife handled an old rusty revolver. The incident occurred as winter dates loomed and license plates were mentioned in the blunted local report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil
Lafe Bud
Handlin
Layren's League Plans Work Ahead at All Saints Church
Emory L. Coblentz, state Public Welfare director, spoke at All Saints' Laymen's League meeting as it organized its first session. A monthly church paper was approved, with Parsons Newman as editor and Ernest Helfentein Jr. as assistant. The group adopted a six-committee structure and a new constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory L. Coblentz
Feazur
James Fi. Gambrill, Jr
Edwin (. Markell
Parsons Newman
Ernest Helfentein, Jr
David C. Winebrewer
Parsons Lewnen
Goblentz
Waebrener
Coblentz
All
Saintes
Kiwanis
Rotary
Lions Clubs
America
Tarse
Department of Public Welfare
Welfare league plans jail services and welfare work
The department aims to reclaim as many as possible for usefulness as citizens through varied welfare efforts. Prison life is being uplifted, and league members are urged to engage in welfare problems to aid humanity. Committees announced for executive, membership, entertainment, publicity, and youth work with church leaders organizing jail services and church involvement.
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Lessue
Park W. T. Loy
League
Church Federation
St. Mary's Guild
Douglass Hoof
David C. Winebrewer
Hightirman
Holmes D. Baker
F. W. Hartwell
Parsons Newman
Jac. H. Gambrill
James H. Gambrill
Stobert E. Delaplaine
Park W. T. Lor
F. B. Sappington
Ernest Helfenstein
Glenn H. Worthinston
Edward
Delaplaine
Edwin C. Markell
Edward B. Nicodemus
F. DB
Sappington
George B. Delaplaine
C. W. Timmer
Columbus Knott
Henry Frail
Thomas M. Williamson
Hendrickson
John WU. Markell, Jr
Alvin G. Qainn
John J. Snyder
Creditors Meet in Bankruptcy Case Adjourned to March
About 125 creditors of the insolvent firm Annan Horner and Company attended preliminary hearings in bankruptcy before Arthur D Wizard referee in bank matters. Many creditors filed claims, but the session could not hear all, and the case was adjourned to March 16. Local readers urged to send news items.
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Annan, Horner and Company
Ofice
Arthur D. Wizard
Upey
Compa
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick Notes Events
Frederick column from February 14 1903 recalls Miss Erin Fobason guests from Uson College Chambersburg Harry N Haller leaves for a new post at York druggists Wr Smith Co Maryland Hotel Men's Association to meet at City Hotel April 16 with officer elections. Dr Thomas B Johnson’s brother suffers a leg fracture. Jesse James will be the feature at City Opera House with Edith Markey and essays on Ely Cathedral George F Watts and David Wilkis discussed.
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Harry N. Haller
Wr. Smith & Co
York
Will Teave
Maryland Hotel Men's Association
City Hotel
Art Clat
Edith Markey
Ely Cathedral
George F. Watts
England
Alice Shope
David Wilkis
Jewelry Display Etiquette Warns Against Distraction
A jewelry clerk should never turn his back on any customer, especially if the person is not well known. An over coat carried over the arm can serve as a disguise for shoplifters and should be watched for.
Kiwanis Club Meeting with Valentines at Key Hotel
Kiwanis members gathered in the Francis Scott Key Hotel Blue and Grey room for a Tuesday luncheon at 12 50 pm. Each member received an improvised valentine with a question, provoking laughter as short tasks on timely subjects were performed by Thomas A. Chanline S Elmer Brown W T Delaplaine and Edgar H McBride. Forty one members attended and visitors included Prof Albert B Cook Towson Prof William J Holloway Balto Prof G Lloyd Palmer J G Armiger and J B Bartholows. LeuveL French airplane builders have constructed two machines missing the usual tail with rudders behind the cockpit and ailerons on the tower plane to aid guidance.
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Kiwanis Club
Francis Scott Key
Thomas A. Chanline
S. Elmer Brown
W. T. Delaplaine
Edgar H. McBride
McBride
Abraham Lincoln
Dr Carey’s Kidney and Bladder No. 1777 Perscription Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Doctor Daniel G. Carer’s Prescription No. 1777 as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It promises money back if dissatisfied and claims decades of successful use, offering both liquid and tablet forms nationwide through druggists and reputable pharmacists.
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Carer
Carey
Daniel G. Carer
Druvcists
Secret Of His Success Ad Claims Wife’s Help
A prominent wealthy man credited his success to his wife praising her as inspiration. An advertisement promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women's health issues including fatigue backache headaches and the blues claiming to help 190 of 190 women who try it.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Iit
Public Sale of Personal Property of Annette Baughman Deceased
Public sale under order of Fre county Orphans Court for Annette H Baughman deceased. Executor offers on premises 105 East Second Street Frederick Maryland Tuesday February 29 1843 at 10 AM valuable property including mahogany sideboard ebony parlor set mantle clock brass andirons ossuary bed and chest antique desks bookcases and numerous household items plus dozens of etchings lamps and accessories. Terms per court order cash on delivery. Sale overseen by Walter Race Clerk and Rowen D Swith Executor.
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Annette FR. Baughiwax
Annette H. Baughamian
Orphans’ Court
Mary
East Second Street
Frederick
Maryland
Snette
Baughman
Rand
Lars Sas
Rowen
Etioneer
Walter Race, Clerk
Nisi
Frederick County
Annette H. Baughman
Annatte H. Baughman
Henry P. Mussetter
Charles 8. Butts
Geo
Roderuck
The
Geg
CDW
Smith
Edward J. Smith
John NL Clay
Jesse Clay
Sarah Belle Clay
Frank C. Norwood
Orphans’ Court of
Baker Johnson
Frederick Couns
Leslie N. Coblentz
Freder County Bank Strong Vault Ad with Market Street Address
The County Bank proclaims service to Freder County residents and notes backing by the United States government to support wartime efforts. It touts a strong vault to protect patrons valuables, located at No 1 North Market Street.
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City Opera
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