Snow removal on highways plan in Maryland and Pennsylvania
A 1908 proposal discussed by Chairman Mackall outlines constructing snow fences and using snow plows to clear routes from Annapolis to Maryland highways. Estimated costs include 300 dollars per snow plow and a total stretch of about 475 miles with possible savings from reduced repairs come spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Ee Mack
Mackall
Pennsylvania
Temoville
Nile
Ita
Maryland
Thavelera
Martinsburg Gambling Raids Stir Tensions Between Martinsburg and Hagerstown
A garbled report describes police visits to alleged gambling joints in Martinsburg and nearby Hagerstown. Officers reportedly checked sites around 11 PM, found them dark, and faced denial from state police about ties to the local gambling fraternity. Local venues are said to attract many visitors and draw criticism from residents.
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Comebody
Stat
Samblg Fraternity
Ghd
Martinsburg ‘Police
Martinsburg
Aspirin Popularity Claim From Early Advertising
Fragmentary OCR text references Bayer tablets and aspirin use by physicians and millions, noting ease and claimed pain relief benefits. Mentions Bay area and device or packaging hints with generic mentions of toothache and valve devices, lacking clear dates or persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Zihlman Views National Problems After Return
Representative Zihlman of Maryland's Sixth District returns to the capital intending to study major issues before Congress convenes December 6. He discusses taxation, immigration, foreign relations, and national credit. urges economy, removal of excise taxes, and a stricter immigration law while anticipating treaty questions with Allies and the Central Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EY On
Zihlman
Maryland
Congress
Yehoa
Panhma
Zihiman
Zihkman
Zihimaen
Ethiman' Siyn Os
Santter
Japan
Marriage Alcennes and Grossnickie in Myers and nearby districts
A string of marriage licenses is listed for Alcennes Howard L and Clara M Grossnickie of Myers, Paul Wittam and others in nearby towns, with ages ranging from teens to early thirties. Several couples from Frederick, Switz, Lewistown, and Oren also appear, indicating a regional notice of marriage licenses and related names.
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Alcennes
Howard
Metzger
Clara M. Grossnickie
Myers
Willes’s Oy
Paul Wittam
Knoste
Ybruns
Iwlek
Wold May
Ching
Les Town
Lewis W
Grouse
Oven
Ere
Rite Oy
Bou ‘Erick
Albert W. l'Salock
Ihot
Morita
Rho Atada
Catherine Tare Ranga Ar Ored
Buckeystown
Raymond &. Whitlam
Ora M. Baugher
Swit “Run
Convict Thompson and the Maryland dynamite case
Vernon Thompton and Robert Bolton figure in a explosive case with dynamite theft at Waters and Thurift’s store. State's Attorney Dawson seeks an indictment as Thompson, described by locals as highly intelligent with a varied career, faces questions about his movements the night of the blast and alleged involvement with dynamite quantities.
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Rockville
Vernon Thompton
Beth
Expistoy
Robert Bolton
Shack
Sherif Nicholson
Bradley
Thompson
Tor
Dawson
ds_e'wan
Ng Lind
United States
Germantown
Dable
Jbum
Bolton
Teral
Esther May
Persona
Waters & ‘Thurift
Rabbit causes broken arm for Joseph Ropp near Jolnsville
Joseph Ropp of Union Bridge broke one arm near the elbow under unusual circumstances. While driving his horse and wagon on the road near Jolnsville a dog chased a rabbit across the path. The horse started and ran, dragging the buggy against a rock before Ropp could stop the animal. He sought a surgeon’s attention afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ropp
Union, Bridge
Jolnsville
New
Ropp Selzer
Siurgien
Auto Crash Injures Five In Maryland Hagerstown Area
Five people, four women and one man from Hagerstown, were badly hurt when their auto skidded on a road near Ridgeville, struck a fence or tree, and overturned. They were brought to a city hospital after treatment by Dr. Brooks and Dr. Wilson. The car, heavily damaged, was left at the scene as the party continued to Baltimore and Washington via the slippery road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ori Nan—Negroca
Hagerstown
Bidgevilte
Brouygh
Witgah
Hagersto
Wilson
Brooka
Brooks
Conal
Tehis City
Duarlng
Rural school inspections urge third grade move
County inspectors report about twenty rural schools in Mish county examined. Samuel North and George H Rowlsine oversee visits to Mish School in New Market and Liberty, with praise for progress and calls for exams of teachers and pupils. State board will consider recommending a third grade placement for three county schools at February meeting. Lloyd Palmer notes very satisfactory inspections and mentions some extreme schools in the state. Stevis continues countywide inspections, with a final report to the State Board of Education.
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Samuel North
Myville
New Market
Liberty
Créte
George H
Stevis
Ral
Wil Nike
State Board of Education
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Phare Tely
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Euinniye
Robert Richard Pyles
Mary Margaret
Wolfe
Ft. Thurmont
Pecheerios
Paul F
Mabel
B. Mossberg
Frederick
Robert A. ‘Grittes
Clara B. ‘Moser
Empiltsourg
Fenton
Baby
Mattawana
Réennigtt
Lewistown
Dynamiter
Ray
War Savings
SMASH
Eduire
Hoffman
Troco
Ial Seid
Deni Vadzt
Troco Company
Michigan
Avenue
Chicago
Troco'nut Butter Company
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Rib
Bet
Pisa UB
Stitt
Wrigley
Eales
Seeves
Baltimore
St-Paul
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
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