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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
4
The Frederick newspaper outlines policy requiring real names with communications and excluding telephone notices. It states The News will correct errors brought to the editor and notes postal entry as second class matter.
The article urges voters to cast ballots in a municipal election for a three year city government, warning of apathy and declining turnout. It emphasizes citizens’ duty to participate and express opinions through their votes.
The report shows 1089 delegates at the Republican national convention, down from 1109 in Cleveland in 1824. Several states record gains and losses, including Alabama nine this year vs sixteen in 1924, Arkansas eleven vs fourteen, Georgia sixteen vs eighteen, Kentucky two vs twenty six, Louisiana twelve vs thirteen, New York ninety vs ninety one, North Carolina twenty vs twenty two, Oklahoma twenty vs twenty three, Tennessee forty nine vs twenty seven, Texas twenty six vs twenty three, Virginia fifteen vs seventeen, Wisconsin twenty six vs twenty nine. Delegates-at-large and district rules govern the apportioned totals, with one district delegate per district and additional at-large delegates based on state voting patterns.
Inquiries ask five random people their views on the new type in The News-Post. J Grahame Johnson and E D Michael praise it, while Mrs J T Best finds it hard on the eyes and Mrs C Will Foot calls it fine but hard to read. William B Bennett also approves, noting the style is very nice and well received. The text then veers into a partisan note about Republican rewards across states.
A playful note presents a puzzle titled Letter Golf with a stunt to hop off without leaving the ground. It promises a five stroke path, calling it par, and notes a solution on the last page.
The article explains letter golf where you change one letter per stroke to reach a new word while keeping letter order and forming valid words. It gives COW to HEN in three moves as COW, TIOW, HEW, HEN and notes only common complete words count. A sample solution appears on the last page.
Ten additional applications arrive for the Frederick Y MOGOA camp at Big Pool Washington county from June 20 to 30. Alvin G Quinn reports 25 local youths already signed up and expects more this week as quota time nears. The camp led by Mr Quinn with several assistants will include swimming fishing boating and hiking. This marks a return to Big Pool for the local group after several years. The Y M C A summer schedule lists daily swimming but no school hours and separate blocks for girls, boys and ladies. The boys department schedule notes morning sessions on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday and outdoor hours on Monday Wednesday and Friday.
Twenty years back in Frederick a June 12 1908 column notes a St John Library card party with prizes won by Mrs Breriy Russ Regina Rodock Miss Corinne Payne Mrs Jeanie Harbin Frank Murphy Air and Mrs William Baum plus a sixth wedding anniversary celebrated for Richard Baum and family. The piece also mentions baptisms, a Norfolk Va church, and local residents including George Wo Reinien Helen West and William Baum together with travel notes and barber shop leadership in Norwy.
Secretary Mellon through Senator Reed said Pennsylvania delegates will confer and reveal their presidential nomination stance after tomorrow’s meeting. Vermont delegation backs Hoover with a native son as second choice, as the Republican convention opens in Kansas City with 11 a m. session and preparations for a heated platform fight.
The article highlights larch's role in fine arts with Raphael using larch boards and larch wood’s durability in furniture and structures. It notes western larch’s superiority among American conifers, its growth range from British Columbia to western Montana, and its architectural longevity in castles and fence posts. It also mentions brown gum from bark wounds and its historical use as food by Indians.
Tivoli presents The Noose with Nickie Elking in a Richard Barthelmess led revival. Lina Basquette Dot and Thelma Todd as society butterfly abound in strong cast including Montague Love and Alice Joyce. Page Kiddies Band closes with six young talents led by Marinel Page delighting afternoon and evening crowds. Maryland stars Dorothy Mackall and Jack Mulhall headline Joan ing a new thrill packed comedy at the Maryland with a short comedy and news reel.
A fragment from a lessons page discusses common word misuse and pronunciation errors. It notes spelling pitfalls, misread letters, and emphasizes expanding vocabulary daily with focused practice. The text includes references to correcting errors and counting items, with scattered numbers and examples.
Calvary Methodist and Grace Reformed share reports of Sunday services and large congregations. Grace Reformers note Children's Day programs, musical offerings, and a Monday night Sunday School officers meeting. United Brethren lists visitors, banners for offering and attendance, and an evening sermon theme on virtuous daughters.
A compact list of anniversaries and birthdays with events from 775 to today. Notables include Governor Gage, James Oliver Curwood, and Sir Oliver Lodge among others with dates and places noted.
Health article urges pasteurization to curb bovine tuberculosis spreading via milk. It notes high infection rates in children from bovine sources, outlines steps to control infected cows and milk, and mentions nutritional safeguards with cod liver oil and orange juice. It also references industry figures and conventions.
Miss Eliza Atchely of Pennington New Jersey penned a will eleven feet long by hand providing bequests to more than fifty relatives and friends. The document reflects a motto about dressing the mind to the fashion of the world passing away and cites Locke on clothing the mind as well as the body.
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