A Start For Bizonia
Bizonia the merged American and British zones in Germany has become a going concern with a German administration taking over economic control. It is not a government but a step toward European recovery as the Ruhr industrial area gains German influence. French concerns and Russian reactions loom as France and others weigh inclusion and counter moves.
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Bizonia
Germany
Ince
Europe
Birenia
Ruhr
Western Europe
Britain
France
Trizonia
America
Valentine Day Customs Through Ages
The piece recalls ancient Valentine customs in Shakespearean times and medieval France. It notes the practice of sending messages as love tokens, the ritual of drawings to pair youths for a year, and how such expressions fostered lasting bonds or marriages. Many recall valentines as serious affection.
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St. Valentine's
Mivet
France
Interim Report on Birds and Weather Transmits Hope for Spring
The piece notes two bluebirds and a robin in Connecticut hills despite forecasts of winter. It observes days growing longer since solstice, and mentions unreliable warm spells claimed by a local weather predictor. The author signals no conclusions yet, but remains hopeful as migratory birds persist despite cold and snow.
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Connecticut
Robin
N. Y
Will John
Lewis
Big John
Womens role lessons from Dorothy Dix on motherhood and conduct
A Dorothy Dix column advocates mother taught preparation for womanhood teaching daughters to be ladies, pleasing in personality, well dressed, and good cooks. It argues men seek ladies, not roughnecks, and stresses self control, politeness, tasteful dress, and domestic skills to ensure marriage and happiness.
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Tris
Isabella
The
Eel Syndicate. Inc
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News Feb 14 1898
Bishop John F Hurst chancellor of American University at Washington spoke at the Methodist church. Day events included a Sunday School anniversary with large attendance and a report on university progress. Board of School Commissioners decided to close schools on April 15 with contracts for several teachers. Frederick to host Maryland National Guard encampment in July. Alfred Kemper of Fair Grounds injured by an air gun bit. John Albaugh caught a 17 pound carp near Beifs Rock Monocacy River.
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John F. Hurst
American University of Washington
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert Gilson
The
Missionary Society
Hurst
American University
Board of
Oscar B. Cob- Jentz
Rockville
Daniel E. Ramsburg
Creagerstown
Morfan
Koogie
Manahan
Blue Mountain
Iff
Frederick
Maryland National Guard
Alfred Kempper
Fair Grounds
John Albaugh
Beifs Rock
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News Feb 14 1828
E R Rouzer former Mayor of Thurmont died after a 30 day illness at age 70. He also worked in the mercantile business for years. Deluge of rain struck the city with 161 inches in seven hours as streams overflowed and Baker Park’s upper area flooded. Dr Rudolph M Ray of Frederick through his daughter Sara a Hood College sophomore has donated a 10 acre tract above Rocky Springs for a cabin by the Athletic Association. Extensive enlargements and other armory improvements to begin about March 1. Sealed bids are being advertised by the Military Department.
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E. R. Rouzer
Thurmont
Baker Park
Rudolph M Ray
Frederick
Sara
Athletic Association of Hood College
Rocky Springs
Washington Daybook: Grain Markets and Tax Fate
Washington Daybook surveys grain price pauses and a looming tax bill. It cites Aiken, Millikin, Taft, and Doughton on market factors, administration actions, and a potential lean toward a manufactured recession. It notes John Lewis coal talks and a Ripon College schoolhouse fundraising flare as side items.
Speculation vs Control Debate Highlights Postwar Grain Tactics
Washington notes blend of political blame over price rises amid war aftermath. Republicans accuse Truman administration of inflating prices through lifting controls, while Democrats stress wartime scarcity and market forces. The piece details figures like Edwin Pauley and public figures’ rhetoric, with local notices from Lovettsville and area residents.
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Truman
Republican Party
Trumar
Edwin Pauley
Democratic National Committee
Department of the Army
Pauley
Gallup
Mrr
OPA
Anderson
Anniversaries and Birthdays From 1811 to 1947 In History
A dense compilation notes notable figures born or died across years from 1811 to 1947 including Frederick Douglass Christopher Latham Sholes Winfield Scott Hancock Anna Howard Shaw and Paul Jones. It lists Today In History entries from 1778 to 1947, and birthdays for Jack Benny Carl Anderson Robert Young George Nathan Mervin Kelly Charles Fisher Jr John Horan Sam Husbands Harold Latham and others plus a horoscope noting an intellectual temperament with potential for mania if unchecked.
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Teder
Frederick Douglass
Moon
Christopher Latham Sholes
Wisconsin
Remington
Mooresburg
Winfield Scott Hancock
Gettysburg
Montgomery Square
William W. Folwell
University of Minnesota
Romulus
Anna Howard Shaw
England
Moylan
Paul Jones
Quiberon Harbor
France
U.S
Oregon
Alexander Graham Bell
Elisha Gray
Chicago
Gray
Arizona
St. Valentine's Day
U. S
Newfoundland
Rooke Island
New Guinea
MacArthur
Branila
Patton
Truman
Chester Bowles
Joint Congressional Committee On the Budget
Jack Benny
Waukegan
Carl T. Anderson
Henry
Madison
Wis
Robert R. Young
Chesapeake & Ohio R. R
Canadian
Tex
George Jean Nathan
New York
Fort Wayne
Ind
Br. Mervin J. Kelly
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Princeton
N. J
Charles T. Fisher, Jr
Detroit
John V. L. Horan
WQXR
Philadelphia
Sam H. Husbands
Trans-America Corp
California
Florence
Harold S. Latham
MacMillan Publishing Co
General Assembly of the Universalist Church
Marlboro, Conn
Hood College Bar-B-Q Party Features Skit and Festivities
Hood College Riding Club hosted an all campus Bar-B-Q in Meyran social room with beef carving by Krebs Benchoff and student servers. Entertainment included a skit The Squire's Bride and impersonations of Betty Hutton Danny Kaye and Phil Harris. Organizers included Miss Dorothy Peel and Miss Judith Dunn among others from West Englewood Carnegie Pittsburgh and South Orange.
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Betjty Hutton
Danny Kaye
Philp Harris
Phyllis Muir
West Englewood
N. J
Dorothy Peel
Carnegie
Sara Lee Clarkson
Babylon
N. M
Judith Dunn
Pittsburgh
Joan Steepjer
Washington
Joan ‘Rauch
South Orange
Weather Summary for February 1947 and 1948 Readings
The 24 hour precipitation ending 8 am amounts to .14 inches, with year to date at .74 inches. February normal is 2.96 inches, actual February 1947 records 160 inches. Excess in 1948 through February stands at 136 inches. Yesterday’s high was 38, low last night 31, with year ago temps 57 and 21 respectively. Sun sets at 5.45 pm, sun rises 7.04 am, moon rises 0.47 pm and sets 11.17 pm. Total degree days reach 3627.
Weddings Moser-Miner In Burkittsville Ceremony
Miss Ma Louise Miller of Burkittsville wed George A. Moser of Middletown in a Thursday afternoon ceremony at the Church of the Brethren parsonage Burkittsville. Rev Carl Zigier officiated before close relatives. The bride wore a navy blue dress with pink rosebud corsage and a pearl necklace gift from the groom. The groom is a Middletown farmer. A pre nuptial shower was held in Middletown for the bride.
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Moser
Louise Miller
Burkittsville
George A. Mos
Middletown
Church of T' Brethren Parsonage
Burkittville
Carl Zigier
Oscar C. Miller
Martha M. Miller
J. Thomas Moser
T. Groom
Middletown High School
Mgr. Moser
Jean Eckard
Shingles and herpes overview from doctor notes
A medical summary explains shingles also known as herpes zoster. It describes neuralgic pain before blisters, typical one sided chest or facial distribution, possible eye involvement, fever, and recovery patterns. It notes cause by a tiny virus linked to chickenpox and mentions treatment options including X-ray therapy in severe cases.
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Pers
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