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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
4
The Daily News from Frederick Maryland announces its semi weekly publication schedule and postal rates. It lists offices in Freder ick and Brunswick with distribution and subscription details including prices and methods of payment. The notice notes addresses for purchasing and mailing and provides office telephone numbers.
Local fans anticipate a new epoch as Frederick's Blue Ridge team, led by Pilot Morrison, seeks another pennant after last season's success. A Tuesday clash with the Orioles signals rising ardor, urging loyalty, support, and belief in a strong season amid the sport's famed dynamic play and dramatic moments.
The Blue Ridge League begins its second season as a rising circuit with national appeal. Hyer leads magnates toward larger circles as first year success attracts attention. Strong teams from each city expected, with fast material and good games, hoping for top competition and strong attendance.
The Indianapolis Star notes safety campaigns have reduced trainman fatalities from 1459 in 1890 to 884 last year amid 300000 workers, and reports New York City education groups distributing 400 to 600 mosquito larva jars in Queens schools to study incubation and control. A mosquito expert will lead the campaign, prompting critique of involving children in such measures.
A composite clippings piece mixes quips about Eskimo domino players and a hospital visit. A visitor pretends to be a relative of Lieutenant Barker, asks to see him, and the matron denies access. The dialogue touches on social pretensions and humorous dialogue about beauty and eating corn.
Twenty years ago in Frederick G Mantz Besant and Columbus E Knott formed a co practice Besant Knott to run the retail grocery at the old East Varrick street site. J V McDonald on West Patrick street is noted. A man injured a hand at a cross-les creation. Gee W Smith runs a cafe on Court street. Wm P Maulsby discussed as a possible Democratic National Convention delegate in Chicago.
Readies elaborate dedicatory exercises and Shakespearean Tercentenary pageants for Hood College and Hood Seminary commencements. Graduates include Anna Elizabeth Book and May Carty among many. Schedule spans June 3 through June 14 with diversified events on campus and at the City Opera House.
An advertisement fragment touts a product named Neutitin and mentions relief from headaches and nerve sensations. It targets pain, warmth, comfort, and sleep, claiming wide-use benefits and druggist availability with a promotional tone. The text is garbled but resembles a patent medicine style from a bygone era.
Two new Frederick County School Board commissioners Dr Browning and Starry Wood joined the board and helped elect James H Gambrill Jr as president. Other members include Oscar Coblentz, Ralph Browning, and Harry Wood with Nicodemus and Morsell continuing as Democrats. Superintendent William Palmer was reappointed for two more years along with Nan Mildren and Elia Kreig in top administrator roles.
The musical comedy Papa's Daughters will be staged in the City Opera House on Thursday and Friday night next week for the Public Library benefit. A two act comedy with musical numbers and 12 principals stars 125 cast members under Lee McDonald. Rehearsals are underway at the Y M C A auditorium with McDonald directing and Miss Reiss chairing the talent committee. Tickets are not yet distributed among patrons.
Financial statement and legal notices from Frederick County Maryland dated May 1916 show a bank cashiers oath by W. L. Carty and a clerk certification, plus a circuit court order in equity regarding the sale report of Neal Estate. The document cites assets and liabilities, with figures for loans, securities, deposits, and equity, plus a notice of impending court action on June 2, 1916.
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