This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
2
Local officials report intercepted chain letters urging mass mailing and promising luck or threats of bad luck. One memo references 13 recipients and a supposed 23 cent coin, while another prayer chain links mail to misfortune. Authorities caution mailings may be illegal when threats appear.
Local officials said they have been notified of ongoing pirate schemes involving money or valuables. They are trying to uncover the circulating plots that reach the area.
Officials announce that military ballots will be canvassed ten days after the election. Only about 50 military ballots were returned from the county to the state, affecting the final tally until the official count today. County election supervisors and county clerk Bennett act in the board's absence while Routsahy serves in the military.
A Berlin broadcast claimed heavy Japanese air defenses damaged and shot down several American planes during a U S naval task force strike on Truk and nearby islands. Admiral Nimitz reported light plane losses with about 39 missing and no warships damaged.
An advertiser touts St. Joseph Aspirin as faster and purer than rivals. The ad markets the product as the largest genuine aspirin at 10¢ with claims of safety and value, urging buyers to choose St. Joseph over other brands.
Fragmentary report notes a service flag dedication in Adamstown. It mentions residents and families connected to military service and honors for volunteers and Gold Star recipients, with scattered names and titles.
A fragmentary notice lists numerous individuals possibly connected to a North Muames action. Names include Vidcher Thomas and many others, with fragmented spellings and uncertain roles. The text resembles a casualty or roster snippet with no clear dates or locations beyond a nearby place name.
One person dies and several guests flee through a hotel fire in Modesto. Firefighters battled flames after the blaze started in a basement paint store, with crews inspecting the wreckage for missing occupants and assessing the building’s structure. Ivy Crow owned the downstairs shop.
A wartime drill passage explains how a soldier is reduced in rank after discipline. It notes that a corporal or sergeant who errs faces demotion and reporting to the commanding officer. The text describes the standard command sequence during punishment.
Ambassador Alexander Loud declares the German high command has ordered generals to prepare for a future conflict. The speech, prepared for a London audience, cites World War I as a model for strategic readiness amid rising tensions. The report notes unsettled events and mentions a resident near Eastcond Street and Mrs. William J. Bush of Washington visiting with her daughter.
Circuit Court heard a request to dissolve an injunction in a lawsuit involving Walter Reales, Middletown, and Leslie N. Coble. The plaintiffs claim a deed was delivered to the defendants, who deny mortgage satisfaction and demand dismissal of the bill.
The board of directors will hold its regular meeting May 9 at 7:00 PM at the county home denoted as MC. AL, mmerix. The venue and time were announced today.
A deed is recorded in the clerk’s office for the sale of property at Maple Avenue and East Potomac Street in Brunswick from Lua B. McMurray and others totaling around $8400, as indicated by revenue stamps. Bees eat their weight in food each month.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.