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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1921
Page
5
The article argues for a constitutional amendment in New York mandating reading and writing English for new voters. It notes states with such tests see better educated electorates and suggests nationwide adoption to deter illiteracy driven influence. It warns illiterate voters rely on biased sources and calls for language requirements for new registrants only.
An editorial notes Governor Ritchie began pruning state construction requests for the next budget period. Building programs would flow through bonds and raise maintenance costs, impacting general funds. Major institutions like the University of Maryland, Springfield State Hospital, Crownsville, the House of Correction, Industrial Training Schools, and the Maryland School for the Deaf face higher future costs if funded. The governor may require postponement of many projects for two years and seeks new funding methods amid debate on increased taxes. Middletown mortgage sale and local taxation concerns also surface in the issue.
Local readers give mixed notes on the holiday. Delatter says fine though some stayed indoors. Others report church attendance and quiet, restful days with family meals.
With Governor Ritchie in New York for the Army Navy game, Clarence M. Robitsons of Prince George's County is the nearly unanimous Democratic choice for Speaker of the next Maryland House of Delegates. The governor’s talks with Baltimore leaders indicate full support, likely triggering the withdrawal of J Allan Coad and John L G Lee from the race. Senator Norris appears secure as Senate president though some opposition looms.
Local society notes list several visits and gatherings. Miss Teulah M. Pate of Landsdowne Pa visits Mrs T Engle in East Third Street. Mr and Mrs Poremans Curtise Pa visit Mrs Foremans' parents. Miss Margaret Webber plans Thanksgiving time with her parents in Altoona. Mrs Chas Winter and Miss Lottie Teichenbach of Washington DC visit Mrs Marshall Miller. Mr and Mrs Clow Hahn host guests near Detroit on November 20. WH Collie Mower Graceham and U M DeBarpy family celebrate sixth wedding anniversary with Edward Jones newly employed as stenographer in the Auditor's Department of a railway at Frederick. Mrs FF Hebson of Pottstown visits Dr and Mrs C B Wehler Westview Terrace. Miss Emily Jamison East Church Street visits Miss Marie Boland in Germantown.
A Thanksgiving birthday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Wleet in Yellow Springs included Mr Nuszs family with children Oreo Beatrice and Helen, Mrs Moss and Sue and Robert, Miss Minnie Krew, and Messrs Oscar and Russell Linwain. The event described a social meal and greetings among local families.
At the Opera House next Tuesday the Mathresor Company presents Margie a humorous song and dance revue featuring Hardin, Edward, and Myers. Elmer Coit and Schutt Gameer lead the cast in a lively, unrehearsed performance promised to entertain broad audiences.
A damaged OCR snippet references a stairway incident and a medical procedure. It mentions a fund and a benefit event with a special tee or project. Names and places are unclear due to corruption in the text.
An Internal Revenue Department order requires druggists to remove liquor from shelves and keep it out of sight until sold for medicinal purposes. The measure imposes a price tax total of $2.20 for a pint and threatens license revocation and fines up to $50 for violations.
A simple ceremony at 2 30 PM united Mrs Grave Elizabeth Witter daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Witter east of Frederick with Jenny Calvin Emgry daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin Engle East Fourth street Reverend David Morgan Rodpastey of the Presbyterian church performed the rites. Only immediate family attended. The bride wore a midnight blue traveling suit and carried roses. After the ceremony the couple left for Marion Virginia where they will reside both are well known youths. the bride is a Girls High School graduate class of 1916 and the groom a Boys High School graduate class of 1917.
A double wedding and a single ceremony were held yesterday evening. Myrtle May Lipscomb married John Silvester Rabeck of Hagerstown at the Lipscomb home with pastor Trey Pourlass Thooff officiating. Attendants included Edith Kintz and Sadie Ogle. The couple will reside in Washington and Baltimore briefly before settling with the bride’s family. Numerous relatives attended from Hagerstown and local towns, and gifts were received. A reception followed at the bride’s home, with postnuptial visits planned.
In a Harttora Times report two car crashes occurred along state routes near New Market to Ridgeville and east of the Jazz Bridge. A witness, Hattie Washam, suffered a broken left leg and other injuries after a grazing collision, while a second machine suffered a wreck. Police opened an investigation into the incidents and road hazards, noting weather and slick surfaces as contributing factors.
The Frederick Rotary Club gathered for a varied program headlined by a Turkey hunt tale by Dr C Conley and a three shell claim by W A Riddell. E Dwight McCain and J H Gambrill spoke on why give Rotary, noting the club’s service motto. The group funded transport and dental care for over 20 Friends Creek students and invited members to Camp Wire with the Boy Scouts. Next week features a mock trial with luncheon to precede it at Hood College.
The forty fourth annual Maryland State Teachers Association convenes at Western High School in Baltimore today and tomorrow. Leaders include G Lieyt Palmer president and state supervisor B Clarke, with speakers from How College and Frederick County schools. Topics cover pedagogy and the association's new constitution as discussions aim to raise standards statewide.
Harry Teaver former member of the cite police forces deputy sheriff ander Sherif Fagan and one time constable was fined one dollar by Justice Grahame Johnson on Wednesday evening for parking in a fire plac on North Market street. A warrant was issued for his arrest and on Wednesday the deputy sheriff Redman took him before Justice Johnson who imposed the fine.
A fragmented medical claim suggests preventing appendicitis by a supposed intestinal antiseptic Adler ka that acts on the bowel removing foul matter. It touts protection against gas, chronic constipation, and infections, quoting J. A. Williamson, a druggist, as a source.
Frederick sees unemployment easing as the Department of Labor notes the city as a leader in finding work. Local plants report steady production with payrolls adjusted postwar, while the City Hotel rebuilding provides work for several dozen. Many out of work quickly secure positions in Frederick’s manufacturing sector.
Leo Weinberg of Frederick urged disarmament and warned of world militarization at the union Thanksgiving service at Hutan Place Temple in Baltimore. He urged America to lead for world stability and economic rehabilitation and predicted a future peace if nations disarm.
The text states Article Five of the U.S. Constitution detailing two routes for amending the document. Congress can propose amendments or a convention can be called by two thirds of the states. Amendments become valid when ratified by three fourths of the states, via legislatures or state conventions. It also restricts amendments before 1808 affecting Senate equal suffrage and requires state consent for any deprivations.
Real estate firm Cramer and Stauffer sold the tract of land with a two and a half story frame dwelling, barn and other buildings along the H and F railroad near Summers to Harry J Haller of Washington DC. Haller takes immediate possession and plans a truck and poultry farm. A local proverb notes those who mind their own business have little competition.
An advertisement extols Gude's Pepto-Mangan as a remedy to restore vitality in overworked women. It claims the tonic enriches blood, removes poisons, and revives mood and complexion, noting availability in liquid or tablet forms and that the full name appears on packages.
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