Maryland Agricultural Forecast for 1920 Weather Outlook
The United Department of Agriculture forecasts show an 84 percent yield versus last year. Maryland's total production is put at 11 307 000 bushels with 30 668 000 bushels of corn, rye 431 000 bushels, and barley 199 800 bushels. White potatoes projected at 6 148 000 bushels. sweet potatoes 1 200 000. Hay 652 000 tons. apples 2 590 000 bushels. peaches 818 000. pears 562 000. Acreage changes reflect lower planting and yields for several crops.
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Eds Orotor
Depareiene
Agriculture Gree
Maryland
OMA SIMPSON and the deaf and blind pupil story ends in myth
A fragmentary piece discusses OMA SIMPSON and a remarkable deaf blind student, juxtaposed with a weather and crop condition report. It notes weight trends in fleece and lists percentage conditions for crops and produce, followed by a June weather summary with temperatures, sunshine, and rainfall notes.
Unclear historical notes on dates and weather events
Fragmentary OCR lines describe electrical disturbances from lightning and high winds with dates such as the 11th 4th 17th and mentions of heavy amounts and a rise in recordable events. Details are disjointed and place names or sources are not identifiable.
Red Cross completes home hygiene course at Unionville
The ninth class in Frederick County finished a 15 lesson program in Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick under the American Red Cross. Twenty three members earned certificates tested by the Potomac Division in Washington. Certificates go to Mrs Hallie N. Pearre and multiple others, noting the largest county class to finish the full course. No classes until September 1.
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Frederick County
American Red Cross
Unionille
Potomac
Washington
Red Cross
Hallie Nx, Pearre
Cora Pearre
Lillian Sundergill
Bettle Sundergill
Mary Pearre
Ressie Nicodemus
Lillian Nicodemus
Hannah Mae Nusbaum
Julia Mopps
Sart Grumbing
Mise Kathe P. Suppington
Estella G. Lowman
Florence E. Garner
Maud L. Wagner
Refuse Rehearing of Rail Pay Award
Chicago July 22 United States railway labor board rejected a request for a rehearing of the wage award case. An executive committee sought further reconsideration to gain more concessions for some unions. Board member G W Hanger said no reopening would occur after full consideration under the act.
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Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
Rail Brotherhoods
Théagand
Powertit- Honda
Ithe
Local Frederick Social Notes Note Various Visits and Travel
Frederick residents and visitors engage in family visits and trips. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs N B Hargan returning home from a lengthy Baltimore trip, Noah B Citeau improving slowly after illness, and Teresi Harrigan visiting Balti more. Several families plan auto journeys to Ohio and New Jersey, while others host relatives in Frederick and nearby towns. Local events include a lawn fete at Koonts Chapel on Saturday night and residents commenting on crops thriving after rain.
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Charlies Hagan
Frederick
Sundeyon
Wee
Baltla Hts
Jesanes A
Waidter
Hithle Abit
Laister
Perente
Atd
Noah
Buenas Vista Con
Citeau
L. Hunsberger
Sei
Iss
Elizabeth
Crapster
Aréon
New Jersey
Damon
Reindollar
Margie Baumgardner
Dayton
Ohio
Prank Brown
Columbus
Mra Brown
Lavinia
Roger Davis
John J. Davis
S. E. Brown
Davis
Dorothy Ashton
iMr
Koonts's Chapel
Ashford. Trail
Dolly Trail
Ming
Dorothy
Ashton
J. Brown
Clothes for Traveling Now Attract Interest In Summer Fashion
Verona Clarke surveys practical stylish traveling clothes for summer trips. Raglan sport coats, light weight coats, and rain ready wraps suit changing day and night temperatures. Geisha silks and Meadow Brook suits offer versatility, while new Rubaya serge weave fabric promises cool comfort for travel wear.
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New York
Meadow Brook
Verona Clarke
Dead soldiers and war brides reach New York aboard steamship
The Princess Matolka brings home 841 American soldiers who died overseas. Among the passengers are 25 war brides of French and German nativity and Polish troops. The voyage from Dantzke and Antwerp carried about 2004 steerage travelers and 200 cabin passengers.
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New York
Matolka
Dantzke
Antwerp
Railroads Seek Passenger Fare Hikes to Offset Wage Burden
Washington July 22 railroads will petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to shift much of the labor board wage award cost onto passengers and milk rates. A P Thom general counsel for the Railway Executives Association states the request aims to raise fares on multiple ride, commuting, and Pullman tickets to share the added burden.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Cone
Labor Board
A. P. Thom
Railway Executives’ Association
Mexico revolution viewed as quiet by Birmingham paper
A Birmingham paper notes that the latest Mexican revolution appears unusually quiet. The writer ponders whether what is unfolding is a genuine upheaval or merely a rehearsal before larger action.
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Mexico
Birmingham
AgesHorald
Jan Oe
Harding Platform Speech Interpreted Amid Debate
In a reformist tone, Harding addresses Republican platform points urging responsibility, national unity, and a peaceful world order. He advocates liberty and independence while inviting international friendship, while emphasizing railway workers’ pay and government guarantees of service. Prohibition and enforcement receive measured support with calls for lawful compliance and adaptable policy. A New York wager reports Harding favored by investors, with odds illustrating strong support for his candidacy.
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Mann
Republic
America
Fhearth
Onsnion
Alaskan Plane Push On Toward Alaska Bound Flight
An Alaskan bound planes push continues from Grand Rapids Michigan on July 22 as Army planes Nos. 2 and 4 reach the city after a long flight from FE Pa covering about four hours. Engine trouble disables No. 1 near Erie. War Savings Stamps noted.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
FE Pa
Erie
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