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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
4
An independent press labeled News-Post operates from a streetfront site. The facility, described as having an 80 printing and manufacturing company, indicates a compact operation focusing on local distribution and production capabilities.
The piece reviews a questionnaire and a plant relations plan where shop committees and management share equality to discuss issues. It cites Albert Bowlus Routzubn and notes that big plants generally favor the plan while small plants worry. Relations have improved where the plan operates, reducing misunderstandings and deterring agitators.
Jackson District Sunday School Convention convened in Myersville with three sessions at Lutheran Church Grace A B Church and United Brethren Church. Abner Brown and Rev Rhider led talks on the Near East. officers elected include Charles J Bittle president and George W Bittle secretary. Seven Sunday Schools attended. weather shortened the evening attendance. A Chamber of Commerce election and constitution adoption plans were announced with installation details for W Phillip Shatts forthcoming.
Frederick residents discuss their future and roots in Middletown Valley, praising nearby mountains and access to the capital. They emphasize a reliable water system and a street connecting Jefferson to Madison to Clarke Place, used daily by residents and students.
Orville M. Lippy and spouse deed land to Charles W. Dorcus and wife for $10. Clarence V. Wetzel and wife also deed for $10, and other transfers include Martin J. Kaas to Charles R. Wants for $140 and Edgar A. Norris to Johnny Baker for $10. Marriage licenses issued for O M Thompson and Margaret Brown. John Howard and Elizabeth Ogle. Harry F. Paper and Ruth Maley. Buckeystown reports first county wheat delivery, about 400 bushels from M R Wagner at $2.50 per bushel, with Leo Michael proprietor and more arrivals expected.
Frederick county history recalls Washington Council election of Willam F. Nall to represent the lodge in the State Camp. Wheat yield averaged 25 bushels per acre. Plans announced for the sixteenth annual Ladiesburg Sunday School jubilee on July 21 with Hon. George A. Pearre and J. E. R. Wood as speakers. A theft at L. S. Zirkle’s Brunswick store led to a boy’s confession. Reported carp weighing 17 pounds total in a local event. Frederick education officials appoint assistant teachers and allocate $10 per library per Monrovia Middletown and Brook Hill schools. Wm. S. Miller awarded coal contract for city schools. A freight car from Chicago derailed near Adams, blocking the Baltimore and Ohio tracks for hours. Mayor Clinton appoints Jon Re as dog catcher with enforcement against dog trespasses.
Mr Edward C Lease of Hagerstown returns to work tomorrow after a week vacation spent in Albany Brooklyn and New York City. Miss Gladys Pout has returned to St Agnes Hospital Baltimore to resume duties after visiting her father and sister at Kemptown. Ensign Dudley M Page US Navy left Rochester for Atlantic City after visiting his parents. Mrs Robert T Goodale and niece visit Camden SC and Ms Mary Baker Goodale plans further visits to Mr and Mrs Charles Mendrickson in Bishop, Md. Bishop John Gardner Murray and daughter Ruth Murray tour England then France after going abroad last month. Miss Esther Murray attends Mrs S Noudain Duer’s camp Beaver Dam Maine. Mr and Mrs Harold Kitchell of New York guest of Evra Hoffman West South Street.
A double wedding report from Thurmont notes Thompson Brown and Dr. Omi marrying at the bride’s home with Rev. David Morgan Roderick officiating. The couple plans a Baltimore Norfolk trip and return to Frederick July 19 living at 128 A West Third Street.
A vintage advertisement notes the heavy toll on women’s health from modern demands and praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a simple remedy made from roots and herbs, claimed to restore health and relieve backache nervousness headaches and other pains.
The weather observer reports continued heat with southerly winds and likely storms. Temperatures ranged from 66 to 90 today, with July expected to stay warm and rainy. past records show 1920 July already quite wet compared to 1919. A Washington forecast confirms warmer conditions with occasional rain, while a child narrowly escapes injury after a street accident. Also included are financial figures from Woodsboro Savings Bank showing resources and loan figures as of June 30 1920.
Spencer Kellogg & Sons claims a tasteless castor oil process preserves strength and purity. The ad asserts kids and adults can take the remedy without noticing taste, and notes it is sold by druggists. Also contains a fragmented rental notice with boarding and lodging details.
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