17 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1938
Page
1
Readable OCR fragments indicate an Associated Press credit note and publication rights statement. The fragment references exclusive use by The Daily News and cautions on publishing and attribution without authority.
A 1938 column discusses social and economic upheaval risks in the United States, comparing Sweden Norway and Finland. It praises honest taxation and government administration, notes defense spending and welfare, and warns that upheaval could cross oceans. It ends with the refrain it can happen here.
The piece argues Congress should enact a seven two tax bill to fund war costs from current taxes rather than borrowing heavily. It contrasts wartime debt with World War I borrowing, warning that high debt burdens future generations and noting the public’s pride in liberty bonds. It cautions against relying on debt to advance progress.
The fragment chronicles Lucy Thomas marrying Lowell Dresher in 1898, births and weddings of Jane Tremont, Wilson’s disappearances and alleged death, Jane's searches, multiple marriages, and Herbert Nelthorpe’s automobile death. It ends with a court question about Neithorpe heirs on dower rights.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains allergy rising in medicine with heredity and gland links while vitamins, especially vitamin C, are explored for modifying sensitivity. Hay fever remains the primary focus as pollens are studied across seasons. Treatments include desensitization by pollen exposure, skin or injection methods, and hygiene improvements with cleaner air and rest.
Local items from the columns of The News dated Feb. 17, 1858 and Feb. 17, 1915 highlight tax relief for Loats Orphan Asylum, a sleigh incident near Myersville, a runaway pony driven by Ambrose Barigis, and wartime food administration debates. The 1915 notes praise the first normal Monday after a heat drought and record the Farmers Association push against hens sales, with a scoring update: Noah Downs tallied 27 in Maryland State School’s 40-22 win over Gallaudet College.
Lenkion Women's Club hosted Lewistown’s gathering with twenty members and guests. President R Paul Buhrman opened, readings by Miss Florence Wichatas and Miss Grace Roberson led to a color getting acquainted demo. Recreation included two games, prize won by Grace Roberson. refreshment served. next meeting March 2 at Mrs Jacob Ramsburg’s home.
The Evangelical Reformed church Altar Guild held its annual meeting and dinner Tuesday at Hershberger's Tea Room with 44 members and guests attending. Rev. Dr. Henri L. G. Kieffer spoke on the Guild’s church work, and Mrs. Arthur R. Remsberg presented two humorous readings.
The text notes variation in patient responses to treatments and mentions eruptions from tiny drug doses, food influencing blood cell counts, and resulting symptoms like bleeding, weakness, and swelling. It emphasizes the human body as a complex system needing refined medical science to fully understand sensitivity.
Babson Park Florida February 17 The author argues that advertising can blunt recessions by sustaining demand and urges businesses to deduct advertising and selling expenses from taxes during low production periods. He notes retail price cuts and the importance of cash purchases, urging careful budgeting and sale shopping to preserve living standards into 1938.
A Book A Day reviews Milton Wright and Whittesey Houser The book Managing Yourself aims to teach self improvement methods to overcome fatigue concentration memory and imagination challenges It argues practice as the magic formula and adds tips on fitness straight thinking and handling others concluding with how to get things done
New jobs are hard to find as employment lags. Those with skills at hand still find demand while many miss chances due to circumstances. A few new jobs exist for those who meet employers needs. skill and quality eventually find a place.
The Evangelical Lutheran Sunday school Faithful Few class held a February 12 meeting at president Mrs Helen Grossnickle's home. Helen Aushermen led scripture, Mrs Wil liam Hemp led prayer, Emma Faust read How To Be Successful. Valentine verses, guest gift to Mrs Hallie Borer, Mizaah benediction, social hour with games and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs William Hemp Hilda Harp Helen Grossnickle Helen Fagan Emma Faust Helen Ausherman Miss Alio Renn and Mrs Hallie Hoyer.
An archival fragment juxtaposes a biblical verse from II Kings 2:2 with a Shakespearean line urging readiness for death. The voice blends spiritual exhortation and classic literature to reflect on mortality and fortitude. This compact item captures interwoven themes of strength, fate, and the sweetness of life.
The text teaches word usage and pronunciation with examples. It defines obvious as easily seen or understood and notes that mind training can influence belief in superstitions. It invites readers to grow vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
The Bright Jewels Class of Calvary church held its annual banquet at Hershberger's Tea Room on Wednesday evening with thirty three members and guests. Mrs J R Yingling and Miss Eichelberger spoke brief remarks while Mrs Laura Winebrewer and Mrs Edward Mantz performed readings and solos. The gathering featured group singing led by Mrs Mantz and a game by Mrs Zimmerman with numerous attendees including the Yinglings Mantzs Mayne Nelsons and Hamms among others.
Readers are asked to judge social etiquette with four questions and answers. Monopolizing talks is discouraged, a firm but polite handshake is fine, finger pointing is rude, abrupt topic changes are improper, and polite speech like Please and Thank You matters in group settings. The best solution favors listening and gentle participation.
George Ross writes on Feb 17 about O O McIntyre, once New York’s famed day by day columnist. A Gallipolis native, he lived reclusively but shaped Manhattan’s tapestry with personal, gossip and city life. Despite vanity, he remained sincere about his roots and small-town friends.
The column lists figures born on various dates including John Sullivan Patrick Malthus Alfred Holbrook Aaron Montgomery Ward Frederic Ives Margaret Morley and more. It also notes historic events such as Germany's submarine blockade of Britain in 1915 and court decisions in 1935. Includes birthday mentions for Josephine Bacon Dorothy Fisher Bess Aldrich Donald Brian Thomas Watson and others with birthplaces and ages.
A brief forecast states the native has intuitive instincts and occult powers, able to construct from psychic impressions. It cautions against widening life scope, urging contentment to stay within the mores of industry and a focused path.
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