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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
2
The Frederick Frederick MD publication outlines notice rules and ethics. It states the Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights and requires real names for author opinions. Free notices must be mailed to the office and not sent by phone.
A 1924 editorial laments low primary turnout and urges citizens to vote to influence public services. It argues taxation, rent, and prices reflect taxes and that government should run on business lines to lower living costs. It pressures skeptics to participate for self interest.
The author notes many businessmen delay commitments until political conventions end. While radical ideas exist, the public remains cautious, seeking clearly defined ground before leaping and valuing business cooperation to keep extremes in check.
The stura incline and Mars in benevolent aspect shape a day of constructive work and potential gains for builders and homeowners. Uranus and Saturn oppose. discontent grows among workers and a call to public welfare action appears. Honors for officers and renewed military interest are foreshadowed as the navy and army draw attention before month’s end.
The Inquiring Reporter records local opinions on whether a flood rivaled the Johnstown disaster. Respondents from Painter to Tobery offer varied views, with some asserting this flood surpasses Johnstown and others recalling past floods. The piece teases future city dramas and personal fortunes in a broader cosmic mood.
Witty snippets explore everyday quirks from fishing lexis to racing misreads and language slips. The musings touch on culture China notes golf balance and early rising birds with playful malapropisms and curious word choices.
A compilation of historical anniversaries and events dated today. Notable items include Zachary Taylor assuming command in Florida in 1838, Daniel O Connell obituary in 1847, Elisha Baxter recognized as Arkansas governor in 1871, and various other 19th and 20th century milestones plus current day events such as the Roman Catholic diocese of Mobile anniversary and discussions at the National Association of Fisheries Commissioners.
WOR Newark airs Radio for the Layman at 6 10 p.m. Clet Club of New York at 6 30 p.m. Sports from KDKA Pittsburgh at 7 20 p.m. Baseball scores at 8 p.m. The Farmer in the Dell at 10 p.m. Farm program at 11 p.m. KDKA Little Symphony Orchestra at 12 00 a.m. Time signals and weather forecast at 9 55 p.m. Special late evening concert at 10 30 p.m. KYW Chicago offers a dinner concert at 12 00 a.m. plus sports and an address at 12 10 a.m.
Radio listings from WBZ and WGY stations show religious programming including a General Conference wrap at 10:00, a 6:30 bedtime story, 7:40 baseball scores, 8:30 violin recital, and 9:58 time signals. Also notes a Thurmont University of Maryland orchestra dance invitation with guests from nearby cities and patronesses. Jesus quote from John 11 precedes the dance item.
Describes a French blue coat with light gray squirrel collar, gray wool embroidery, an alpaca frock with an apron skirt, red floral scarf, and long knotted fringe. Covers vests in navy with red flam fel, bow trims on hats, crepe kerchiefs in Scotch plaids, gunmetal hosiery, station listings, jewelry, turbans, tucks, appliques, and trims for garments and hats.
Democratic primary delegates named for the county convention include Vincent Lepoud and others. County commissioners will visit Frederick to inspect Towson Jar repair and discuss four new school houses in Brunswick Doubs New Market Urbana districts. Keller Time Co says Engle’s quarries not sold, but a farm sold to Potomac Stone and Lime Co for a new crushing plant.
Readers recall Abe Martin describing protesters who believe certain elites seek to circumvent the President while worrying about water access and the root causes of poverty.
A playful guide questions proper etiquette as a goblet should be held by the stem not the bowl. The remark hints at decorum for social drinking and table manners in a light moralizing tone.
A vintage ad touts A-grain tassey tablets sold by People's Drug Store as a harmless, dieting-free method to lose weight. It claims gradual weight reduction, no habit restrictions, and physician-recommended safety, urging readers to visit or request mail delivery if unable to come in.
Carrie N Dixon of near Frederick seeks absolute divorce from Melvin R Dixon of Baltimore. She requests custody of two infants and support for herself and children. Arthur D Willard represents the defendant Mamie I Kline of Frederick seeks permanent alimony from Wilfred G Kline with abandonment and desertion cited.
An old advertisement promises instant relief for piles using MOAVA Suppositories from People's Drug Stores on a money back plan. It claims rapid results even in long standing cases with bleeding and urges readers to follow box directions.
John L. Ellerman president of the Farmers National Bank Fairfax South Dakota reports regaining hearing after years of deafness using the Acousticon from Dictograph Products Corporation New York. He credits improvement to the device and recommends it to others inviting a ten day free trial with no deposit or strings.
By order of the Orphans Court of Frederick County Maryland the executor of Henry Elipp deceased will sell at public sale at 258 West Fifth Street Frederick on Saturday May 17 at 1 o clock p m the following property and real estate First tract nine acres one rood eighteen perches of woodland more or less recorded in Lisber W LL P No 6 Folio 82 Second tract five acres of woodland more or less on the northeast side of the Shookstown and High Knob road heading from Shookstown to High Knob Frederick County Maryland Included items include tables chairs buffets cabinets organ safe beds wardrobes carriages wagons and other household implements CHARLES H KLIFP Executor ad 24 x5 1 8 15
In Frederick County Maryland the 1924 equity case 10925 orders publication of notice for Susie Hargrave to pursue a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from David W Hargrave. The defendant is a non resident. marriage occurred April 19 1920 in Middletown Frederick County. Abandonment since September 1920 continues over three years. Notice runs four weeks in Frederick County newspapers, requiring appearance by June 20, 1924. Clerk Eli G Haugh true copy.
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