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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1920
Page
7
A confusing OCR fragment describes a fatal gun incident with a husband fatally shot and his wife near him. Authorities investigate the tragedy while relatives and officials consider possible motives and safety details.
A garbled summary of scattered local tales from coastal Maine and surrounding towns. An unnamed boy’s eye injury after a bear encounter is noted, while an eagle near Lamoine allegedly threatens a child and is driven off. A cat birthday tale, a fine tiger-like tom, and a fatal electric accident in Shenandoah are briefly referenced amid other unclear items. The piece reads as a miscellany of odd incidents and obituaries from Okt Téwh to Winterport with limited coherent detail.
A report notes alleged food gouging violations across city and county areas, with posted notices and tests underway. Officials from local authorities vow enforcement and consumer protection actions targeting price gouging and deceptive practices.
A chaotic OCR fragment references Lydia E Pinkham and medical products. It mentions a vegetable compound, surgical operations, and caution about remote claims. No clear event or date is established.
Pittsburgh Oct 4 Mrs William A Gaskell sought divorce on grounds of cruel and barbarous treatment. Judge Swearingen ruled grounds not proven though she claimed her husband forced a diet of fried tomatoes and cucumbers. She testified meals were abusive and left her weak, while he denied the accusations saying meals were normal and well cooked.
Reading from the October 4 issue, reports note tolls collected over September exceeding 1,000,000 dollars for the Panama Canal. Other items include United States mint coin allocations for Cuba and Peru, with 780,000 silver pieces and 646,000 silver pieces issued.
Lancaster authorities investigate a massive blast felt across Unis county and the city. A single crew reportedly caused the explosion in the Mirleta and Manhel vicinity. Hospitals report no emergency cases.
Baseball results from Wrstthirton Washiperod show Athletics defeating one opponent and multiple scorers including Saphey Moore and Haywinshif. Additional notes mention standings of clubs and a Brazilian state, Sao Paulo, establishing an aviation school with nine American aircraft and a former Army officer as instructor.
Snapshot of Saturday NL results with Boston and New York details scattered in partial line entries. Mentions players like Causey, Cooper, Butler and others amid sparse team references and venue hints.
A battered report notes peach orchards in Chester, Montgomery and Delaware counties are threatened by blight and yellowing. The Department of Agriculture warns many growers may quit, risking local supply and prompting talk of selling fruit to nearby markets. An electric machine for cleaning and polishing stone products is described as requiring manual guidance.
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