Oil reserves and production in the United States in 1937
A 1930s newspaper column discusses oil as the engine of industry, citing Roosevelt's memo on reserves through 1941 and the American Petroleum Institute's report that proved U.S. reserves reached over 15.5 billion barrels, with production suggesting supplies will last beyond 1950, countering alarm about shortages.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Doughton
Committee On Petroleum Reserves
American Petroleum Institute
United States
Institute
Petroleum Institute Ggare
Traffic Fatalities Drop 30 Percent in January
A 30 percent drop in U S traffic fatalities for January is reported by the National Safety Council. The piece questions whether improved driving judgment and better conditions account for the decline, suggesting cautious optimism about a safer driving record this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Safety Council
Walking Again: Frederick Residents Return to Original Locomotion
Hundreds of Frederick residents abandon the car and walk due to the Potomac Edison Company's Dar system shutdown from lack of patronage. The local paper argues walking is a healthful exercise and questions whether people have grown lazy or indifferent about their physical welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Potomac Edison Company
Hagerstown Mail
Bible Thought on Humility and Return
A compact reflection cites Luke 15 18 as a model of repentance. It emphasizes humility as the root of heavenly virtues and the idea of returning to a fatherly mercy after sin.
Biography of a Distinguished Son of Frederick County
Taken from the Biographical Directory of the American Congress, this entry profiles Thomas Cantee Worthington, born November 25, 1782 near Annapolis, Maryland. A War of 1812 captain and later brigadier general, he practiced law, served on Maryland’s executive council in 1830, moved to Frederick, held state office in 1818, and served as a Democratic representative in Congress from 1828 to 1827, dying April 12, 1847, in Frederick with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Worthington
Thomas Cantee
Benjarin
Mary2ard
Annapolis
Anne Arundel County
Maryland
Anhspili
Frederik
Frederick Cuunty
House of Representatives
Frederick
Mount Olivet
Death in the Making by Robert Capa and Gerda Taro review
Bruce Catton highlights war photographer impact with Death in the Making, a Covici Friede volume of frontline and behind the lines photos from Spain. Gerda Taro dies, Robert Capa close to death, scenes extend beyond battle to daily life and agrarian labor, with Jay Allen noting Spain’s fire in making.
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Roberti Capa
Gerda Taro
Covici- Friede
Spain
Gerda
Varo
Crusnear
Capa
Jay Allen
Property Sold in East Patrick Street Transfer
Mrs. Lydia Bruchey sold her East Patrick Street home to her son Harry C. Bruchey who will take possession in April.
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Proerty
Lydia Bruchey
East Patrick Street
Harry C. Bruchey
April J
Local items from The News March 9 1888 and 1918
Frederick column notes a goose that cackles to the town clock at B Rosenour’s shop and a live alligator event from C Winebrenner. It also lists local horticultural and farming items, a 1918 report on J Charles Linthicum's amendment for a war farming fund, and Frederick Board of Trade officer elections. A fire at Hold Mentzer triggers whiskey bottle explosions and a dog alarm. Red Cross displays for surgical dressings planned for the 4th annual Frederick automobile show. Raymond Shipley sustains a broken right wrist in Baltimore crank incident.
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Frederick Countian
J. Charles Linthicum
Holmes
Barker
Noah E. Cramer
Frederick Board of Trade
Raymond G. Ford
J. Murray Cronenburg
S. Elmer Brown
Olver C. Warehime
Mentzer
Woodsboro
Jeff
Red Cross
Frederick
State Armory
Baltimore
Raymond Shipley
William Shipley
Men Seek Relief Work on Montgomery County Roads
Able bodied men seeking county relief will be required to work on road projects at 175 per day for a 6 day week, under a unanimous county board resolution. The 30 day program ends with potential farm work referrals. a $1200 salary increase for the road commissioner will be funded from local gas tax. The board also postponed purchases of new voting machines and delayed a controversial apartment zoning decision near Sligo Valley Parkway amid ongoing leadership changes at the county level.
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Rockv
Montgomery County
Couunty
Buard
Tt 13
Relef
Maryland State Roads Commission
Charles E. King
County Board of Election Supervisors
Sligo Valley Parkway
King
Clay Plummer
Kites Overtaking Bombing Planes In Youthful Display
A nostalgic piece praises kite flying as a healthy outdoor pastime for boys, contrasting it with recent bombing plane gains. The author, A Lufberrow, recalls youth spent with kite strings and sunny skies, endorsing harmless sport over warlike displays.
Quoted Voices on Policy and Freedom Across Letters
Excerpts from public figures and readers comment on foreign policy, discipline, and cultural freedom. Notable attributions include Churchill and Thomas Mann, with assorted remarks from LaVern Edgar and Charles McCarthy. The jumble reflects historical opinions and personal notes amid editorial noise.
Truck In Transit No Exeption Holds
Thomas Palmer a city truck driver argued in Police Court that a loaded truck in transit was exempt from parking rules. Judge Sinn suspended sentence given safety of cargo but warned future violations would incur fines. Palmer’s home city is cited and details of the case provided.
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Thomas Palmer
Benjamin Phebus
Walter E. Sin
Palmer
Justice Sinn
Samuel W. Witwer
Chicago
Ill
T. A Short
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Eyler At Thurmont Home
A birthday surprise dinner honored Mrs Nora M Eyler at her Thurmont home on Sunday after church services. Her cake carried sixty one candles and she received many beautiful and useful gifts. Attending relatives came from Waynesboro Pa Warrington Va Gaithersburg Emmitsburg Baltimore and nearby.
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Nora M. Eyler
Thurmont
Jehildren
Nora
Arthur Ao Eyter
Jane and
Ray
Waynesboro
Surprise birthday party honors Mrs Hanshew in Rocky Springs
A surprise birthday celebration was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hanshew in Rocky Springs for Mrs. Hanshew's 58th birthday. Refreshments were served to attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Hanshew and many relatives and friends.
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Charles Hanshew
Rocky Springs
Patsy Hildebrand
Irene Hanshew
Floyd Hanshew
Grover Hanshew
Roland Hanshew
Marshall Hanshevr
Susan Stone Observes 86th Birthday at Home
Mrs. Susan Stone quietly celebrates her eighty six birthday today at Diil avenue home. Sunday family dinner at East Patrick street apartment hosted by son in law and daughter Me and Mre Marilin Shoemaker. Attendees include Gertrude Stone Juline Lo Walter J. Davis Earl Stone Peliam N. t Scott Stone Baltimore Shoemaker family.
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Susan Stone
Diil Avenue
Mre
Marilin
East Patrick Street
Stone
Gertrude Stone
Juline Lo
Gand
Walter J. Davis
Earl Stone
Peliam
Scott Stone
Baltimore
Shoemaker
Unchecked sinus infection becomes chronic and hard to cure
Dr Morrie Fishbein explains chronic sinusitis often follows ordinary colds as germs inflame sinus membranes. Blockages from adenoids injuries or nasal narrowings hinder ventilation, requiring drainage and sometimes permanent sinus surgery for long standing infections.
Regres s in the English daily lesson note
Daily lesson in English covers misused words pronunciation and spelling. It reviews errant phrases such as price he asks is exorbitant and explains teg ress as to go back. A note on public misbehavior re ports George Spencer’s drunken disorder leading to jail.
Mind Your Manners on Baby Birth Announcements
A reader quiz answers etiquette questions about notifying relatives and friends of a baby's birth. It covers who should know, gifting, distance notices, godparent choices, and how to respond when asked to be a godparent with guidance to accept graciously or decline.
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LaVern Edgar
St. Louis
Beteu
Otho
Broadway Beggars To Leave The Theaters Says Welfare Chief
George Ross notes New York city officials plan to banish panhandlers from Broadway theatre lobbies. Welfare Commissioner urges patrons not to fund beggars. many are not destitute. The piece recalls theater charity and a famed panhandler tale amid society notes on publicity and high society excess.
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George Ross
New York
Rialto
Today in History highlights famous births and events
Entries list Edwin Forrest born 1806 in Philadelphia and died 1872 in Philadelphia, John Evans born 1814 and linked to railroads and universities, Abraham Lincoln 1832 political act, Monitor and Merrimac battle 1862, first Girl Scout 1912, U S forces trench attack 1918, Roosevelt currency powers 1933, and other notable dates and figures from 1806 to 1937 with brief notes on their roles and lifespans.
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Edwin Forrest
Philadelphia
John Evans
Iinois
Colorado
Warnesville
Denver
David Davis
Mlinois
Lincoln
Supreme Court
Cecil Co
Leland Stanford
California
Watervliet
Edward F. B. Orton
Antioch College
Ohio
Ohio State
Deposit
N. Y
Eddie Foy
New York City
Abraham Lincoln
Tillis
Savannah
U. S
Lorraine
Congress
Pres. Roosevelt
Legal Query on Lottery Ticket Loss and Damages
In a Cranium Crackers column a case asks if Adam Lucas can recover 50000 dollars after The Big Prize Company allegedly failed to place ticket No 73621 in the box. Lucas bought a duplicate ticket No 13621 for five dollars. The issue centers on a missing ticket after a drawing where ticket No 27631 won first prize. The piece also lists several notable figures and their ages or origins in a brief, period-voice fashion.
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Big Prize
Adam Lucas
Tedar’s Harescope Today Promises Adventure and Travel
The column hints at strong adventures and obstinacy, praising sports of varied kinds and study of unusual places. It cautions against accidents and urges keeping passions under control while noting favorable conditions for travel to remote areas.
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Lieber
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