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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1938
Page
2
A brief para from the Daily News and Independent Newspaper outlines publication details, masthead elements, correction policy, and postal registration. It mentions Associated Press affiliation and editorial standards, including requiring real names for letters and statements, with corrections for reputational claims and authority for alleged facts.
A 1938 commentary argues that about 100000 refugees seek U S asylum due to persecution abroad while warning against turning away people fleeing tyranny. The piece condemns bigotry and stresses tolerance as essential to civilization in a democracy.
Secretary of State Hull argued for parallel action against international lawlessness, aligning with like minded governments. He warned that broad “parallel action” could pull America toward war if Britain fights Germany, noting the high price the nation paid in World War I and the world’s worsened condition since.
A Babson Newspaper Syndicate reflection urges turning off selfish ambition and rationalism to see divine guidance and the stars. It argues that true illumination comes from God after we extinguish lesser lights, highlighting the contrast between earthly signs and celestial beauty.
A religious card reflects Hebrews 4 16 urging bold approach to the throne of grace to obtain mercy and grace in time of need. It adds a quotation praising heaven's mercy as its greatest attribute from Sraumont and Fletcher.
Johnsville and Onionville Women’s clubs held meetings with active participation. Mrs Carroll Harp hosted Johnsville women, with 17 members present, songs and prayers, and thanks to contributors. Onionville club adjourned after reports, with one new member, five visitors, and a plan for April gatherings and a covered dish supper. Golden Threads class of Lewistown church met with ten members and nine visitors, sharing songs, readings, puzzles, and a Saint Patrick’s puzzle win, with next meeting set for April 8 and sisters revealed. Refreshments and piano solos accompanied the sessions.
Frederick column notes the Post Office Department plans to advertise proposals for mail service six times weekly on the Smithsburg Weavsville Ellerton route. Also reported are the deaths of Perry G Thomas 75 magistrate at Jefferson and Jacob Birley Offen near Ladiesburg. Hawthorne Circle members join a Leap Year dance at J E R Wood’s East Second Street residence.
An Austrian suspect was arrested near a dynamite storage building by Price's distillery. Fitch School auditorium hosted a Maryland Pageant scene with Maryiand and Miss Helen Kaufman as Mariand. War committee members for Freder Board of Trade were named including Glenn O. Garber and A E Fisher. A boy suffered minor injuries after a skate collision on Market Street and East Church Street. A celluloid eyeshade ignited from a gas flame burning the wearer’s face as photographer Lawrence Bentz aided by keeping his eyes closed.
The report surveys global business conditions in early 1938, noting stock declines in Britain and the U.S., weak commodity prices, and varied impacts across empires and nations. It highlights Argentina as a relative bright spot, Japan and China facing trade restraints, and Europe’s franc and gold issues signaling currency risks.
A daily English lesson presents today’s word propriety defined as fitness and proper conduct. It includes misused terms, pronunciation notes, and a quote about never acting where justice or propriety is doubtful.
Smithsourg voters re elected C. J. Wotfinger burgess without opposition. R. F. Towsen and commissioners William Detrow H D Newman also re elected while Joseph O Gardenhour named commissioner replacing R S Smith who resigned. An eastern musical festival is planned for April 27 at Western Maryland College with Prof Miles Dreskel from Columbia University as adjudicator.
The text argues demand and consumption will powerfully affect world commodity prices and global economic trends. A North American rebound could support world recovery despite weak conditions in France and elsewhere, and a potential world spiritual revival is mentioned as a bringing force.
A historical article surveys reports that several notable writers artists and scientists including Walter Scott Byron Steinmetz Keats Ruskin Emerson Goethe Balzac Austen and Locke suffered tuberculosis or other ailments. It notes how long ago TB was common and discusses varied views on whether disease spurred creativity.
Quotes from Shaw Dineen and Wood Ting, with Borah and Williams on economic peace and finance. References to Japan’s Lungyen mine reopening in Chahar, North China, amid global tension and a fraught world situation.
newcomer questions about luncheon customs in a house setting with answers. It covers plates under soup bowls side dishes for vegetables salad dressing placement colors in catering and wearing hats. Advice suggests observe others, ask ahead, and follow customary practices from prior experience.
A history column lists anniversaries of prominent individuals born in 1754 to 1924, including Joel Barlow Rufus King Fanny Crosby George Francis Train John Wesler Powell Garrett P. Serviss Andrew Mellon and others. It notes dates of deaths, landmark events, and birthdays, plus a brief horoscope indicating a feminine, cheerful temperament with a focus on social ease and literary talent.
Joe King owned a lumber yard and sold specified lumber as a courtroom inquiry narrows local statute impact. The unusual statute interpretations emerge as the legal decision proceeds.
George Tucker surveys New York through Willian Seabrook’s view book noting overseas influence on wealth culture and people. He cites Italian, Russian and Dutch communities plus Poles Germans and Scandinavians, calling melting pot a mixing pot of assets and scum. A previous page item covers lemon and shellac cleaning tips and a lumber dispute involving Collins and King over ownership and payment.
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