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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1922
Page
4
The Daily News presents an introductory note about publication rules. It states independence daily except Sunday and credits The Associated Press. It requires real names for communications and notes free notices are by mail, not phone, with postal filing inFrederick Maryland.
Tuesday March 21, 1922 report by the American Chemical Society describes tungsten heated to 50,000 degrees producing helium as a new element. The article notes it tests alchemy ideas about turning metals into gold and the philosopher's stone, while highlighting that future chemistry foundations arose from such pursuits.
A discussion on firearm licensing argues it would aid reputable citizens while not stopping professionals. It suggests licensing may deter impulsive, unfit young men from obtaining guns and emphasizes preventing access until authorities certify suitability. The text threads various unrelated notes about a Kentucky man, Niagara dry prophecy, and humorous post office headship.
The marriage of Isaiah William Reifsnider and Alice Mary Rinehart took place at the Reformed parsonage in Westminster on March 14. The couple plans a home on the Tanstown and Keymar road after April 1 and will honeymoon in Philadelphia and Lancaster.
Samuel Welty says a strike seems unavoidable per papers. Wm Bushwaller says yes. Arthur Myers has not studied the topic. George Schroeder cannot tell. Roy Schiltdknecht believes a strike in bituminous fields is likely while anthracite interests may reach an understanding.
Philadelphia March 21 Acting on physicians order United States Senator William E Crow announced from Mercy Hospital that he will not be a candidate in the May primaries. He will remain in his seat until a successor is elected. Reports say Mrs Crow seeks to keep him in the senate until after the election amid questions about a Bell Crow deal. Governors and financiers are discussed as possible players in a November arrangement. Other item notes a moonshine incident in Nesquehoning with goats eating soaked paper and a rampage ensued.
Local items recount deaths and resolutions for Mrs M Helen Schley by the Francis Scott Key Monument Association. Emigrants from Carroll County plan sugar beet farming in Prowers Colorado. A milk wagon accident injures Earl Smith. Music recital at the Conservatory and Epworth Reading Circle program members listed.
A man named Geizelman from Johnsville, about 45, was brought to jail by deputies and will be transported to Springfield Asylum near Baltimore for treatment after mental disorder concerns. Two physicians recommended institutional care. neighbors report alarm due to his visits, though he is described as harmless and capable at times. Deputies found him at home and plan to send him to Sykesville after county commissioners’ review. Mary Ramsburg, a six to seven year old girl, will be sent to Rosewood Training School for Girls. her mother was previously committed to Springfield Asylum for treatment.
Purely Personal notes announce the birth of a daughter for Mr and Mrs George Robert Shaw of Cleveland Ohio naming her Virginia Elizabeth after the paternal grandmother Mrs Virginia Elizabeth Shaw wife of Breckinridge Shaw of South Market Street The item also records weekend visits and birthdays including Samuel L Filby turning sixty nine with surrounding greetings and celebrations from York Gettysburg Frederick and other nearby towns.
The item presents a brief note from the Boys and Girls News division with the byline Associated Editors. It lists the publication as part of a school or community paper, indicating collaborative editorial work and local youth reporting.
Kathleen rejects charms yet Nora tells a St Patrick’s Day tale of a shy girl who gains friends via a shamrock charm and Irish smile. The reader is invited to solve a puzzle and is reminded of yesterday’s answer about friendship. Also a light quip about a tired worker and a boss closes the page.
On March 21 1621 Massasoit signed a treaty with Plymouth Colony. Federal troops occupied Washington North Carolina in 1862 and Goldsboro NC in 1864. New York Court of Appeals ruled electrocution legal in 1890. Standard Oil dissolved by shareholder vote on 1892. Courtney Wiles of Haw Bottom near Middletown suffered a deep head wound from a sharp projection while coal hauling at George Culler’s home.
Preparations for the Frederick County League season begin with clubs Emmitsburg Thurmont Middletown and Woodsboro forming officers and managers. A banquet at Warship Inn Thursday night at 730 will include reps from Brunswick Viamaaville New Market and Ladieburg with Adams town and Green Valley attendees. The pennant will be presented to the Tharncent club manager M J Thompson with prizes to Freese Thurmont and Charles E Mosian.
A rainy Saturday afternoon finds Johnny and Bill bored as checkers break and dominoes go missing. Johnny crafts a two by two inch square board from cardboard, paints disks red and black, then starts a checkered pattern, while mother and sister observe. The scene closes with playful quips and comic vignettes about family life.
Mrs Cecile Oyster 26 year old widow of George M Oyster Jr Washington chairman won the first round of the legal battle over the Oyster estate Justice Bailey denied motions to dismiss the equity suit brought by the widow attacking the contract under which Brawner purchased the business and asking transfer of administration from Probate to Equity Court The case proceeds to a merits hearing with the administration shifted from Probate Court to Equity Court except for the contested second will provision The estate includes a large stock farm near Walkerville with siblings aligned against the widow and the executor on several points that remain to be resolved
A damaged description notes the village jug of Manfield Missouri as a real jail. The concrete structure, 46 inches thick, mirrors half of a historic whiskey bottle. Exterior features a rounded form with a tapered entrance, presenting a curious law enforcement relic.
A testimonial ad touts Mavis Wonderefa Remvy as a cure for stomach trouble. It credits a husband who suffered years with colic and chronic pain, claiming doctors failed and one dose proves the remedy’s efficacy. The piece promotes a simple patent medicine used for stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis, urging readers to buy via druggists nationwide.
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