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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1927
Page
4
The page shows a damaged financial and public notice section with scattered phrases about publication, notices, and statements. It mentions municipal authority and undefined dates and places, with garbled lines and contact details partly legible.
The year's building estimated at 6.2 billion dollars, only five percent under 1925, despite forecasts of a decline. Analysts note the continuation of prosperity as Americans pursue modern homes and business locations, with substantial 1925 efforts advancing this goal.
A discussion on whether married women should be required to use their husband’s surname for copyrights, noting the potential fairness issues for authors known by their maiden names and the historical view of women’s role. The text cites law, tradition, and evolving views, with references to peace and national defense.
The piece cites Walter Fosting and Charles Fl Seeger discussing pacifism and peacemaking. It mentions Dr. H. W. Getzendanner and M. Phlerager offering views on spending, armament, and defense. It reflects debates on civilization, peace, and potential policy shifts in a tense postwar context.
A short English lesson notes common usage errors and mispronunciations. It highlights misspellings and awkward phrases and gives examples like avoid phrases such as ever and new and then. The sample word is caustic with its meanings described as harsh sarcastic and biting.
A rustic counsels that kindness and honesty matter more than appearance or possessions. A man may have crooked teeth or a wrecked fortune, yet if he is honest and sincere, he will gain widespread respect and true friendships in the neighborhood.
Fragmentary OCR text references a local public sale under official notice. Readable fragments indicate a sale action and involved officials but lack full details such as date, place, or terms.
Today marks notable events from history including the death of Charles the Bold, the last great figure of the Middle Ages. Attorney General John G. Sargent is to speak at exercises in Montpelier honoring the legislative states. The Latsaune treaty aims to reestablish relations between the United States and Turkey as business for the day.
An unclear excerpt presents a Robert Burns line with Scots imagery and themes of nature, ruin, and forethought. It mentions a ruined wee house, December winds, and a warning that plans may fail despite foresight. The text appears as a fractured quotation from Burns.
Fragmentary OCR note references a biblical thought or sermon idea with phrases about creation and humanity. Limited readable text mentions formation and a vague link to spiritual themes without clear event or date.
A fragmentary note recalls events from twenty years ago in Frederick. The jumbled text mentions a bookkeeper appointment, a visitor from Virginia, and a blacksmith shop on South Market Street associated with George C. The legible parts suggest a local historical recap with sparse detail.
unreadable OCR fragment mentions attorney names and a possible legal matter but text is garbled and data insufficient to identify people, places, or events.
In a piece attributed to Arthur Pack for the American Nature Association, the text muses on the extinct dodo and its historical human consumption. It reflects on ancient island habitats, the birds’ lack of defense, and sailors preying on nests as a cautionary tale about extinction and the manipulation of natural history.
Governor's recommendations urge a 1 cent boost in the gasoline tax to fund state roads, reduce county contributions, and support grade crossing elimination. Proposals include higher university funding, expanded conservation measures, and strengthened Public Service Commission powers.
County news from Lewistown reports recent visitors to C. C. Greet and a Sunday school reorganization with officers listed. Also dated Jan 4 items from Hasbaville and Sam's Creek include New Year day gatherings and local residents, with notes on health and social visits.
Labor and Statistics reports Maryland public school appropriations rose from 1925 to 1929 with total funding increasing to 3 9 62 911 and 4 47 0719 for 1929. In 1925 major rises went to Towson Frostburg Bowie and Salisbury normal schools while forestry funding climbed and overall operating costs were set to grow by 753 078 amid the governors claim of needs.
Milton W. Porterfield won the presidency in a spirited election over Lancelot Jacques Sr by a 12 vote majority. He heads a ticket that also includes seven returning directors and three supported by his group, with a slate of named officers and directors and vote tallies for each.
Editor Morris Fishbein surveys medical progress since the century’s start. Anesthetics now allow conscious surgery, drugs act consistently, gland extracts from thyroid pancreas and adrenal save patients, antitoxins grow, and pharmacology trains doctors to study artificial disease and improve care.
Local residents and relatives spent the holidays with family across Carroll County. Names include Miss Adeline Young in Taneytown, Miss Elizabeth Wilt in Westminster, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ensor hosting relatives near here. Health updates mention Elizabeth Newcomer’s illness and lead poisoning in Vernon Crouse. Walter Welk and wife have newly settled in a vacated house.
Jan 4 notes show Mr and Mrs Porsey Billckerstaff visiting relatives in York Pal. Edward Pyle visits Mr Pries in Cumberland. Mrs Het Horine at her daughter Muhert Reppersbareer in Baltimore. Mrs eM Metzeer visiting sons Jol Metzger and Joseph Menger in Parkshore Ta. Roy & Flock, student at Led.
The text notes Valle, a college student, spending the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob E. Frook. It also mentions Mr. and Mrs. Charles Michael and daughter visiting Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Michael of Frederick, and Paul Grossnickle of Washington, D.C. staying with Mr. and Mrs. John M. Grosenickle.
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Keefer seven years old died at home in Thurmont after swallowing a belladonna like poison found hidden beneath a perch. Miss May Keefer, her sister, resided with her and alerted doctors, but the child could not be saved. Interment followed at a local cemetery with family relatives in attendance.
A garbled OCR snippet describes unclear actions with fruit, a knife, and plant handling. The readable text references a mysterious scene and disrupted phrases, leaving the main event and participants unspecified.
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