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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1916
Page
6
The notice outlines rates and mail options for The Daily News and The Sem i Weekly News. It lists subscription prices for various terms, mailing details, and where to buy or subscribe. It also notes Brunswick Times and locations for purchasing News issues and ads. It ends with the Fredericksburg postal classification.
The piece argues Thanksgiving is religious in origin, but modern practice centers on food and football. It notes family reunions, charity as a true expression of the day, and cautions rising food prices could prompt national fasting. It also mentions 1916's fast notion and a stomach-trouble cure anecdote.
A festive mock poem from Minna Irving in the New York Sun praises the glorious gobbler as king of birds with turkey, mince, pumpkin, and cranberries. It contrasts holiday abundance with charitable sentiment toward the poor, ending with a reflective verse from Chicago Evening Post about admitting fault and saying I’m sorry I was wrong.
Page clippings show a mix of jokes and quips from various papers. Characters Jinks and Billings are teased for airs and pranks like carrying a water filled gasoline can home in view of neighbors. A joke about a prevaricator and a senator follows, plus a humorous scene of a concertgoer missing the Ninth Symphony.
Local items from Frederick's columns note Prof Thomas will speak on The Mount Builder Friday night at Aebury MoE church attracting a large crowd. The Industrial Fair at Marys Church drew many attendees daily, and Sunday temperance meeting at Koonte Chapel featured Miss AR Stewart of Kent delivering an engaging address.
Mrs John FE W Hargett travels to Chicago to attend family matters while other Frederick residents report visits, returns from travels, and local social events. The piece notes a large old time butchering party at Mains near Shookstown, a Thanksgiving fundraiser for the poor raising about 145 dollars, and a spelling bee at the M E Church won by the team led by R Paul Smith, with Robert L Smith as opponent captain.
Mayor Lewis B Fraley vows to stop thefts of city parking signs at chain street intersections as signs disappear. A $3 reward is offered for arrest and conviction of those responsible. Also reports of a Rockville home fire caused by an overheated furnace, loss placed near 10,400 dollars, firefighters responding with limited facilities.
Frederick Lodge of Elks announces Memorial Day services on the first Sunday in December. James G. Glessner of York will deliver the oration, George R. Dennis of Frederick will honor departed members, and wreaths will be lit. In Waynesboro Leo Weinberg will speak at the Arcade theater on a subject about value beyond gold.
The notice records several property deeds in Thurmont Urbana and the city with nominal sums, plus a sheriff's transfer near Mt. Airy. Marriage licenses list George Cooper and Margaret Reese, George Morsberger and Edith Barger, and George Wilson with Mary Bord. A smallpox case is reported in Washington county involving a 2 year old Baltimore and Ohio employee. Massachusetts energy usage statistic for 1915 is cited.
Elizabeth Mor of Hammond Louisiana says she recovered after using Vinol advertised tonic. She was thin weak with doctors unable to help. After taking Vinol her strength flesh and health returned, surprising doctors. An endorsement from a local merchant advertises the product.
Frederick National Bank on November 17 1916 reports loans and discounts 16000000, deposits 1 254 369.72, reserves 60024 36, capital 150000, surplus 60000 and undivided profits 36813.83. Woodsboro Savings Bank shows assets including loans and discounts 81671874, deposits 590303.17, capital 125000, surplus 115000, undivided profits 26493.18, and time deposits 1175166.07. Both attestations sworn November 22 and 23 1916 respectively by bank officials in Frederick County Maryland.
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