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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1924
Page
4
The Frederick daily newspaper outlines its independence and AP affiliation while noting submission rules for letters and notices. It includes address and publishing details for the News-Post Building and the association with the Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company.
A 1924 diary-like reflection notes a family solving a mice problem with a modern trap and fresh cheese. The author argues that updating methods and staying in touch with current ideas attracts attention in business, politics, and civic work.
This 1924 astrology notes a favorable day for actors and audiences open to criticism. It warns of anxiety and accidents as the Moon moves through Capricorn, urges calm affirmations, and predicts busy railways with serious accidents. It foresees a death of a distinguished woman and a year of industrious work for employed individuals.
Mrs Annie M Long wife of Tate John Long celebrated her ninetieth birthday at home in Laurel with many relatives and friends. She was born in Frederick and moved to Washington in 1890 before relocating to Laurel. She is sister to Mrs George M Bond of Washington and to the late Albin M Bond.
The Inquiring Reporter polls residents on user fees for high school students. Harry L Myhrs supports a small tuition to cut taxes, while WOC Smith favors reducing taxpayer burden and guiding enrollment, and George Snyder notes taxpayer strain. Routezham, Harshman urge payment for extended education, citing urban rural disparities.
A daily Lenten meditation prepared for the Commission on Evangelism of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America outlines a Thursday session titled Entering the Kingdom. The material invites reflection on spiritual readiness and faith practice during Lent.
A fragmentary 1920s style column mentions crop failure in Scotland causing financial shortage while noting Washington and naval oversight. It blends religious meditation about doing the will of the Father with assorted local notes on oil, whiskey, egg prices, Wyoming Indians, and a Rotary Club formation in Centreville.
Frederick items from The News column recount meetings of local firms. Directors elected for Frederick Brick Works and Union Knitting Mills with officers named. sales of real estate near Frederick and an incident involving a horse in the city. Major land sale of 102 acres, plus a farm sale near Walkersville at $7,500.
A compact historical stroll notes births deaths and events from 1785 to present. Notable items include Tyaniel Appleton’s NY publishing house founder death in 1849, rail milestones, Jeannette expedition survivors arrival in 1883, the 1887 transatlantic yacht race winner, Louisville storm of 1890, and mid-20th century figures such as Adolphus Greely and George Baker with birthdays listed. Additional today events cover Canadian boards of trade meeting in Ottawa, Inter-American conference on radio regulations in Mexico City, and West Virginia senate nomination speakers at Middlebourne. A Wichita foreclosure sale of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad is also noted.
The text critiques a square crowned hat on a shortit l sends in giving her a top heavy look. It suggests a crown that better follows the head’s contour for a more proportionate silhouette.
Radio listings cover WEAF WJY WOR and other stations with varied programs. Concert performances, debates and talks feature singers pianists and orchestras while weather and time signals accompany the schedule.
Advertisement from I A Williamson urges use of camphor witch hazel lydrastis and similar preparations to cleanse eyes after long drives. Claims remove dust and germs and counteract wind and sun effects and stops soreness and burning.
A birthday party was hosted Monday evening in honor of Hilda Anderson at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Anderson home. Attendees included Mrs. John E. Ridenour Mrs. John Watts Mrs. R. W. Mills Evelyn Ridenour Roger T. Cronenburg Helen Rhoads Grayson Haller Raymond Crum Evelyn Tetlow Richard Anderson Millicent Nusz Elmer Weidenholt Jessie Winpigler Thelma Grumbine James Anderson Jr Minnie Watts George Anderson Russell Watts Woodrow Anderson Mary Elizabeth Anderson and Warry P. Philips. The group played games and refreshments followed. In Washington a marriage license was issued Wednesday to Charles M. Hirst and Mary Payne. Dickerson
Advert reads Dreco a natural digestive aid claiming to restore strength, healthy blood and nerves. Testimony cites weight gain and improved well being from users like T. J. L. Wiles. sold by Pearce's Modern Pharmacy with emphasis on nationwide availability.
Local resident J E Noble credits Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup with curing a systemic skin infection and fatigue. He reports pus in blood, severe itching, and weakness, claiming regular use restored health. The ad notes drugstore sale and refund if not satisfied.
A public sale of farm stock and equipment will be held Friday March 28 1924 at 10 a m one mile west of Frederick on the Reservoir pike. Items include horses cattle hogs harness drills wagons implements and about 15 tons of hay with terms of credit six months on sums over ten cash under ten due day of sale. George W Young and John L Dutrow auctioneers with Joseph H Bussard as clerk.
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