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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1922
Page
4
A canvass of local merchants shows widespread optimism about business prospects as trade improves and stability returns. While some fear slow gains after wartime disruption, many say prices stabilize and demand rebounds, with several firms reporting new hires and rising sales in early 1922.
Six public sales drew large crowds with brisk bidding in the county. The largest total was Joshua Gruber’s near Wondsburo totaling 3008.25 dollars, with household goods and livestock also selling well. Additional sales included John J. Shank near Middletown at 1687 dollars and Leonard Myers near Unionville at 1250 dollars, with horses cows hogs and farming implements among items auctioned.
A Frederick area sale drew a large crowd with horses top at $161 cows to $150 and a Deering binder selling for $156. Overall sales at three auctions, including one northwest of Comus and another on the Liberty Pike, totaled about $3,000. KE Norwood acted as wuchlancer, John Gardner as clerk, with Waller J. Rice noting figures.
The Francis Scott Key Post committee and the executive committee of the Key Post plus an American Legion Auxiliary special committee met last night to discuss American Legion Week starting April 17 Easter Monday. Women from Freder include involvement and preparations for a bazaar.
Meeting reveals pledges of cooperation from Girls and Boys high schools, three fire companies, and city fraternal orders for an upcoming bazaar. American Legion Auxiliary committee pledges full support and further plans will be set at the post meeting in the Armory tonight.
Prest-O-Lite Batteries present strong value with a re r battery at 19.90 trade in for popular light cars and 24.50 trade in for a 6-volt type for Buick Maxwell Chandler Oakland Hudson Essex. Prest-O-Lite Service, the oldest motorist service, aims to maximize battery life and advises customers to prolong life with expert help, promising no push for a new battery.
Procrastination risks justice for your family if you must settle an estate tomorrow. We offer to discuss the business aspects of safeguarding your family's future and ensuring substantial justice through careful estate planning.
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