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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1923
Page
4
The Daily News announces its policy on letters and signed opinions. It requires real name consent for publication and invites writers to submit statements by mail rather than telephone. The notice notes Associated Press content use and mail submission rules.
The piece argues that summer camps and outdoor life have become essential for health and vigor, expanding beyond boys to include girls and women. It cites walking as universal exercise, notes improved American physiques, and suggests autumn weather keeps open-air activity viable despite fewer sports. It mentions magazine covers, bullring risks, crime incentives, a long Spanish ring contest, and an English mother trekking with a baby, then ends with the national horseshoe pitching champion and football prospects.
Hon Milton G Urner voices regret at the planned removal of Dr Charles E Wehler and family from Frederick. He praises Dr Wehler as a Christian gentleman public spirited and helpful in good works. He recalls Mrs Wehler as cultured and active, expresses personal ties to Freeland Seminary and Mrs Hendrix, and shares fond recollections.
In a readers’ poll Melvin Hett names billiards while J A Bhowe opts for basketball and others mention eating sleeping or bowling. Separately C Newton Trundle protests the one way bridge at Feagaville urging a wider double carriageway to improve safety and reduce accidents along the Jefferson State Road.
Today in history notes multiple anniversaries and events. Notable items include deaths of Raruel Adama and Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse in Boston and Cambridge, Henry Varley in London, Lipton's 1904 America’s Cup challenge, and a range of birthdates and events from 1 year ago to today. Also lists World War figures and assorted public events in Halifax Detroit and Oklahoma with dates and brief descriptors.
The Marion Star, once under President Harding, will become an independent newspaper with its current publishers announced. The piece frames the shift as a healthful, refreshing change for readers.
A freak egg brought to the News Post by A. B. Riggs, on West Fourth Street, features a thin outer shell and an inner egg resembling leaves. Measuring seven and eight three-eights by three-eights inches, it is described amid other scattered notes on eggs and radium.
In a jumble of notes from the era, Tom Sims cites Jack Dempsey hunting publicity in Utah and disputes a rumored boxing match with a world series winner. The item riffs on Yale football, UC hiring bans, and playful quips about sports, age, and pay for players.
The column warns of misfortune in commercial conditions and risky ventures as Mercury Jupiter and Neptune align. It advises delaying new ventures and following caution in investments while predicting large theatre audiences and possible entertainment booms this winter. It notes Britain’s potential colonial troubles and warns birthdate individuals to be careful with documents.
Twenty years ago in Frederick details from The News dated October 2 1903 note concerns over Market Street sewer ridges risking damage to the United Fire Company engine. curb setting on East Third Street progresses, Church Street work continues, and dirt removal from the square begins. Junior Fire Company horse Billy recovering from quinsy. Dr Oscar FE Ross named to Frederick Water Board. Heavy front girder for Rosenstock Bros building on East Patrick Street installed. Marshall Etchison sprained ankle after a street fall. South Market sewer main expected to be completed that afternoon. Captain Kepner of East Third Street improving.
Readable hints show postcard writers waking from slumber to prepare for the Florida strawberry season. Blankets shed as simmering activity grows, with suit cages and fountain pens readied for field work and correspondence.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs. It claims creosote as a key healing agent, with a guarantee of satisfaction and a money refund if relief is not achieved after following directions.
Berton Braley celebrates October’s zest and autumn color. The poem contrasts brisk scenes of city life and sports with harvest abundance, cider and apples, and hearty meals. It notes October’s vibrant air, falling leaves, and the fade of baseball heroes as pigskin games take the stage.
The text explains maintaining a constant fat temperature when frying doughnuts. Overcrowding the fryer lowers heat, preventing crust formation and causing the dough to absorb excess grease.
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