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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
4
The page notes advertising and subscription rates for The Daily News of Fredericksburg Maryland, with details on weekly and semi weekly editions. It lists offices, printing capabilities, and personnel. The date is Wednesday February 16 1916.
The piece argues floods drain national resources each spring as rivers rise. It cites 1913 damage to Ohio and Indiana at 300 million dollars and questions the cost efficiency of levees versus reservoirs. Observers say protecting the Mississippi valley would cost far more than 157 million. It advocates tree planting and forest growth in upper basins as a remedy and notes political hurdles in funding returns to public rather than private interests.
A National Foreign Trade Convention in New Orleans heard a tale from a corporate insider about the surge in foreign trade. A South American firm asked three firms for sample machine tools before the war. the American offered samples with payment in advance, the English billed for samples, and the German firm’s reply isn’t shown.
A German firm offered to make and ship all requested sample lots at no charge and to replace any defective items at no cost, promising further samples if needed. The episode shows why American manufacturers struggle with foreign trade, as quick payouts deter patient, long term building of business.
Commentary from the New York World argues against Rev. Dr Charles A. Eaton leaving the pulpit for literary and lecture work to pursue wartime social reconstruction. It questions the efficacy of clergy to preach from other platforms and notes religion failing the current war test while faith in force persists.
In measured verse Edward Van Zile questions if war and plagues come from God or from humanity. The text contrasts historical scourges with modern bloodlust and ponders moral causation. A brief tech note follows on ultra light rubber coated balloon fabric and a lightweight locomotive design capable of rapid steam raise.
Twenty years ago today The News columns note North Market Street baker Mr Johna Hershberger plans a fine business stand on North Market Street occupying five sixd or more. The item mentions Gospel meetings led by Rev Zimmerman, a Cas Opera week past, and private sale by George J Wilson of Carrie Haller’s East Patrick Street property. An anniversary program at a Sunday School and society president Mr Rast are also recorded with names including Meath Wolard and Kate Wain among participants.
A Frederick committee of ladies representing Protestant churches invited Dr Charles L Thompson, secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions, to deliver an address at a union missionary service planned for early spring. The service aims to unite local churches under one organization and will be held in a Frederick church.
Al G Field and his renowned troupe arrive from York Pa at 10 22 am on the Pennsylvania railroad. A mid day parade of 50 men led by Field draws thousands. City Opera House books Field for Feb 17 1917 with William Walters and his band to open at 7 30 pm and show at 8 15 Field leads the only authorized company under his management.
Samuel Butts a 63 year old section hand was killed when his head was crushed by a gasoline pump on the Western Maryland Railway bridge at Cherry Run. Foreman John Tedrick found his body wedged in the machine, his clothing caught in the pump. An investigation was ordered by the coroner. Butts lived at Cherry Run and is survived by a widow and six children.
Frederick woman Mrs Withiam Ubrecht testifies her chest and back pain, frequent kidney trouble, and fatigue eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She describes initial severe discomfort and reliance on support to rise, crediting the remedy for relief. Foster Milburn Co. promotes Buffalo NY source.
Testimony in the Dr John J Remsburg suit for 10000 alleging alienation of his wife's affections was heard at the court house. Witnesses described telephone conversations involving Mrs Remsburg Crum and Crum's daughter, with remarks about the doctor being away and potential plans in Frederick. Several witnesses testified to Crum's behavior near the Remsburg home and prior disputes between Crum and Snyder.
A Frederick Maryland note highlights a capital amount totaling 150000 with a further 4170000 figure noted in relation to offerings. The terse entry records monetary figures without context or event details.
Orphans Court of Frederick County directs March 2, 1916 for meeting of all entitled to distribution or legacies in the estate of Joshua Thomas Main deceased. Non residents and all distributees must appear or be represented under Maryland law. Publication in Frederick County newspaper required weekly for four weeks.
A historical advertisement offers a $100 reward for proof of Hall's Catarrh Cure. The copy touts testimonials and claims for a tonic that cures catarrh by addressing the blood, stating the product is sold by druggists nationwide. It mentions Toledo Ohio and FL 1.
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