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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1929
Page
4
An essay argues that government investigations into utilities and trusts, including Standard Oil and DuPont cases, have not crippled industry. It claims probes provoke fear, yet sometimes trigger stronger consolidation and profits, citing historical examples and the Duke fortune.
The article states that six months hence Europe will have the first strictly night flown air mail system modeled on American lines. London to Blockholm via Amsterdam and Malmo will cover about 1000 miles with American planes using American engines and beacon aided routes. By 1929 the U S mail system is to be the global model as American factories produce ships for foreign markets.
An unusual newspaper fragment outlines remarks from several individuals including Officer George W. Salter and Clyde M. Roaky. The text seems to capture a court or hearing setting with terse, fragmented statements and questions about lawful conduct.
Odd letter discusses easy golf planning using jetter golf method. Mentions par five and a vague timing idea with “your best OTRL” and “ Dale.” Unknown person names and scenarios, unclear date context.
A fragmented note explains a word ladder task where players change one letter at a time to transform COW into HEN while keeping letter order, ensuring a complete word at each step. Slang and abbreviations don’t count and the full solution is supposedly printed on the back.
A compact dated teaching note on word usage and pronunciation. It highlights pronoun order errors, common misspellings like baron versus barren, and lists synonyms for idle and indolent. The piece features a daily word contrive defined as plan ingeniously with example of cunningly contrived plans.
A fire at Frank Grove's West Church Street residence caused minor damage after a lighted cigarette ignited blankets on a window sill. The Independent Rose Company extinguished the blaze around 9:30 AM with chemicals, reporting little loss.
Frederick column notes mark the ten year anniversary of the Wichigh Lee Chapter No. 279 United Daughters of the Confederacy with a meeting at their church room. Emma R. Gittlinger read a paper as officers and volunteers are listed. other items include a City House event for the Alexander Young Camp and various local property and business moves.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Freder tra Thai Fou Move Pretubly near a town churchyard. Mentions include the Episcope parish house, Frederick age, and a 25 400 population projection tied to a concert presence. George Gittinger praised for Christmas spirit, plus a colonial era sale of an exotique bought years ago.
The Johnson memorial bust of Thomas Johnson has been cast in bronze by Joseph Umer and is now with the sculptor in Baltimore. The Thomas Johnson Memorial Association will meet at 2 to inspect the bust and authorize payment, then seek courthouse square placement and a spring unveiling. Members include Judge Worthington as chairman and several local officials and residents.
A plane crash near Au Dubon Field four miles from Wilmington, North Carolina, leaves three men missing while four Jost Hunters are believed lost in Brunswick River marshes. Captain Fred Kreuberg suffered a skull fracture, Deputy Sheriff Carl Cook a broken back, and Otto Schmidt internal injuries. The missing hunters are Jesse Huggins, Eliott Huggins, Randolph Huggins, and Fred Englert.
Detour and Baltimore visits note Mr and Mrs F J Sherb and Valle Shorb with Charles Eller and Frieda Weant in Baltimore. Homemakers Club and repairs mentioned. In Thrace Greece floods and frost cause suffering as Maritza river swells and a whirlwind strikes Salonica.
Reverend Dr. Hicnerd Wilkinsop, rector of St Johnscharh Montgomery, leads All Saints mission. He preaches morning on Christ as Master, evening on Works Without God, urging self control and spiritual growth. Large crowds attend, with pastors invited to join and twelve cottage meetings held prior.
A historical montage lists births and deaths of notable figures with scattered dates and places, including Stonewall Jackson and Louis XVI, followed by a horoscope note about a forthcoming need for a managing partner and a prompt toward innovation and achievement.
Julia Emily Kemp a young girl of East Soare street suffered burns to the body when her dress ignited from a gasoline stove while playing in the kitchen. Her father Howard Kemp and mother Mrs Kemp escaped injury, and Julia was taken to Frederick City Hospital where she is reported to be improving. In a separate Baltimore item, James J. Doyle 53 president of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad died of a heart attack at his home after plans to attend a club dinner. He began with the Pennsylvania Railroad and helped build the Baltimore line. survived by wife and five sisters. Morrison Robertson named editor of Courier Journal in Louisville.
A playful piece by N. A. Lufsurrow extols the spark that fires engines and awakens motion. The poem praises starters gears and wheels signaling readiness and journey, a cheerful tribute to automotive power.
New York theatergoers glimpse show boat people from the Mississippi adapting to Broadway. Ma Webster, born on the river, watches her kin in the river show rehearse amid glittering lights while crew and passengers adjust to a stage far from their familiar waters.
Article outlines a hospital diet plan as influenza patient improves on day five. Recipes and portions include French omelet, soup, chicken with rice, graham whip, and Graham crackers. Nutritional figures are given for each dish and serving, emphasizing protein and calorie counts.
Dr. Van Duyne reports that high heels injure posture and circulation, with 39 percent of 213 senior girls showing foot deformities on entry and 42 percent at graduation. Many wear heels for dress, causing fatigue and backaches, and increasing risk of falls. proper fitting shoes could prevent much misery. Also notes the Rontzahn case against Frederick County awaits verdict as judges Urner and Newman hear arguments.
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