Public Skating Rink for Frederick Urged by Town
A 1922 note urges Frederick to convert the athletic field at the high school into a public skating rink to replace unsafe street sledding. It argues a rink at Cadet Field would reduce accidents, enable police supervision, and gain fire company cooperation to ensure order, warning that delays may endanger children.
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Piublic
Addon
Frederick
Ict
Jce
Ry “Ae
Promis
Income tax reform urged to widen taxpayer base
The writer argues state and county governments require revenue growth through broadening the tax base rather than higher rates. He cites funding for schools and public services, urging adoption of broader taxation to include more citizens, and notes clergy and officials benefit from current levies. He stresses shared burden and references render unto Caesar and biblical equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Nicodemus
Kefauver
Aljenc
Caesar
Easar
Bey
Five Percent Question Sparks Local Reactions
A crowd on North Market and East Patrick streets voices mixed views on whether business conditions improved over the past year. Several residents cite tax inequities and call for income tax measures, while others see little change. A Montgomery County snowstorm follows, with eighteen inches falling and major travel disruption reported but few accidents.
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Warry RO Flautt
North Market Street
John W Miller
Lewistown
FB. Herring
East Patrick Street
George 1. Wisner
Frederick
D E. Zimmerman
East Patrick St
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick
Old Frederick items from The News dated January 31 1902 describe a heavy snowfall that did not halt travel. The Unreasonable Mrs West was presented at the City Opera House directed by George A Gardner with listed cast members. A lack of headstones for Union soldiers arrived at the Pennsylvania depot. The YMCA hosted a musical and literary program featuring several performers and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs West
City Opera House
George A Gardner
the Shriner
Sallye Fauntleroy
AS McDaniel
Dadier Page
Francis Bauchman
Wo Dersee Etchison
Harry FE Chapline
Roy Raland
Dadiey Pare
Rop Rose
William Keller
Triple Birthday Surprise at Charles B. Smith Home
A social event near Woodsboro celebrated three birthdays including Mr. Charles B. Smith and two others. Guests from local families attended, with refreshments served, in a festive evening marking shared milestones and community ties. A second note records a Bruns Street Brunswick birthday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. McBride with relatives, colleagues, and clergy joining in celebration and well wishes.
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Woodsboro
Smith
St. Paul Smith
Hagerstown
Frederick
Rtether W. Smith
Charles J. Sanith
Albert W. Keker
Willa
Margaret Harbaugh
Pauline Hlavner
Louise Smith
Anna Johnson
Hattie Smith
Catherine Gelsbert
Jane Kemsburg
Lucile Harbaugh
Jeanne Smith
Romaine Krise
Messrs
Frank Stitely
Charles Whitmore
Walter (. Smith
Clyde Hotbruner
Robert L. Smith
Nevin
FE. Smith
Steiner Whitmore
John Adam
Steiner WW. Smith
Kenneth Ham
Tavdher KE. McBride
Bruns Street
Brunswick
Mebride
van Deta
Tritapoe
McBride
I PL Crampta and Co
J. E. McBride
van Delia Trimapee
James J. Nutter
Mary Margaret
Ch. W. Hess
George C. Castle
Jlarry C. Castle
Colobra Teat
Henry Hanson Maulsby to Work as FTC Examinin
Mr Henry Hanson Maulsby leaves today for New York to take up work as an examining attorney for the Federal Trade Commission His territory includes New England and he will examine witnesses for government actions against firms for alleged anti trust violations He has been in Washington DC and begins his new job Wednesday Also Mrs Russell Sheehy of Newfield NH returns after winter with her mother Mrs Jennie Biser Sandigan Miss Rosebelle Biser of Washington visits her mother and studies English at the University of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hanson Maulsby
New York
Federal Trade Commission
New England States
Maulsby
Washington, D. C
Russell Sheehy
Newfield
New Hampshire
Dodge to Cut Prices on All Dodge Cars
A nationwide plan to reduce prices on all Dodge Brothers cars was announced for tomorrow after a January 10 meeting in New York City of Dodge dealers. The cut retroactive to January 1 remains undisclosed, with dealers awaiting the new figures. The Star Motor Company serves as the local Dodge agent. A separate raid in Cabin John Heights netted R E Parker, 55, Washington, charged with violating the Volstead act. Parker, held in Rockville jail, is represented by attorney John A. Garrett.
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Dodge
Dodge Brothers
New York City
The
Star Motorompany
United States Revenge
Cabin John Heichts
R E Parker
Washington
Parkey
Rockville
John A. Garrett
American History Day by Day January 31 card
John Marshall named chief justice on January 21, 1861. Washington Monument authorized by Congress January 21, 1846. First electric Mars patent granted January 21, 1854. House defeated no constitutional amendment January 31, 1855. Free silver bill defeated January 31, 189%.
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John Marshall
United States Supreme Court
Washington, D.C
Congress
House of Representatives
Tax Law Changes Prompt Thousands of Letters to IRS
The Bureau of Internal Revenue announces a March 15 final date for filing returns and urges taxpayers to comply. Revenue officers will visit every county to assist with tax returns and locations will be publicized through collectors, banks, and branch offices.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Chenge
Internal Revenue
United States
Income tax in nutshell 1922 filing requirements and rates
For individuals single with net income $1,000 or more or gross $5,000 or more and married couples with net $2,000 or more or gross $3,000 or more. Final filing date March 16, 1922. File with local Collector of Internal Revenue. Use Form 1040A or 1040. Tax rates include four percent up to $4,000, eight percent on the rest, plus a 1 to 65 percent surtax on net incomes over $5,000 for 1921.
Revenue act of 1921 tax changes explained for taxpayers
Thousands seek clarity on exemptions credits and deductions under the 1921 act. The article outlines personal exemptions at 2500 for married or head of family with income up to 5000 and 2000 above that, increased dependents exemptions to 400, and how married filing jointly or separately affects exemptions. It notes nonresident aliens receive 1000 exemption, normal tax specifics, and unchanged surtax rates for 1921 with 1922 rates listed, plus filing deadlines and installment options.
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Bureau of Interns
United States
Bond Redemption by Hagerstown & Frederick Rail Way
Bondholders in the Hagerstown & Boonsboro Railway secured notes will be redeemed by the Hagerstown & Frederick Railway on February 1 at the Maryland Surety and Trust Company. The $110,000 issue signals strong company performance as bonds fall due. An official notes that electric power, expanding across four states, now generates over two thirds of revenues, rising from $425,130.09 in 1916 to $1,175,068.14 in 1921 with prospects of further growth.
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Hagerstown
Bross
Clayonia F. Maynard
Frederick County
Court
Marnard
West Second Street
Frederick City
Maryland
Margaret C. Hildt
Annas Thomas
William E. Darner
Walter I. Rice
Frank
Norwood
Revival Service Plans Engage Local Methodist Members
About two percent of the Methodist Episcopal church members met to organize a revival campaign set to start next Sunday. S. M. Smith of Norfolk VA spoke. Cottage prayer meeting tonight at Mrs Mamie Smiths 127 East Sixth Street. Prayer meetings Wednesday night at the church and likely Thursday and Friday nights. A community survey led by Dr A A Radcliff will be held next Sunday. Revival services open Sunday night at 730 with Evangelist George D Bastes and Prof Frederick J Balmond assisting. Enthusiasm runs high.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
S. M. Smith
Norfolk
Mamie Smith
East Sixth Street
A. A. Radcliff
George D. Bastes
Frederick J. Balmond
Western Maryland Railway Restores Brakemen as Business Improves
Western Maryland Railway resumes work for 20 furloughed brakemen amid rising activity. Additional workers are expected back within a week or two as coal, corn, and other shipments increase. Restored crews will serve on the Baltimore to Cumberland corridor and near Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
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Western Maryland Railway Company
Western Maryland
Baltimore
Cumberland
Harrieburg
Most Girls Can Have Pretty Eyes Ad Teasing Latvoptik Ad
Advertisement claims Latvoptik eye wash brightens eyes in a week and keeps them healthy and sparkly. It promises quick results and a free dainty aluminum cup, credited to Williamson druggist.
Obscure Property Register Items From Maryland Area
A fragmented notice lists numerous estate and land items with owners and locations around Urbana Frederick and nearby towns. It reads like a probate or public sale register with many misspellings and incomplete names and addresses.
Property Rights Quote From Maryland Declaration Of Rights
A line from Article 31 of Maryland’s Declaration of Rights proclaims that no soldier may be quartered in any house during peace without the owner's consent, and during war only as prescribed by law.
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Maryland
More Jurors Drawn For February Court Term
Additional jurors for the February term of court were drawn this morning to replace excused jurors. The list shows replacements by district, including Buckeys town Jesse Kreig for Sidney R. Hickman, Frederick district William W. Osburn for A. W. Herbert, Hanvers district George C. Alexander and William K. Williard for Charles A Lewis and Samuel Harbaugh, Petersville Howard C. Fawley for Daniel T. Staley, Mt. Pleasant Dorsey R. Lease for Edward D. Shriner Jr, Mechanicstown John H. Freeze and Jacob C. Martin for Walter Dorsey and Allen Hoover, Jackson John F. Gernand for William F. E. Rittle, Woodville Martin R. Wagner for Charles E. Poole, Brunswick James A. Westall for Thomas J. Burke.
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Buckeys
Jesse Kreig
Sidney R. Hickman
Frederick
William W. Osburn
A. W. Herbert
Hanvers
George C. Alexander
William K. Williard
Charles A.lewis
Samuel &. Harbaugh
Petersville
Howard C. Fawley
Daniel T. Staley
Mt. Pleasant
Dorsey R. Lease
Snowbound Meeting Postponed for Montgomery Clubs
Heavy snow blocked Montgomery County roads and tied up steam and electric lines delaying the Montgomery County Federation of Women's Clubs semi annual meeting. The event planned for Rockville High School was postponed and will be rescheduled soon with date to be announced.
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Montgomery County
Montgomery County Federation of Women's Clubs
Rockville
Neptune Couple Arrives in Freder ick for Winter Stay
Mr and Mrs Joe Neptune of Old Town Maine arrived in Freder ick to spend the remainder of the winter.
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Joe Neptune
Oldtown
Maine
Frederick
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Health Fix
A testimonial claims stomach and liver relief after paying a large fine and taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for over a year. The ad asserts the remedy clears catarrrhal mucus from the intestinal tract, reduces inflammation, and cures ailments from appendicitis to general stomach issues, offering money back after one dose.
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Mayr
Droz Co., Inc
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