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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
9
The fragment lists a newspaper masthead and boilerplate for the Daily News and Associated Press, with references to office locations and printing firms. It appears as a damaged OCR passage lacking a coherent single news event or item.
A 1934 discussion ponders firing a shell or rocket to strike the moon using a 340 mile long cannon or a 20 ton explosive propelled rocket. Prof Auguste Piccard suggests methods to reach lunar impact while noting potential mineral wealth and profit incentives.
The obituary sketches William H. Woodin, who died recently after rising from an 90 cent daily wage in a railroad foundry to become secretary of the U S Treasury. It notes his early days, hunger for learning, and ascent through work and opportunity.
The article discusses a famous writer predicting a temporary end to wars within years. It warns Americans would doubt war as a means to claim prominence and cites bitter wartime lessons. It notes that past victories have hardened views and that wars rarely fix long term issues.
A reader's letter to The News editor discusses California's gubernatorial primary, noting an unprecedented mix of parties including Democratic Progressive, Republican, and others. The author claims a shift in party dynamics and hints at forthcoming political maneuvering.
A fragment from a 1912 Daily Lesson in English hints at lessons on word usage and vocabulary. The note critiques misused terms and explains that lessons should aid correct correspondence and writing style.
The Feast of Weeks or Pentecost is stated to be celebrated on May 28, marking seven weeks after Passover. The observance reflects agricultural harvests from barley to wheat and mirrors the giving of the Ten Commandments in post biblical times. Hesy Shigler and Neri Markesinet are thanked for gifts, while Maggie Harp of Brunswick is reported confined to bed but slightly improved.
Fifty years ago the city noted events at the Market with spring markets and a street show by the W Ol Company. Twenty years ago a resident of Bass Church, Luther KNOWN, died after a week’s illness. he was a former police officer and Evanse cal Sunday School teacher. Postmaster General Burle Son announced appointments of several fourth class postmasters including Montewa, Murdoch, Libertouat, Myers, Doubs, and H. Ray Smith.
A historical calendar salutes 1755 Captain Robert Gray of the Columbia in the Pacific and lists births and deaths of figures such as Robert E. Baylor Montgomery Blair James Bruce James Gordon Bennett Thomas Lipton Edward Washburn with dates and places. Also notes historic events like 1849 Astor Place riot and 1927 Lindbergh flight. Includes birthdays like Judge Curtis D. Wilbur and William H. McMaster.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Browningsville church invites the community to a strawberry and ice cream festival Saturday evening May 19 at 7 o'clock in the church hall. The May meeting was hosted by Mr. and Mrs Willem Watkins with about 30 in attendance.
A meeting forwarded endorsement for Charles R. Holter as temporary postmaster at Bridde while the Democratic State Central Committee favors action. The attendance list omitted Mrs. Richard P. Ross, a correction noted in the membership roll.
Dr Morris Fishbely surveys methods to ease modern life tension through relaxation. He cites past ideas like Fletcherism and prominent sleep and relaxation research, then describes a new plan by Dr Edmund Jackson involving daily practice to reduce nerves and muscle tension with a guided sequence.
Fragmentary text references Brigham Young and a period of conflict in which he is said to have killed between 40 and 160 people, including some Gentiles and banished Mormons. The garbled OCR mentions moves from Nauvoo to Mossouery and a career described as active and useful, with claims of destructive actions.
A hectic column from New York recounts theater folk quipping about critics and crime tropes, from Dillinger to political plots. It notes Morris Gesi’s early showmanship, Bing Crosby era chatter, Hepburn’s name shifts, and vague rumors of ex-mayor Walter returning as a cancer agent, plus socialites and a tattooed wedding ring trend.
A fragmented cooking note lists ingredients and steps for candied sweet potatoes. It mentions butter sugar milk and water and suggests baking times and preparation actions though the text is partially garbled. The item reads like a home kitchen guidance card with several missing or misspelled terms.
Unclear readable fragments indicate a publication note or notice from Minin Co with partial names and numbers. Content is incomplete, offering no verifiable event date or concrete actions.
A fragmentary quotation notes a biblical warning about covetousness from Jeremiah 51 13 and a commentary attributed to Bishop Hau. The text suggests moral reflection on earthly wealth and the futility of hoarding treasures beyond life.
Vague promotions flood the page as the newspaper laments the rise of new deals across clothing, food, furniture, gold and silver mining, streetcar fares, telephones, radio, and dwelling costs. The piece notes a broad impact on readers and references a local figure, N. A. Lup Burrow, in a musing finale.
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