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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1915
Page
4
The newborn Sayre is welcomed nationwide with praise and hopeful forecasts for fame in cinema. Meanwhile Brunswick officials enforce a strict gambling ordinance with fines from ten to fifty dollars, signaling determined action and possible public order issues ahead.
In midwinter, the public eyes bargains as merchants push news of value. Many shoppers delay purchases, while bold dealers that reveal their offerings in newspapers attract eager readers. Stores report steady traffic even in dull times as buyers seek good values.
The passage explains how shoppers compare prices between stores and how merchants must advertise to move unsold goods. It notes fixed costs like rent, interest, taxes, and clerk hire pressuring merchants to sell seasonally or risk shopworn stock. Advertising helps maintain turnover and reduce losses.
The London stock exchange announces reopening but imposes strict cash-only trades and a vetting committee to ensure no dealings with the enemy. Trading is limited and relatively quiet as participants compare to New York where open contracts and cash sales continue, suggesting London may broaden its rules later.
Twenty years ago in Frederick several notes from January 18 1880 describe a theft of bushels of potatoes from Mrs Hearty Kline s cellar. Dudley Page of the Fase foundry West South Street received a inquiry from L C Stalnaker Martinsburg W Va about locating a manufacturing enterprise in Frederick. Miriam Schroeder then a child on East Patrick Street suffered a painful scald after a vessel of boiling water spilled. a servant left the chair unattended. The Master and Peti ce Justice ordered to stop air coasting on streets as no coasting accidents have been reported. A petition to County Commissioners seeks action regarding a bid for a building project at Thurnant for occupancy in September.
A reader asks the editor to push for streamlined county government, proposing the elimination of multiple bailiffs and pension abuses. He criticizes pensions for dead or inactive officials, urges candidates to pledge frugal, efficient administration, and questions high salaries for clerks with little work.
J T Joy of Graham announces bid for Orphans Court judge subject to Democratic voters in the county primary. Joy, known in the upper county, has never held office and previously sought County Commissioner nominations twice but was unsuccessful.
Real estate and insurance agent Mercer sold the 110 acre Dr. Haffner farm two miles northwest of Frederick for Edward J. Angleberger to Robert M. Jacobs. The transaction names Grayson as intermediary in the sale of the farm also known as the Dr. Haffner farm.
The News notes birthdays of Chas W Zimmerman born January 19 1859 a Mount Pleasant native farmer and former County Commissioner. and Rev Isaac M Motter born January 19 in an earlier year, retired Reformed minister who once led Frederick County School Board. Best wishes are extended from The News.
Mrs Lidie, eighty years old, of South Market street, celebrated her birthday quietly at home with congratulations from friends. A lifelong Frederick resident, she remains active and healthful, known as a devoted companion and valued by many for kindness in sickness. Her maiden name was Roberts, formerly of Sharon Pa, and she has lived in Frederick for sixty one years. Richard Kins of South Market street is housebound with the grip.
Frederick residents push using unoccupied Montevue buildings to treat colored tubercular patients as state and local groups plan an Annapolis conference. Distinguishing doctors call for hospital facilities for Black patients, noting current state sanatoria serve whites only and urging action Friday through Saturday sessions.
Frederick readers urged to check kidney health with a tested remedy. Mrs Abrecht of 320 West Patrick Street reports backache and disordered kidneys improving after using Deans Kidney Pills. The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as the recommended remedy and lists Foater Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the sponsor.
An old advertisement touts a cough remedy for children claiming it is safer than adult medicines. It asserts better relief for coughs and colds in kids, urging use despite unclear ingredients and warnings.
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