District court fines total $3,000 in Maryland gambling cases
Four Washington men J H Ladd Victor L Stoos Joseph B Shipley and Edward Heath pleaded guilty to violating Maryland gambling laws. Judge Peter and Worthington sentenced six months in the Maryland House of Correction with imprisonment suspended for good behavior. Fines aggregate $3,000 plus prosecution costs. The Mohican Club raid on Conduit Road near DC led to arrests and seizure of gambling paraphernalia. Witnesses were released after promising to testify. Their attorney sought leniency noting first offense in the county.
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Peter
District of Columbia
Maryland
Montgomery County
House of Correction
Mohican Club
Conduit Road
Rockville
John A. Garrett
Government crop reports outlined for improved service
Chicago Nov 29 Leon M Estabrook of the U S Department of Agriculture outlined a comprehensive program to perfect the governments crop reporting service to be carried out when funds are available. Speaking at the National Association of State Marketing Officials meeting he described data gathering and dissemination and how reports aid production and marketing of agricultural products. He defended the service against criticism noting officials know where the system is deficient and how to improve it. The plan centers on nine divisions.
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Chicago
Leon M. Estabrook
United States Department of Agriculture
National Association of State Marketing Officials
Estabrook
Snow Hill Seeks Court Action To Reinstate In League
Snow Hill fans and businessmen have raised about 2700 dollars from roughly 100 supporters to seek an injunction blocking upcoming season games until Snow Hill regains its place in the Eastern Shore Baseball League. Snow Hill helped form organized baseball on the Eastern Shore and argues it was unfairly eliminated from the league.
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Snow Hill
Eastern Shore Baseball League
Tall
Jaart
Snow Hil
Salisbury
H. W . Ruark
Hagerstown Mystery Deepens as Turner Vanishes
In Hagerstown Wilmer G Turner a transferman disappeared from his home Sunday noon and has not been heard from since. Police are aiding the search after Mrs Turner reported the missing man to Lieutenant Williams at Police Headquarters Sunday night.
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Hagerstown
Wilmer G Turner
Mrs. Turner
Williams
Turner
W C T U Meeting and December Public Talk
Miss Janie De Lashmutt presided the November WCTU session as plans for greater publicity of temperance victories were discussed. The November 26 county executive met with about twenty delegates and reports from Brunswick and Zion Union were shared. A public meeting is set for December 12 to promote enforcement of temperance laws and civic virtue.
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Janie de Lashmutt
Woman's Christian ‘Temperance ‘Son
Deboracy Knox
Livingston
Christian Citizenship Department
W. C T. U. Hall
S C Thomas
Buckerstown
Brunswick
Nat
Mi Zion Union
Mehring
WC . U
Patapsco Flour Mills Put Under Receivership
Insolvency case in Baltimore leads to appointment of receivers for Patapsco Flour Mills. Judge signs order amid company bankruptcy. creditors include Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power, Lord Halthcore Press, Americas Sign, and Lord Baltimore Pyros. Creditors seek reorganization or asset sale. Established 1774, longtime local firm.
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Baltimore
Ese
United Stated Court
Yeaterlay
Ierawan A. Tinghy
Jota
HE. Duou
Adelbert W. Meare
A. Gangbeil
Mannufacturing
Patapero
Waithead
Lord Baltimore Pyros
Onesness
Attendance Gains in City Sunday School Contest
The Chitech Brethren Sunday school reports 280 in attendance and $1560 in offerings, up from last week by 50 attendees. Washington leads with 311 attendees and $225 in offerings as the contest nears its halfway mark.
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Chitech Brethren
Washington
Christmas exercise and social planned by church group
Christmas exercise will be held at the church with children casting parts and practice ongoing. The Ladies' Bible Class led by J C Roderick staged a well attended social. about 75 members participated with talks by the teacher, superintendent, pastor and Mrs George Hamilton. The Pioneer Bible Association plans a similar social this Friday. Week activities include Official Board meeting Tuesday at 7:30 pm, Jr C F prayer 6:45 pm Wednesday, 7:45 pm, Teacher Training Thursday 7:30 pm, Literary Society at Mrs Carmack's Friday 7:30 pm, and a men's social Friday evening.
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Hristmas Exerciaen
Lpi
Wheachouh
J. C. Roderick
George Hamilton
Pioneer Bible Ass of Men
Om, Jr
Man knocked down by auto near Hood College
James E Solt proprietor of Solt's Garage was struck by an automobile owned by Roy Poole on Fourth Street Pike near Hood College. He was taken home in a semi conscious state, Dr J Hendrix treated him, and he was reported to be improving with no serious injuries anticipated. Witnesses say a trolley noise may have prevented him from hearing the car approach.
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James E Solt
Solt
Roy Poole
Fourthh Street
Hood College
West Fourth Street
Hendrix
New Music Purchased for Boys High School Band
The Boys high school band reports new instruments purchased at 800 dollars since opening in September. Prof Hurria will host the first public concert before Christmas holidays to benefit the band. The ensemble practices twice weekly and lists the musicians by section and name.
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Fenton Harrie
Reacher
Sehool
Hurria
Cornets
Irving Kefauver
John Cramer
James Taylor
Gorton Spurrier
Thaddeus Liser
George Cramer
Heno
Harp, Jr
Darnell Baltzell
Charles Renn
Lester Putman
Joh Best
Kenneth, Ramsburg
Richard Anderson
Elkins’ Rhoderick
Edward Akers
David Goxnell
Lewis Zimmerman
Thomas Pyles
Ray Taylor
Sperry Storm
Ralph Cline
Richard Baumgardner
Jack Cecil
Thomas Tice
Harold Best
Herbert Free
Earl Hawkins
John Young
Charles Magada
Gordon Palmer
Carl Derr
Tromlones
Walton Howard
Harry Cramer
Earl Hahn
Alton Whitmore
Casper E. Cline
Arthur Hhoads
Dallas Huffmaster
John Stull
Walker Qartz
James Houck
James Basford
Maryland Tilled Land Decline Despite National Farm Growth
Census data show Maryland’s average cultivated area at 3,136,728 in 1920, down from 3,354,767 in 1910 and 3,516,325 in 1900, while the nation increases. Forest products in Maryland nearly doubled from 1909 to 1919, with timber sales rising modestly though value more than doubled. Virginia forest products also surged from 1909 to 1919, climbing to 24,142,423 dollars.
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Maryland
United States
Virginia
Miss Motter Wins Soap Dish Guessing Contest
Miss Charlotte Motter of 67 East Patrick Street won a dish set after guessing 595 pieces in H F Shipley’s window. The exact count was 593, with Motter and Mrs. Jesse Ramsburg each guessing 595. Motter’s name was drawn from the hat.
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Charlotte Motter
East Patrick Street
H. F. Shipley
Miss Motter
Jesse Ramsburg
Miss Motier
Calmer Bearing Through Trouble, Aims for Courage
The speaker urges steadiness amid hardship noting that calmer bearing strengthens resolve and resilience. The message emphasizes personal courage, endurance, and mutual support during tough times. No specific events or names are present in the readable text.
Doan's Kidney Pills Tonic Backache Relief from Renner Case
Frederick Case of 120 E Seventh Street reports using Doan's Kidney Pills after kidneys weaken and back pain return. He notes back soreness and relief after buying at Steiner Bros Drug Store and recommends neighbors try the remedy for quick help.
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Doan
Frederick Case
E. A. Renner
E. Seventh Street
Steiner Bros
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Royal Cord
U. S
Aires
U.S
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NEW Music Purchased
Boys’ High School
Gomfort
Courara
Peur
Greenawalt’s
Ding Store
Recond! and
Market Bs
Europe
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Purina
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