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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
3
The piece extols cooperative farming, noting the success of peer instruction in the South where experienced farmers teach others without pay. It warns against taking without giving, likening it to a poor business practice. It also cites varied opinions on issues from insanity in Massachusetts to calls for cleaner milk and cleaner politics amid public discourse.
A discussion on expanding rabies controls notes rabid dog danger in county and city. Advocates stricter leash laws and enforcement to protect residents and livestock citing urban and rural risks and the need for public safety measures.
Superintendent Taylor reports on the illegal drug trade and its link to youth crime at the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Toronto. He warns that school pupils may become the next generation of criminals, urging action to curb drug use and trafficking nationwide.
A fragmented historical note describes a man in a thriving community who extracted profits from neighbors by buying groceries and services, exploiting privileges, and opposing any plan unless it benefited him. His strident skepticism and self serving actions marked his limited engagement.
A collage of humorous lines from various newspapers includes quips about a swords duel, a fledgling third party member, a parrot’s cry, vacation hammock plans, club pedigree, dog in a joke, porch cooling at night, and other wit. The snippets reflect era newspaper humor and social quick takes.
The text praises a best friend whose heart stays steady through life’s storms and whose presence uplifts in sorrow. It questions whether one has such enduring companionship, arguing that genuine friendship makes a person truly rich even if they lack wealth.
A column from July 20 1892 notes a Guild of the Evangelical Reformed church monthly meeting with a musical program in the church basement and refreshments by the ladies. The Frederick Bicycle Club showed well in a parade connected to a Washington meet.
Olimer Duble aged about 14 of Myersville lost his left arm above the elbow when a soda tank in a store cellar exploded while being aired to power soda drawing. The incident occurred as workers prepared the apparatus. Dr. Ralph Browning and Dr. Beckley amputated the arm and treated fractures. The boy, recently from Wolfsville, rested at home after the operation and was reported improving.
Miss Bettie Doub hosted the Ladies' Guild of the Middletown Lutheran church at her home, guests arrived by car and auto, and refreshments followed. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Gentsler and Mildred, Mrs. Gaver, Routzahn, Bussard, Beachley, Sheffer, Manght, Lanner, W. W. Doub, Fink, Hartlove of Hagerstown, Edna Lighter, Edna Mock, Floy Riser, Harriet Holmes of Springfield, Mabel Snyder of Hagerstown, Hazel Hammerick, Carrie Bussard, Edith Vink, Alice Koogle, Bessie Kep ler, Mary Routzuhn, Minnie Danterman, C. K. Rhoderick, M rs. Mdert, Mary Lighter.
Motter Bros & Co. bank and broker corrected latest sale prices to noon July 20 1912. Listings include Chicago Railways Fidelity and Deposit, Continental Trust Houston Oil, Georgia Alabama 105 percent G B S, Houston Oil Company 15, New Pid 724, Maryland Electric Railway 5s 98, Nort Portsmouth 5s 80 76, Seaboard Air Line various, United Railways 4 and 5s, Western Maryland 1st 4s 88 percent, Mercantile Trust Power Notes 10048, Anacostia & Potomac 5, Citizens Bank G. C. N. fig.5, Fairmont Coal 4s.
Market brief shows July Wheat at 97 percent 9754, Sept Wheat around 941 and Dec Wheat near 97. July Corn at 69 6614 with Sept and other quotes around 654 65 percent. Financial figures list loans, specie, deposits and legals with specific totals.
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