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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1914
Page
6
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine like a hair treatment that cleanses dandruff and strengthens hair. It claims use over weeks yields new, soft, downy hair growth all over the scalp, with benefits for neglected, faded or dry hair and a 25 cent bottle of KR Hans Dandhire at stores.
Local correspondence recounts visits, weddings and church events in Hawley, Kempstown, Creagerstown and surrounding areas. Quarantine delays and a Thanksgiving service mark the season as residents attend meetings, organist changes, and social gatherings with many names and exact dates noted.
The hunting season began last Tuesday on Sugar Loaf Mountain with reports of scarce game and few rabbits. Revival services started at Flint Hill. Mrs J B Dixon and daughter Leta attended Rally Day at Mt Pleasant. Miss Katie Turner and Miss Lucertia Nichols returned home from Frederick. Viola Nichols of Frederick visited here Sunday. Turkeys appear plentiful. Harry Cosgrove spent a day with his father-in-law J B Dixon in Urbana.
City and the Maryland Amiesite Company clash as the Board of Aldermen prepares to air the dispute at tomorrow night’s meeting. The company seeks to finish work this fall, while Alderman Phobus opposes any fall completion due to cold weather and promises a sharp confrontation.
Eastern Shoremen backing State Comptroller Emerson Harrington expect him to announce his candidacy for governor this month. They say Harrington would run as a Democrat on a record of two terms as treasury watchdog.
A letter argues for active church involvement to strengthen community ethics and morale. It asserts participation, beyond mere affiliation, builds a higher standard of living and enduring prospects for individuals and the city, with quotes and a closing sign-off from H. L. Neisser of Frederick Maryland dated November 16.
At Horticultural Hall in Philadelphia the American Federation of Labor rejected direct political action via a labor party. The convention backed the resolutions committee against forming a separate party, reaffirming its policy of nonparticipation in party politics. It also pledged to scrutinize and reform workers compensation laws amid sharp New York criticisms.
A Kobe dispatch claims the United States failed to stay neutral by aiding the German cruiser Emden. It alleges a wireless message from Manila enabled Emden to locate and sink the Troilus, with a German merchant arrested as a spy. The report notes the wire message was traced to Kobe.
Maryland Week Exposition opens this evening at 8 in the Fifth Regiment Armory Baltimore with 60 000 square feet of agricultural exhibits. President Robert L. Graham of the Horticultural Society will preside Mayor Preston will welcome visitors United States Commissioner of Education Philander P Claxton will deliver the principal address. The event features comprehensive displays including floral dairy fruit cereal and forage plus demonstrations and booth inspections by visitors throughout the week.
Former Governor Edwin Warfiell will visit the White House by appointment to meet President Wilson and later Secretary Bryan. He aims to arrange shipment of medical and other supplies to his daughter, Countess Ledochowski, for a hospital for wounded soldiers near her home in Poland.
The Ciceronian Oratorical Club of Boys High School will debate with Washington County High School in Hagerstown on December 18. Local representative speakers include Grayson H. Bowers and J. Boulden Waters.
James M Payne of Cavetown Md reports twelve months of distress and gains weight after one month of Inter-State Doctors treatment. He cites improved appetite and health and urges others to seek help at the Hagerstown institute. The ad promotes non surgical, confidential consultation for chronic nerve, blood, heart and digestive diseases with the Inter-State Doctors.
Bishop Murray of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Maryland leaves for Pittsburgh with the Maryland delegation to the primary synod of the third province. Clergy members include Rev. Dr. Hugh Birck head Rev. Dr Arthur Chilton Powell and Rev. W. D. Gould Jr. Lay members are George C. Thomas J. N. Stockett Dr. Thomas Fell president of St John’s College and William F. Cochran.
Dr. Robert P. Bay a prominent Baltimore surgeon and Maryland National Guard major was named medical examiner of the State Industrial Accident Commission at a salary of $2000 annually. The appointment was announced yesterday.
William H. Lacy of Washington D C suffered three years from stomach and digestion problems and faced surgery. After taking Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy he reports rapid relief and renewed health. The ad claims thousands of similar cures and promotes the remedy as a quick, thorough system cleanser sold by Williamson and druggists nationwide.
The Francis Scott Key Carnival Association of Maryland pushes a yearly Key Carnival in Baltimore every September. The group has incorporated and secured headquarters in room 701, Calvert Building. Headquarters will be open at all times, managed by four clerks. The original 50 members rise to 100 with $100 annual dues. Each county may send one to three honorary delegates with no dues. The association seeks city clubs and societies to assist by year’s end, to begin planning exhibits.
A terse note reports a meeting of the association set for November 26. The fragment mentions dialogue about a woman’s discernment, referencing a child named Little Johnny and remarks by Mrs Talkendown and Mother. The source shows miscellaneous dialogue and a Hartford Times citation.
An old ad touts TONSLINE as a remedy for sore throat and mouth, urging daily use and quick access. It promotes bottle sizes 25c 50c and hospital size $1.00, advising to keep a ff bottle in the house for fast relief.
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