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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1914
Page
3
City officials announce water conservation ahead of the fair with sprinkling bans for two weeks. Mayor Fraley to add twelve police for next week to handle heavy crowds and traffic. hydrants and stock needs require careful supply management.
Officials in Frederick work to organize next week's fair as venues and events take shape. Secretary Warehime travels to Hagerstown for race entries while Cramer and Hite sh ew go to Newport Pa for more entries. Poultry entries closed. Newaboy Tenor and Fisher's Orchestra provide entertainment. Grandstand seats go on sale Thursday. private box auction Saturday. Chief Marshall Best announces aide appointments.
Weather notes in Frederick and Hagerstown forecast a return of rain as a long dry spell persists. August and September delivered below normal rainfall with streams low and dry conditions. a rare chance of rain is expected next week. Tourists report mild warmth and fall color, while readers alert the paper to thefts of copies.
Reverend Doctor Thomas Freeman Dixon leaves Wednesday for Randalls town Baltimore county to participate in the Wednesday night installation at eight oclock as pastor of Randalls town Mt Paran and Granite Presbyterian churches note from The News advertising details
Inventory lists and administration actions for multiple estates including Angell Baer Brengie Hawes Sappinaton and Young. Ratification of real estate sale for Rhoderick and transfers of deeds noted. Marriage licenses for Pryor Wade and Summers Tabler. Disappearance reports concerning Luther Welker. Congressman Hagbury and Senator Blair Lee campaign events in Frederick with speeches at Yellow Springs Mt St Marys College and local towns.
The historic cottonwood on West Second street was cut to allow concrete curbing and gutter work. The five foot diameter tree was linked to Civil War figure Geo. Jackson who reportedly tied his horse there, earning its local historic designation.
Frederick county football star Harry LeGore drew national praise as Yale Varsity defeated Lehigh on Saturday. St Mary’s defeated Washington College 10 to 0 at Emmitsburg, Md., in a Saturday matchup.
The Weather Bureau suspended weekly forecasts because of cable report interruptions from Europe and Asiatic ports due to the war. Forecasts will be issued only for periods of 86 and 48 hours until regular reports resume. A home was purchased at El Vida Virginia for Rev and Mrs A J Zimmerman of the M K church. He suffered nervous prostration in 1911 and has been unable to work, residing at El Vido for the past year as appeals for funds aided the purchase. Emmett Hardware in Hagerstown was robbed for the seventh time in two years, losing revolvers razors knives and other items valued at $100 or more.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It touts a pleasant taste, internal cleansing, and quick relief from constipation with a teaspoonful dose, urging readers to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeit copies.
An advertisement touts Papen Diapeptin as the quickest and surest remedy for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims rapid relief from pain sourness belching acid and undigested food sensations. The copy urges readers to buy a fifty cent case to enjoy meals again and keep it on hand for night or sudden attacks.
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