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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1928
Page
4
The notice states no communications or opinion pieces will be published without the writer's real name and authorisation. It warns the editor will correct errors promptly and that the column is moderated. It is mailed from Fredericktown for second class mailing.
A 1928 column argues stream depletion endangers fishing as 10 million anglers chase two billion young fish yearly. It notes high infant mortality, food shortages, and predators, and questions stream closures versus license revenue. It also observes Russians lag in film and peppers the piece with wry epigrams.
Random questions about capturing a fugitive draw varied opinions. Bergt L Cannons says insufficient manpower exists but capture will come. Capt Guy Anders suggests real pursuit not needed for elections supervision. Chester E Heisey and Earl Howard support capture whereas Schroeder praises current effort.
James A. Jones Superintendent invites any visitor to Montevue Hospital to inspect sanitary conditions and the food served. He notes the County Commissioners require good substantial meals at all times and says he always complies.
A weekly religion feature centers on patience as a core virtue. The meditation cites James 1 4 and James 5 7 12, noting patience as essential to balance in life and family. It recalls Shackleton naming Cape Patience for the hardest virtue to acquire and prays for humility and faith in God’s timing.
A brief on polite table conduct notes hands should rest in lap or on utensils when not used. It warns against fidgeting with silver or glass as a nervous habit. The piece ends with a wry arithmetic line about twelve making a dozen and few reaching a million.
A March 21 1908 column notes local items from The News including a large sale of 5 M Culler Jefferson Bac with a six horse team selling for 1525 and cows at 39 each totaling about 300. A coal stove exploded injuring no one at William Marhuebs home. Luther Nickels found a soap fragment from Spring 1888 made by Barbara Fritchie. John Toartes Fracaviie was kicked on the left leg while unhooding a horse but unharmed. Pierre Lighterson son of Mrs Frank S Stoney received 59 commissions in the 1 Naty.
The February list records numerous births with parents from Roy Kiana to Dallan D. Kidwell, noting multiple couples per date and location. The Health Office reports 103 birth certificates received, 93 for February and 10 for earlier months, with 98 legitimate live births and 5 stillbirths.
A reflective poem praising Lindbergh and fellow aviators. It notes flying as a daring feat and acknowledges dangers and triumphs. The author signs X. A. LUFBURROW.
A humorous quip imagines world boarders lined up to teach. The brief joke relies on the recurring Flapper Fanny voice and delivers a playful, moderate punchline in a period tone.
The puzzle asks to transform one word into another in a fixed number of strokes by changing one letter at a time. Each intermediate step must be a valid common word with no letter order changes. Examples show changing COW to HEN in three moves: COW, HOW, HEW, HEN. The article notes a solution is printed on the last page.
Realtor Gilmore R. Flantt sold a new brick dwelling on North College Park Way College Park to Clinton C. Thomas. The 47 12 by 189 foot lot backs a Th foot alley and faces Schley Park. A brick garage of similar construction is on the lot. Possession is immediate and the property will be his home.
Mrs Mary Zumbrum widow of William Zumbrum died Sunday at 10 30 a m at her Union Bridge home aged 81 years seven months and 18 days Surviving children Edgar Chauncey W William B Zumbrum Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 p m at the house Rev W C Mumford Interment Sam s Creek cemetery Pallbearers listed Mrs Mary Saunders died Tuesday night at 8 o clock at her 1 East Sixth Street home aged 65 She leaves three daughters Eva Janie and Mary and son Jesse Funeral arrangements later Albert V Dixon, funeral director.
The funeral from Mrs. Sharrer’s home at 328 West Patrick Street occurred Monday at 2 PM led by Rev. Dr. A. and G. Rupp. Pallbearers included John Sharrer Maurice Sharrer Joseph Wallace and Lloyd Zimmerman. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet cemetery. Thomas P. Rice supervised the services.
Announcement Saturday that Miss Mattle Shook of this city will wed Harry Schiding of York Pa on March 16 in Harrisburg. Rev Amos Stamets of Augsburg Lutheran church will perform the ceremony. The couple will reside in York after May.
Daily English lesson outlines common misuses and spellings. Gordon defines irresistible as that which cannot be resisted and urges growing vocabulary with one new word each day.
Community happenings include Mrs. Myers remodeling, drives by Alonzo Shafer and Dutton families to Washington, and Harvey Tucker rebuilding at the Mt. Pleasant creamery site. The Haughs moved farms, with many relatives assisting, and a char broiling dinner was served. John Brown Farm near Weterson sells to Simpson of Jefferson County. the house remains unchanged since Brown’s time.
Highlights events and birthdays from past years with brief notes on figures like Robert Southey and Lincolns era. Includes notable dates such as peace talks, wars, and landmark occurrences. Also marks Persian New Year and Sorosis club anniversary milestones with transitional context.
Health notice explains that certain potatoes can develop poisonous solanin. Outbreaks in 1859 and among soldiers in Germany are cited as examples. Symptoms appear within hours and can be severe. prompts medical care and supportive treatment.
A compact reflection recalls Job and Seneca on hardship. The line from Job notes trouble as sparks rise, while a Seneca thought contrasts trivial complaints with deep suffering. The pairing presents a contemplative mood about human adversity.
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