Advertising Boosts Rural Business Across States
A 1922 Outlook article cites cases from towns of 4000 in Washington Georgia Missouri showing ad driven growth. Stores reported 1930s style bust figures like 783940, 898486, and 260000 highlighting advertising expanding reach beyond local markets. It argues travel and persistent advertising build consumer confidence and lower per unit costs while increasing volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgia
Missouri
Fifty Take Part In Minstrel at City Opera House
Fifty local singers dancers and comedians rehearse nightly for the K of P Minstrels at the City Opera House on January 26 and 27. Lank and Berri an stage the show with scenery and wardrobe. Tickets are held by Mountain City Lodge K of P and box office opens January 24 at ten in the morning for public exchange of tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lank
Berrian
City Opera House
Sank
John W. Vogel
Big City Minstrel
Neil O'Brien
Vogel
Mountain City Lodge K. Ot P
Property Deeds and Marriages in Brunswick Area Courts
Business in the courts records show transfers from The R. E. and Impro Co. of Baltimore to Frank Harman and wife in Brunswick for 1700.58 and subsequent transfers to George W. Coram and wife. Emma Lamar and others to C Emmett Rady. and a county transfer of 10 to Grayson E. Palmer. Marriage licenses list Charles Robert Kidwiler 24 divorced in Brunswick and Ruth M. Duba 19 Myersville with Samuel Zecher 22 and Laura Bila Pry 2 of Burkittsville. Equity case notes Ella M. Davis versus C. W. Davis with petition for absolute divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. and Impro Co
Baltiacore City
Frank Harman
Brunswick
George
W. Coram
Emma Lamar
C Emmett Rady
Charles McC. Mathias
Grayson E. Palmer
Lewis S. Ramsburg
Leonard K Grossnickle
Charles Robert Kidwiler
Ruth M. Duba
Myersville
Samuel Zecher
Laura Bila Pry
Burkittsville
Daniel KR. Groesnickle
Cat
Rhe
Toms
Myersvie Equity
Ella MW. Davis
Davis
Liberty Road Supervisors Appointed by County Board
County commissioners appoint Liberty district road supervisors. Named are James Frists James McRiler Harry Low Astie Kemp Clinton Biddinges Basil Glied Marshall Waltz Roy Gartner Howard Boyer and Millard Botea Ke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Road
Liberty
James ‘i Frits
James Mc. Riler
Harry A. Low Was
Astie Kemp
Clinton Biddinges
Basil Glied
Marshall Waltz
Roy Gartner
Howard Boyer
Millard Bote A Ke
Should Girls Wear Knickerbockers Debate
A series of opinions from local residents near Frederick on girls wearing knickerbockers. Miss Gertrude Pickings and Mrs George W Poole oppose the style citing warmth and appearance, while Miss Cora Staley and Miss Grace Rhoads both disapprove. Virginia Smith of Haller and Co. supports knickerbockers saying they are nice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Pickings
Frederick
George W. Poole
Cora Staley
East Second Street
Grace Rhoads
Pythian Castle
Virginia Smith
Haller and Co
Birthday Party Delights William Michael Jr at Grandparents Home
A cheerful birthday party honored William Michael Jr., son of Mr. William Michael, at his grandparents Curtis and ang Mra Michael in this city. Guests enjoyed games and music from a victrola. Chaperones led guests to dining room for a table laden with cake and refreshments as gifts poured in from family friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William, Jr
William Michael
Ang
Curtis Michael
Blanche Albaugh
Wm Michael
Junior
Banche Albaugh
Margaret Orndorff
Kathryn Elsroe
Mantz Michael
Lawson Smith
Clarke Michael
Stanley Michael
Hiley Orndorff
Thomas
Michael
Helen Dave Michael
Myra Hilderbrand
Maury Frances Michael
Catherine Orndorff
Rhomaine Michael
Natoma Gosnell
Virginia Michael
Helen Etta Michael
Masters
Michael, Jr
Douglas Orndorff
Oscar Michael
William Orndorff
la Viere Michael
Murray Josnell
Hiley Orndorff, Jr
C. Michael
William Michael, Jr
Personal notes as Fraley, Sealis, Harris travelers and birth news
Messrs Clarence and Roy Fraley return home from Cumberland after visiting sister Mrs M C James in North Market Street. Elmer A Sealis and wife finish honeymoon in Washington DC visiting relatives. Mrs C K Harris to Hoboken NJ to join instructor husband at Stevens Institute. Birth announced of Harry Ellsworth Ashbaugh Jr at Thurmont on January 19. mother and child well. Hogan couple visit Mrs Kenneth Young in Hagerstown then depart for Atlantic City. Mrs Young to Negerstown with N J Munson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Clarence and
Roy Fraley
Cumberland
M. C. James
North Market Street
Elmer A. Sealis
Jefferson
Washington, DC
Howard E. Hooper
C K. Harris
Frank L. Bentz
South Prospect Street
Hagerstown
John R. Hogan
May Hold Auto Show in Frederick Faces Uncertainty
Capt. R F Barrick commander of Company A said the seventh annual Frederick auto show is not yet decided and officials will rule soon. If held it would run during February 13 or 20, with past shows in the State Armory drill shed under the Frederick Counts Automobile Dealers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
R. F. Barrick
State Armory
Frederick Counts Automobile Dealers’ Association
Kidwiler and Dubel Wed at Bethany Lutheran Parsonage
Charles R. Kidwiler and Ruth M. Dubel of Brunswick were married at Bethany Lutheran Church parsonage on January 22 at 7 p.m. by Pastor Rev. Charles W. Heas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidwiler
Dubel
Charles Robert Kidwiler
Ruth M. Dubel
Brunswick
Charles W. Heas
Bethany Lutheran Church
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick Events at Frederick College
A historical prize contest by Frederick College students saw Charles C Ebert win first prize with honorable mention to Crow Harrison. A Thurmont dance featured chaperones Mrs Mathias and Mrs Zimmerman, with committee chairmen listed among local dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick College
Osborne Jagie
Alfred Ritter Jr
Mixa Jennie BR. Ebert
Charles C Ebert
Crow Harrison
Thurmont
Ot Mathias
Mre
LW Zimmerman
Ura
Bireiv
C Waters
WA Rareiv
Robert FE. Cadow
Harry J Kefauveram
E Caswell, Jr
Bill would tax public service firms to fund commission
A Maryland bill introduced by Senator McCullough proposes taxing all public service corporations on their Maryland gross revenues. Railroads, utilities, telephone firms, jitneys and others under the Public Service Commission would pay annually, starting 1923, to cover the commission’s expenses except salaries. Revenues must be reported by April 15 with taxes due by July 1. funds flow from the State Treasurer to reimburse the state budget. Appeals go to the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
McCullough
Garrett County
Withailroad
Maryland
Legislative
Municipal Corporationa
Coimmnion
Commission
State Tax Commission
Prison labor proposed to cut state costs in Maryland
The State Board of Prison Control urges using inmates to manufacture automobile tags road signs and public printing at Maryland prisons. It estimates savings on clothing shoes and other items could exceed 50 000 annually and projects full year work for dozens of inmates. The report calls for legislative funding to start plants and operations at the penitentiary and House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Prison Control
Ritchie
Maryland Penitentiary
Maryland House of Correction
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
South Market St Home Sold by Markwood D Harp
Real estate agent Markwood D Harp announces sale of the modern brick home at No 239 South Market Street from Mrs Jacai Quinn to Gilmore KR Frantt. Possession is given April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Market St
Markwood D Harp
South Market Street
Jacai Quinn
Gilmore KR Frantt
W. Bennett
East South St
Park Ave
George B. Kehni
D. Ave
American History Day by Day January 24
Summary of historical events dated January 24 across years: 1849 Congress sees a bill for Cuba purchase. 1861 Georgia troops seize the U S Arsenal at Augusta. 1898 orders sent to the battleship Maine toward Havana. 1903 Alaska boundary commission treaty signed. etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States
Augusia
Georgia
Maine
Havana
Alaska
United States Supreme Court
News Sale Register to Begin on Friday
Beginning Friday The News will start publication of its Sale Register, offering free advertisement for sale bills printed in The News-Post and those who advertise in the papers. The combined circulation reaches about 165000 readers weekly across The News, The Post, and The Semi-Weekly News, boosting publicity for advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sale Register
News-Post
the Post
News
Grooming Probable Mayoral Candidates In City Election
Probable candidates for the next municipal election are discussed though the vote is in June. Women will vote for the first time, requiring registration, likely doubling the city’s current voters. Names from Democrats and Republicans include Mullinix Rice Cutler Hahn on the Democratic side and Sehley Myers Cronenburg on the Republican side. The Chamber of Commerce may play a role in backing progressive city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo FE. Mullinix
Lewis E. Ice
Lloyd C. Culler
Henry A. Hahn
Mullinix
Rice
Cutler
Hahn
Gilmer Sehley
George E. Myers
J. Murray Cronenburg
Sehley
Myers
Dbronenburg
Chamber of Commerce
Inas
Col
D. John Marker
Chamber
Wreck on the Western Maryland injures six at Maria Furnace
A freight car loaded with lumber uncoupled at Jack's Mountain and rolled down a steep incline into passenger train No 43 at Maria Furnace. Injured include Engineer W E Shaw and Conductor J P Slickinger who aided by staying aboard the runaway car to apply brakes. Four passengers suffered minor injuries as crews battled the derailment and damage to locomotive No 268.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Western Maryland Railway
Jack's Mountain
Maria Furnace
W. E. Shaw
J PT
Slickinger
Neroic
Death rate in state cut down by sanitation work
At the State Board of Health meeting Dr John Fulton illustrated two decades 1900 1910 and 1916 1920 mortality changes. Deaths from scarlet fever measles whooping cough diphtheria typhoid tuberculosis declined with sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
John 8. Fulton
Fulton
Diocesan Convention Held by Baltimore Protestants
The 138th annual diocesan convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church gathers in Baltimore for two days with hundreds of clergy and lay delegates. Bishop John Gardner Murray leads sessions at Maryland Cathedral with corporate communion on Wednesday, a missionary mass meeting at St Michael and All Angels, and the bishop delivering an annual message. The Relief of Widows and Children of the Clergy corporation meets Wednesday afternoon with a 6 30 dinner at St Michael and All Angels parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Maryland Cathedral
Charles Street
University Parkway
John Gardner Murray
Murray
St. Michael and al‘ Angels’ Church
Corporaton For
St. Michael and All Angels
Corporation
Special Music For The Sheik At Opera House
A review notes the special musical program for The Sheik arranged by Prof. Charles H. Storm with songs Kashmiri Song and The Sheik sung by Valentino. The show drew large crowds and runs two shows tonight. Jurors for Carroll County February term were drawn by Chief Judge William H. Thomas listing districts and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Storm
Opera House
Edith Hull
Valentino
Agnes Ayres
Diana Mayo
Manchester
J. Warren Streing
Ernest W. Leese
George M. Hoffman
Westminster
Francis A. Logue
Frank B Dillard
Harry Starr
Harvey A. Stone
Hampstead
Daniel W. Houck
Charles J. L. Herick
Franklin
Ler T. Smith
Middleburg
William H. Devilbisa
New Windsor
Charles E. Stem
Wesley E. Satbie
Union Bridge
M. Rinehart
Mount Airy
Winter D Jones
Berrett
Edward Warfieh
Hood College Music Head Hosts Conductor Evening
Mrs Woodbury Hawes head of Hood College Conservatory of Music was guest of Sir Albert Coates conductor of the New York Symphony at a Washington supper after a concert. Notables included Frank Waller and Mr Stetson. Hawes attended rehearsal with Alexander Siloti, noted pianist and teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury Hawes
Hood College Conservatory of Music
Albert Coates
New York Symphony Orchestra
Washington
Frank Waller
Chicago
New York Symphony
Stetson
Hoover
Hawes
Kensington Lodge Elects New Officers in Montgomery County
Kensington Masonic Lodge in Montgomery County installed new officers led by Worshipful Master Richard F. Green Jr and Senior Warden Leslie C. Van Fossen. Other posts filled include Junior Warden Smith L. Putman, Senior Deacon Charles E. Mood, and Secretary Elwood E. Baer with Tyler Jacob Price and Chaplain Rev. John W. Austin among the appointees. In a separate item, Sheriff James A. Jones and Deputy W. G. Close delivered Walter Cober and Charles Detrick to Ohio authorities after a stolen Ford was traced to them and identified by owner C. O. Wagers of Killbuck, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Lodge
Kensington, Montgomery Country
Maséaic Lodge
Richard F. Green, Jr
Leslie C. van Fossen
Smith L. Putman
Charles E. Mood
Fred A. Lechler
Harrison M. Brooks
Elwood E. Baer
Albert B. Bughnell
Tyler
Jacob Price
John W. Austin
Samuel C. Bready
Ohio
James A. Jones
W. G. Close
Holmes County
Walter Cober
Charles Detrick
C. O. Wagers
Killbuck
Drunk on the streets cases dismissed in Police Court
In The Police Court Justice Alban M. Wood dismissed the charge of being drunk on the streets against John Ahalt of near Broad Run. Ahalt was arrested by Officer Staley Saturday night. Oliver Dorsey of Frederick forfeited $3 collateral for his appearance after being arrested for drunkenness by Chief Derr and Officer Staley Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ahalt
Near Broad Run
Alban M. Wood
Ahalt
Staley
Oliver Dorsey
Frederick
Derr
Mrs Fiske Guests At City Opera House Tea
Mrs Fiske a locally known performer will attend a tea hosted by Miss Helen Price on Wednesday afternoon at Hood Cofeke to meet college girls before her performance Wake Up Jonathan at the City Opera House Wednesday night She will also speak at the college tea.
He Won the Bet on Marr’s Wonderful Remedy
Skeptical of medicine, a man bets £0 that Marr’s Wonderful Remedy will cure his stomach ailment. The ad claims the harmless preparation cleanses the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing liver and intestinal issues such as appendicitis. Co Operative Dream Co and druggists advertise the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marr
Armones Refnerted
Co-Operative
Drea Co
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Coote
Episcopal Church
Crabbe
David A. Robb
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Dry
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Norris
Judicial Proceedings Committee
Thomas J. Frailey
Wash
Emmitsburg
Jasper Post
American Legion
Washington, D. C
Ole Maxwell
Watson
Piedmont
Ford
Kelly-Springfield
Hood
Firestone
Miller
Pennsytonia
Diamond
Goodrich
Hubbell
B. Kehoe
Bevant's
Vamderson
Wat
Cramer's Palace Music
Steinber
Preadie
Scotts Cramer's Palace Music
Waike
TR Owen
Wertheimer
Wotke
Frederick Cottate
Raymond G. Ford
Tate
Frederick County
Mary
Decessea
Mattie J. B. Ford
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