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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1928
Page
4
The Daily News in Frederick Maryland presents its publication rules and contact details. It notes responsibility for news dispatches by The Associated Press and requests real names for letters, with ads sent to the office rather than by phone. It states corrections will be made promptly upon notice.
A 1928 reflection notes how early spring temptations threaten work discipline. The piece jokes about golf season distractions and wages, warning that longer daylight and spring romance soften resolve and may push labor toward ease, with a playful nod to daily routines.
A compact column teaching English usage and pronunciation with tips on misused words, pronunciation guides, spelling quirks, and vocabulary growth. It promotes mastering one word daily and notes a sample quote about trite remarks.
Five residents answer the question about how today’s school system compares with the past. Mrs J T Best and Mrs Howard M Albaugh praise easier access and opportunities, while Mehal F Moberly criticizes spending and calls for standardized teacher pay. Mrs J L Notnagle notes improvements, and Mrs Ck Schildknecht notes overall progress.
Convicted bootlegger Allen Shewbridge of Brunswick is sentenced to three months in the House of Correction after being found guilty of selling liquor. The case followed testimony from Grover Porter and other witnesses, with Porter claiming illness from drinking and reporting the sale to authorities.
A playful word game describes moving a letter G in the phrase Letter Golf to route from porch to plant in six steps, with a hint that fewer may be possible. The note mentions a solution on the last page.
The rules explain changing one letter at a time to transform a word in a set number of strokes. Each step must be a complete common word with no letter order changes. COW to HEN example uses three strokes: COW, HOW, JEW, HEN.
A breezy column notes tense affairs in Chinaland and costly French events. It reports ongoing Balkan states stability, yet warns peace testing remains. Across the United States readers observe daily loves and hates amid continuing murders, thefts, and burglaries as the presidential race shapes.
The David C fse farm house burned down Monday evening in Emmitsburg. Occupant James Sanders was present in the building. Fire started from a chimney during the morning and sparks may have rekindled in crevices. Mrs. Stong hosted friends Monday night. Russell Ohier and family visited, as did Cameron Ohier and wife on Sunday. EL Ariana Jr. and wife spent Saturday in Baltimore.
Twenty years ago in Frederick items include Stall and Kehne sold to Kehne Brothers. C A McBride named to Johns College senior class and West Point appointee. Moherity family from Johnstown visiting. May Markell and others in Washington. Frank J Stoner visiting in Baltimore.
A scrambled etiquette note explains the correct place card for formal dinners and proper use of plain white cards. It asks when fancy cards are used and hints at standard manners for guest seating and card presentation.
A fragmented quotation contrasts arrogance tied to wealth with a satirical measure of a person’s worth. It references a speaker named Fredrika Bremen and a phrase about measuring value by reindeer, highlighting a mock philosophical critique.
A column questions why Congress members avoid public disclosure of holdings and notes Hudspeth of Texas advocating a hides tariff benefiting cattle owners including himself. It argues many lawmakers represent special interests, creating ethical tension and competition among favors. It also reports local social events and Moose Lodge elections with lists of participants.
Charles T. Hahn of Ridgeville was found guilty on two charges after a November 12 1927 collision in Frederick that seriously injured Charles Cohen. He received a $5 fine for reckless driving and $10 for no registration with costs. a failing to keep right charge was dismissed. Cohen was treated at Frederick City Hospital for about eight weeks.
The American Automobile Association reports 1927 motorist taxes totaled 725 555 812 dollars nationwide with total car taxes over ten years reaching 4 476 977 600. It notes rising per vehicle taxes and a need for nationwide tax burden definition and a larger share borne by car owners. It cites per vehicle tax rising from 22.57 in 1918 to 32.98 in 1927 and highway expenditures exceed motorist taxes.
Thursday afternoon John Stickman struck E A Alexander who had been parked on West Second street. A M Reid of Baltimore driving north on Court street turned onto Second and forced Hickman into Alexander’s car. No injuries and minor damage reported. Elroy Herman of Pelier investigated.
Topic for the week centers on religion and conscience with scripture memory from Acts 23 11 and Psalm 15 The meditation asserts a good conscience brings inner peace despite material sacrifice or public disapproval The note cites Goethe on truth and ends with a prayer for truthfulness and harmony with God plus a sales line about local businesses in Frederick The News supports local advertising as paying dividends.
A study by Dr. L. O. Kappes compared 25 children with good teeth to 25 with poor teeth. Diets rich in vegetables fruit meat and eggs correlated with better dentition while higher sugar intake aligned with decay. Researchers note heredity may influence teeth and overall health links between dental condition and illness.
Crowds gathered for multiple sales including Charles Gaver near Myersville where $3 600.05 was realized with cows up to 167 dollars and horses to 200 dollars. Other auctions reported strong cattle and hog prices, totals ranging from 2 600 to 5 650 dollars, and an auto camp map released by the Automobile Club of Southern California.
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