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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1922
Page
4
The Daily News Freder ick Md prints notices requiring real names for opinion or fact statements and states that free notices resembling advertising must be written and mailed. It notes Associated Press rights and newspaper postal registration as second-class matter.
In 1912 raisin growers, facing a slump, raised 700 for advertising and sparked a national habit of raisin bread. The 1921 campaign emphasized nutritive iron content, reviving demand and increasing purchases from Italian raisins. The piece argues advertising persuades reasonable people and highlights truthful, rational promotion.
A reader argues that a majority of Americans supported the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act. He cites ratification votes, state legislatures, and congressional actions, asserting prohibition was a constitutional, openly earned policy supported by the people, not a minority driven by churches or business interests.
Tas Inquiring Reporter asks locals on inviting the State Firemen's Convention in 1923. Priest Lipps West South Street says it will bring business and raise town profile. Albert Palmer West Patrick Street calls it very good for the town. Albert Harley Yellow Springs predicts many strangers and more trade. Truman Jones West Patrick Street agrees it will be good for the city. Marshall Staub North Market Street adds it is a very good idea.
A May 1 1922 letter argues national prohibition has broad public support and must be obeyed. It criticizes “wet” interests seeking to elect pro alcohol candidates and urges voters to back oath-keeping, constitution-affirming candidates. Endorsed by E B Rice.
Property deeds show numerous transfers including Lewis to Burrows Brunswick 2000 and Wollard family lines with values from 1 to 2600 dollars. Equity cases list absolute divorce petitions, maintenance, and partial divorce filings. Marriage licenses issued for several couples in Adamstown, Buckeye Town, Annapolis, and Baltimore areas. Was there a happening of interest in your part of the city yesterday? Cut The News shout it.
Special meetings of the Junior and United Fire Companies named committees to meet in joint session with an Independent Company panel to push securing the 1923 State Firemen's Convention for Frederick. Joint meeting set for tomorrow evening at Independent Hall at 8.
Three men Norris Carter and Yinger pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after dancing and loud noises at 11 p m Sunday near Five and One-Half and North Bentz streets. They were fined 2 50 each. A fourth man Burcek forfeited 2 50 for drunk and disorderly on Hood College grounds. Dow forfeited 5 for drunk and disorderly on the streets. Police Court Judge J Grahame Johnson presided. Officer Winpigler testified to the disturbance.
Twenty years ago Frederick saw its Business Mens' Association hold a monthly meeting at City Hall with Vice President James E. Walker presiding in President McCardell’s absence. A request for an additional mail carrier localizes to Congressman Pearce, plus committees formed for Executive Transportation Locating Industries Membership and more. Work on Athletic Park diamond and weatherboard for the new car barn proceeded by local workers.
The case of Raymond Fogle John Morningstar and Crant Fogle charged with assault on John Whisner near Utica was dismissed due to conflicting evidence. The incident occurred at Whisner home around Saturday midnight with intrusion and threats but no shots fired.
Edgar A. Kreitz 26 manager of Hagerstown Publishing died from injuries after a car left the road near Warnesboro Pa en route to Hagerstown. His wife was injured and is in serious condition. Robert Prepnea also injured. Kreitz died at Washington County Hospital early Monday. Kreitz leaves a widow, mother, four sisters and two brothers in Hagerstown.
Peggy and twelve girls joined Miss Ryerson for an outdoor powwow hike on Higgins Road. They danced ceremonial and war dances, cooked bacon and eggs, toasted marshmallows, and sang Indian songs learned from Miss Ryerson, planning more theme hikes with outdoor plays and folk dances.
Manager Ramsey gears up for spring training with 21 candidates in town for practice at Agricultural Park. Key returners include Nep tune, Ring, Blethen, Downey, and Buck Ramsey. Newcomers listed are Stevens, L. C. James, Paul James, McMillan, and Horan, with arrivals from Strain, Costello, Rowe, Hurley, Murpher, Miller, and Bugsy. The squad moves into intensive training immediately.
The Houser of Delegates holds sole impeachment power with a majority. Impeachments are tried by the Senate with senators on oath to do justice. No person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two thirds of all the Senate.
The Moots family marked Mr Tilford Moots and his wife’s 40th wedding anniversary yesterday at UW. Officers were present in the kitchen area as Mes Tawney Apple recovered from a jammed instrument, returning to post after a brief absence last Saturday night.
Erwin and Fred, two friends from a deaf and dumb school, ride a crowded streetcar and use hand signs to converse. Bystanders mistake them for unusual performers, a conductor gently guides them off at their stop, leaving them to walk home with pockets empty.
May 2 items span Jefferson named minister to France in 1785, San Francisco fire of 1851 destroying 2,500 buildings and $3.6 million, Stonewall Jackson wounded by his own men in 1863, Ohio National Guard offering 38,000 troops to the President in 1864, a $100,000 Jefferson Davis arrest reward in 1865, steam engines and paid NY fire department installations in 1865, plus Montgomery Past Masters to meet at Rockville Masonic Temple with organizers named.
Mrs Nettie Mary Jernigan of Spartansburg South Carolina formerly of this city has been granted a special pension of 125 dollars per month in lieu of prior payments. One third of the pension will go to her son Warren Norris Jernigan until he reaches 21 years. Jernigan is a daughter of George W Norris and Mollie L Norris deceased. The pension honors her husband Warren G Jernigan for his heroic service during a yellow fever outbreak in Cubs to aid in discovering its cause and prevention. A Chicago blackout briefly darkened the city amid shifting winds.
An insurance man recounts a friend’s health improvement after using Marrs Wonderful Remedy for stomach and liver ailments. He suffered gas, colic, and jaundice before doctors said surgery was needed for the gall bladder. He claims one year on the remedy relieved symptoms and allowed normal eating. The ad claims mucus removal and inflammation relief and promises one dose will convince, with refund.
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