Time to Pay the Bill Prompts Calls for Government Reform
A brief editorial laments the growing federal bureaucracy and wasteful spending. It cites Senator Harry F. Wyrd of Virginia criticizing the expansive government machinery and the proliferation of agencies. The piece urges citizens to scrutinize public funds and prepare to pay the bill as fiscal responsibility rises in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Citzen
Fly
Harry F. Wyrd
Virginia
Munshower Opposes Senate Probe in State Police
Major Elmer F. Munshower, newly named state police superintendent, urged against a Senate committee inquiry into political meddling within the department. He said he would resign to avoid continued interference and insisted on running the force free of politics, aiming to deter meddling through firm leadership. The Cumberland Times notes his stance and the potential impact on state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F. Munshower
Baltimore
Senate
Lhve
Munshower
Cumberland Times
Fortunes and fears in press policy debates
Fragmented remarks caution about media freedom and censorship. Mentions recalls, government influence, and uncertain outcomes involving property sellers and named individuals. The text reflects a period newspaper voice urging vigilance over governmental control of news.
Coconut Pound Cake Recipe From Mrs George Morton
Family favorite coconut pound cake recipe courtesy of Mrs George Morton. Ingredients include coconut sugar butter evaporated milk and brandy with cocoa and a coffee toast. Directions describe beating and mixing then baking until done in a buttered pan cut into cubes for serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moreton
George Morton
Elmst
A Book A Day by BMUCE CATTON and Crime Club Picks
A reader encounters reviews of new mysteries including Yeath on a Dude Huneh by Francis Bornamy ECrime Clute and The Came Chae by George Roxehnopth. The Unfinished Clue by Georgette Heyer is praised for wit and character drawing, with mentions of Miss Hover and other noted titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
Wittel
George Roxehnopth
Watty
Georgette Heyer
Crime Club
Hehold
Uere
Miss Hover
Fifty and Twenty Years Ago in Frederick
Local items from The News columns dated February 27 1897 note Mayor Jiram Bartgis receiving a thanks from Dushane Post 3 Grand Army of the Republic for city entertainment at the G A R convention. Other items record Judge Mahoney death by stroke, Wo Denegre planning a Westward move, excitement over submarine warfare and U S munitions trade reports, tollgate petitions for State Roads Commission, sentences for prisoners after land fore recommendation, a fire destroying James Dixon’s bank barn near Urbana, and the Detour area home of Throphiegs Hatin burned by a defective flue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiram Bartgis
Dushane
Grand Army of the Republic
Baltimore
Uniteds
William Mahoney
WO. Denegre
Prospect Hall
Thts City
Matas
United States
Franklin Roosevelt
Navy
President Wilson
State Roads Commission
Woodsboro
William J. Grove
James BW. Dixon
Urbana
Long Civic Discourse Passages Mark Town Life and Death
A dense OCR fragment portrays local politics, road protests, court debates, and community figures in a midcentury town. It notes bond debates, school repairs, and a range of officials, while honoring the late William J. Greve and detailing civic events and public notices.
Mind Your Manners and Business Letter Etiquette
A fragmented piece discusses formal letter etiquette and office manners. It hints that a secretary should knock before entering and addresses proper addressing, date spelling, and formality in business letters. It also mentions avoiding interruptions and using correct street name spellings in official documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
deLeay
Undertaker Carried Over Fence By Wind
A freakish wind blew during funeral services for Franklin Stoff master in Brownadile Washe linnton county Cindhill. The gust toppled the tent and canvas, tossing the undertaker teirka an Tay Gadhill over a fence into a nearby field beside the cemetery.
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Franklin F. Stoffmaster
Brownadile
Washe Linnton County
Cindhill
Anecdotes On A Persuasive Figure And His Charms
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a leader who sparked protracted debates and drew mixed feelings, admired yet resented for his sway. Vivid passages describe his cane, booming voice, and moments of warmth, humor, and earnestness that endeared him to many while unsettling rivals. His vitality and personal magnetism linger in memory.
Libertytown and Jefferson Women’s Clubs Meet
Liberty town and Jefferson area women’s clubs held meetings with multiple officers elected and programs on homemaker topics. Guests and delegates attended, with wreaths, recitations, music, and demonstrations on living room arrangements and book display for convention use.
Attacks of Measles Warn Against Careless Spread
Dr Morris Fishbein warns that measles shed contagious material in mucus and excretions, risking pneumonia, meningitis, and other illnesses. He urges strict hygiene, isolation, laundering, and cleaning of rooms after recovery, and discusses school closures and ongoing research toward a preventive vaccine.
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Vichim
Daily Lesson English Ironical Word Study Note
A compact note defines misused words and spelling pitfalls. It explains ironic and related terms, with guidance on pronunciation and common errors. The reader is prompted to study one word daily, here presenting ironical as a humorist or opposite literal sense term.
Southeraire Magazine Debuts in Frederick with Noted Editor
The Southeraire, a monthly regional magazine, arrives in Frederick with editor Mine Amelia L. Weinberg of Frederick as daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Low Weinberg. The premiere issue features Grover C. Mall of the Montgomery Advertiser, art and poetry, and essays on arts and growth, marking one of the era's few purely regional publications.
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Souther-aire
Ttle
Troy
Ata
Frederick
Amelia L. Weinberg
Low Weinberg
South Eeadge
Pepete
Grover C. Mall
Montgomery Advertiser
Ties Weinberg
Mice Weinberg
Mink Flier
New York Celebrities Dine and Recall Famed Five
Five notable New Yorkers recall a late night reunion at a Frantic Fifties cafe. Horace Liveright’s entourage included an assistant editor and two book salesmen. Noel Coward’s humor fueled their effort, with salaries then modest but later rising to five figures. Evelyn Nesbit, once central to a murder scandal, now sings for $50 a week in Brooklyn, reflecting on life and money. Bargain hunting tips invite visitors to Braytown on Second Avenue and Orchard Street, with S. Klein’s vast Fourteenth Street emporium highlighted for astonishing value and no-frills shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oss
New York
Horace Liveright
George S. Kaufman
Manuel Komroff
Bennett Cerf
Richard Simon
Noel Coward
O Ae
Evelyn Nesbit
Brooklyn
Evelyn
Marty Thaw
Stanford White
Miss Nesbit
Second Avenue
Forsythe Street
Bray Town
Orchard Street
Manhattan
S. Klein
Fourteenth Street
Klein
England
France
Germany
Doerman
Today in History Anniversaries and Events
1897 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow born in Portland Maine died in Cambridge March 24 1882 1410 John Gibbs Gilbert actor born Boston died June 17 1880 1818 Emma J C Marwedel educator born Germany active in California in the 70s and 80s died San Francisco November 17 1893 1823 Ernest Henan philosopher born died October 12 1887 Ellen Terry English actress born died July 21 1920 Henry B Muntington donor of a great California library born Oneonta New York died May 23 1927 United States and Britain border events Arnstonk War 1915 First American die in World War Edward Mandell Stone of New Bedford Massachusetts joined Foreign Legion 1920 French Government called striking railroad men into action United States Senate voted over President veto to extend veterans benefits to 80 percent of activated compensation certificates 1921 Meeterique Melchelag of Berlin fire history WS A Congress votes half billion dollar farm aid to replace outlawed ALAA Laura Richards of Cardiner Maine naval vessel roast meat French acter born Noacata Falle New York 32 years ago today
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Portland
Maine
Cambridge
Mass
John Gibbs Gilbert
Boston
Emma J.C. Marwedel
California
Germany
San Francisco
Ernest Henan
TaIt
Ellen Terry
Wit-Henry B. Muntington
Way
Oneonta
N.Y
United States
Britain
Maineland
New Hamawick
Edward Mandell Stone
New Bedford
Foreign Legion
United States Senate
Meeterique
WSA
Congress
Notable Birthdays Mark Milestones For Political Figures Today
United States Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana born in Hudson Alabama today marks a birthday. Senator Hugo Black of Alabama born in Hare law Alabama today. Prof. Irving Fisher of New York born in Sauger Ties New York today. David Sarnall of RCA born in Russia today. Ellers Sediaschels of Boston editor of the Atlantic Monthly born in New York today. Also notes on Today’s Horoscope and a reflective line about fortune and restraint.
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United States
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Hudson
Alassy
Hugo Black
Alabama
Harelaw
Ala
Irving Fisher
Yate
Saugerties
N.Y
David Sarnall
Radio Corporation of America
Russia
Ellers’ Sediaschels
Boston
The
Atlantic Monthly
New York
Mood Girls Play Day in Baltimore Sponsored by Goucher College
Thirty seven students from Goucher College Baltimore Hood College and George Washington University participated in a day of sports emphasis events including basketball badminton and archery. Basketball and archery were held at Western High School while badminton took place at Goucher College with students from the four classes competing in noncompetitive events. Participants included Hath Swomley Elizabeth Fisher Dorothy Webb Toby Hath Wan and Jeanne Fraga from Frederick along with other local teams.
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Hand Coliegete
Goucher
George Washington
Baltimore
Goucher College
Dave
Hath Swomley
Elizabeth Fieher
Dorothy Webb
Toby Hath Wan
Jeanne Fraga
Pot Frederick
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AXL Maxupacteriny CO
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Ita Wrwa
On, A. Lefaurrow
Proferty
Guy
Stephens
Patrick Street
Mien
Charles Foostill
Greyeen H. Mercer & Son
Ercipes Furniahea
Bmuce Catton
the News
Marsonie
George Wastilngion
Roarssett Supreme Court
Mary Tnd
David Lewis
Ehivers
Thesearmy
Thurston
Actaal
Miury Land
Tanger
Lee
Gurey
Belter
Charles S. Houely
Miwahawer
Fingrave
Cindy Wall
Fredders
Breederiede
Ettved
Frederick News
Minele Gomenier
Chih O
Mexicoc
Florida
R. BE Delaplaine
Robert Watt
Sern
C. Morris
Lloyd C. Culler
R. Clinton Zlamerman
George We
Shoemahee
Biwin
Kiwanis
William J. Greve
Citi
TSG
Undertaker
Libertytown
Stimpson
Libertytown Woman‘’s Club
Oscar Jay
Loch Lemond
Mies
Hiorence Wiiane
Bliss Williams
Maurice Crum
Hi, Monshour
Oscar Joy
Roy Gardner
Jefferson
Calvin Forry
Coventeen
Min
Bor. Thomas
Mtn
C. OR. Fry
Ohana
Fine Apis
Luther Remehurg
Ruth Dade
Attes Mary Esther Tull
Bor
Guyton
Ely Wert Com
Bedeutvon
Luther Shissard
AL HR. Etchison
E. E. Thomas
Luther Remshure
Roy Remnybury
Douglas Hemp
London Ward
Jug Bridge Club
Mehard Hargett
Qlrs
POH
Beavers
Loch Lomond
Lloyd Douglas
P. Y. Beavers
Florence Wileiams
Uel
Juin Engle
Albert King
Ernest Michaeh
Edwin Oden
Daniel J. Thomas
Wa. C. Zimmerman
Merryland Tract
Meadings
Heauty
J. C. Erdman
George Chick
I Aete
Rvinvansg Pet
By Williams
Morris Fishbein
Etter
Toy Mapaha
W.G. Lutman
Wiliam Pfeffer
Mildred Horfine
Mies Radcliff
Potomac Edison Company
Kemp's
South
Laura Fe, Richards
Cardiner
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