Rail travel gains pace but freight drives growth
An article from 1920 notes a New York to San Francisco train combo now clocking 92 hours 5 minutes, praising faster passenger service while stressing freight delivery as the true driver of production. It argues higher living standards come from investments in education and health, not frivolous personal spending, and that prudent public expenditure boosts a nation's capital and future output.
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New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Oleigh
Cold Weather Forecast Promises Mild Thanksgiving Hunting
The local observer predicts cooler weather but not extreme cold with northwest winds and a thermometer near freezing. Rain yesterday and last night adds to the monthly total, approaching last November's record, while temperatures have fluctuated from 43 to 50 degrees. Mr Morry Summers and bride, formerly Miss Lucy Chesley of Washington, have returned after visiting relatives in Frederick.
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Dhe &Beason
Mercury
Mr. Morry Summers
Bride
Lucy Chesley
Washington
Frederick
Which Holiday Do Folks Favor Most This Year
In a Q A feature several readers name their preferred holiday. George Knock says Thanksgiving appeals most for athlete and natural reasons. Mehal F. Moberly cherishes Christmas for family togetherness and spiritual closeness to God. Abrecht enjoys Fourth of July for time with friends. Richards values New Year and Christmas and enjoys other holidays as well.
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Roy
Kodakerg
C. L
Abrecht
Mehal F. Moberly
A. W. Richards
Gale
Purely Personal News and Missionary Society Notes
Purely personal items report Mrs Marion Layiman at Christ Woerner's home during treatment at Frederick City Hospital. Mr and Mrs George Rosa return from Pittsburgh after a week with Mr and Mrs Stanley Miller. Mrs M Barner returns home from Baltimore. Missionary Society meeting of Evangelical Lutheran Church held with program on Thanksgiving spirit, readings, and a $38.60 thank offering. December meeting rescheduled to the 13th. Field Clerk Morrison announces Medal applications. office hours listed. Officer John Adams receives a rosewool espantoon. others are oak.
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Marion Layiman
Christ Woerner
Frederick City Hospital
George Rosa
Pittsburgh
Stanley B. Miller
William J. Barner
East Third Street
Baltimore
Mra Roy Martin
Grace Sheeleigh
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick Local Items
Twenty years ago today November 28 1500 Frederick items from The News report at a Board of Aldermen meeting McMurray street to be connected by West South street Madison Avenue Health Officer C Goodell to attend Baltimore health boards convention fire week in December legal actions by Urner Keedy Urner Blue Mountain Iron and Steel on Catoctin Furnace sale postponed Warner high winds lift tin roof off Bantz tannery traffic on Brewery alley dancing club formed fifty young men join Cotillion series planned in Junior Hall thief steals gold watch from T C Ogie Creagerstown Vincent Sebold Emmitsburg Samuel M Birely Thurmont elected Citizens Bank directors at Gettysburg thieves steal gold watch revolver whiskey valued over 30 from John Kane Emmitsburg
Red Cross enrollment grows amid county drive
Red Cross members continue to enroll as canvassers in the county push for more volunteers before Thanksgiving. Reports from precincts cite steady progress with several individuals listed by name including Mrs. Hattie Young and Miss Florence Doub among many others, while veteran Nicholas F. Rickerds recalls Civil War days and urges support.
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Red Cross
Mra
Nicholas F. Rickerds
R. G. Bader
J. Miller
Harriet Sw
S Lambert Diyrn
Lewis
Charles I. Baughman
Monty Williama
George Bender
Albert S. Brown
Annie Kepler
Joha Kepler
Rachel Kepler
J. D. Kauffman
J. C. Kauffman
U. A. Lough
A. A. Lough
Blanche Hammer
James Balk
Minnie du
Hoffman Zimmerman nuptials unite Mary Rhodelia and Lewis Hoffman
A quiet November wedding at the Zimmerman home joined Mary Rhodelia Zimmerman and Lewis Nelson Hoffman with Rev. Folk performing the ring ceremony. Guests included immediate family and a few others. reception followed before the couple departed for Washington and other plans.
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Hoffman
Zimmerman
WD. NX. Zimmerman
Jefferson
Mary Rhodelia
Lewis Nelson Hoffman
B. Lk. Folk
Jatus
Washington
Madison Street Homes Sold In Early Possession Deal
Noah B Cramer and Son sold for Jacob V McDonald three two story brick houses on Madison Street with possession set for January 1. Me and Mrs Walter White purchase property near Yellow Springs along the Aigerstown and Prodenck Railroad, with improvements included. Barber-Well comment appears as an unrelated dialogue excerpt from a London Passing Show advertisement.
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Noah B Cramer
Roger G. Harley
Ot Tana
Aigerstown
Prodenck
Yellow Springs
Walter EB. White
Madigton Street
Potts and Griffin
Jacob VY. McDonald
Madison Street
Benjamin I Ricketts
Mr. Ricketts
London
Pape’s Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Papes Cold Compound as instant relief for colds. A dose every two hours, up to three doses, is claimed to clear stuffed noses, stop nasal discharge, ease headache and feverishness, and end grippe misery with no quinine. The ad emphasizes cheap cost and simple taste.
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Pape
Marriage Licenses Surge in Hagerstown Monthwide Activity
The clerk of the court reports 574 marriage licenses issued in Hagerstown during a busy period, with many to non residents from Virginia and Pennsylvania. June saw a fee increase and 70 licenses. October had 66. January through November totals show a steady monthly pattern. Deeds recorded reach 1,499 across city and county, with March and April as peak real estate transfer months. Miss Virginia Packard resigns as vice librarian. Mabel Shryock appointed to fill vacancy. Local ads note Foley's Honey and Tar medicine endorsements.
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Virrginia
Pennsylvania
Hagerstown
Roderick
Jeweh
Packard
Virginia Packard
Washington County Library
Tageratown
Boston
Atlantic City
Mabel Shryock
Cumberland
Packauk
Frederick
Franklin Savings Bank Bank Statement November 16 1920
Bank records show assets totaling 980 935 13 with deposits near 93 515 94 and total liabilities and capital 980 925 18 The statement lists resources including loans securities banking house furniture fixtures and cash from reserves and deposits. Notary public Chas B T Hendrickson attested the document on November 23 1920 with secretary Homer D Kepler swearing to its accuracy.
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Franklin Savings Bank
Frederick
Maryland
Awerervces Wesneranrece
Cacesvan Snes
U.S
State of
County of Frederick
Homer
Kepler
Helief
Tiomer D. Kepler
Chas
B. T. Hendrickson
Ledger of pledged securities and bank liabilities summary
Bank report details pledged collateral, U.S. government securities, and notes payable. Includes items on government securities, war savings, thrift stamps, reserve deposits, cash in vault, and securities pledged to secure deposits. Shows capital, surplus, undivided profits, current expenses, dividends, and deposits.
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Tate of
Maryland
County of Frederick
T. Edwin Dovilletes
Fedie
Uni
Federal Reserve Act
Trust Department
U.S
U. Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Xan
Pia Ds
U. S
United States
Federal Reserve Bank Vaveclare
Disorderly conduct at fires directed by city officials
At fires the directors or constables may direct cattle to be kept or moved to a convenient distance to preserve property. Constables are to arrest disorderly persons at any fire. Article VI, page 167, City Goede.
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City Goede
Marriage Licenses and Deeds Reported in Court
IN THE COURTS Marriage licenses issued for Ernest Carbaugh 24 and Mitfred Shook 18 both of Thurmont. Property deeds show transfers: George A. Castle and wife to Char. Jos MecCurdey Mathias city $10. Charles McCurdey Mathias to Edward H. Miller and wife county $10. Howard Marvin Jones and wife to Edward H. Miller and wife county $ unspecified. Louise Phebus Young and husband to Jacob V. McDonald and wife city $10. Vatlie EB. Fisher and husband to Clara V. MacDonald and husband city $10. Duncan R. Parrette unmarried to Jacob V. McDonald and wife city $10. Corinne E. Willard unmarried to Samuel T. Hogan and wife to Howard Marvin Jones and wife Brunswick $5. Ernest W. Pearce and wife to Samuel T. Hogan Brunswick $5.
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Ernest Carbaugh
Mitfred Shook
Thurmont
George A. Castle
Char
Jos MecCurdey Mathias
Charles McCurdey Mathias
Edward L. Simpson
Howard Marvin Jones
Edward H. Miller
Louise Phebus Young
Jacob V. McDonald
Vatlie EB. Fisher
Clara V. MacDonald
Duncan R. Parrette
E. En
Corinne E. Willard
City
Samuel T. Hogan
Brunswick
Ernest .W. Pearce
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James Morrison
War Department
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Colin Adams
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Madison Avenue
C. ¥. Goodell
Urner, Keedy and Urner
Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company
Catoctin Furace
Walter Saunders
Court House
Bantz
Trafic
Brewery Alley
Chas W. Ross
T. C. Ogie
Creagerstown
Vincent Sebold
Emmitsburg
Samuel M. Birely
Thur Mont
Citizens’ Bank
Settysburg
John Kane
Tom
Fogle
DeHaven S. Toms
Utter Mims
Myrtle M. Fogle
Lewistown
Waltersville
A. Shilke
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Foley
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Villa Estates
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Pearl Addrews
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Grove Lime
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Frederick County
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Frederick, MD
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Samos Urken
Roy Staub
James Houck
Walkersville Savings Bank
North Market Street
Walkersville
State OF Maryland
State Roads Commission
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Opossumtown
Garrett Building
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General Assembly of Maryland
Ronda Comae
J. N. Mackate
J Stewart
Devilbiss
Edward Nicodemus
Notary Public
Correst Attent
A. G. McKinney
John, Diehl
David Cramer
Thredora
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Clarke Place
Care News- Post
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City Hospital
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Eli G. “Haugh
Leo Weinberg
Third
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Vieteala
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Bane
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Albert Gilson
Zu Cashier
Sappington, JR
Motary Publie
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H. Harris
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