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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1912
Page
3
Farmers across Frederick county report a severe labor shortage for corn husking this season. Wages run seven to nine cents per shock, averaging about eight, yielding roughly $21 to $22 per day for huskers, though many have other work or opt out. Electric machines are rare. most husking is done by hand, delaying much of the crop.
Lieutenant McBride of the United States Army, stationed at Fort Russell, was summoned by Cheyenne’s mayor to quell a riot between two regiments. The clash lasted hours and featured frequent gunfire and clubs. Two soldiers were wounded as police and troops restored order, with Lieut. McBride aiding local officers.
Messrs. S F Marion Phebus and Chester Grove, of this city, left today for Texas to locate near Brownsville where Phebus plans to buy about seven acres of irrigation land and engage in trucking with Grove assisting. Phebus, formerly a newspaper man in Baltimore and New York, seeks expansion in Texas. Grove is noted as well. Local friends wish them success. Also noted is E A McKinney of Brunswick recovering from a head injury sustained at Bound QO yards, Brunswick. Frederick Railroad will allow Sunday Baltimore excursions to return the same night, extending time in the city. Masters Theodacre and Edwin Hourk, sons of Mr. and Mrs Wouck, appear in a local production representing the first Lutheran church of Baltimore.
Mr W J Vansant of Rock Hall Kent county has rented the Lyvett building storeroom and bakery in Thurmont and is preparing to begin baking there.
The corn contest organized by Osborne at the Stag corner draws twenty entrants. Prizes total 17.50 with first prize gold, second place four dollars, and third four and a half. Entries must be in by December 1. judging by three county farmers, with entries numbered to ensure fairness.
Mrs Francis H Markell of Frederick elected state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the annual Maryland state conference held in the Belvedere Hotel Baltimore. Mrs Robert Hogan reelected state regent. two honorary state regents created Miss Alice Key Blount and Mrs Robert Barry named. The conference approved representation rules and two year term changes.
A belvedere reception lists attendees including Mrs Trogan Mrs Scout Mrs Hassett Mrs Muriel and Mrs C O Reedy along with Mrs Bufrow of this city as guests of honor in a fragmented social scene.
An old Musterole advertisement claims topical relief for headaches and congestion. It describes rub-on application to the forehead and temples, warns against internal use, and cites testimonials from Mrs. 71 Snyder of Brooklyn seeking mail order fulfillment from the Musterole Company in Cleveland Ohio.
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