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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1923
Page
4
The July 30 1923 issue cautions travelers about typhoid risks from untreated spring and stream water at camps. It urges testing sources and avoiding unsafe drinking water, noting clear water can harbor germs and suggesting using approved supplies to prevent illness.
June 30 entries recount Montezuma’s revolt against Spaniards in 1520, four Massachusetts witches condemned by the General Court, Milan seized with Genoa incorporation by France in the late 18th century, Jesuits expelled from France in 1880, Debs arrested in 1918, and Czech independence recognized by France in 1918.
A miscellany from Frederick recounts summer scenes and local musings. It notes tourists and Hollywood walks, weather signs, fires in Canada, a mayor and controller clash, wedding season, hospital and church events, and a stray glimpse at national topics. Various names, places, and events appear in brisk, columnist style.
The Inquiring Reporter gathers local views on whether higher wages will trigger a strike. Samuel A. Gregg of Montevue Hospital says a strike is unlikely though demands grow. Benjamins Rosenstock argues unions should not be met due to rising labor costs. William Comfort predicts a strike as corporations failed to meet agreements. Charles Schrodel notes educated operators exploit skilled miners. W Merrell, grocer, believes a strike is possible but workers are already compensated.
Beginning July 1 rural mail carriers in Maryland and other states must perform a 15 day inventory of business on their routes. Post office officials plan a nationwide survey of rural deliveries to measure mail handled, pouches, cartage on lamp routes, stamp and stamped paper sales, with counts to be repeated in December to gauge growth and fund future expansion. Electric light meters in Toronto are now read by photographs from a special roll film camera.
Frederick locals recall events from June 30 1903 including Milton Engle receiving a handsome United States Army infantry drill hook from Congressman George A Pearce for the Independent Base Company. Harry Shipley waded after a carp in Monocacy creek and was soaked when the fish knocked him down. Local carpenters plan to unionize meeting at City Hotel with 21 men present. A committee will seek wage increases and hours reductions from contractors. another meeting is set for July 12 to finalize the union.
Astrologers describe a doubtful day with adverse Jupiter and other planets, advising caution in finance and business. The forecast warns of leaks and graft, possible national intrigue, and public unrest in Scotland and France, with strikes foreseen in the United States and a somber outlook for weddings and amusements.
East Chuuh street resident Carroll S James is slowly recovering from a severe attack of appendicitis. Sashes, especially chiffon or tissue cloth, are popular items as fashion bands. Watch The News grow.
The fragment references a person named Smith tied to a repeal bull and politeians, mentions a federal investigation, and notes no nationwide search. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR and lack of concrete facts, but the piece suggests political context and potential legal scrutiny.
Y M C A campers from Big Pool hiked to the wilds of West Virginia on June 28, crossing the Potomac by ferry to Cherry Run and climbing a mountain overlook. After rain interrupted activities, they swam in warm water and toasted marshmallows by a campfire with local visitors and friends.
George Albaugh of Walkersville and Edwin Mackley of this city pleaded guilty at a Friday hearing before Justice J. Grahame Johnson. Each paid fines of six dollars and forty cents after being charged with traffic violations tied to a highway collision near Unis city. Edward N. Ranneberger of near Doubs faced charges for passing an automobile on a hill on the Baltimore State road and narrowly avoiding a collision with a motorcycle officer. he pleaded guilty and paid fines and costs.
Taneytown residents share a weekend visit roster with guests from Washington Baltimore Kensington York Pa and Luthestown. Mr Charles Eliot returns from a trip to his daughter in Lutheast Indiana and a stray OCR note mentions a misread term hall but meaning holy flounder.
A light verse noting how the speaker once found motorists dull yet now talks constantly about his Ford. He recalls past disdain for cars and reveals how ownership changed his interest and social behavior toward fellow motorists.
Two women suffered non life threatening injuries in separate auto mishaps on Emmitburg state road Friday night. Caroline Barnett of Cambria Virginia and Roy Miller of Lewistown were the injured parties. Barnett was taken to Frederick City Hospital after a collision involving a car driven by her husband near Catoctin Furnace following a child’s dash across the road. Miller fell from her car in an unrelated incident near Uncrushable Ribbons description and sustained head and back injuries.
Readers criticize a restaurant menu that overloads with fried items, noting the heavy choices are hard to digest in hot weather. The piece highlights how diners react to the excessive fried options and questions menu balance.
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