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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1924
Page
4
The Daily News informs readers and contributors that news dispatches from The Associated Press are used and republished. Writers must submit their real names and avoid advertising content. Submissions must be mailed to the Frederick office for consideration.
A 1924 railing about children crossing private lawns to save time. Readers urge better lawn care and warning to Frederick parents to stop kids from trampling yards. Emphasizes value of lawns, need for playgrounds, and safer routes to school.
A 1924 McClure Syndicate horoscope credits Jupiter Venus Neptune and Mercury with benefic aspects forecasting wealth opportunities for business leaders and a rare day for weddings. It notes theatre gains and a national art revival while cautioning on taxes and Earth related hazards. The piece ends with a political aside and a Washington Star quote about funding expenses.
The Inquiring Reporter asks locals about radio promise. Johnson doubts future reach beyond noon. Seranneberger calls it in its infancy. Henry Smith lauds it as age’s marvel. Porkins hopes to buy one. Summers sees entertainment variety and global unity through common programs.
A jumble of items on Dan Dobbs reward gossip political quips and fashion trends mixes with weather forecasts anniversaries births and deaths. The page lists historical birthdays and events from 1821 to 1922, plus witty notes on stock markets and mah jongg, ending with a Mardi Gras preview and a London dinner in honor of a colonial secretary.
Radio program schedule across WEAF WJY WOR WGY WRC KOKA WHAS WBZ KYW and WSB notes 7:00 to 10:45 pm lineup includes chamber music talk concerts operatic and theatrical pieces with performers T Fisher R O Wendell Marie Davison Helva Jaeger Innis Brown B Ford Margaret Clarkson Cooper's orchestra and other acts across New York Newark Schenectady Washington Pittsburgh Springfield Louisville Chicago and Atlanta venues.
A short dated verse by Berton Braley recounts stock market hopes followed by a crash and personal disappointment. The speaker describes seeking wealth, losing cash, and romantic disappointment, ending with a reflective closing couplet. The piece is a compact, autobiographical poem from 1924.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick, reports cover the first Sienind convention of the Young Men's Christian Associations in Macyland Delaware Worst Virginia and the District of Columbia. Delegates from Frederick listed by name. Also noted are Buckeystown Canning Company upgrading plant machinery, Knights Templar officers elected, a hospital donation mishap with pies, and delegates Dennis Shriner and teammaker returning from Annapolis to push motor vehicle regulation legislation.
Mrs Lafo Vid spoke in the street about her forthcoming marriage next June and noted the brisk trade preparations. The exchange included a playful remark about being bested in the chatter on the sidewalk.
Household suggestions emphasize simplicity in spring frocks and a lack of elaborate trimming. Sleeves range from tight tailored to very wide at the wrist with colorful lining. Self trimming dominates, tailleur blouses button from collar to waist with pearl buttons. Silk wool scarfs complement suede sport coats and white silk braid trims sport skirts of fine broadcloth and flannel.
The narrator explains a bridge dilemma with three hands in play. The third hand asks what to bid after partner opens with a diamond and the second hand passes. The text notes the hand has fourteen cards and suggests the situation would trigger a new deal.
A devotional line urges protection from presumptuous sins to remain upright and innocent from the great transgression. It prays that the words of the mouth and the meditation of the heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and Redeemer.
Feagaville notes report a surprise party for Isaac C Zimmerman 73rd birthday with family and friends delivering baskets of refreshments and gifts. Attendance included Isaac and Cephas Zimmerman, Cleveland Arnold, and others. nearby visitors from Harrisburg Pa. and Hagestown. The column also lists church services, social visits, and local travel notes amid winter recreation and club gatherings.
Point of Rocks notes reveal visits by Mrs Orrison and twin daughters and Miss Mary Orrison from Brunswick, plus Freder ick guests Viola Sterling Reginald Wenner and Janette Albaush at Mrs Jeenis. Takoma Park visitor Howare Fisher spends Sunday with his parents. Marjorie Stouffer recovering. canal frozen and good skating for youth. a drawing master comments on art and a joke from Tit-Bits.
An anticipated sale on February 29 1924 at Lime Kiln Frederick County Maryland lists fifty seven head of livestock cattle horses and mares plus twenty six pure bred Poland China hogs and extensive farming implements and household furniture from Ghumes Rohrback and Charles Rehrback. The items include named Percheron horses and other farm equipment with terms: cash on small sums and credit terms over nineteen dollars with promissory notes and approved security.
Job ad from a skilled cook seeking work in county service. Applicant offers reliability and experience, requests contact at 408 West South Street with phone 338. Respondents invited to reply by 8 28.
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