Preservation of books amid rising costs in 1920 papers
A fragmented 1920 Whe News-Post column argues for cheapening and simplifying non literary matter to preserve books. It contrasts paper-backed and pamphlet formats in France and England, urges keeping genuine books, and notes cost pressures on publishers and readers. It also jokes about a Chicago health commissioner, then sketches broader social affordability concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luhdon
Eam
Engleh
France
England
Costa
Licenses Revoked In Maryland After Week of Violations
Nearly seventy five licenses were suspended or revoked statewide in the past week per the motor vehicles commissioner. Arrestees from many counties faced penalties for liquor or drug impairment and for machine theft. Total state motor fines reached 2259 with Baltimore contributing 1487 and counties 772. Frederick led with 13 dollars above its quota. Several individuals in Frederick were cited for display of markers or lack of registration certificates amid a string of penalties.
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Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Maryland
Baltimore
Frederick
Fréderick
Jay Borton
E. D. Bonds
T. B. Davis
Frederick R. Bodley
Beales
Sittaa- Erick
FR. Radley
Seton
Ilia
V. V. Jocelyn
W. V. Jocelyn
George M. Patton
Rufus Reid
D. Rash
Michael D. Rush
A. M. St. sClair
Allen Wickham
John
Rewan
Frederick Folks Told by Themselves in Frederick
Editor presents a ten question questionnaire for notable Frederick residents. Dr. Robert Tyson discusses residence duration, favorite youth sports Marbleg and Baseball, hobby being his work, and choosing his profession by talent. He hopes for improved railroad facilities and stronger community spirit to attract industry.
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The
Nova
Frederick
Robert 3. Tyson
Tyson
Prederick
Y M A Camp Returns and Field Trip List
Tomorrow win notes of Y M C A boys at Weg Pool after ten days return today. Several girls and women named for ten day camp trips include Elizabeth Hedges Anna Kemp Harriet Kemp Anna full Susan Grove Elizabeth Keller Dorothy JoliffeAnnabel Lundgren Claire McCurdell Dorothy Gale Antoinette Gale Mary Elizabeth Curtyars Agnes B Harley Kitty Ross Lavenle Hood Brunswick Georgia Hood Caroline Rogers Mary Sappington Margaret Weller Kathryn Shuetze Edina Measel Mrs Beachley Rex Bench Mary Castle Dorothy Knapp Christing Kreh Mrs Richard Johnson. Falls from sliding board injures a seven year old at Braddock Heights during Catholic school picnic. she fractures left arm, taken to City Hospital and discharged after reduction.
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Y. M
Purely Personal Social Notes From Washington City
Mrs. Margaret Gladmon and guests motor to the Chipline home on West Third street and visit Mrs. Gladmon’s aunt Mrs. Laura. Mr Herbert Gilbert returns home from Maryland State College for the summer vacation. Miss Ethel Ralston and Miss Jessie Miller of Youngstown Ohio visit Miss Grace Thomas. Mr Boulden Waters, Washington and Lee graduate, stays with his parents. Miss Edith White of Altoona Pa visits Mrs Naomi Coblentz at Braddock Heights.
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Margaret Gladmon
Snnegs
King
Ruby
Washington and Lee University
Edith White
Altoona
Miia Naomi Coblentz
Braddock Heights
Bella Lettres Society Elects Officers at Meeting
The Bella Lettres Literary Society opened with Frederick Cramer as president and elected officers including Walter Zeigler as president, Paul Whipp as vice president, Russell Stockman as secretary, Emory Cram as assistant secretary, Robert Delapiaine as treasurer, Reginald Rughes as librarian, Julian Cram as editor, and Wilam Hunm SOTA rere enGeorge as critic. A man named William Miller fell on East Patrick Street. Wheat price rose to 73 cents a bushel at the local market. Diplomas were awarded to Amelia Annan Rhoda Gjlletan and Joseph Rome. County commissioners ordered construction of a bridge over the Monocacy River at Reich's Ford between the Jug Bridge and Frederick Junction.
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Bella Lettres Literary Society
Frederick Cramer
Walter Zeigler
Paul Whipp
Russell Stockman
Emory Cram
Robert Delapiaine
Lbrarian
Reginald Rughes
Julian Cram
Wilam Hunm
Sota rereenGeorge
W. Miller
East Patrick Street
Monocacy River
Reich's Ford
Jug Bridge
Frederick Junction
Leaders Bible Class
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Remiannual
Jesse Yingling
G F. Dougherty
Edgar Stultz
Harry Shafer
Russell Ray
Lester Mackley
Chas
Kehne
Geo Burdette
Howard Taylor
Local news briefs from County Towns and visitors
The column lists residents and guests visiting from towns such as Hagerstown Frederick Baltimore and Richmond. It notes church services Children Day events visits of relatives and friends to families like Hogarths Parris Grimes and Wood plus local social activity and a Ford truck purchase.
Woodboro Social Notes Mention Visits and Church Rededication
Ida Boone returns from Baltimore visit. Thomas Johnson and daughter seen in Yi, Pa. At Westminster, Henry Gonso and family joined rededication of Church of God. Gonso family from Rocky Springs with Mr. and Mrs. John Gonso. Alice Meisenholder from Hanover visits Jana and Luther Powell. Jennie Barrick in Baltimore. Lease from Frederick visits Maynard Dudrear and Florence Long. Lycurgua Philips visits Baltimore with son Norman and his wife. Ernest Gonso and Nannie visit Rev and Mrs. Harry Gonso.
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Ida Boone
Baltimore
Thomas Johnson
Ani
Tannie Rider
Tanvy
Hank Harry Gonso
Westminster
Church of God
Alice Meisenholder
Hanover
Jana
Luther Powell
Mras
Jennie Barrick
Lease
Frederick
Maynard Dudrear
Florence Long
Lycurgua Philips
Norman
Ernest’ Gonso
Nannie
Harry Gonso
Frederick Chamber hearing straw vote on town county improvements
A straw vote at the High School banquet in Frederick assessed public opinion on Chamber of Commerce projects. Gas and electric service, a municipal light plant, streets, roads, a parallel Market Street, better railroad facilities, more industries, and public amenities dominated, with strong calls to improve maintenance and attract new business. About 50 attendees contributed opinions guiding post reorganization plans.
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Feval
Ay Mae
Alupyil
Laaty
Dovyou
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick City
Frederick County
Reorganized Chamber
Monocacy
Apywreuches
First c Lass
Jackeystown
Frederick
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsburgh
West
Patrick Street
Ford
Frederick High School
Marriage Licences in Maryland and Nearby States
Marriage licences list unions between Charles Malcome Diehl and Mary Burns in Union Bridge. Willard Lee Clark and Clara Maile Willhemina Woods. Lewis A. Biggs and Ide Crea. John J. Shaw and Mary Quth Lila Wt ter. Edgar O Barnett and Geneva P Twigg. Harry M. Huddle and Bertha P Thoms. property deeds involving Oxcar P Coblentz, Charley A Herman, Louise Phebus Young. Noah I Cramer and Clyde R Boyd. William F. Spaulding to Knights of Columbus House Assoc.. James C. Rowe to William J. Hood. Charles A Lewis to Harry C Kyler. Samuel Stambaugh to Roy C Dinterman. John F. Thompson to Robert Winfield Keys. leadership meeting notes of Leaders Bible Class and upcoming visits. Montgomery Health Officer praised for outstanding work. Hog cholera reported on a Frederic farm. first electrically welded ship built in France launched at Caen.
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Charles Malcome Diehl
Mary Burns
Union Bridge
Willard’ Lee Clark
Tetersville
Clara Maile Willhemina Woods
Brunswick
Lewis A. Biggs
Morhan County
W. Va
Ide C. Crea“er
Frederick
John J. Shaw
Mary Quth
Lila W.tter
Edgar O Barnett
Cleveland
Ohio
Geneva
Twigg
Cumberland
Harry M. Huddle
Shenan- Souh
Bertha P .Thoms
Manchester
Tennessee
Oxcar P Coblentz
Tol
Charley A Herman
City
Louise Phebus Young
Charles K. McMullen
Ity
Noah 1
Cramer
Clyde R Boydant
William F. Spaulding
Knights of Columbus House
Roy. C. Dinterman
John F. Thompson
Robert Winfield Keys
Shoes wear longer with Allen's Foot-Rage powder
Advertises Allen's Foot-Rage antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and foot bath for comfort. Claims it softens shoes, prevents tightness, and lets women wear smaller sizes by using the product each morning. Sold everywhere.
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Allen
Ladien
Mirac le Dreco Medicine Praised By Frederick Couple
Advertisement reports Dreco as a safe quick general reconstructant from herbal extracts. Alfred M. Kemp of 342 Madison St Frederick Md says his wife overcame constipation and nerves improved, and he also feels better after taking Dreco. Dreco contains no iron or acids and is sold by Peake's Modern Pharmacy.
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Dredd
Dreco
Alfred M. Kemp
Madison Street
Prederick
Frederick
Peake
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