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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
6
Independent news discusses risks of long distance investments in foreign ventures, noting capital scarcity and failed Mexican projects. It warns investors they cannot always know inside conditions abroad and urges careful watching of Maryland ventures to correct difficulties.
Lewin F. Kefauver urges a uniform harvest wage of 4 dollars for a ten hour day plus board to prevent disputes. He notes labor costs and criticizes optimistic crop forecasts, predicting Frederick County will not match last year’s yield due to factors like Hessian fly in prior falls and varied conditions impacting wheat prospects.
An editor’s questionnaire gathers views from Frederick residents, including personal history, favorite sports as a youth, current hobbies, career paths, early ambitions, and thoughts on Frederick’s needs such as more manufacturing and better sewers. Also included is a long wheat crop report noting Hessian fly damage and variable yields across the county with reflections on conditions and outlook.
PURELY PERSONAL. Charles C Quinn and Charles Russell left this morning for Hershey Pa to work for Hershey Chocolate Co Mrs H A Diffendal has returned to Philadelphia Pa Mr William J Wiles 100 East Eighth St returned from Detroit Mich From our city yesterday attended the Baltimore wedding John D Abrecht and Elsie Margaret Shinnick Were Mr and Mrs Lily Abrecht Miss Daisy Abrecht Mrs J Clarke Devilbiss Miss Myrtle Sl comb Miss Mary Keyser O1/49 Shinnick father of their bride Janice John Rubeck L Washington form this city Was the best man Mike Ruth Biggs of Baltimore was the brides maid
An old advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by constitutional treatment. It promises $100 to any case left untured and invites testimonials from readers. The notice names F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, as the manufacturers.
Frederick officials plan a quiet Fourth of July with a strict ban on fire crackers, torpedoes, and explosive displays within city limits. Police will enforce ordinances, and residents must remove children from the city to enjoy fireworks elsewhere. Violations carry fines up to 1000 dollars and up to 90 days in jail.
Governor Ritchie issues proclamation declaring July 3 legal holiday. Fourth of July falls on Sunday, so celebration shifts to Monday with Saturday prior for preparations. State offices banks and many institutions to close. impact on business and financial sectors nationwide.
Frederick High Schools held commencement at the City Opera House with salutatorians Blanche Long and Earle B. Wood. Valedictory by Mary Edna Mullinix and Paul Urner. Diplomas awarded to Lucy Boblitz Alice Kolb Blanche Long Eliza McSherry Elizabeth Mercier Mary Mulinix Edna Reich Laura Renner Emma Thomas Rosa Wachter Wm Derr Ernest Sappington Budy Be Woode. Wheat price rose to 80 cents a bushel on the local market while corn held at 62.18 per barrel. The Frederick Fire Company announced plans to enter reel races at Martinsburg West Virginia. Francis Baer Lakin of Rocky Springs earned a Bachelor of Science at Washington and Lee University.
Charles B. Lox marries Be Cox in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev. H. Weber. The couple left for Philadelphia then Atlantic City and New York, planning to reside at the Leland Hotel in Waynesboro. Mrs. Cox, a noted Waynesboro singer and Euterpe Club member, is from Nebraska via Mercersburg. Cox has led the Leland since 1918, with York as his home.
An article promotes nursing as a high vocation for young women, noting strong demand and ample pay. It announces a new nurse training class starting July at Maryland General Hospital and mentions special privileges at the local YWCA during training. Interested individuals should contact General Superintendent George C. Peck at Linden and Madison Streets.
The Maryland General Assembly authorizes Frederick to borrow 50 000 dollars for a Memorial Park, land acquisition and park improvements. A special municipal election on July 6, 1920, will decide issuing serial bonds with tax levies to repay, noted by Mayor Gilmer and City Attorney Delaplaine.
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