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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
4
With summer heat in Frederick fears of mad dogs rise. City officials plan strict enforcement of the 1909 dog law requiring muzzles and tags. Police will target unrestrained dogs to reduce street sightings and protect residents as licensing fees apply.
Colonel Willard French argues for including basic agriculture in public school curricula. He notes current education diverts youth from farming, despite national investment in agricultural science. He contends early exposure, even for city youths, would create practical farming knowledge and empower graduates to view farming as a viable, informed pursuit.
An in depth note in Men and Missions outlines rising missionary giving across major boards. It cites a $429,87h year over year rise in regular church agency contributions, with Baptists up $25,000 and Presbyterians up $143,000, though some deficits due to higher past year appropriations. North American foreign missions receipts reached $20,127,491 in 108-1) against $26,059,206 prior year, as special gifts totaling about six million were raised for new equipment, endowment, and foreign field support by groups including the American board, Canadian Methodists, Young Men's Christian Association, and women's societies.
Alderman Lewis A. Rice promotes a horse drawn four wheel street sweeper with a revolving brush and dust canas to clean streets economically. He compares public benefit of clean streets to costs borne by property owners and suggests using fire company horses to pull the unit.
Walter Smith of Mt Airy was arrested by Deputy Haover on a charge of skipping a beard debt owed to Robert Fraley. He posted enough to cover costs and was released. Jarry C Wright faced Justice C H Eckstein on assault charges with bail set at 10 dollars for court appearance. Take Stone appeared before Justice John Francis Smith on resisting an officer, fined 20 dollars or 30 days jail. William Bare, charged with disturbing the peace on B and O avenues, had case dismissed after a reprimand.
Frederick society notes list local residents traveling on business and visiting relatives in Maryland and nearby states. Edward Coggins serves in the city. Maurice Troxell and others return from trips to New York Baltimore Emmitsburg and Gettysburg. Several locals spend Sundays in Frederick or visit out of town relatives and engage in travel or work.
A new haircut dubbed the Napole on Proop spreads from New City Hotel parlors as Fred Fredericks and Frank C. Gosnell introduce a cut removing hair on the sides with center bangs curling over the forehead. Meanwhile small ads in The News grow in variety and readership, fueling demand for cooks, housekeepers, servants, sales staff, and housing rentals through want ads.
State zoologist Dr Surface warns grape vine flea beetles and June or May beetles are among the most destructive insects. Spraying with one ounce arsenate of lead per gallon of water and thorough coverage is advised, with repeat treatment if alive after 24 hours. For small plots mosquito netting can help, while large areas need lime sulfur mix or soil burial for grub control. Full plowing and crop rotation reduce future infestations.
A blazing disaster in Whitenwright Texas on June 18 consumes forty three business houses and twenty seven other residences leaving extensive damage. Local authorities report rapid spread of flames as firefighters battle the blaze through the night. No injuries are confirmed as crews cordon off the affected district awaiting assessment of losses.
Americans sweep the Hight barness class at the International Horse Show in London with a strong performance on June 13. Top competitors from The Newa dispatch highlight the clean sweep by American riders.
In Madrid on June 1, 220 PLM, lawmakers debated Madrid Mareccan affairs with sharp exchanges. The fight over policy dominated proceedings in the Cortes as parties argued over the country’s stance.
Anxiety grips after Frey starts from Rome toward Rut in a contested air race while other contestants withdraw. The $10,000 prize is at stake as observers await news after hours with no word on his safety over the Apennines.
Mrs E H Stokes mother of former Governor Stokes dies in Millville New Jersey at 2 50 PM while a wireless message seeks her son aboard a vessel at sea on the Atlantic.
A class of nine seminarians was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Allen of Mobile at Mt. St. Mary's College. The pew bell blessed by Bishop Allen, donated by Annie Malloy, and an address by Fr. John Color followed. A track meet with 68 entries and tonight’s elocution contest preceded tomorrow’s commencement led by Cardinal Gibbons.
James A Wood died at his Rocky Ridge home on Saturday aged 60 years, five months, and twenty two days. Survived by a widow Amanda Speaks and eight children, plus three brothers. Funeral held yesterday at 10 in the Lutheran church, Rocky Ridge, Rev. C. E. Bregenzer officiating, burial in the church cemetery. Thurmont funeral director M. L. Creager assisted.
Quotations from Frederick County Farmers Exchange list grain prices and feeds for wheat corn rye oats and flour plus mill feeds hay clover timothy and straw values. Notable figures include No 2 Red wheat at 85 cents per bushel corn shelled 67 to 72 cents per bushel and hay Timothy No 1 at 23 to 25 dollars per ton. Samuel S. Lewis appeals for support.
A Frederick Md citizen urges Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney disorders. Allen C. Gosnell reports backaches, frequent urine, and night awakenings improved by the pills from J W Harner's Drug Store, with continued relief after completion. Foster Milburn Co. markets Doan's in the United States at 50 cents.
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