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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
4
An archival notice from The Frederick News describing subscription options for semi weekly and daily editions, mailing terms, pricing, and payment requirements, plus a list of local agents and sales outlets in Frederick Maryland and Braddock Heights. It notes the newspaper office, mailing address, and filing details with the post office date.
An essay recalls a bygone home scene with parents and children reading and playing at night. It warns that modern youths join organizations like Boy Scouts early, risking shifts in household authority. The piece argues supervised, structured groups teach responsibility and self government, reinforcing parental guidance.
Returns from many election districts show numerous errors in marking ballots. The results include illogical markings and misdrawn indicators, reflecting mistakes not limited to any single education level, with systemic issues apparent in backstreet precincts as well.
The piece argues that well educated immigrants can vote correctly while hurried voters mismark ballots. It notes straight-ticket limits, end-of-ballot contests, alphabetical rollouts, and name order effects that advantage certain voters. It laments indifferent voters and urges careful voting habits.
The July crop report valued four chief cereals at about 5.21 billion bushels and 3.20 billion dollars five-year average, while the November harvest reached 4.924 billion bushels with higher values. Wheat and corn set new records, boosting overall crop totals by 104 million dollars over last year despite cotton declines, affecting railroad activity and trade confidence.
A prisoner notes gratitude for nature and daily aid, praising God for grass blades dew kissed suns and birds that sing. The fragment appears in a poem printed in a prisoners' newspaper at Adana Penitentiary.
A rambler column notes residents recalling events from twenty years back. A Point Rocks meeting planned a pole passing and speech, with Rena S Vary and CFL Flogk mentioned. Updates include improvements of a sufferer from a facial boil and a patent for a corn husking machine by Mr. Clintorx Young. A halter mishap is described involving John To Rest, and William Jones is noted as a milkman. A Catholic church gathering at Junior Hall is referenced.
Albert H. White, noted for lecturing against vice and crime in several Maryland towns, will speak at local churches this week. He will address Presbyterian and Methodist congregations with his talk “Asleep at the Switch,” while a separate event for ladies is planned. The article notes White’s national crusade against intemperance and social ills and cites praise from The Democrat of Martinsville West Virginia. Also mentioned are injuries to Aaron R Hewitt and a subsequent arrest of Roswell for the assault, with medical treatment and court actions noted.
Edward Stricker known as Rid Trickes of the Chamberstars ball team married Kyle of Chambersburg on November 6 in Bakerstown. Stricker, a noted semi pro pitcher, played for Frederick Jase this season and is expected to join the Dolls Tas next summer.
Worthington officials announce Judge Worthington will address a gathering at the hall Sunday afternoon November 30. Loran Tribe Red Men and Beans bearing members plan a turnout. preliminary details list attire and entry procedures for attendees.
In Frederick the local ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain and kidney complaints. Mr. Tappa and other Frederick residents are cited as endorsers, urging readers to try the product for relief and to remember the brand with the slogan When Your Back is Lame.
The Civic Club of Frederick outlines aims for a modern water system via a sludge reservoir, better garbage collection, street name placards, jail conditions improvements, and prisoner education. Executive committee meets Friday to finalize plans while Municipal committee notes support for safer streets and winter work.
The Brunswick Times highlights church advertising in its pages, noting a new method used by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Christendale. The paper, started in the town, aims to attract wider support with church notices and regional ads, reflecting local religious and commercial ties.
John Markey will start the marathon on Thanksgiving Day and Charles McC. Mathias will judge. Col E Austin Haughman cannot serve as on course judge due to being out of town. Kelley Harris of the Y M C A offers the medal for the winner and Prof Sidney Stabler of the Boys High School provides the leading institution banner. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Hennedy as a safe remedy for children. the reviewer praises it as effective and pleasant.
A Frederick Maryland bank reports its condition by date with assets and liabilities. The October 31 1914 balance shows Loans and Discounts at 7 022 337 10, Deposits around 1 336 642 31, and capital 200 000 with surplus 200 000. The November notarization confirms the statement’s truth.
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