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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
6
A historical essay argues the eight hour workday will free time for citizens to read avidly and participate in public life. It envisions reduced drudgery, more literacy, and calls for libraries and reading rooms where workers can better themselves and society over the next quarter century.
A block of items discusses how metropolitan papers mock rural letters while country editors entertain readers with society notes such as Miss Jones in white satin and Miss Brown in apricot chiffon. It notes that farmer news about better conditions matters more than 400s gossip. It ends with an ad for a constitutional catarrh cure.
Editor notes a prepared questionnaire with ten questions posed to notable Frederick residents. The interview features Weary Trail and Henry Trail, covering topics from length of residence to youth ambitions, occupations, and Frederick’s appeal, ending with tomorrow’s guest Charles H. Kehno.
The 1919 wheat cost study by the U S Department of Agriculture covers 481 farms and 284 winter wheat records, showing average costs near 2 15 per bushel with wide ranges from 1 to 8 2 per bushel. Yields averaged 44.9 bushels per acre in winter wheat and 84 for spring wheat, with costs per acre around 27 80 for winter and higher for spring.
A fragment notes Wilfred McCardell fell and was bruised while running with the Junior reel team. A historical box given to the Historical Society from Francis Scott Key’s ship deck is described. St Johns Literary Institute held commencements with Roy Rulang and Harry J Leichert receiving awards. Harvests were in full swing countywide. Wheat price rose to 85 cents per bushel. J H Balthis of New Market earned a Bachelor of Arts at Randolph Macon College in Ashland Virginia.
Residents yesterday applied to State Road Commission Chairman John N. Mackall for Carroll county to receive its share of this year’s lateral road fund. They propose 11 32 miles now and 17 1 2 miles later, costing about 192000, with specific routes listed and a plan to issue bonds to cover the commission’s appropriation.
Brunswicks Fourth of July celebration under the Volunteer Fire Company includes speakers Chief Judge Hammond Urner and Judge Glenn H. Worthington with others invited. Citizens aid the committee drive, ample provisions for crowds in the park, food, and music by the Academy of Dancing orchestra and visiting bands. A bike parade starts at 11, decorated autos and floats, athletic contests, dancing, and fireworks scheduled. Attendance expected from Virginia and West Virginia and nearby counties. C E Shafer chairs Renova S Qumatice in charge of arrangements.
A fire last night at about 3 o clock consumed an unoccupied house once the tollgate residence near the Hamburg pike owned by Lawson Summers. Water supply failed to halt the blaze, sparking debris destruction and prompting rapid local turnout. Committed cases and minor police actions follow in district reports.
Rev J Cc McFadden formerly of Alexandria Virginia now resides in Barnesville Montgomery county was ordained a Baptist minister at the First Baptist church in Alexandria on Wednesday night.
Local observer notes total June precipitation 4.80 inches as cool, damp conditions persist. Temperatures top at 75 with 68 recorded this morning and 88 yesterday. Forecast calls for continued cool days, then a warmer July. rain has disrupted fruit crops but boosted vegetation. no hail reports.
A long list of property deeds shows numerous transfers between individuals and couples across cities and counties with various sums, including $10, $56, $2,400, and $50, detailing grantors, grantees, and locales. A separate social item notes a kitchen shower for Mrs Kemp at Strawn Cottage Hood College, with attendees and prizes, followed by a report on the Frederick County Dental Association’s second annual outing to Abbottstown with a group of doctors and meals.
The Henry Kyd Douglas Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized in Hagerstown. Officers elected include President Mrs. Frank P. Conley, Secretary Mrs. Robert Campbell, Treasurer Mrs. Frank Ridenour, Registrar Mrs. Harry K. Powles, and Historian Mrs. Richard Alyey.
Purely personal items list visitors and travelers including Mr Ryapk Hammaker at Libertytown. Lawrence R Lee and son Richard sailing to France. Mrs James Allen visiting in the city. Miss Mary L Nies on vacation in Pennsylvania. various locals and visitors around Atlantic City and Frederick, with hospital and college ties and summer plans noted. Activities cover travel, visits, and engagements of residents and notable figures.
The engagement of William Turner Anderson and Ruth Stanfield is announced. The couple from North Carolina will wed in a future ceremony, Spragg Rhoderick. A separate note reports Mrs. Sallie Shipley Rhoderick’s marriage to Mr. Aaron Evan Spragg of Norfolk, Virginia, performed Tuesday evening June 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mercer on Redgate Avenue, with Rev. R. K. Bhanan officiating. The couple will reside at 611 Ret Sale Avenue, Norfolk, and attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Flautt, formerly of this city.
Experienced in office and clerical tasks seeks a position in Frederick. Apply M. Everhart at 102 South Market Street. Date June 26.
Rev George Bitor years pastor of the Catholic church will take charge of the parish in Hagerstown mid July. He is known in Frederick and studied at St Charles College Ellicott City and St Marys Seminary Baltimore. Family from Baltimore and others are mentioned in the brief notice.
A vintage advertisement touts Dreco as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia dyspepsia and kidney and liver troubles. It features testimonial from Frederick man Chas T Lease praising reduced back pains and improved kidney function after several bottles. The ad notes availability at Pearte s Modern Pharmacy in Fredericks.
Notice of election in Frederick Maryland set for Tuesday July 6 1920 to decide issuing bonds of fifty thousand dollars by the mayor and aldermen for Memorial Park. Polling places include George Miller barber shop 107 South Market Street precincts 2 3 4 with specific rooms and hours from 8 AM to 6 PM. G Edward Schell chairs the Board of Supervisors of Elections Frederick City.
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