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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1926
Page
4
The Daily News outlines policy on letters opinions and notices and requests real names with submissions. It reminds readers the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to dispatches and proposes mailing for free notices rather than telephoning.
A November 15 1926 column discusses Houdini’s dying fame and the wonder of magic revealing human dexterity. It also notes Mars proximity, questions Martian life, and compares atmospheric conditions with Earth while musing on observation limits and societal savvy.
In a Christmas shopping inquiry, five random respondents give brief views. Eleanor Abbott says she plans to start soon after busy Sunday School work. Grace Burger waits until after Thanksgiving. Caroline Morsell shops lightly. Elmer Dixon has not considered it. Lewis Lebherz shops a little.
Olive Roberts Barton argues prejudice harms both speaker and target, urging readers to abandon snap judgments about others. She notes few dislike others after knowing them, advocates separating actions from people, and calls big minds to avoid personal feuds across politics religion and science.
Fragmentary verse excerpt presents a lament for vanished voices and days lost at sea. The speaker contrasts fisher and sailor imagery with broken sounds near a crane and a hill haven, recalling a dead day’s tender grace in a melancholy tone.
A fragmentary verse notes a chase after a car that passed by. The speaker recalls the moment of catching up and mentions a place described as three blocks past 4.6 street. The tone suggests a playful or reflective snippet with limited context.
The fragment hints at gender expectations in Switzerland and a 20 F month term, questioning what stops most women from stepping out. the text is unclear and partially illegible.
Today in History lists events from 1720 to 1924 including Steuben born in 1720 and Tampico occupation in 1846. Birthdays featureGerhardt Hauptmann Vincent Astor and others. Today events note Brazil presidents inauguration and other meetings in Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.
An ode to shaving as a thrift art. It extols lathering, trimming facial hair, and the craft of a careful shave. The piece extols the shaver as artful and precise, praising neatness and consistency. It ends with a remark on the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.
Twenty years ago Frederick memories are shared from the News dated November 15, 1806. Gentee M Gittinger returns from a Western trip. Charles F Heinlein, an export merchant of Yokohama, visits Frederick Heinlein on North Market Street. James Ho Gatti Jr aboard the Cannon Fai near East Saints and East South Miredon Ho Abbott and Moss Theerer Abbott travel on an extended trip along South Market Street.
English guidance highlights proper word usage and pronunciation. Readers are urged to expand vocabulary with a daily target word illustrated by an example sentence about an illustrious father and distinguished lineage.
The Thief of Bagdad, a popular photoplay starring Douglas Fairbanks, returns to the Opera House today and Tuesday. Also featured is the Plymouth, Vt Old Time Dance Band, relatives and friends of President Coolidge, touring from Washington with a program of hold time dances.
Closed today at the Maryland featuring an all star lineup with May Mc Avoy Marie Prevost Pauline Frederick and Lew Cody. The last chapter of Strings of Steel with William Desmond and Elfleen Sedgwick closes the program. Robert B Mantell Genevieve Hamper star in The Merchant of Venice and King Lear with a large supporting organization.
The page asks readers to supply answers to a set of questions, including identifying the person pictured, Pliny the Elder’s main work, the author of The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, leads in The Merry Widow, Frosty Peters’ college team, November’s days, Mrs. Calvin Coolidge’s maiden name, Wisconsin’s statehood year, living persons in Hall of Fame eligibility, and Brazil’s official national name.
Six persons suffered non life threatening injuries when three cars piled up on the state road four miles west of Jefferson Sunday at nine. A Willys Knight driven by J H Michon of Toledo skidded on Karns Hill, rolled, and was followed by a Chevrolet sedan from Winchester Virginia and a Chrysler car, all damaged. Michon and his wife sustained head injuries and chest bruising while two Winchester occupants and the Michons’ companions escaped with minor injuries. Cars towed to Corun garage in Jefferson. Michon couple later treated. Another auto near Petersville skidded and overturned with no injuries.
Local notice celebrates Ann Rebecca Roderick turning 88 on November 11 at home in Walkersville. Religious leaders and relatives joined evening greetings with remarks honoring her lifelong service to neighbors and extended family present.
Reported ailments and hospital treatments for Mrs James F of New Middletown at Frederick County Hospital. Mentions Mrs Foot Watman confined for ten days, G William Aerroing undergoing treatment, and Master Laurence Patrick eitter in hospital care.
King Ferdinand urged Queen Marie to return to Bucharest by Christmas and she canceled much of her Southern tour to sail from New York on December 11, two weeks earlier than planned. The itinerary shifts affect Florida and North Carolina visits, with a two day stop in Washington and possible stops at Harpers Ferry and Winchester. Richmond expects a December 1 to 2 visit and a fox hunt arrangement with Deep Run Hunt Club. Florida trip details remain unsettled with Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Railway negotiations ongoing.
The weather observer in Frederick city celebrated his birthday at his residence on Patrick Street. Friends delivered greetings while neighbors noted the quiet observance and state officials reflected on the occasion.
A historical note explains monotony in modern American manufacturing where repetitive tasks strain workers nerves. Examples include an egg smell tester and general fatigue, with suggestions like mechanical feeds, shorter work cycles, job rotation, rest periods, and better hygiene to offset effects. Women are reported to complain more about monotony than men.
Arthur N. Pack argues hawks are not universally destructive and many species are beneficial. The red tailed hawk is praised for singing, courtship displays, and returning to nesting grounds each spring, challenging the view that hawks should be destroyed. The piece urges appreciation of hawks rather than blanket condemnation.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lowman return from Philadelphia after attending the ceremonial event. Mr and Mrs R W Galt with Mrs Cora Sappington visit Washington and stay with Mr and Mrs William Potter. Telexin recovers while Mort remains stable. Frank Steerness and Bruce Steerness travel to visit grandmother Mrs Fanne Sappington, with a slow recovery noted.
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