Thanksgiving Day Holiday Observed by The News
The paper notes Thanksgiving Day is a five day holiday observed by The News with no issue tomorrow. Editorial offices will be closed all day and the business office will reopen after noon.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1920
Page
5
The paper notes Thanksgiving Day is a five day holiday observed by The News with no issue tomorrow. Editorial offices will be closed all day and the business office will reopen after noon.
Obituary brief for Miss Sarah Rebecca Davis aged 81 with funeral at St Peter's Catholic Church Liberty. Also notice for Mrs Mary Margaret Jones aged 83, funeral with Mass at St John’s Church. Includes family relations and funeral directors Thomas P Rice and references to Liberty and local addresses.
Local retailer Mullinix and Bentz advertise remaining stock of Velvet and Axminster rugs at reduced prices with popular room sizes and numerous patterns and colors. Also note varied items and local notices including a reward for information leading to arrest and conviction for a Ford car theft near Cheatnut Grove.
Frederick county voters face a full slate with a sheriff clerk court register of wills county surveyor and three county commissioners on the ballot. Five Maryland House of Delegates seats from Frederick are at stake, with gossip centering on Republican hopes for sheriff and various nominations for clerk of the court register of wills and other offices. Incumbents and former officials populate the rumor mill as party lines shape potential candidates.
A fragmented historic page lists a Thanksgiving dinner menu with many dishes and beverages, followed by corporate policy text about Equitable Life, featuring agent names and local Frederick, Maryland distributors. The hoard includes mentions of Lewis R. Dertzbaugh, J Clark Devilbigs, and C E Burger, along with Hyatts to Roller Mills.
A collage of local notices and ads featuring McCleery's Jewelry, Gate of Norway Maple shade trees, bicycle repair, Har ley Davidson dealer, Thanksgiving service at Trinity MBC, electric appliance store promotions, BAKERY holiday notices, a public sale of household goods, a baby grand cleaning outfit, Academy of Dancing events, a palm reader in Frederick, and several grocery and confectionery promotions.
The Frederick Maryland bank report lists resources including loans and discounts, deposits and securities owned, and substantial balances with federal and other institutions. Notable figures include capital stock and surplus, total deposits, and reserves, with a concluding note on interest charges in excess of legal limits.
John D. Hendrickson extends a Thanksgiving message acknowledging patronage over the past year. He hopes readers enjoy life’s good things and expresses gratitude for trust and support, wishing peace and prosperity at the season.
Grayson H. Staley promotes decorative holiday table linen displays featuring real Madeira sets and hand made centerpieces. John D. Hendrickson invites customers to view a large selection including table sets luncheon sets and real Cluny and Doulcezets.
Classified notice listing multiple farms for sale near Frederick Maryland with acres from 18 to 230 plus city properties. Descriptions cover improvements, fruit, bank barns, water, proximity to rail and pike, and asking prices from 1 500 to 80 000 dollars. Listing agent Ray-son H. Staley offers insurance and real estate services in Frederick Maryland.
Classified notice from Markell R. Nelson Real Estate Department listing properties for sale and rent. Mentions Eugene H. Albauge and various products and improvements. Includes lines about insurance and mortgage services offered by the firm in Frederick Maryland.
An 31 year old farmer died in an automobile accident near Frederick Maryland. The ad lists NOAH E. CRAMER & BON offerings including fruit farms, 56 acres near State Road, multiple modern houses on various streets, and insurance services. The fragment mentions a $10.00 item in York Frederick sections and a packing of property listings.
A fragment describes a dairy farm proposition near Union Bridge Frederick on the North Market Street. It notes a 30 acres tract with barn cow stables cemented wells and a good line of entry. Price listed 3160 per acre and mentions a second 25 acre parcel one mile from Frederick.
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