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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
6
A Broad discussion on local advertising in Frederick Md stressing that consistent, persistent ads in home newspapers support merchants and sustain local papers. The piece argues merchants should view papers as a key trade weapon and counters excuses about ad costs. It cites the necessity of local ad funding for newspaper vitality.
A nationwide census of nesting bird places is planned by federal investigators for late May and early June to gauge populations. It argues birds defend crops from pests, yet are killed for food or sport. protection links to cost of living and rural life without bird songs.
The piece defends local merchants against mail order houses, arguing community welfare hinges on supporting hometown traders. It notes mail order advertising is persistent, costly, and far-reaching, contrasting it with the steadier, local-focused approach favored by the periodical.
A reader argues municipal electricity in Frederick would cut rates and profit residents, contrasting with Hagerstown where city and railroad supply share a system. He accuses the railroad of monopoly profits, questions proposed 15 cent per KW terms, and mocks a New York expert brought to advise Frederick residents.
The speaker contends Brown offers to send a man to New York to study how to establish a competitive business and share findings with Mr. Smith free of charge. The piece argues the Frederick light dispute pits citizens against a corporate monopoly tied to the Railway Company and its General Electric machinery, urging scrutiny of corporate interests and local impact.
The Indhutapalty Star reports the American Bankers Association committee is organizing a thrift drive to curb wasteful spending and teach saving, targeting eight trillion dollars saved annually. It argues Americans lack thrift in private life and public affairs, noting history of waste and ease of spending despite prosperity.
Mothers day comments launch a chain of reflections on family days and wartime wear. Weather hints promise a summer of crops in Frederick County with favorable conditions and a call to enjoy Braddock Heights air for vacations. Mosquito chatter in New Jersey ties to wartime shortages and fashion notes reflect belt tightening.
Local items from The News Columns dated May 76 1898 report Samuel A Nusbaum building plans near Frederick after buying from Tate David Thomas heirs Otho J Keller elected to Frederick County Board vacancy Gen Edward Shriver death William Ward shoots a daredevil along Monerach banks and a Banner writer suggests State Senator Frank C Nerand for Congress in the district
Subscribers toast The News for its daily chronicle of local events marriages deaths arrivals and departures. Charles I Kreh of Washington praises the paper as a welcome daily visitor and notes the large government printing operation nearby while Mrs M C Buxton travels from California to renew her subscription and extol Pasadena and Maryland links. H A Plymire of Mt Airy calls The News the best and most interesting paper and says it gathers news from across the country.
Robert C Powell and Alden Anderson lead a Maryland Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis tour from Baltimore. They will include Frederick and Howard counties, spend a week in each county, show films, assess conditions, and organize county branches with a Scout assistant replacing Powell at times.
In county real estate transfers John R Brandenburg with wife deed to Niver Disneys. Ailen R Yingling with husband to James W Speak. Martha E Schaefer to Martha E Schaefer trustee. city real estate transfer $1. Marriage licenses listed for Ernest F Lones and Carrie V Shelton. Earl A Lone and Rachel Martin. Lowman and Prudence A Willani, all in local notices. Fireworks history note mentions Florence as early Europe usage.
Bank resources include overdrafts unsecured United Kingdom bonds and U S bonds with a total of 158 100.00 in securities and 150 000.00 in capital stock. Net amounts due from Federal Reserve Bank and reserve agents plus notes and coins. Liabilities show capital stock 150 000.00 surplus 50 000.00 deposits 910 000 plus certified checks 16.00 and other items totaling 2 691 etc. Cashier J W L Carty swears to accuracy with directors endorsing.
Public sale of property mortgaged May 1 1910 by Elizabeth C Linthicum and Thomas J Linthicum to Milton E Tucker and Henrietta L Tucker. Property assigned to mortgagee to be sold at Frederick Court House door on Wednesday May 31 1916 at 10 20 a m.
A description notes a lot at No 129 Water Street with 20 feet frontage on Water Street and 20 feet depth to the west margin of Lot No 1, improved by a two story brick dwelling. The document includes a sworn statement by Albert Gilson, cashier of the named bank, asserting truthfulness of the above statement.
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