Uncut Books and Market Oddities Highlight 1930s Reading Habits
A fragment from a 1930s column discusses book sales with uncut pages, noting foreign publishers still send unread copies. It mentions a 25 July 1930 date, an author appearance in Frederick, and debate over using paper knives versus substitutes like scissors or ham slicers to handle uncut pages. It explores practical quirks of reading and old binding practices.
Campaigning by Air Could Shape 1932 Presidential Race
A 1932 era columnist speculates that air travel could redefine campaigning. The piece compares past methods to a potential nationwide flight tour led by a leading Republican candidate, arguing air campaigning might draw large audiences beyond radio reach. The author weighs risks and audience impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight W. Morrow
Lindbergh
New Jency
Alver
Ambessador
Mexico
Social notes and gatherings span towns and travels
A patchwork of names, trips, clubs, and luncheons fills the social page. Mr Somrz, OD Baker, and others attend meetings. Mrs Boyd, Mrs Crawer, and Mrs Toyd host and share meals. plans unfold for travels from Baltimore to the Pacific Coast, Central and South America, and returns via the A. Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata Helen L. Smith
Baltimore
Jesse
Central
South America
Tse
Chicago
J. Paul
Lake Louise
Brith Celumsa
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Portland
Seattle
Machine Caiforna
Grand Canyon
Frederick News Clippings Reflect Rotary Social Notes
Twenty years ago today in Frederick readers learned of accidents about the Catoctin area and local gatherings at Braddock Heights. The column lists social visits, dances planned by the Catoctin Club, and residents traveling to Atlantic City and Washington with updates on church sermons and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
the News
Catoctin Club, Inc
Braddock Heights
Judy
Auzistra
Messre
Gerald Remsberg
Charies A. Opel, Jr
Roland E Sing
Hagerstown
Prederick
Jail break suspect back in custody after county escape
A man named Baker and four other prisoners escaped from a Frederick County jail before being recaptured. The group fled with handcuffs and fled along a road before cooperative authorities chased and detained them. Several fugitives, including Baker, were later returned to the county jail as investigations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atae
Mberty
Harry Seron
Thuysday
Barer
Redbrick
Kfir
Sherif Wilam FL Buker
Frederick Coutseober
Tiffin
Efance
Cho Chy
Russell Hartman
Mes
Richard
Oedd
Ray Gardeer
Lion Shortlegs
Tiffin Police
Bazer
William W. C. Roderick
Frederick
Tilin
Ohio
Baker
Tiftin
Toledo
Sandusky
Baltimore County
Mitte
Steiner
Leon Hawes
Brunswick
Raymond Daxter
Thurmont
Elijah Thomas
Peteraville
Lindy Glass
Emmitsburg
Albert Long
Glasspear
Such is Life in the Summer Heat at Luf's Stuff
In a rustic column, N. A. Lufburrow laments the daily scorchers and restless mornings. The narrator contrasts local swelter with mythic South Sea Isles comfort, urging readers to laugh at the heat yet endure the humid days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea Isles
Scrambled Word Puzzle Teaches Mistakes and Spelling
Reader is invited to find at least four mistakes in a cartoon and unscramble a scrambled word by rearranging letters. The page promises 20 points per correctly identified error and 20 for the unscrambled word, then explains the errors and reveals the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA Service, Inc
Marketing for those giant Atlantic liners
A reader letter outlines the massive scale of food and supplies required for Atlantic liners. It details quantities of oranges, grapefruit, lettuce, cabbage, artichokes, potatoes, codfish, milk, beef, and other items for passengers, plus luxurious requests such as caviar and coffee, illustrating the busy provisioning of ships and the appetite of travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic Eners
Leviathan
Calfornia
Florida
Bat
Uners
Hike Boer
Astazy Park
N. J
Sandy Hook
Jersey
Today in History and Birthdays Noted Figures
A compilation of historical anniversaries and birthdays with names such as Beom Mnex George Batcheller Carroll Wright Thomas Eakins Ian-mari Balfour Charles Major William De Mille David Belasco Martin L Davey Maxferd Parrish Frank Sprague Richard Turner Robert H Coats and others. Reflects on battles and territorial organization from 1814 and on individual legacies noted in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beom Mnex
Boston
Main
Thomaston
Maine
George G. Batcheller
Saratoga County
France
Carroll
Wright
Dhunbarton
N. H
Thomas Eakins
Philadelphia
Ian—mari Balfour
Charles Major
Indianapolis
Teday
Willam
de Mille
Washington
N. C
David Belasco
America
San Francisco
Martin L. Davey
Tres
Milford
Conn
Sir Richard Turner
Robert H. Coats
Clinton
Ont
Bible Thought Verse Reflections Cited
A brief excerpt cites Ecclesiastes 5 7 and notes dangers of excessive dreaming and words. The item references a Young publication warning that waking dreams can be fatal.
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Freserict
Aid
Flapper
Fanny
Sogiety News
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Somrz
OD Baker
Bufze
Lottie
Dosen
Tory
Tomar User
Byker
Jot Newman
Myre
Kate Parcy
Apa
Jewett
Atd Aes
Freerricg
Ale
RK. Boyd
Cer Davin C. Vinebrenner
Ures
Novor
Delighttulama Bridge
Winebrenner
Boyd
Noah E. Crawer
T. Foo Joncas
Te Caweda County
Cramer
Toyd
T. Stuart Haller
Holmes D. Baker
Blue Ridge Summit
Bias Sophia Pitts
Monterey
Haysard Boyce
Maryland Feuellon
Alice Pare
Doracy
Look
Haller
Miss Pitts
Marshall Wilson
William Hamilton
Loyalty Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Baker's Wood
Backesstown
Niddletown
Byron A. Winebrenner
Roger B. Wolfe
Carro. Grant
Rochie Carr Grant
Hyattsvale
Waltern FL Childs
Clack Place
Richard Potts
Winchester
B. M. Carter
Cathc- Hall
Dorothy Nicodemus
Burkeystown
Honar
Nicodemus
Rust of Honor
Mr. Bente
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Bese’ Ford
Wa Kervie
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Brown
Corner West Second
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Bar- Tarpet & W. Cores
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Predesck C. Bege
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Patrick and
A. Wachter
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Brekes Nso
Mio
Perry
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Reateen Brevare
Cerry
Eaecang
Re N Kunbeil. Jr
Ketaana
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Riminet
Dennis Vated
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Harri
Lews Ro Dertcbaugh Ayig
Emma I. Suk
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Tree Boulevard
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Clarke
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New York City
Fred Merker
Mere Ernest Hellenstein
A.C. Nerth
Tol-do
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Neal A Melick
West Verginve
Alderson
Menck
Crecon
United States
Mary C. Cole
East Church
Atlantic City
Washington, D. C
Luray
Alice C. Ray
South Market Street
Naomi Wachter
East Church Street
Carl L. Huebcand
Atlantic City, MN
A. R. Snedegar
C. B. Cockrell
Old Domintor
Mila
Mr. Snedegar
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church of Alexandria
Sunder
E. R. Spencer
Mary Jane Michael
West ‘College Terrace
Mary B. Shaw
Hyattsville
Argest
Forlock
Ebert House
Braddock
Charles Wormar
Houck
George Ress
Thoes
Isier
Suna Ress
Hebert Kret
Wess
Washirs
Hervetty Cramer
Heenan Gober
Balu
Pelgge
Min Gwe Resser
Freeza
Richmox
Helen Gregoer
Leis Lebhery
Tiesdar
Ebert
Braddock Hegots
Johan Remsners
Dickerson
Mums XK. Payne
Enelge Te Batok
Bernat, Kutetear, Jr
Afessis Witten Merwe
Clarente P
Edward Shaw
Rote Was
Watare Hoyer
Edward
Voge Grove
Estiumore
Rar- Latinutt
Upper College Terrace
Joe Coarwon
Goatwe
University of Virginia
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May Alive Crothers
Johes
Eésard Gray Eichelberger
Worcesten Muss Fermere
Berkiny
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Commerce Department
Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Eichelberger
Worcester
Gettysburg
School of Foreign Service
Georgetown University
Berlin
Bureau
Short
St. Louis
Edward 5. Eiche
Matherine Hidges
Maplewood
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Mrs. H. Lavitry Michael
W. B. Cutsnall
Katharne Caighall
Woodsboro
Dennis
Estelle Dennison
Tampa
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Harry T. Zimmerman
East Third , Breet
H. B. Cobientz
Rudy Cotraze_ Brandock Heights
Cobientz
Formeo
Liv Renisberg
Mmiddetown
C. Frost Betson
L. Edgar Bes
Thursiday
Tis Dome
O'Twain
Noel
Havng
Wiliam Quinn
Paris
Sorbonne
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Mra D. Qa
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Ambar
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Lee Oremery
Doro
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Harry Baker
Ellerton
Tiffin, Q
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George Clark
Anne En
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OLD Hickory
Supreme Court
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Lye Alway
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County Far
Ali Rommel
Paseengess
Gilbert Swan
Weighter
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Bridgewater
Lundy's Lane
Congress
Wyoming ‘Territory
Dakota
Utah
Idaho
Bible Thought
Ace Don Marquis
Meravis
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