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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
5
The Daily News of Frederic Maryland prints a policy that only real name authors may be credited and free notices must be mailed to the office. It notes Associated Press copyright and that no telephone submissions are accepted.
The 1922 piece argues youth face criticism for loose manners yet shows progress. It contrasts dull past schools with brighter modern rooms, notes students increasingly value learning, and highlights the enduring truth that knowledge is power.
William J Grove urges Frederick to widen Court Street ahead of the new hotel to prevent congestion and support growth with a traffic plan. He argues the project will cost about seventy five thousand dollars and warns opposition is common but insists the improvement is essential for Frederick to keep pace with nearby cities.
Chief Bostmain's Mate Childress will be stationed at the Frederick post every Wednesday from 10 to 2:30 p m to secure recruits for the U S Navy A preliminary examination will be given and accepted recruits will be sent to Baltimore transportation furnished Navy recruiting men from 18 to 45.
Bible thought questions whether wealth brings blessing or curse and cites Proverbs 11 28 about the one who trusts in riches. Aimed at devotional reading, it reflects on material security versus spiritual steadfastness.
Local readers name their picks from classic film idols. Charles Plunkert praises Mary MacLaren for lifelike acting, Chester Horan leans toward Mary Miles Minter, Norman Geiser says he has no favorite, Harvey Miller favors Tom Mix or Buck Jones, and Harry Wisner prefers Rudolph Valentino or Nazimova for their perfection and dedication.
Colored pilgrims mark the 122nd anniversary of John Brown in Lake Placid at his homestead. Services, under the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, honor Brown’s Osawatomie and Harpers Ferry deeds. His grave lies in the front yard, guarded by a large boulder and an iron fence. The piece also notes a poem about fairies and a note on helium dirigibles versus hydrogen airships.
From The News May 24 1902 local items list delegates to the Sixth District Republican Congressional Convention including Pete Mantz Walter Rice E Y Goldsborough Bradley Marm an Scott Welty and others. Also shown is John E Price with a 42 inch alfalfa specimen and Columbia Lodge A F and A M planning to enlarge the store room at West Second and Market Streets with contract to Harry W Bowers about $2000. A four club city baseball league is being organized with Brash Factory Joe Factory Athletic Park Companies and Frederick Athletic Club. Market strawberries Sharpless variety three boxes for 25 cents county peas five to ten cents per peck.
A surprise lawn social occurred at the home of Mr George Lakin in Jefferson on Friday night May 18. Attendees included many local families and friends, with games, music, and refreshments featured during the evening. Also notes on a young party at Lime Kiln Md and a birthday dinner for Mrs C H Masser, plus a report from St Louis on rural public health funding and officer qualifications.
The court orders Garsie J. Mull to receive 24 dollars monthly for herself and three minor children. George M. Mull must pay costs and may visit the children once a week. Plaintiffs’ counsel: Frank L. Stoner and William M. Storm. Defendant’s counsel: Sherman P. Bowers.
A fragmented clipping notes changing family closeness with parents and hints at social shifts. It mentions fourteen women in a strange circus stunt, suggesting a reflection on public behavior and societal norms. The piece reads like a quip from a National Newspaper Service column.
The Old Home Town column by Stanley reflects junior activities and youth life. Editors note community features, school events, and local tales through a candid hometown lens.
In Buckley a girl named Tommie Hutchinson is viewed as quiet back home but proves bold at relatives. She defies the Big Four by joining their tree house gang and becomes the Big Five after a summer initiation filled with playful stunts and mischief.
A London tax collector tells of a bulldog who defends his master by burning a tax paper with flame. The piece notes bulldog loyalty, affection for children, and role as a watchdog. It traces breed history from bull baiting to modern gentleness and outlines appearance and size.
Frederick county lodges will meet in Brunswick on the night of June 13 with Mountain City and Thurmont lodges invited. Speakers Reno S Harp and J Murray Cronenburg are slated to address the gathering. A Westminster initiation May 50 will draw state officers, while a class of candidates received the Knight rank Monday. A Pythian Sisters class was initiated and a special car arranged to Hagerstown for May 27. A buffet luncheon followed the meeting.
United Railways Company announced signed contracts to deliver three trackless trolley buses for Liberty Road service between Geron Oak Junction and Randalls town, Baltimore, within 60 days. Built by J G Brill Company Philadelphia, the 24500 investment includes mahogany interiors, rattan seats, emergent rear door, and two horsepower electric motors.
On May 24 dates span Jamestown arrival in 1610 with 150 immigrants Captain Gates, Parliament taxation action in Boston 1764, John Hancock named President of Congress in 1775 and Clinton assuming command of British troops in Philadelphia 1778. Pensacola seized by Andrew Jackson in 1818. Brooklyn Bridge opened to traffic in 1883 costing 15.1 million dollars.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions protections for the wife against debts of her husband or spouse. Clear details are missing. cannot determine full event or context from the snippet.
A newspaper notice extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for common female complaints causing marital strain. It asserts women suffer headaches and nervous issues and urges readers to follow letters of praise published by the paper.
The article emphasizes careful consideration of business practices and the treatment of depositors as the central aim. It outlines expectations for prudent handling of depositor interests and the need for thoughtful, responsible management in financial dealings.
Public notice announces dates of the Frederick County Maryland Board of Estimates meetings in June 1922 and requires all officials to submit detailed expenditure estimates for the fiscal year starting July 1, 1922. It names June 1, 2, 6, and 7 as meeting days and references the enforcing act and duties of officials. Also includes unrelated classified ad text about a law degree correspondence course.
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