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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1924
Page
9
The article refutes sensational tales of army or river ants sweeping landscapes. It notes several species are small, rarely wider than a foot, and while they bite and sting, they target bugs and organic scraps. Human dwellings and criminals are not primary prey, and encounters are often nonlethal.
A summary of Ernest Elmo Calkins defense of advertising in the Century. It discusses a 1874 fictional account by Wilfred Kirkland where ads vanish, leading to civilization’s breakdown as stores fail, markets shrink, and costs rise. The piece argues civilization rests on advertising and selling.
The American Chemical Society notes new techniques to detect fake paintings. Using red blue green or white illumination and spectrometers, they reveal retouching, scraping, and altered signatures. Ultraviolet light highlights varnish fluorescence and spectrographic analysis can identify pigments such as cadmium yellow not used by Renoir.
The May term grand jury returned 35 indictments after two days of sessions and 53 witnesses. Indicted defendants include Claude Countee and others in the Young Men's Shop robbery and the Baker shooting case near Sisters Hill. State's Attorney Storm plans to try these and other cases in September, reducing jail population and easing warm weather costs. Judge Worthington to return to the bench next week as grand jury cases proceed.
The Hagenbeck Wallace Circus arrives Tuesday May 20 for two shows and a morning street parade. Fifty clowns, including notable monsters Jon Coyle Bill Hart Kid Kennard Louis Plamondon Danny Ryan and the Hardislys, will perform with a strong reputation. The Middletown theater will host The Monkey's Paw by Hagerstown Players on May 22 in Memorial Hall. Howard Cune and Homer Boyer depart on a cross country auto trip to Ohio Indiana and other states.
The Myersville town election last week elected Geo. D. Burgess, Geo. D. Toms, Geo. W. Bittle, Frank W. Cline, and John W. Kinnaman to the council. The results confirm the new lineup shaping local governance.
Senator Bart Mayfield of Texas defends his seat amid claims of Ku Klux Klan influence on his campaign. Hearings opened May 18 as part of the fight to oust him from the Senate.
Colorado Senator Alva B. Adams, a noted nature lover, is often seen walking the capitol grounds during lunch breaks before Senate sessions. He admires the year’s first buds and blossoms as spring settles over the building.
Hyattstown notes report trips to Pittsburgh and Virginia, a church play in Poolesville, and multiple family visits. Charles and Mabel Myers and Grimes families appear in Frederick and Baltimore outings as community life continues. Mr and Mrs Charles O Phebus celebrate their fiftieth anniversary at home with family. Epworth League to present a pantomime drama The Redemption of the Jesus Road Sunday. A local craftsman plans a garage on Jefferson street Middletown. Reading includes a reflection on literary classics by Arnold Bennett. Local markets announce millinery sales beginning today.
Ruth Lindsay 76 died Friday at Frederick City Hospital. Survived by three sons John A Lindsay Raymond Landsay and A T Lindsay and daughter Mrs Ann Brashears one sister Mrs Mary Runktles. Funeral Monday at 10:30 from Brashears home with services at Unionville church. Interment Unionville graveyard. James Windsor 75 died this morning at Montevita Hospital after months as a patient. Native of Virginia he lived in Frederick and worked as a day laborer at Frederick Brick Works. Survived by no listed relatives. Funeral Monday from Thomas Price Parlors 406 North Market Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery.
Local notice states the Sons of the American Revolution will hold a meeting at the YMCA on May 22 at 7 p.m. to discuss the 1925 convention in Frederick. By order of the president and E D Shrimer Jr, secretary. Civic Club to Meet at YMCA May 19 3 30 p m Emma Poph Brown secretary.
On Friday and Saturday May 16 and 17 ten certificates with every 100 purchase at United Cigar Stores Co. Also used car stock at Kaufman Motor Co 221 229 East Patrick St Frederick. Extensive listing of autos including Maxwell Ford Studebaker and more with prices. Also straw hats at Fautt's and building loan offer from Fidelity.
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