Public school term length debate echoes Thanksgiving era views
In a Q&A, readers discuss whether nine months is ideal for public schooling. Farmers and townsfolk like Charles V. Wastler and Franklin Fox weigh in, noting traditions, harvest duties, and the balance between education and labor needs in a hard, early winter.
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Charles
Wastler
Armas
Mayek
Joseph
Aale
Daniel Linton
Pranklin
FOX
Laidlesburg
C. C. Heffner
Brinawick
Farmer
Public benefits from immediate price declines debate
Merchants warn that consumer prices may drop only after wholesale costs fall while reports claim immediate retail relief is coming. Local dry foods firms discuss circulating news suggesting the public won’t see lower prices until high stock is cleared, noting recent cuts in fabric and goods prices to reflect market shifts.
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Cyataif
Belng Niimedt
Washington
Doca
Erropéi
Bether
Hasiatock
Contro
Purely Personal Notes From German Town Area
Miss Madeline Bennett of German town spent the weekend with Miss Beatrice Burrier near Woodsboro and has returned home. Sunday visitors to Mrs H Martz and family of Woodsboro included Ex-Senator and Mrs G Kaufman and grandson Frank Dertzbaugh Jr. Also present were Mrs Graysor Crumbaugh and Miss Mary Crumbaugh of Frederck, Esther and children Martz, O Walkersville, Mr and Mrs Geo Martz, Miss Ethel Martz, and Annie Benty of Yellow Springs. Mrs Blob Washter of Sew City Hotel is visiting relatives in Chicago, Oshkosh Wisconsin.
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Madeline Bennett
German Town
Beatrice Burrier
Woodsboro
H. Martz
Frank Dertzbaugh
Graysord Crumbaugh
Mary Crumbaugh
Frederck
Esther
Childa Martz
Walkersville
Saw Mill Accident Fracture Suffered by Raymond Linton
Report from White Rock states Raymond Linton of Yellow Springs broke his right arm and sustained facial injuries when a belt failed at a saw mill yesterday. He was taken to Frederick City Hospital and listed as doing as well as could be expected this morning.
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White Rock
Raymond Linton
Yellow Springs
Frederick City Hospital
Merchants Likely Cut Prices After Wholesale Drops
The speaker notes that retail prices mirror wholesale changes and warns against holding high cost stock. Merchants will likely reduce wares to new levels as wholesale declines press downward, with retail markets acting like stock quotes on the Steel Exchange.
Frederick Echoes of 1800 Debates and Local Events
Twenty years ago in Frederick local items note Virgil Young of Creagerstown shot in the thigh while hunting on Catoctin Mountain. A public debate at Burkhart's Hall discussed Lafayette’s Revolutionary merits, with a negative victory. The Philomathean Society debated military spirit, judges named. The Daughters of the American Revolution marked the Stamp Act repudiation anniversary. Misses McClerry and Potts read patriotic papers. Rev. Wm B. Wheeler became Woodsboro Lutherans pastor.
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Virgil Young
Creagerstown
Catoctin Mountain
Burkhart’s Hall
Yellow’ Springs
LaFayette
Washington
Roger G. Harley
George S. Twenty, Jr
Grayson H. Staley
Chester G. Clem
Spencer C. Stull
N. F. Rickerds
Ernest Smith
Daughterg of the
Granville Thomas
Martha McClerry
Eleanor Potts
Edward Nelson
Thanksgiving Day Observances Across City and State
Thanksgiving brings a general holiday with bank and post office closures and school breaks. Proclamations by President Wilson and Governor Ritchie mark the day as national and state observances with widespread business closures. Prices for live and dressed poultry, produce, and other Thanksgiving staples are listed, and markets report lower crowds and a special dinner at Hood College with a turkey centerpiece.
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Wilson
Ritchie
Laboutor
News
Hood College
Hives and Bends Without a Pain in Maryland Man
Maryland man Cyrus Stoner of route No 3 Smithsburg near Hagerstown suffered back pain constipation and kidney trouble until taking four bottles of Dreco. He credits relief of pain sleep improvement digestion and easier movement. Dreco advertised as a blood purifier from roots herbs and berries claims to purge toxins and treat rheumatism and other ailments. Sold by Pearre's Modern Pharmacy in Frederick.
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Maryland
Cyrus Stoner
Smithsburg
Jagerstown
Western Maryland Railroad Aa Watch
Frederick
Pearre
Odd Fellows Meet Elects Initiate. lodge anniversary planned
Odd Fellows King David Lodge No 60 held a meeting, electing one member to receive the initiatory degree next Tuesday. Discussion covered the January 14 1921 twenty third anniversary program. Remarks by John H Albaugh Fidelity Lodge New Market and others noted a growing home fund and plans for continued contributor support.
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Odd Fellows
King David Lodge
John H. Albaugh
Fidelity Lodge
New Market
Robert A. Bennett
Elif G
Haugh
Charles F. Seeger
A. J. Frogake
Order nisi on audit matters in Frederick County equity cases
Court orders proceed to ratify auditor reports in two Frederick County equity matters. In Adams v Adams and in Rout v Medary, the court sets December 2, 1920, and December 1, 1920, respectively, as dates to act on the auditor’s reports unless objections are shown, with publication of the notice in a Frederick County newspaper seven days prior.
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NISI
Circuit Court
Frederick’ County
Anna
Adams
Anna J. Adams
Kuardlan
Anna 2 Adams
Anna B
Raeport
Frederick County
Eli G. Haugh
Mredaurick
John S, Newman
Equity
Ernest G. Rout
Barl Medary
Earl Medary
Tha
Bre Sce
Teast
Haid
Eli G. Tiaugh
George W. Heinlein
Jesse
Witax
Frantic Savings Bank of
Frederick
G. Haugh
Fredgins County
Clayton O. Keedy
Orhans Court
Frederick County National Bank Report at a Glance
Frederick County National Bank at Frederick Maryland presents a November 16 19x balance sheet with loans and discounts including rediscounts, U.S. Government securities pledged, cash in vault and deposits from banks. It lists liabilities including capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, time deposits, and demand deposits. notes and bills receivable and reserve items are shown with totals around 41.75 million. Directors Sworn statement dated November 24 1920.
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Fredrick
State of
Maryland
Stone of Business
U. Donte Soavenen
U.S. Gove
Kar Nor Mora
Federal Reserve Bank
Na‘ional Danke
Cesccbars
United States
Ceccavtearreanereewans
Franklin Savings Bank Report Reveals Financial Condition
Bank reports from Frederick Maryland show assets including loans and discounts totaling 107 484.84 dollars and mortgages 365 702.87 with reserves of 14 396.00 in currency and notes. Liabilities list weekly deposits of 90 000.00 dollars and time deposits of 734 560.44 plus surplus and profits totaling 58 952.69. Notary Kepler verifies the statement sworn November 23, 1920 with directors Amos Urner F. W. Staub James Houck.
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At. Frederick
Maryland
U.S
Spree
State of
Frederick
Homer D. Kepler
Tomer D. Kepler
Chas
B.T. Hendrickson
Amos Urner
F. W. Staub
James Houck
Bank Statement of United States Reserve Bank
A reconstructed bank report lists assets and liabilities including deposits with the Federal Reserve, U.S. securities, cash in vault, and notes receivable. It shows capital stock, undivided profits, interest, and various deposits and bills payable to the Federal Reserve Bank, with totals and closing notarized attestations.
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