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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1923
Page
4
The Daily News declares its independence and states that Associated Press dispatches credited to the paper are used, letters require real names, Rams quotes require consent, free notices must be mailed, and advertising notices are not taken by phone. Published as second class matter at the Frederick post office.
A bank president enforces dress codes on 80 female employees during hot weather by sending home an unconventionally sleeveless worker and adding a note in pay envelopes. The tactic leads to quick compliance as staff adopt more conservative attire, illustrating fashion yielding to economics.
Poem urges a vacation when work fatigue and life’s irritations mount. Lines describe sleepless nights, restless days, family strain, and a bleak view of creation before advising a getaway. Copyright 1923 NEA Service attributes authorship to Berton Braley.
The article describes a method to remove wallpaper using a salpeter and hot water mixture applied with a brush. It also includes a xenophobic remark proposing that every alien reside ten years before their ancestors who arrived on the Mayflower.
A compact devotional note cites 2 Corinthians 9 6 urging generous giving. It frames sowing sparingly versus bountifully as the path to reap in abundance and blessing.
A handwritten survey page cites opinions on the Governor General's role in the Philippines and American policy. Readers blame General Wood or Washington officials, with calls for independence or direct action by President Harding, reflecting mixed U.S. attitudes toward colonial governance.
The column warns readers to avoid speculation especially in real estate while planetary influences mix. It notes Neptune favorable but Mercury Saturn Uranus and Mercury adverse, suggests pursuing routine duties, warns against leasing, stock gambling, and risky ventures, and predicts societal decline and weather-related issues.
Senator Moses declares I am one muckraker and notes muck is often in muckrakers. A politician swims aboard a big ocean liner while a New York society Indy with four divots and a platinum bridge engages him. She criticizes politics as man made and price driven. He comments on women’s figures and public scrutiny.
A puzzling list marks events on July 20 across centuries including English defeat by the French at the Battle of Le Talbois in 1242, 20 year truce between England and Scotland, Quaker arrests in Pennsylvania, funeral for Trent y Claroh in New York, and papal canonization moves for Joan of Arc in 1892. Other notes mention heat deaths in 1892 and 1904 and a World War I retreat narrative.
Miss Opal Moots, longtime clerk at the New Palace hotel cigar stand, has quit after failing to learn the ropes amid confusion over management. Her departure highlights tensions in the staff lineup and training gaps.
Twenty years ago in Frederick reports note rapid progress on Market street sewer work and brick laying set for tomorrow morning. A trench accident narrowly buried a colored worker who helped escape. William Ennis of Burkittsville frightened horses in a trap near Pen-Mar, injuring a woman who was knocked unconscious. another passenger was thrown out. County Commissioners approved about $200 for road and bridge repairs.
Oscar Grove acting scout executive reports Frederick county Boy Scouts invited to attend a field day at Harpers Ferry while Scout Troop 135 of Baltimore camps there from August 2 to September 8. The Baltimore troop will host and coordinate the visit.
A Labor Day field day at the Harper's Ferry camp gathers city and county scouts for signaling and first aid contests. Scouts from nearby towns like Hagerstown and Frederick join a larger tri state gathering to mingle and learn from each other. Frederick scouts focus on first aid training with classes formed in February and now averaging 35 members led by Mr Grave.
A woman leaves her stable position serving customers to pursue a life with a single partner. The piece explores devotion versus routine and the costs of choosing love over career security.
Mr John W Vige of Cumberland near Frederick touts Dreco as restoring his daughter Rosie from a weakened, pale, bedridden state. He claims the tonic increased strength and appetite, with Rosie gaining weight and color. Dreco marketed by Pearce's Pharmacy as a restorative tonic.
A elderly man in a new car stalled at Fifteenth and I streets last week causing a temporary traffic jam. Bystanders offered no ridicule and traffic relief followed as the vehicle finally moved, drawing smiles from onlookers.
A collection of rental notices describes multiple apartments and rooms for rent with various amenities and prices in Frederick area including 110 W. South St and 21 South Street. A campaign announces Charles W. Smith seeking the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Frederick County with a pledge to fulfill duties.
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