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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
4
Leading figures in business law and public service urged graduates to pursue scientific farming careers. Secretary Wilson and others argued the farm offers rich opportunity and need for well trained professionals, contrasting demand in agriculture with slower absorption in law and medicine.
It notes a growing surplus of demand for lawyers and physicians relative to graduates, contrasted with a striking neglect of educated farmers. The excerpt emphasizes professional shortages and shifting career prospects in the modern economy.
A Chicago Journal report quotes a bishop urging a minimum clergy salary of 1000 dollars per year, 3200 if married. It contrasts with milk and wagon drivers earning 23 and 20 to 25 dollars weekly and notes Wisconsin clergymen averaging 700 dollars annually, including many high salaries.
In New England and parts of the eastern United States, foreign-born families form farm colonies with 10 to 20 acre allotments. Each family farms fruits and vegetables for university cities. a 1000-acre Polish colony near Chesapeake City, Cecil County, will split into small farms. Colonies lie between Baltimore and Philadelphia, accessible by water and rail.
Merriness minutes recount playful banter at a class event. A Southside girl boasts about a clever line, while a bashful Pat and coy Biddy exchange flirtatious remarks as the discussion turns toward marriage prospects. The dialogue echoes early 20th century humor in a Boston Post and Harper’s Bazar vibe.
A verse on the green gates of Maryland contrasts with a report on Braddock Heights Broadwalk site selection along the Frederick Railroad line and Maryland avenue. The piece notes committee findings favor a concrete walk from the old National pike to the Jefferson extension, with Frederick Railroad support anticipated. Also included is a child adoption filing by Richard Knox Sheckells and his wife, via attorney Samuel Tews, plus a water main break on Court Street causing cellar flooding and pump-out efforts.
Local column recalls a 1892 Frederick day with temperatures near 94 to 100 in the shade. A private picnic at South Mountain ended when a rider named Wertheimer lost control of a horse drawn coach and was knocked into a wall but recovered.
Dense clouds and steady downpour dampened streets delaying the city's street work and stalling the Frederick Select Orchestra trip to Barnesville for a tournament. Farmers face ruined crops as wheat sprouted and soil remains saturated while temperatures stayed around 65. A late rain briefed relief but rainfall remained modest for the month.
Garfield Hopkins Elsie Hopkins and Mary Lorentz were charged with disorderly conduct on West All Streets. Lorentz acquitted, Elsie fined $4, Garfield $30, and all jailed in default. Other youths faced oil bottle theft charges near Indian Refining Works with strict bail and jail for nonappearance. Charles Ivory fined $2 and jailed on fighting charge. Mountain Soiree at Miss Ritchie’s school will be held tonight with a special car to the Square Corner and an armory venue.
The latest stock quotations are reported by Motter Bros Co showing current prices and movements across leading exchanges. Investors monitor changes in key indices and shares as market activity unfolds throughout the trading session.
Baltimore stock notes list Metter Bros quotes on multiple securities led by utility and railroad issues. Listings include A. C. L. Consolidated bonds, Cotton Duck, Seaboard Air Line securities, United Rusons, Western Maryland, Central Maryland Trusts, Mercantile Trust, Houston Oil divis, and local banks with varied percentages and par values.
The report shows July Wheat at 97 percent, Sept Wheat at 93 percent, Dec Wheat at 96 percent, and July Corn at 0 percent with Sept Corn at 65 percent. Also mentions Frederick county newspaper pride in The Semi-Weekly News for its low price and broad circulation.
Capital and profits totals cited, promising growth to readers. The message urges building capital to seize future chances, emphasizing value of credit as a tool for opportunity and financial expansion.
Frederick Maryland business listings show Emory L Coblentz as president with Chas Wertheimer and Fl C Norwood as vice presidents. Robt A Kemp serves as cashier while Igeo T Baumgardner and Richard Potts are assistant cashiers.
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