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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
4
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January 26, 1922 story discusses Will Bes leaving the postmaster job to head an association of motion picture producers. It argues that quality film can elevate public standards, promote law, schools, and churches, and influence community morals. It also notes rising crime insurance rates and urges banking cash storage and safeguarding valuables.
William J Grove of the Farmers Association of Frederick County reports that a large gathering at the court house heard H Dor sey Etchison urge curtailment of county state and national expenses amid high taxes. He notes farmers, especially young renters and buyers, face direct and indirect tax burdens, and mentions proposed economy measures and bills from Governor Ritchie for the 1922 Legislature.
Local residents express strong support for a public skating pond. A Hersert backs a banked level surface with water from a fire engine, Motter calls it safe for children, Simmons offers dirt banking with a tractor, Gregg and Hendrickson affirm the plan, praising Herbert’s proposal.
William J. Grove argues for sweeping budget cuts and elimination of keno, commissions, and excess hires to reduce state expenses nearing sixteen million dollars annually. He endorses a constitutional convention to wipe laws and reset the state, urging tax relief for farmers in Frederick County and criticizing current payroll expansions and idle officials. The letter, dated January 24 from Lime Kiln, reflects a Farmers Association stance.
Dr J H Apple president of Hoo College spoke to Greencastle Pennsylvania women on Sunday. He called the church home press school and society the influential powers of women and likened the home to the thumb, saying women sustain the home and guide child training amid modern temptations.
Cramer and Stanffer closed the sale of the D. E. Immelser farm containing 69 acres in New Market district to George W. Higdon. A frame dwelling, frame barn, and other buildings are on the property. Higdon will take possession April 1 and make it his home.
A local Hems from The News column notes events on January 26 1902 in Frederick including thefts at Lloyd Miller home temperance meeting at City Opera House with Rev Dr EF S Todd Miton Garner and Rev E McLean addresses a fox chase by Back Lodge Hami ng Club and a resignation at All Saints Orphanage as Matron Miss Mattie Zimmerman to be succeeded by Miss Walker of Virginia
Frederick theatre goers enjoyed the comedy drama Wake Up Jonathan featuring Mrs Fiske who stars as Marion Blake. The play satirizes wealth and greed through Jonathan and Adam West and is staged by Harrison Grey Fiske with Sam H Harris directing. Mrs Fiske also spoke at Shriner Hall tea and Broddeck Hall Q&A noting real stage life differs from fiction.
Mrs. Frank Leiter of Hagerstown attended Hood College board meeting in Frederick as one of two alumnae directors. Henry M. Saxton of Hagerstown visited Frederick. Alice King returned from Rockville after Vernon Beall wed Florence Angilebeec. Rev Edward G Wahl and Clarke visit Loughs. Otis W Rhoads, just back from France, on leave with his mother. Harnwell family left for Chicago. Eisenhauer family and others attended the funeral of Jos Eisenhauer in Baltimore.
Carrie S Toms and Daniel Grossnickie of Mieraville wed Tuesday in the Church of the Brethren parsonage at 502 East Patrick Street in a ceremony conducted by Rev J Kurtz Miller. A new vulcanized rubber color technique allows colored rubber goods with durable designs without paint chipping.
Maryland officials push a Department of Education bill to lift rural schooling to city standards through better teacher qualifications and increased supervision. The plan funds summer sessions and extension courses, but offers no pay raises for teachers lacking high school or normal training. Consolidation remains an ultimate aim, with broader supervision and targeted reforms to reduce one room schools across counties.
Frederick Rotary Club met with 33 of 37 members present and one guest, Mr. McCain. H J Leichert led Rotary songs while President Holmes Baker presided. An invitation to a Tri-State meeting in Wilkes Barre was read and district convention plans for Washington in spring discussed. Dr J H Apple spoke on Rotary topics and paid tribute to the late Raymond Ford. The club will mark Rotary birthday with an February evening meeting featuring entertaining prizes.
Ten candidates received the degree of Truth at a Tuesday meeting of King David Lodge No 50 in a formal ceremony led by the lodge degree team. Two candidates came from Adamstown Lodge No 154. Noble Grand George C. Slagle welcomed newcomers and urged regular attendance. District Deputy Eli G. Haugh and Special Deputy Robert A. Bennett spoke. A social with refreshments followed, organized by Charles F. Seeser, Robert A. Bennett, C. Frank Smith, Roger B. Hoffman and Franklin N. Shipier.
The entry notes events on January 26 in history including the laying of the first vessel built on the Great Lakes in 1679, the appointment of the first Victary of Congress in 1802, the purchase of Thomas Jefferson’s volumes in 1815, and Michigan’s statehood in 1827 plus a Louisiana secession ordinance in 1861 and a Manhattan traction merger in 390K.
The K. of P. Minstrel opens at Civ y Opera House with 50 cast members. Producers Sark and Berrian guided two and a half weeks of rehearsals as tickets sell well for both nights. The show features comedians such as Steve Berrian Jack Sprage Harry Knipple Chas Houck and more with J Clarke Devi Kiss as interlocutor and a new line of jokes. The afterpiece On The Old Susquehanna River lampoons the old Southern darkey and promises steady laughs.
Maryland House debates a sweeping blue sky bill by Delegate Wolfinger to regulate speculative securities selling. The measure requires Bank Commissioner approval, full disclosure, and potential permits with appeals to courts. Separate bill imposes jail terms and license sanctions for DUI drivers and bans racing or wagering on public highways.
An investigation into the wreck between passenger train No 43 of the Western Maryland Railway and a runaway lumber freight car will be held in coming days. Five crew members and two passengers were injured but not seriously, with all recovering. The incident occurred on Jacks Mountain near the Frederick county line after brakes failed on the lumber car moved onto the main track. The freight crew attempted to stop it with a locomotive but failed.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in Federal Court in Philadelphia on Monday against J D Sugarman and Company, members of the Consolidated Stock Exchange and specialists in card securities. The firm has branch connections in other cities. Judge Mack appointed Jesse W Enrich as receiver. Liabilities are estimated at 500000 with assets around 20000.
A handkerchief shower was held for Mrs Ross Bolter of Woodsboro on January 14 to honor her birthday. Relatives and friends from Haserstown Gettyeburg Frederick Wark ers Hill New Midway Kev-Mar Thur Twont Wentsbor and other places sent forty seven pretty handkerchiefs.
No conviction shall work corruption of blood or forfeiture of estate as stated in Maryland’s Declaration of Rights. The line affirms that a person’s guilt cannot extend to crimes or penalties upon relatives or the family’s property.
Dennis Lane, secretary of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America, says letters have been sent to local unions directing a referendum vote on calling off the packing house workers strike. The strike followed wage cuts agreed by plant councils. packers and unions did not recognize each other and federal mediation failed as packers claimed no strike.
Northumberland Pa January 26 Luckhart a local florist and his sister Mrs Thomas Lantz wife of a Brooklyn jeweler met after thirty years apart The sister’s Brooklyn address was the destination for news about the ex Kaiser Meanwhile in Scarborough New York a 32 ton granite block is moved to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery to begin a Rockefeller mausoleum for William Rockefeller with crypts for Mrs William Rockefeller and Rockefeller himself California cold snap in San Francisco causes severe freeze. citrus damage reported A French court case spans 600 years over Jura land dispute involving Moussia Charcila towns
Medical reports show men are more susceptible to appendicitis, though many sudden cases occur in women. Prevention focuses on guarding against intestinal infection. The product Adilerika targets both upper and lower bowel to remove decaying matter. It claims to release hidden toxins and aids gas relief. Adv. by J. A. Williamson, druggist.
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