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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1923
Page
4
A fragmented notice from the Daily News stating that all news dispatches are for republication credit and that communications opinions require writer’s byline. It notes free notices of advertising must be in writing and mailed, with postal entry at Frederick Maryland as second class matter.
A columnist notes President Coolidge’s vigorous walking as a sign of vitality and comments on the era’s shift to walking over streetcars. The Wertheim family of New York gifts 100000 to Harvard to study industrial relations and profit sharing, urging both employers and workers to learn cooperation and fairness to ease industrial tension.
A dated 1923 horoscope predicts a fortunate day for ventures in publishing advertising and travel. It forecasts publicity for aviation and a boom in newspapers and magazines, plus major talk on the motion picture industry. It warns of turbulent foreign scenes and potential war risks for England, with a cautious note on false friends and a promising year in business for those with July birthdates.
A brief devotional quote from Psalm 72:12 emphasizes deliverance for the needy and those without help. The note then mentions leopard patterning appearing on clothing this season, especially on a deep green shade.
A set of local residents share quick reactions to recent election outcomes. H F Finneyfrock welcomes independent voting as a sign of thinking workers. J F Frerie remarks on Governor’s plurality and Democratic gains in Frederick county. Frank L Crum notes Grove’s loss and favoring Albaugh for sheriff and Bennett for the House. Maurice B Shaff expresses mixed satisfaction with Ritchie’s reelection and Storm’s statewide win. Charles F Brenner says results were as expected.
Poem honors veterans from 1923 detailing soldiers and labor in war and peace. It praises common fighters of multiple nationalities and calls on their spirits to secure lasting peace. The piece underscores the cost of conflict and the enduring resolve to realize wartime dreams through steadfast action.
The column highlights marabou trimming on boudoir costumes, double fur bands on coats, coral crepe gowns with rhinestone girdles, cerise crepe chemises with silver floral embroidery, gapes on black velvet fracks with silver lined capes, velvet coat frocks from Paris, and figured fabrics with Chinese influence, plus a quip about radio and telephone reach.
A light verse notes that the average father has little to give at a wedding and suggests that even if the meek inherit the earth someone will take it from them before they possess it. The quip reflects social commentary in witty couplets.
A retrospective list covers birthdays and anniversaries, notable events, and ongoing discussions. It notes Charles Burt born in Edinburgh, advances like the first Montreal to Vancouver through train, and state admissions, plus a mix of current-day items from 19th to early 20th century. It also includes births of notable figures and reports on civic milestones and cultural innovations in music gear and travel.
TOM SIMS SAYS. Jokes about bobbed hair and long locks mix with Europe crises and a claim the peace word is false. Notes on Germany, New York spirit mediums, Leap Year candidates dodging issues, hog crops, alarm clocks, a New York attempted suicide, Thanksgiving reflections, Seattle flirtations, a Chicago fire at a police station, fake money in Los Angeles, and hunting dangers in the woods. A melancholy close laments heavy underwear and goose pimples in Stevenson’s world view.
Twenty years ago in Frederick the Charity Organization Society re elected officers Rev T Freeman Dixon president Miss Nannie Floyd secretary Mayor George Ed Smith treasurer F T Rhodes and the Lews Marshall Stock Company secured for an engagement starting November 12 Mrs Parks Fisher sister of Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and former Frederick resident re elected president of the Woman's Industrial Exchange Baltimore for the sixth consecutive year New bridges at Park Mills Glison's Mall Jones Mill Woure's Chapel Ellerton and New London opened for travel and examined by the County Commissioners
A reader asks which bowling etiquette rule is violated when someone walks in front of a bowler preparing to throw. The note states such acts disrupt accuracy and are discourteous and unsportsmanlike in sportsmanship guidance.
Francis H. Urner and Rosabel Pridgen were married Saturday at 4:30 in Tabor with Rev. Robert G. L. Edwards officiating. The couple, who will reside in this city, depart for a short honeymoon and plan to establish Urner law practice here. Rosabel is the daughter of Mrs. Jeanette Pridgen and the late Craven C. G. Pridgen. Francis is the son of Judge and Mrs. Hammond Urner.
The column lists multiple marriages from November in several towns including Harrisburg, Strasburg, Winchester and Hagerstown. It notes wedding dates, parsonage ceremonies, and officiants, followed by a long account of a golden wedding celebration in Baltimore for Mr. and Mrs. John I Snyder with guests and presents.
The text notes several names including John Smith and James Bur dette among others, followed by a description of burglars using a sponge and water to dissolve mud and cut through a domicile. It also reports Sir Thomas Lipton's decision to issue a new challenge for the American Cup in 1925 and plans for constructing a new Shamrock vessel.
A guaranteed pain relief oil marketed in Europe and now at Steiner Bros and T. A. Willis druggists. Buy for 1.50 with a written guarantee to relieve rheumatic pains or receive a full refund. Claims rapid improvement for tired muscles and stiff joints.
Executor's notice states Jacob Nourback is the executor of Mannie C Castle in Frederick County Maryland. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by June 9, 1924 or be barred from estate benefits. Debtors urged to pay promptly. Also notices claims against Charles K Summers deceased due by November 1, 1928 with filing in Circuit Court for Frederick County by that date. Trustees Togan HW McBride and others oversee the claims.
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