Eight Acre Demonstration Farm Offered by Local Landowners
Messrs. David Lowenstein and Charles Wertheimer offer eight acres of land on the O Leary Farm adjoining the White Cross MHK Plant for use by Professor Welch of the Leys High School agricultural department. Wertheimer and Lowenstein describe the land as productive and suitable for a demonstration farm for county pupils, with additional acreage possible from nearby Center Street plots. Professor Welch’s acceptance was not confirmed. officials note transport access by city cars and the potential need to seek larger tracts if required.
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O'Leary
White Cross Mhk
Prat Va Welch
Leys' High School
Charles Wertheimer
Wertheimer
David Lowenstein
Frederick
Weetheimer
Wwetch
Mr. Wertheimer
Petersville
Lowenstein
Welch
Iis
Agricultural Department
Francis Wertheimer
East Third Street
Vme
Frederick County
Jasvepstein
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Warning
A vintage ad urges mothers to treat children's constipation with California Syrup of Figs. It warns that a coated tongue signals illness and promotes a laxative tea spoonful to clear waste, claiming harmlessness and quick relief. The copy warns about counterfeit fig syrups and directs to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
Calfornia
California Fig Syrop Company
Boy Scouts' Dream Realized Through School Fundraiser
The Boy Scouts of Second Frederick Troop planned a bake sale on Saturday to raise funds for equipment to outfit a marching corps. They sold hot biscuits, home-made cokes, and candies, aided by local bakers and parents, and netted about $55 after expenses while awaiting delivery of instruments.
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Etter
Ioy
Bredert
Dirmin Corps
Frederick
Scouly
Moberi
Lewis Voaberry
Gettysburg
Gettssburg
de Reotts
Deekdiot
Rasenourie
Patrick
Theadie
Sante
L'Hormas
Pomestie Setenes Pepariwent
Alchived College
Clark Skeegs
Mer Sherald
Quiy
Lutheran Church
Hood College
Sconts Dersbherger
Flannigan
Bennett
Dagan
Willud
Carty
Prince George wedding plans and Maryland nuptials
Mrs GC Y Al Clagett of Prince Forge County announces the engagement of her granddaughter Elizabeth Wilson to Brooke Lee of Montgomery County, daughter of late Senator Joseph S Wilson and son of Senator Blair Lee. They plan a mid month Episcopal ceremony in Upper Marlboro and will reside in Silver Spring. Also, Irene Rimbey wed H W Ham Maine at the bride’s home with Ada Maine maid of honor and Bernard Harrison best man. Raimond R Anders and Nel Hie A Gross were married quietly at the Presbyterian Manse by Rev. Dr. Thomas Freeman Dixon.
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Slsator Plesson OW
GC. Y. AL Clagett
Princeforges
Elizabeth Wilson
BE. Brooke Lee
Montgomery County
Miss Wilson
Joseph S. Wilson
Trince Scorse
Lee
United States
Blair Lee
Upper Marlboro
Silver Spring
Irene Rimbey
N. W. Rimbey
Ellicott City
Whham
Maine
Mer. Murray
Ada Maine
Bernard Harrison
Harry Wilson
Iside
Croom
Woodbine
Raimond R. Anders
Nel ‘Hie A. Gross
Baltimore
Thomas Freeman Dixon
Among the Sick and Return to School
Fragments describe local residents ill with varied ailments. Mr Wilicu Didie and Mrs Mercaney Nepth Market discuss confinement to bed. Mr Roger Molesworth, long ill at Tuams ache, has recovered enough to resume duties at Tac Rider Colve, New Windsor.
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Wilicu Didie
Jefferson Street
Vinden Gace Sk
Frank Sohasaring
Wen
Mercaney Nepth Marketeet
Roger Molesworth
Tuamsache
Tac Rider
Colve
New Windsor
Farm Labor Woes Hit Frederick County Jobs
Farmers complain of scarce reliable labor with wages rising. Wages range from daily rates of 1.25 to 1.50 plus board, or 20 to 25 dollars monthly with board. some vary by task. The article notes a general seasonal shortage, with better hours and pay during corn husking and harvest, and that demand will rise as field work resumes.
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Somersets
Queen Annies
Washington
Kent
Prince George’s
Darclester
Frederick County
Fire destroys Clay Gaither barn and stable near Snells Bridge
A large bank barn and stable owned by Clay Gaither near Snells Bridge Howard County were wrecked by fire on Saturday. Gaither locked the stable door then left for his dwelling and Mrs Gaither alerted him from a bedroom window. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and saved adjacent structures. the barn and contents including four horses were destroyed with damage estimated at about $0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Gaither
Snells Bridge
Howard County
Washington county delegation urges public view on school tax plan
The Washington county legislative delegation appeals to the public to express views on a proposed tax levy for schools. The measure would fund designated school expenses and is not a general property tax. Public input is sought on the proposed designation and funding impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Canta
Leva
Schott
Browne House Lighting Dispute Near Brunswick
The Browne residence at Brunswick was lit on Saturday night under a flat rate amid ongoing dispute over whether a flat or meter rate should apply. The house benefited from light under the prevailing rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ras Browne
Brunswick
Man Overboard From Bridge Amid Potomac Rescue Effort
A man identified as Miank Wilsen from an unnamed town fell about twenty feet from a bridge into the Potomac during an attempted swim near a mine site. He sustained a head injury and a possible sprained ankle, but was rescued and later reported in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miank Wilsen
Aserstown
Kallatis
Malone Buys Landis Jewelry Store in Town
iC M Malone acquires Landis Jewelry from a local owner amid plans to remodel the shop. The transaction, described with tentative timetable, includes possible expansion and new apartments above the store. Community reaction notes expected increases in customers and renewed attention to the business.
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Ic. M. Malone
Landis
Skinner's
Court &c
Vwilliam— Sows Drug
Marga
Tr Sreere
Car Lne
Care News
Marlid&wit
Fredericktown in 1793 Geography Described in Old Volumes
Mr Walter Rice of Lewistown owns two leather bound volumes of Morse's Universal Geography printed in 1794. One volume notes Fredericktown as a thriving inland town with brick and stone houses, four houses of worship, and active trade near Catoctin Mountain. The Maryland section lists 18 counties and 319,782 people with 103,036 enslaved, underscoring historical perspectives in early American geography.
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Walter Rice
Lewistown
Morse
Rice
the News
United States
Maryland
Fredericktown
Broderick
Catoctin Mountain
Hagerstown
Frederick
Conegocheague
Pape’s Diapepsia Promises Fast Relief for Indigestion
An old advertisement claims Pape’s Diapepsia provides quick relief from sour stomach, heartburn, and indigestion in five minutes. It touts harmless taste, candy-like form, and benefits like improved appetite and cleaner intestines, urging readers to ask a pharmacist to read the formula.
Jacobs Oil Promises Rheumatism Relief Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Jacobs Oil as a universal rheumatism cure. It claims pain relief with direct application to tender spots and promises freedom from rheumatic symptoms without internal treatment. The copy also asserts benefits for arthritis neuralgia back pain and other aches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
St Jacobs
Jacobs Oil
Bank Statement Report of The Central Trust Company of Maryland
Frederick Maryland March 4 1914 balance sheet shows assets 1 168 065 69 liabilities 1 206 000 06 including capital stock 200 000 and surplus profits 41 812 87 deposits 508 115 44 due to banks and others 699 324 15 certified checks and notes payable total 1 168 063 65 sworn by treasurer Roby A Kemp and attested by directors Abraham Hemp Frank C Norwood T B Johnson with notary G Wesley Kindley
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State of
Maryland
County of
Frederick
T. Rob't. A. Kemp
Roby
A. Kemp
G. Wesley Kindley
Abraham Hemp
Frank C. Norwood
T. B. Johnson
Financial Statement of The Peoples Fire Insurance Co of Maryland
Condensed balance sheet and income details for The Peoples Fire Insurance Co of Maryland Freder ick Maryland dated December 21 1935. Includes assets such as real estate mortgage loans and bonds and liabilities including unearned premiums claims and capital reserves with figures referencing ledger values and market values.
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Peoples Fire Insuraxgct CO
Maryland
Frederick, Md
Taal
Amd
Public sale advertises farm equipment and stock near Harmony Grove
Valuables include 78 head of milking cattle and Holstein heifers, 14 hogs, thoroughbred Jersey bull, 40 horses and colts various ages, farm tools, hay carriages, wagons, engines, and household items. Sale at Harmony Grove on March 18, 1904 with eight train connections from Frederick to Harmony Grove. Terms: six month credit on sums over 10 dollars. cash under 1000. no removal until terms met. Provisions on grounds.
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Wildnissiany
Perch
Cuming
Dverville
Doll
Iverville
Jim
Welphs
Jen
Oud Daver
Ivervilte
Almande
Prince
Deming
Tiewers
Osborne
McCorgood
Deering Horse
Johnson
Keystone Side
Hood
Keystone
Thomas Ifi-Hue
Deere
Frederick
Harmony Grove
Key Mar
Fredde County
Court House
Maryland
Ast South Street
Frederick City
East South Street
Thomas Hooper
Charles William Keine
Wm. FE
Derner
Anctionser
PPS
Limars
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Messrs
Chas. Wertheimer
Professor Welch
Fornia
BOY Scouts
Drum Corps
Hymeneas
Waint — Rexarty
AL Ross
Baltimore News
Guresuw
Inunistadog
Potomac
Geof
Wea
Cjgreace
Aidgre Pall
Air Skalete Leeds
Freder
Imerrives
Ob Flaller & Seen
Wispu
Malone Yal
Hocemont
Tle
Bso
St. Louis
St. Jacob's
Central Trust Company OF
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Vis
U.S
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Company Oo
Lao Oe
Wat
Wes
Dantalies
Origi
Andy Mary
Muar
Mogats
Baltimarys
Yong Soetement of the Peoples V1 Enaer 1 Co
Oof
Mervdand
Prderie
Anding Tee
Aawooen Fin’ Os Department
VM Mason Shtuteus
ADNR
Matlyda
Mongil
Puebla Sale
Faruilig
Geil Mooypoullig
George Thouck Fatens
Ddarmony Grove
Prederlek
George M. Burridr
Harvey R. Lease
John L. Dutrow
Joseph K. Bussard
Eta Sonnhd Neviks
Dahan
Preestras
Pradde Noy
Ry Marlidaas
Ajadl
Fourtil 106
Murrington
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Alburgh
von Juan
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Slo
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Renu & Harp
Court Street
Marledée
Sarr
Patrick Ollert
Wm. B. Dunes
Irtlam
White Cross Mille Ca
Akirthidad
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East Second St
Annie M. Burger
East Patrick St
Marllett
North Bentz St
5Th St
Chester M. Hauver
Marliett
Wisst
Third Street
R Uuns
Bath
Artur 45
Levy
Central Hardware Company
South Market Street
Marratt
Williamson’s
Marchatt
Eee
Daniel Eissler
Marbattee
C. J. Burger
South Market St. Maridtt
East Fifth Street
West Fourth St
W. A. Burger
N. Market St
PFLAT
West Second Street
Marcty
Doll Brothers
S. Market Street
EK. J. Wine
Brenner
Norih Market Street
C. E. Schildknecht
North Market St
L. BE. Mullinix
Ren
East Patrick Street
Hammond
Amon Burgee
K. Febiter
East Seventh Street
New
A. Lee Simmo
Atlastown
Frederick Co
Marlédista
Walkersville
Franklin T Institute
L. Rochester
Tee Tor
Sykerville
Tosell Farms
Mellor
Sykesville
Janeart
Carl Frefier
Ariadds
Aerai
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Helhive
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