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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
3
Gladys James, 12, and her mother, Mrs James, were badly burned when a gust of wind spread flames from burning clothing as they attempted to extinguish a blaze at their East Third Street home. Buckets of water and frantic efforts failed, with Gladys pulled from the fire and both victims suffering burns to hands and arms.
A Frederick county conference of 260 policyholders and Grange Mutual Free and Storm Insurance Co of Carroll county aimed at settling disputes over fire misperceptions and covered perils. A frame house on John Stoner’s farm near Rocky Ridge burned Tuesday night, with loss estimated 1500 to 1800 dollars, partly insured. Reverend Bed Vanes reports word reaching him.
A fragment from a judge and exchange discusses whether literary standards have risen, noting an absence of a prune joke and implying a humorous critique of contemporary tastes.
William KE Michael, 28, nephew of G. J. Michael, describes his perilous late Oct to winter journey through the Northern Canadian woods near Prince Albert. He and companions trap mink, marten, wolves, lynx, wolverine, and moose, build a cabin, survive deep cold, and reflect on solitude, risk, and the lure of trapping life amid high fur prices.
A century old advertisement notes a complete line suitable for graduation presents at Barnes Drug Store. It promotes gift ideas and displays the store’s winter offerings alongside the shop name. It reflects a period retail tone and local merchant emphasis.
Mr George W Cookeriy of West Pai Tick street is on a business trip in Walkersville. The notice notes his temporary absence from home and location of travel.
Local audiences will see the first moving pictures of Frederick scenes presented at the City Opera House tomorrow night. Manager List, via Baltimore, says completion of Friday’s views marks the debut, with plans for a crowded theater and a Baltimore convention banquet to close the evening. Orderly attendance expected in this early cinema showing.
Adamstown residents protest the Coundi Telephone Co over poor service and demand a separate exchange. Frustrated customers pulled their phones, leaving area stores and homes without landline access while others kept lines in use. Local leaders pressed for improvements after months of delays and rising dissatisfaction.
An old advertisement claims a cure for catarrh sold by Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It presents testimonials and a Utah style oath by a notary public, urging internal blood and mucous system treatment and soliciting subscriptions for The News. The copy imitates formal legal language and offers free testimonials.
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