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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1920
Page
6
A Frederick newspaper column argues labor scarcity and high costs push households to relearn handy trades. It urges people to repair doors, locks, furniture, shoes, and even learn basic auto repair to reduce dependence on scarce skilled labor and help families manage rising costs.
Purely personal notices list Miss Miriam Coblentz and others returning home from Virginia, Baltimore, Waynesboro, and Washington along with relatives visiting York Hamar Maine, Cumberland, Hagerstown, and Seton places. Several families and individuals are noted visiting relatives and spending time with parents and siblings in Braddock Heights, Charleston, and Union Bridge.
Clarke Eugene Stull of New Market and Pear Gertrude Spurrier of Plane No 4 were married Saturday afternoon at the Reformed church parsonage Mt Pleasant by Rev B R Carnahan. Louis Ta Annan of Emmitsburg and Miss Stenrietta Phillipa of Detroit were married by Rev Slgteled Swersson in Detroit, Michigan.
The Frederick News presents a ten question questionnaire to local notables. Harry G. Dorsey discusses life in Frederick, his youth, profession, ambition, and views on the city with remarks on local development and a light wish list featuring street signs and car insurance reminders.
George Kidwell, a Brunswick freight conductor, was killed near Chey Rut when a brake issue caused a train to drag him. His body was found after the train stopped. survived by a wife and two daughters. A Pythian Pilgrimage and related ceremonies are announced for tonight with multiple lodges attending and over 300 Knights expected. Also listed is a horse death from lockjaw on South Market Street.
Rural tree delivery to begin August 1 at Union Bridge after Post Office Department order. Wheat price declines four cents per bushel to 65 1/2 cents. Sophia Jesus transfers St John’s parish Frederick to secular clergy. Second annual camp meeting opens at Mt Airy under National Association of Local Preachers. County wheat yield reported at 25 bushels per acre.
Mrs A Louise Nicodemus who led suit for her two daughters Izabella Loulve and Ingenia Brown Ing Nicodemus against W Harmon Nicodemus died suddenly at 11 46 Saturday night at 823 New Jersey Avenue Washington The telegram announcing the death came as a surprise as she appeared in good health She attended one trial last week and four days of testimony concluded Thursday The defense cited two Washington physicians unable to appear in person due to hospital and travel delays The death will not alter the pending suit and arrangements will be made for a next of kin or guardian for the children Her death does not change the case status against the deceased husband
About 509 attended the open air service for the Leaders Bible Class at Washington Street School grounds with 700 estimated for a later gathering. New members joined the class at a morning service, and plans include a park service and forthcoming meetings and reunions with notable clergy and local organizers.
Frederick residents hear of a proposed gas rate increase by the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company. The public service order sets a per thousand feet charge rising to $2 with scale reductions for larger use, reflecting higher material costs and supply issues. Chamber of Commerce debates auditing the company books as a prerequisite to rate changes, with ties to Waynesboro urging similar actions.
In Baltimore, sugar supply notes a rise and prices remain firm until end of the canning season. Officials predict a 5 to 10 cent per pound drop next January, but current stocks from raw and refined sugar keep prices stable. Dealers say the recent price swing is not a permanent decline. banks’ credit tightening and speculator liquidations drive the temporary fall. Meanwhile Baltimore markets show a glut of vegetables and watermelons from Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland, with prices expected lower this week.
Business in the courts shows numerous property deeds transferring parcels in Brunswick county and city, plus several marriage licenses. Names include Otto F Mahn, Theres Jennings, Chapin-Sachs entities, Edward Moore, Joseph Donovan, Charles Wertheimer, Chartes Treich, William J Shannon, Little Jewelry Co, Real Estate and Improvement Co, Levy Trustees, Arthur Levy, Wardell, Warfield, MacCleland, Vernon Fowler, Isabel Rolling, Rotting, George Dennis, Howard Rollins, and others. The notice also lists multiple couples with ages and residences, including colored individuals and residents of Brunswick, Frederick, Myersville, Buckeystown, New Market, Point of Rocks, and Baltimore. Includes a quoted line from a Boston Transcript anecdote about pears in Louisiana.
A vintage advertisement claims women suffer despondency from nervousness and bodily ailments and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a root and herb remedy that supposedly resolves the condition.
Farmers in Virginia report a sharp potato price slump from $8 a bushel to about 80 cents, driving heavy losses amid costly planting and transport. Weather worsens perishables, prompting prompt shipment and rising costs. Market demand weakens, while tomatoes stay strong. farmers fear continued losses unless public demand rebounds. Ridgely Sparks complains his Maryland Penitentiary paper delivery delays leave him lonely for The News.
C. B. Michael of Brunswick Maryland long a B and O conductor and fraternal figure endorses Dreco a all herb remedy for diabetes kidney disease and insomnia. He recounts relief with improved sleep appetite and strength and notes others also praise the medicine dispensed by local druggists including Pearres Modern Pharmacy.
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