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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1924
Page
4
A scanned front page displays newspaper masthead and policy statements. It notes Associated Press exclusivity and writer naming rules for letters and opinions. It also describes submission methods for notices and the Freder ick Maryland postal filing.
A digest of economic foreshadowings notes that autos signal prosperity with February shipments up 50 percent from a year earlier and farmer demand rising. It contrasts wealth symbols from 19th century Frederick to modern cheap cars priced 350 to 1000 dollars. It also touches on fashion, social trends, and odd observations from politics to daily life.
Inquiries ask readers for favorite comics. Emily Jamison and Mary McComas vote Dorothy Darnit. L Austin Hoke prefers Out Our Way. Rothenhoefer and Gordon Milyard name Out Our Way and The Gumps.
The reading warns a doubtful day with Mars aspect signaling potential political waste revelations and a near international tension. It forecasts a serious accident before midsummer and a South American sensation involving former U S residents, with Pisces born individuals facing a hopeful year.
Daily devotion prepared for the commission on Evangelism of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. Tuesday focus explores God’s love and its appeal to men, inviting reflection and meditation.
The National Good Roads Essay contest for 1924 by the Highway Education Board in Washington announces open participation for high school students. The Wi. S. Firestone Four Years University Scholarship will go to the best essay on The Relation of Improved Highways to Home Life. Dorothy Lomse of Roberts Kentucky was the 1923 winner. Also noted is the first shutout game in baseball finals at Dexter Park Chicago on July 23, 1870.
A lighthearted society column describes an evening investigation party with garlands of tobacco smoke and festive decor. It notes a good time had by those present and contrasts with those absent. The piece includes quips on moon cheese weather and polite discourse. Weather hints predict cold feet and hot heads for a few days.
A jumble of radio listings from WEAF WIY WJZ WGY WCAP WRC KDKA WBZ KYW detailing show times, performers, and talks. Includes sports and farm news plus humorous editorials and a mock Washington health note.
A digest of anniversaries and birthdates noting historic events from 1817 Spain earthquake to 1931 presidential primaries. Highlights include Grover Cleveland’s birth in New Jersey, Gandhi’s 1922 sedition sentence, and notable births such as Neville Chamberlain and Frank Moran.
Refers to state senate and house actions in Frederick including charter amendment for the Battimore and Frederick Railway, hospital diplomas for nurses, liquor sale restrictions, bridge regulation near Monogamy River, scholarships at Buckeystown Normal School, and local bills on har rooms and Walkersville. Mentions annual appropriations to the Maryland School for the Deaf and Frederick City Hospital. Ends noting an American Saxophone Quartet concert at City Opera House via YMCA.
An antiquated political system replaces the old Democratic and Republican strongholds, with little discussion about the survival of the Attest within their party as it endures.
A fragmented caption notes a puppy looking unhappy as it is carried by its mother. The brief image description contrasts expected gentle handling with the pup’s apparent discomfort.
A 1920s advertisement touts Marmola Method tablets as a simple, steady way to remove fat without unhealthy dieting. The copy claims thousands endorse the product and offers Marmoth Co. in Detroit, Michigan, as the source to purchase at one dollar per box.
Mrs Abner Carter of Cullman Alabama says rheumatism ruled her life for four years until Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup. She reports aching pains and weakness improved after using several bottles. The ad notes the syrup is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. Williamson's Drug Store advertises the product.
The Potomac Edison Company announces that all Ten Year Gold Coupon Notes of The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company and The Potomac Public Service Company issued under the May 1 1917 trust will be redeemed on May 1 1924 at Central Trust Company Maryland Frederick. Redemption price is 101 percent of principal plus accrued interest to date. After that date interest ceases and future coupons void. March 11 1924. M F Riley President.
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