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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1934
Page
5
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress urging a law to end unnecessary speculation and protect real values in the industrial economy. He argues stock exchanges enable liquidity but warns against panics driven by excessive speculation, urging Congress to craft a measure balancing fair prices with market functionality.
A letter writer endorses Dr. Nicodemus and Mr. Grove's tax ideas, praising a simple tax plan replacing antiquated systems. The author cites Canada California Ohio Michigan and asks for a single rate with simpler tax documents, arguing most taxpayers pay similar rates for over 65 years.
A reader from Pit Rupert and several states argues for a sales tax on all goods except food and farm produce. The letter contends local taxes crush farmers and promotes exempting rural uses while praising the New Deal.
A fragment urges readers to seize opportunity through education and self improvement. It emphasizes using books and schools as sources of profit and progress, noting personal responsibility in pursuing growth and readiness to begin.
A brief adage quotes a biblical line and a quote attributed to Chapin about Tin practice and unity. The fragment references Burke and disunity between man and God and among people, presented as a reflective aside.
A fragmentary column from 1914 recalls local events in Frederick including turnpike items, a four-horse team, and civic notes. The imperfect text mentions Commissioner Fo and Park W, with references to a return trip and a noted physician Dr William F Mercier.
Busy social scene features a Carnival Club party with about 190 attendees and gifts, engagements announced for Miss Virginia Cline and Miss Lucille Hammond, and a wedding at the home of Mrs Fleming in Hagerstown. Guests include local families, Hood College figures, and Baltimore area visitors with dances, dinners, and showers planned at multiple venues.
The report notes a Valentine dance at Cresan's Rifts State Armory with about 27 couples and music by The South emérs later orchestra. It mentions Mrs Kemp Casheur hosting a party, birthday celebrations for Mrs Howard Smith, and social visits including Mrs Leroy Moore. Attendees included Mrs WT Thurmont and Mr John Spaulding.
Miss Alice Buxton daughter of Mr and Mrs George Buxton and Mr Russell Mills son of Mr and Mrs John Mills Brunswick plan a wedding at United Brew Church Saturday afternoon. Large Brunswick turnout expected for the ceremony and reception.
A fragmented New York column notes Gertrude Stein’s humor about her opera Pour Saints in Three Aces and mentions Joan Lowel’s round the world voyage, a dismasted return to Guatemala, and a fruit steamer arrival. It also references Louis Broomfield’s forthcoming novel and the cast of a Lilyan Gish Dorothy Gish pairing.
A jumble of names and dates recalls historical figures such as 117 Gaspard Ge Collzny and others. Births and deaths at various places are noted, including Washington DC and different years, with unclear details and exaggerated spellings.
Today’s historical note recalls events and birthdays: 60 years since a Harvard professor’s era, William W Hates born in Tomah Wisconsin, Katharne Corte a New York attorney born 36 years ago, and soprano Marcella Sembrich noted among other entries.
An obscure 75 year old item notes Lenten services at Garin and upcoming masteria topics. The piece references daily English lessons and a horoscope suggesting prudent land acquisition and attachment to home surroundings. It highlights civic virtue and public spirit as valued outcomes of such study and devotion.
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