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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1922
Page
4
A severely garbled OCR fragment from LY News references printing, distribution and press usage rules. It mentions Court Street, MD, B ITHERN PRINTING FACTURING PANY and Associated Press style guidance about publication rights and attribution.
The article notes strong advertising by large department stores boosting trade while small shops lag. It cites Printer's Ink on the strong role of publicity, the Federal Reserve showing a 1 percent sales drop in 1921 from 1920, and suggests that big city outlets prosper by steady advertising compared with smaller rivals.
A birthday surprise gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs E Clem of Utica celebrated Lilian's birthday anniversary. The room was decorated with 38 can centerpieces as games and socializing followed. Guests included numerous family friends and neighbors such as Lillian Green Grace Keiser Lillian Stottlemyer Mabel Engle Mamie Lambert Ramsburg Walter Clem Ralph Lambert and more.
The International Federation of Catholic Alumnae plans its annual convention at the Belvedere with a 142 p.m. session led by Baltimore’s archbishop and university officials. Reports name Mrs Ezra Heath and Miss Cora P. S as attendees, listing officers and attendees from Baltimore and Washington.
Readers weigh in on keeping election official pay at five dollars a day versus cutting to three. Respondents from Frederick and nearby areas include Robert Gwitt Harmony Grooves Silas Togle Daniel Crimmins A Lidtr and George T Yingling. They cite high taxes and cost of living while noting wage reductions elsewhere.
A son told police his father left his cell after the lock failed during the day. Sergeant Ryan checked the cell and found the lock out of order. the elder Faras had escaped. The incident follows another recent escape during municipal construction work.
Texas Court of Appeals reverses a 59 year murder sentence for Robert A. Ridg e, convicted in Waco for Ida Sorley’s death on December 13, 1920. The court rules the grand jury that indicted Ridle contained two women members and voids all indictments and the case is dismissed.
An unnamed New Jersey citizen pledged about 150 000 in cash and property to establish a hospital and research center for joint diseases under Dr Adolf Lorenz the renowned Austrian orthopedic surgeon. Dr Carl A Keppler announced the plan to provide Lorenz services to thousands of crippled children in Newark and as his American headquarters.
The commerce commission ordered Chicago's Gas Light and Coke Co to enforce a new schedule on February 1, setting 31 gas and reducing charges by fifteen cents per thousand cubic feet for the average household. The company plans to appeal to the courts against the ruling.
Mrs Ambrose according to distressing report at the State Hospital with a shot wound in her left arm after a ferocious attack by a man believed to be Afee who is now at large. The injured party left the scene following the assault.
A Frederick column recalls a January 1902 county meeting of the Board of County Supervisors naming officials and district leaders. It lists members such as John H. Tutz James Vo Rner George D. Interman Merrins Ro Heter and others, plus an entertainment at the YOM CA featuring local residents and Hayes.
Wildrade Malin fourteen daughter of Myra and Mrs Chigles of Wisner street was found in Hagerstown and brought back to Frederick by Sheriff James A. Jones and deputies. She had used the name Helen King while living in Hagerstown and worked in a knitting mill. Strussman of East Patrick street was arrested on $1000 bail for enticing a minor away from home.
New Jersey poultrymen report about 24 million eggs produced in a year, worth roughly 12 million dollars. State expert Williard Asien Tern told the State Poultry Association at the agricultural show in the Armory about employment for hens and strong egg markets. Local figures show 2000 plus egg producers in the state with a dense network of producers within 650 miles supplying the market.
In Wilmington Delaware on January 18 a dispute between Richardson Park Methodists and sexton Adam Shotthek over church possession ends as Shotthek agrees to immediate payment of owed funds. Worshipers witnessed tensions as police assisted, keys were surrendered and the church was reopened for services.
A scrambled clipping reports U.S. Senator Boies Penrose’s large fortune once stored in a state deposit box. It mentions $200 per box and references admin letters and an executor, with a garbled aside about cake, candles, and a birthday.
A comical but cautionary column warns readers that Friday the thirteenth brings bad luck. It lists warnings from avoided travel to failed marriages, and quips about notable figures predicting odd fates while urging calm and prayer.
President Nopris cites the Senate Finance Committee on a race track antitrust bill and notes the industry could bring about 750000 in revenue. The issue ties to a three cent value tax cut and the governor’s budget, showing tracks as a major revenue source. The Finance Committee, though generally hostile to tracks, is examined for its fiscal stance.
Washington and Freder ek National Farm Loan Association elected Silas Thomas Jefferson Emory C Ramsburg Frederick Allen D Thoo ver Graveham Isaac M Annan Em ’Nitsburg Martin Kelly Thurmont Ay oan committee Thomas Ramsbare and Kelly were chosen. Officers elected: President Silas Thomas Vice president Emeryn Ramsbare and secretary treasurer Hie Xe Haller. Treasurer’s report shows seven new members and a $45.21 increase in loans.
An advertising fragment touts Matt's Wonderful Remedy as a champion house cleaner easing stomach and intestinal ailments. It claims one dose proves efficacy with a money back guarantee. Also contains garbled notes about January events and a distant reference to a flag bill and regional notices.
Frederick banks report higher deposits as of December 31, 1921, totaling 18.66 million dollars, up from 18.65 million on September 6, 1921, a gain of about 212,945. The seven banks show increases in deposits and total resources despite unstable national conditions, with detailed figures for Citizens National, Farmers and Mechanics National, Central Trust, Fredericktown Savings Institution, Frederick County National, Commercial State, and Franklin Savings.
Fragmentary note cites rights declaration urging avoidance of cruel and unusual punishments for the safety of the states. Mentions Maryland and Declaration of Rights.
Mayor Elmer Schley will decide today whether to call a special meeting of the Board of Aldermen to act on committee recommendations led by City Attorney Edward Delaplaine. If ratified, the city attorney would draft charter amendments. The panel weighs raising aldermen salaries from $1 per meeting, about $50 yearly, to a regular salary, while noting the mayor’s $600 annual pay. The plan also considers two or three holdover aldermen to stabilize new administrations.
At the Rockville department’s meeting 35 members elected officers including Mayor Otis M. Linthicum as president and Joseph W. Howes as fire chief. An advisory board was named for three, two, and one year terms. About $2,290 has been raised since April. A July 4 carnival at the fair grounds was planned to raise funds. A new motor fire and hose truck costing about $2,206 will be delivered soon. A classified ad in The News offered a sale listing.
Nan frets over a lumpy cornstarch pudding at her first post marriage luncheon. Helen calms her with Puddine a versatile economical dessert that sets firm and smooth and can fill pies ice creams and cakes. The ad promotes Puddine as a reliable standby and grocery staple.
Trustee in the Robert E L Clapp bankruptcy offers private sale of baking machinery and supplies located at 31 East Patrick Street Frederick MD. Items include mixers ovens pans counters safes and a Ford truck. Bids due by 11 a m January 24 1922 with 10 percent certified check. Sale subject to court confirmation.
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