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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
6
A July 2 1919 editorial and letter excerpt discuss County Commissioners tax policy and the 1917 levy. It questions borrowing to cover expenses, suggests a cash basis, and asks readers how to manage the county treasury including certificates and potential bond issues. It cites a 20 cent levy increase and calls for public discussion.
A local editorial argues for a safe and sane Fourth of July focused on patriotism and community celebration. It praises Mayor Schley for enforcing the law and promoting restrained fireworks use, urging continued enforcement of ordinances and safer activities at the Fair Grounds homecoming for returning soldiers.
Mrs Calvin W Schaeffer and family left Saturday for New York to join Mr Schaeffer who has been on foreign duty. Several locals including Mrs Woory G Nusz and daughter Margaret Virginia, Mr and Mrs Frank Young and others visited Lexington before returning home by auto. News of telegrams, overseas service, and weekend visits populate the social column with names and places across Frederick and nearby towns.
Rogers entertained at a lively dance at Mrs. Chas. W. Ross Sr. home on Court Square last night with ginger ale and fruit punch. Guests included Gertrude Wren, Olive Jolliffe, Masie Gambrill, Kitty Ross, Elizabeth Hedges, Laura Gaver, Mildred Brown, Ruth Gale, Anna Rohrback, Chas W Ross III, Edward Grove, Chas Storm, Bayard Trail, and many others from Buckeystown, Stull Kamp, and nearby communities.
Mrs Beasto Trundle, living with Mrs Joseph M Nu along the Hamburg pike, was bitten in the right leg while picking raaphervica Saturday. The snake, a black variety, left a bite through her stocking and flesh. Dr TB Johnson provided treatment promptly as the animal fled into nearby brush.
Twenty years ago today in Frederick, a local column notes The Afro American Speaker weekly for Frederick's colored community is in its fourth issue edited by J. Sharp and Caleb Nichols. An excited runaway at Frederick Junction involved Dixon Walker and others, horses, an engine, and a stone fence. Mrs Hoopes and Miss Collier escaped unharmed. Theodore Lowe nearly drowned in the Monocacy after slipping from a bank while bait fishing and required rescue.
Automobilists protest cattle pasturing along the highway between this city and Braddock. A church member frequenting the road says cattle grazing at various points has made travel hazardous and inconvenient. He urges authorities to stop the practice. News Help Want Ad will bring results.
A historical weather summary notes June as typically rainy with thirteen days of precipitation totaling 1.47 inches. Highest temperatures reached 95-98 degrees, with a peak 98 degrees, and lows around 49-60 degrees. Rainfall compares to prior years, detailing monthly totals and notable storms.
Herbert Hoover resigned as chairman of the board of directors of the United States Grain Corporation and its transportation organization at the annual stockholders meeting in New York. Elmer Gates was ordered to provide for his wife after a domestic dispute involving alleged infidelity and photos presented as proof.
Drop in Cottonfield Washington on July 2 notes about about 1 009 000 bales, more than last year or forecast for this year by the department of agriculture in eastern. No prospective production at 10 98G. KW balox.
A testimonial ad from E F Schaeffer of Allentown Orphans Court praises Dreco for liver, digestion, sleep, and energy improvements. The piece touts weight gain, steadier nerves, and better overall health after using Dreco with meals. It claims numerous positive user reports and credits Pearce's Modern Pharmacy in Frederick.
By virtue of a power of sale the mortgagee will sell at public auction at Frederick City Court House to satisfy the deed recorded in Land Records of Frederick County. The sale is conducted by the attorney named in the mortgage, and involves the property secured by the Frederick County mortgage. Mrs Henrianna Garrett of West Second Street is visiting her daughter in Elkins West Virginia.
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