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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
6
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The Freeman notes a crime wave across Frederick city and county with 23 prisoners in jail for state law violations. It urges harsher penalties, faster law enforcement, and swift action by the upcoming September grand jury to curb robbery, horse thefts, post office, hotel, and jewelry store crimes and restore order amid national unrest.
The piece argues that sugar relief is publicly available yet hoarded by large interests, not consumers, hindering home jam and preserves. It cites a War Department sale of 37,000,600 pounds to the Sugar Equalization Board while claiming real scarcity and rising prices burden households, urging government restraint and fair distribution.
A Baltimore reader condemns government sugar policy, asking why an immane supply isn’t released like canned goods. They note saved Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps funded the public, urging market sale at cost. They cite government burning spoiled food and warn of future shortages, citing The Baltimore Sun on public indifference.
The Nowa extends birthday felicitations to Milton G. Urner Sr a noted Frederick jurist and former Maryland Congressman from the Sixth District He has long been active in public life and remained engaged with current events even after retirement wishing him many more birthday celebrations.
The piece argues US school terms vary from 123 to 1942 days and attendance from 72.8 to 1648 days, translating into 3499 to 93216 education hours across elementary years. It urges using school hours effectively to shape standards, values, and ambition, warning of national waste from meaning less, valueless tasks that dull child interest and energy.
Warren Gelwicks, longtime worker in Bernard Welty’s blacksmith shop, has purchased a Gettysburg blacksmith business and will start his own operation. He plans to move his family soon.
Twenty years ago items note the City of Frederick fixed the real estate tax rate at 1.15 dollars per 100 dollars of assessed value at a special meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen. The basis is three dollars and fifty five thousand two hundred ninety nine. Miss Mamic Zellers entertained on her South Market street birthday, with many local attendees listed. Some Frederick residents planned a trip to Atlantic City joining others for a Saratoga return.
Mr and Mrs Bernard EB McCaffrey of Philadelphia return from visits to Frederick friends. Nurses Mary Strine and Nallie Hoffmaster and Drs Rowe Wyinger recently discharged from France visit Hoffmaster home in Brownsville. Frederick residents Beall Fogle Staub family host visitors from near Bethel and Crompton. Wright and Donnelly families travel from Baltimore and Trenton as guests. Thurmont summer plans for Chrome New Jersey visitors. George List, Garden Theatre manager, returns to duties after ten days touring Frederick Hagerstown Cumberland and Harper's Ferry.
A Braddock Heights pavilion dance last night featured Miss Anna Rohrback and others guiding a 60 to 70 guest event for the dancing class taught by Messrs. Opel Boulden Waterg and Sherald. The Novelty Orchestra provided music, a bar masque was added with confetti, and punch and ices were served. Chaperones included Mrs Rohrback and Mrs Etchison among others, with a large list of invited guests and attendees.
Frederick's renowned public servant Milton G Urner celebrates his eightieth birthday with visitors and gifts. The "grand old man of Frederick" reflects on a life in law, politics, and community service, including roles as State's Attorney, Congressman, Maryland state senator, naval officer, and bank and church trustee. He recalls conversations with Samuel Doll and lifelong ties to Frederick, remaining active and mentally sharp at 80. He and his family, including ten children with six living, are highlighted as he continues to influence local civic life.
A compact collage of quips and witticisms from multiple papers. The pieces parody marriage children and city life with brief exchanges and punch lines. Notable lines reference investments marriage and sightseeing in a breezy, old fashioned tone.
On death of Elias Fogle the executor will sell at public auction on the premises one mile east of Maugh's church on Tuesday in August 1919 at 12 pm. Items include two head of horses, pigs, a two-horse wagon, farming implements, harness, furniture, and tools. Two acres of land north of Maugh's church, adjoining T. F. Miller and 2 Ke Biddinger. Credit six months with note and security. Property not to be removed until terms are met.
Property transfers occur in Frederick and surrounding counties with deeds to Charles F Smith Casper E Cline Charles DuBourg and others. The Emmitsburg Road buys an engine from Western Maryland Railway Baldwin Locomotive Works with heavier capacity and electrical equipment. Littlestown names Elmer P Buckey postmaster succeeding the late C P Gettier. Summer complaint in children praised Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with Cassor oil and diet guidance. Butler Tenn man reports success in use.
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