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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1928
Page
4
A compact notice page from The Daily News of Frederick Missouri outlines policy on letters to the editor free notices and corrections. It details submission methods and the protection of writer identities, with postal registration as a second class matter designation.
The Canadian government begins withdrawing the silver five cent piece from circulation in favor of a larger nickel coin. The small coin, once valuable during wartime, is seen as impractical and some collectors fear future rarity. Many will exit currency while others fade from mint stock as coin styles change.
The essay notes George Bernard Shaw condemning a clergyman who promotes corporal punishment. It cites a shift away from whipping as parenting grows softer while asserting spanking still curbs some behavior. It argues reason works better once children reach an age capable of understanding.
In a terse exchange, the vicar remarks on Mrs. Jones grieving, suggesting Tam should have seen that a single drop was best. The note hints at sorrow and misplaced judgment in a local church community.
Five individuals are polled on who bears blame for trouble in the Pennsylvania coal fields. Schaeffer T Hargett and Fris Anderson weigh both sides. Schildknecht points to capitol. Grumagine cites operators. Biser blames both sides. Ronny notes harsh but sometimes unreasonable miner conditions.
Topic for the Week on religion and daily life cites scripture John 17 8 and Psalm 164. Meditation argues religion enriches one’s world, revealing intelligence purpose and goodwill in nature and elevating life’s dignity. Prayer asks God the Light Strength and Glory to inspire uplift and strengthen daily devotion through Jesus Christ.
The Tivoli opens with Reau Sabres the French Foreign Legion tale drawing rapid fame in film circles. Also screens Reau Geste about legionnaires in the Arabian desert with Noah Beery Evelyn Brent Gary Cooper. Newsreel two Charlie Chase comedy and Maryland Marybenl feature follow with The Gilded Lily and Blake Of Scotland chapters. YWCA service held at Hood College with Johns Hopkins University team preaching on spiritual matters.
A fragmented OCR item from Frederick twenty years past mentions places on West Third Street and local names, but details are garbled. The readable bits hint at a community note or notice with scattered proper nouns and street references.
Fr Trabee Davison Assistant Secretary of War and Major General James Morhet depart from Holling with Major General Morhet to study Panama Canal air defense. Weather delays force a stop at Camp Bragg. The delegation plans to land at France Field Panama after fueling at Point Isabel and Galveston.
The Dollar Line vessel President Lincoln bound from Seattle to Japan failed to report positions for two days amid a fierce storm. Antenna damage was noted and two Danish ships were wrecked in the gale. Officials uncertain about the ship's status attributed the silence to storm conditions and possible radio failure.
Miss Lettie Marshall Dent was named Superintendent of St Marys County schools to succeed George W. Jey, retiring after 32 years. State Superintendent Albertos Cook approved the selection after School Board action. Dent will take the oath within two weeks.
The Bishops of the Church of England have adjourned discussions on the prayer book until March next, awaiting the final proposals. No details on possible alterations were disclosed.
W L Gordon explains common errors in usage and pronunciation. He promotes improving vocabulary by mastering one word daily, today focusing on labyrinth meaning a maze and a bewildering labyrinth of facts.
Sunday visits and local gatherings across Uniontown with families including Slerry Crabbs Bangs and Wellder among others. A funeral for Rev. W C Stine of Greencastle was reported with several ministers officiating. The piece lists many attendees, study group meetings, a farewell party, and perfect attendance honors for February in area schools.
Sunday ceremony at St Johns Catholic Church drew a large gathering for the Holy Name Sunday observance. Men attended the ramment and vesper service, with social events and community participation noted.
Troy R Rippeon of New Windsor was found guilty of operating a vehicle under liquor influence and failing to yield. He received 100 days in Frederick county jail and fines totaling 155 dollars, choosing jail time over the fine. The crash at South Market and South streets injured Miss Naomi Smith.
Attorneys for Richard Rogers and James Daily filed a motion for a new trial after testimony linked them to the Washington area on the night of the Georgetown and Buckeystown Roads robbery. Alger, the station manager, implicated the pair, saying Rogers led the holdup and took $48, aided by a third man in a waiting car.
A 21 year old man, Deaver Cola Marin Melvin Smith, remained under guard in a hospital as authorities probe claims he burned his arm with acid over three years to obtain workers compensation. A baffling witness and failed treatments marked the case as officials reviewed alleged staged injuries and weekly £750 benefits.
McDermott, serving a life term in the penitentiary for the murder of publisher Don Brett, allegedly confessed to involvement with Floid Siroltenberger and an unnamed accomplice in the case. The report notes other linked individuals and ongoing prison statements.
A lent puzzle explains letter golf where players change one word to another in a fixed number of strokes without rearranging letters. The objective is to transform COW into HEN in three steps, changing one letter at a time using valid common words.
A brief quotation themed note cites Psalm 37 and Lincoln on faith and duty. The text invites readers to recall seeing it in The News. It presents no event or person beyond the biblical and historical references.
Dr James J Walsh notes laughter uses many facial and thoracic muscles and stimulates circulation. Laughter aids relaxation and may ventilate lungs, but should be kept in balance. excess or too little laughter is not healthful.
A lyric fragment by N A Lufburrow questions the belief that women always have the last say. The speaker plays a guarded game while awaiting a verdict and expresses hope if the puzzle is solved.
Practical etiquette tips on salt and pepper sets placement and usage. Answers cover individual versus shared sets and where to position shakers on covers. The piece notes Frederick businesses advertise in The News and that it pays.
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