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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1926

Page

4

Daily News Freder newspaper page item

The Daily News of Freder , a daily except Sunday publication, operates from the NewaePost Building and is a member of the Associated Press. Editorial policy requires real names with opinions and accepts free notices by mail. telephone submissions are not accepted.

NewaePost Building Courtree Frodfrick, MO SRE Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company Associated Press Freder Md

Population shifts and Fire Prevention Week prompts

In 1926 readers learn about possible urban population trends predicting New York and Chicago growth by 1999, with a push toward valuing life in smaller cities. Fire Prevention Week from Oct 3 to 10 urges care to reduce the nation wide fire losses of about 750 million dollars last year. An oldtimer column then humorously reinterprets Polonius on clothing, noting evolving fashion cycles and advice to avoid wasteful spending.

New York Chicago Frederick

Best Pumpkin in Show Sparks Friendly Debate

A farmer notes several pumpkins in the fair showing. The top prize goes to a large, well formed fruit admired by onlookers while neighbors debate qualities. A rival warns the winner may be best for its print, not the fruit itself, as others insist on practical merit.

Marbeeo

Inquiring Reporter reads its own feature asks why

The News prints readers and a few locals answering why they read the Inquiring Reporter. Rev R Carl Maxwell, Harry L Ebert, George Slagle, Miss Nannie Young and DeVilla Erish all praise the feature as interesting and thought provoking, with several saying they read it regularly.

Carl Maxwell Harry L. Ebert George Slagle Nannie Young

What Is Answer What are the answers i the ques tions

The text asks ten trivia questions without sources. It includes queries on a pictured figure, right angle degrees, a baker's dozen, smallest US gold coin, Civil War start date, the mathematical equivalent of Fit, Thousand Islands location, ounces per Troy pound, bridge card count, and the first colony to ratify the Constitution.

United States Thousand Islands North America

This Woman and The Recreation of Brian Kent at Empire Theatre

Theatre listings note Riccardo Cortez Clara Bow at This Woman with a two reel comedy and Pathe News. Empire shows Kenneth Harlan in The Recreation of Brian Kent plus a two reel Fox comedy and news reel. Maryland presents Pete Morrison and Lightning in Chasing Trouble with a two reel comedy and news reel. Bee cargo story and Miss D. Koo banking influence mentioned.

Opera House Riccardo Cortez Clara Bow Pathe Empire Kenneth Harlan Brian Kent Harold Bell Wright Fox Maryland Pete Morrison Lightning Chinese Woman's Bank Shanghai America Chicago

Today in History and Anniversary Highlights

A compact daily history roundup notes events from 1787 Boston departure of the Washington and Columbia to 1926 signals. It lists births and deaths of Choate Blackburn Ferry Besant Dean Brown and others, plus today’s events like St Dunstan Day for the Blind and agricultural quarantine moves. The piece mentions anniversaries at Leland Stanford Jr University and a Salt Lake City conference on farming and irrigation.

Washington Columbia Boston Spacre Rufus Choate Massachusetts Ipswich Mass Halifax N.S Joseph Blackburn United States Kentucky Woodford County Washington, D. C van de Weyer Louvain Prime Meridian Conference Washington D.C Elisha P. Ferry Diomeda Falconio Quebec Canada Newell Dwight Hicks Plymouth Church Brooklyn Rockwell Harmon Potter American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Glenville N. Y Annie Besant America London Arthur Lyman Dean University of Finnall Southwick Charles Reynolds Brown Ale Divinity Schol Bethany W. Va Arthur Sauve St. Hermas Que Kirkman G. Finlay Episcopal Diocese Upper South Carolina Greenville S.C St. Dunstan's Benjamin Hotchkiss Leland Stanford, Jr University U. S. Department of Agriculture Salt Lake City Chamber of

Plumber Dedication and a Brief Bricklayer Quarrel

A humorous note extols Luf the Plumber as a skilled fixit man who quietly maintains pipes and joints. It then shows a fleeting joke between a bricklayer and a judge, with the bricklayer claiming restraint after a quarrel to avoid police. Berlin is cited as the source.

der Brummer Beriin

Improvements Planned at Monocacy Valley Canning Plant

Twenty years ago today in Frederick readers learn of plans for extensive upgrades at the Monocacy Valley Canning Company including a new brick building and modern machinery. Other items note a near-runaway incident on North Market Street and local civic appointments for Farr Week with members of the United Fire Company and the City Ministerial Association.

Monocacy Valley Canning Company

Farmers learn wheat smut treatment methods in county

University of Maryland extension crop expert F W Oldenburg led five demonstrations in Middletown Burkittsville Greenwick and New Market showing copper carbonate seed treatment to combat wheat smut. County Agent Shoemaker accompanied him as farmers tested samples and learned early treatment could eradicate the disease amid wet fall conditions delaying seeding.

FL W. Oldenburg University of Maryland Extension Service Middletown Burkittaville Gronewick New Market Henry R. Shoemaker Oldenburg Mr. Oldenburg

Smith Home Sold in Marshall by Snook Realtor

John W. Snook, realtor, sold the home of Harvey E. Smith and Olvia Smith at 223 West Fifth Street, a nine room brick house with two extra 40 foot Trail Avenue lots and a 55 foot West Fifth Street lot. Purchasers are Schaeffer and Anna E. Schaeffer. Possession to occur November 1. Smith to vacate and Schaeffer to hold on the lots.

Smith Unionville Schaeffer

Beavers Exhibit Smooth Wood Found Near Lewishurs Pa

A two foot long smooth wood piece, cut by beavers and found at a beaver dam near Lewishurs Union County Pennsylvania, was shown by Rev Erdman of Burkittsville. He read Thursday's Post about it and noted the curious origin. A mixed party including William and Luther Hoeffman and Miss Ruth Erdmng plus Miss Louise Weagley traced the wood’s discovery on a trip toward Penna. The banner item mentions the wood crossing a breastwork measured at five feet. Professor Marconi asserts Mars has long sought to communicate with the works.

Hon Erdman Burkittsville Lewishurs Union County Mr. Erdman William and Luther Hoeffman Luther Hoffman Baltimore Ruth Erdmng Louise Weagley Middletown Auenst

Barbecue Planned for Brunswick Ball Club

Brunswick plans a first ever barbecue or ox roast to be held Tuesday Oct 12 with committees named to organize. A Pennsylvania barbecue specialist will arrive the day before to prepare. The event is free for Bruns wick residents and nearby communities with no sales. A benefit baseball game may be arranged to help injured players and a collection will be taken.

Brunswick Pennsylvania Brunswick Baseball Club

Auto collision injures Haines family near Frederick

Mr and Mrs Dey Haines and their four year old child suffered cuts and bruises when a Ford sedan driven by Haines collided with Coleman Lidie Jr in a Ford roadster. The crash occurred about 1120 pm near Jefferson street by Frederick Athletic Field. The Haines car overturned partially. Lidie escaped injury. Authorities say both cars locked wheels as they passed and the roadster narrowly avoided rail tracks.

Dey Haines West Fourth Street Haines Coleman Lidie, Jr South Carroll Street Frederick County Athletic Field Jefferson Street Jefferson Pike R. A. Atkinson Lidia Frederick Ford Hagerstown Fredwick

Hill forces spent 4338.25 in county race funds

A. E. Alexander, treasurer for John Philip Hill, filed a receipts and expenditures report with Clerk Eli G. Haugh after the primary. Total receipts were 4338.25, largely from W. Bladen Lowndes through Reno & Harp and Alexander, with about 75 people paid for clerical work and related political activities.

E. A. Alexander John Philip Hill Republicaa U. S Eli G. Haugh W. Bladen Lowndes Reno & Harp Alexander Lowndes

Get s Hearing Tuesday in Handler Driving While Intoxicated Case

The Archie Handler case near Lewistown charged with driving while intoxicated was postponed to Tuesday night at 7. It follows a collision with Ernest Abraot on Buckerstown pike last Sunday. Other arrests include Eric Palmer John Timson and Nailor for disturbing the peace. Jackson brothers involved per judge. Timson and Nailor dismissed. Effie Palmer fined $1 Frank Jackson $5 Maurice Jackson $2.50. Hanes Peddicord arrested for drunk on street. Talladie to appear for a hearing.

Archie Handler Lewistown Hyuer August T. Brust Handler Ernest Abraot Buckerstown Eric Palmer John Timson al Negro Nailor Jacobs and Bartgis Battletown al Jackson Sone Frank Jackson Maurice Timson Naor Effie Palmer Maurice Jackson Hanes Peddicord Barteis Talladie

Preparatory Service Tonight at Presbyterian Chapel

Preparatory service for Hols Communion to be held this evening in the Presbyterian church chapel. Conducted by Rev T. Gachr Th. DP. Sermon by Rev Jf Ratt Miller pastor of Church of the Brethren. Ealo by RL Tau Miller and 3 duet by R Yau M and Mrs J Kuriz Miller. Seating will meet after service.

The Presbyterian Church Jf Ratt Miller Church of the Brethres RL Tau Miller

Eight Held In Plot To Rob Many Banks

New York postal inspectors say eight men arrested in New York and upstate broke up a gang that in eight months robbed banks and post offices in New York Massachusetts and Pennsylvania of more than 1 million dollars. Four men were seized at Cedarhurst Inn West Sand Lake near Erron three in New York and one at Delmar. The group called burners used acetylene torches to force entry into safes and were suspected of stealing half a million in stamps across several cities.

New York Upstate Massachusetts Pennsylvania Cedarhurst Inn West Sand Lake Erron Delmar Clarahaw

Fire Afloat Off Georgia Coast Involving New Britain

A fire report from an American steamer New Britain bound from New York to San Francisco states the vessel is burning off the Georgia coast near Savannah with 30 crew aboard. The Firmore relayed the distress note as the burning ship fought to reach safety, while another call described the blaze near Jackson ville and St. Augustine.

New York New Sritaim Florida Jacksonvillte St. Augustine Independent Wireless Company Byron B. Benson New Britain San Francisco West Coast Williams Steamship Line Norfolk Georgia Savannah Firmore Satannab

Bible Thought The Lord Our Strength Sermon Fragments

Fragmentary religious note quotes scripture about God as strength and guidance. The text reads like a devotional caption with phrases such as He brought me into a large place and references to dressing and protection, reflecting a devotional mood rather than a narrative.

Aivat Jen

Early Action In Diphtheria Prevents Disastrous Results

A medical article stresses early detection of diphtheria in children and immediate treatment. Physicians should examine throats promptly, take cultures if needed, and inject antitoxin quickly to reduce heart damage, paralysis risks, and spread within households.

T.a Nealth Alphtheria

Father and daughter seek warm coats as funds run thin

A family dialog unfolds about buying new winter coats for Jimmy and sister Svs. The father hopes to reuse the old coat after a cleaning, while mother’s coat is deemed unnecessary. The family debates budget, generosity, and timing for gifts.

Pop Jimmy Nang

Agreement Effective Between Washington and Britain on Rum Trade

Washington reports the rum smuggling agreement with Great Britain, reached during Assist Secretary Andrews' London visit, takes effect September 4. The accord aims at administrative cooperation to curb liquor smuggling between British and American territories and to enable direct information exchange between governments. Early results are already observed as the pact seeks to curb shipments from British possessions near the Atlantic coast.

Washington Great Britain Andrews London Rome Atlantic

Mysterious hat and Sleomin note rattle readers

A fragmentary line recalls a hat described as siraw and a Sleomin reference felt by all who heard it. The garbled text hints at a local memory or folklore item but lacks clear names, dates, or places. The readable bits suggest curiosity rather than a concrete event.

Slate Hill School Attendance Report September Perfect Attendees

The one room Slate Hill school posted a 95.1 percent attendance rate for September under teacher M G Pearl Thomas. Perfect attendance honors go to Edra Ramsburg Blanche Tobers Hilra Hunichen Catherine Ramsburg Jas Teddicord Melvin Toberry George Riine Earl Ramsburg and Maynia Wastler.

Slate Hill M . G. Pearl Thomas Edra Ramsburg Blanche Tobers Hilra Hunichen Catherine Ramsburg Jas Teddicord Melvin Toberry George Riine Earl Ramsburg Maynia Wastler

Perfect Attendance at Bartonsville School

The list records children who attended every day at Bartonsville school. September names include Elizabeth Phelps Mare partt Stauffer Irene Phelps Beatrica Phelps Marie Stauffer Bernard Myers and Harold Lawson.

Bartonsville Elizabeth Phelps Mare Partt Stauffer Irene Phelps Beatrica Phelps Marie Stauffer Bernard Myers Harold Lawson

Hurr icane Damage Reports from Vera Cruz and Surrounding Areas

Dispatches from Vera Cruz estimate the recent hurricane caused 37 5 million in damage with 3 9 million to Vera Cruz city and 16 5 million for other towns in the swept area. Lois returns from the theatre and finds Leatrice reading an old love letter, remarking on its quaintness.

Mexico Ciir Vera Cruz Tonga

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