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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1915
Page
4
The Frederick News lists subscription costs, delivery areas, and office details. It notes daily newspaper publication, semi weekly edition, and advertising terms. Requests for timely delivery are welcomed and post office classifications are given.
Frederick plans a second Self Denial Day to raise funds for the needy this winter. Observers will skip luxuries one day and donate the money to charity, reinforcing gratitude for blessings while aiding the unfortunate. The effort relies on broad cooperation and sympathy.
The newspaper explains a planned AI letter column approach to the light plant issue. It notes signatures will be preserved, aims for fairness, and seeks to avoid embarrassment for any party.
A partial clipping notes that the United States had about 2,246,000 miles of improved roads and last year spent around $235 million on road construction including convict labor costs. It compares ten-year expenditures totaling roughly $79,000,000 with the ongoing rise in road funding and construction.
The article compares road networks and spending in the German Empire, Prussia, England and Wales, and Florida to illustrate how far the United States lags in developing its roads. It cites 36 000 miles of state roads in Germany and high public road expenditure, 150 908 miles in England and Wales with 27 826 main roads, and 1 752 miles of improved roads in Florida, arguing that surface replacement and funding trails behind civilized nations.
The New York World reports Churchill defends his naval conduct clarifying Antwerp involvement and Fisher’s stance on the Dardanelles. Churchill asserts all expeditionary forces fought, ships were sunk, and he personally went to Antwerp to consult with Belgium. He denies Fisher directly disapproved the Dardanelles plan, while noting factors behind Fisher’s retirement. The piece reflects on national blame and wartime resolve during the great conflict.
A rural reminiscence of autumn harvest nights and cooler mornings. The speaker recalls frost on pumpkins fodder in shocks and sounds of gobbling turkeys and clucking hens, evoking a hearty homestead mood and memories of fall gatherings. The piece repeats lines about harvest imagery and ends with a name reference to James Whitcomb Riley.
The temperature fell to 22 degrees last night, deepest cold of the season by three degrees. Troops of Cavalry from Fon Miser camp near the Fair Grounds report stinging frost and uncomfortable sleeping conditions in tents.
A letter to The News editor lauds the proposed municipal electric lighting plant as aligned with modern civic progress. It singles out J D Baker for civic interest and credits his private initiative for submitting the project to expert review, calling the act a notable event in Frederick’s civic life.
Today marks the opening of Carty's Furniture store in Frederic, featuring decorated interiors and thousands of fine pieces. Gift Room offers a wide selection of gift suggestions, with the store open from 10 am to 8 pm and a steady stream of visitors since morning. troops from Troop totS Cavele and Myer Val will remain in Fredericok Monday before heading to Mt. Nits.
Frederick column notes from November 17 1895 recount local items including rainfall in October Middle Towns and a Junior meeting at Thurmont west to support the Green Society. Obituaries and deputy appointments are listed along with senate seats and a flower show closing at South Tau Church with John Hardt’s exhibit.
Citizens weigh a $103000 municipal light project with two-plant option. critics fear debt while supporters cite improved service. Fredrick officials expect a special meeting to hear the opposing side and a Hagerstown example cited as a benchmark for efficiency.
Frederick County National Bank of Maryland reports condition at close of business November 1. Loans total 300 567 60 with securities and other assets. Deposits and reserve items listed, including bonds, securities and notes. Liabilities show capital, surplus, profits and deposits with notes outstanding and time deposits. Total assets reported 1 195 503 49.
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