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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
4
A fragment notes the county fair as a hub of open air amusements with sideshow men and midway orators. It reflects on the barker as the lifeblood of fair entertainment, praising their persuasive charm while warning of deception and the education gained from such experiences.
A senior at a local institution died after injuries in a football practice. The article argues football’s dangers are not unique, notes improvements in safety, and defends the sport as a civic and character-building college pursuit despite calls for condemnation.
The article notes Europe’s wartime orders for American goods including blankets shoes undergarments and coats for armies and horses. It cites a flood of requests for wheat flour sugar leather barbed wire clocks and hospital supplies as the U S becomes a primary producer while Mr E A Miller of the Agricultural Education Service surveys Maryland rural schools and cooperative agricultural efforts.
Local items from The News dated October 13 1894 report the Frederick Fair closing with strong crowds and a dance event. Major E Y Goldsborough displayed a corm ear with 14 rows of 210 grains each. William Neidle’s farm cut 30 acres of corn in two and a half days averaging 70 shocks daily. The Kittle Rhoades troupe drew large Opera House audiences. Futter sold at 20 cents per pound and eggs at 1 1/2 cents per dozen.
About twenty members of Nir Knights of Jarques de Molay Commandery No. 4 Frederick left by auto for Baltimore to attend a reception by Monu mental Commandery No. 3 to St. John's Commandery No. 4 of Philadelphia. The Philadelphia group staged an exhibition drill at Mt. Royal Station and a procession to the Temple with a roof garden drill and supper. Delegates listed include Dr. David G. Everhart, Willam Herwig, Jonathan J. Bielfeld, Harry J. Fromke, and others.
The Berkeley Woolen Company organized at Martinsburg under a secretary of state charter. HH Emmert of Martinsburg named president with L F Cooper and Shirtes Carter of Winchester as officers. Board includes F C Foreman G Smith and W H Baker. Capital stock $50,000. Plant purchased from Crawford Woolen Company, operations expected by December 1 with over 300 operatives.
Charles Koch, acting superintendent of Baltimore public schools, warned teachers at the Public School Teachers Association meeting at Western High School to avoid war related topics. He cited Philadelphia and New York actions urging restraint in geography and expressed caution about public opinions.
Republican congressional candidate Frederick N. Zihlman led a three day campaign tour with Montgomery county chair C. Scott Duvall visiting Rockville Beallsville Poolesville Boyds Clarksburg and Damascus drawing large crowds. He planned to continue through Frederick County later in the week. The Maryland State Board of Health closed 27 canning factories statewide this season for sanitary-law noncompliance.
Citizens complain about overflowing garbage carts with refuse spilling onto streets, creating nuisance and unsightly conditions for residents. Authorities face pressure to address improper cart loading and implement better waste handling.
Frederick residents who used Dean's Kidney Pills years ago report lasting relief from kidney related pain and back ache. John J. Brown of 213 West Patrick Street confirms earlier testimony and praises the remedy after purchasing at J. W. Warner's Drug Store. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Props. Buffalo, N. Y. Advertisement.
Mrs. Clara V. Mott named by Maryland Commission to secure exhibits for the Maryland Building at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. She plans a Frederick visit to collect paintings photos awards and historic items from Maryland and Frederick's history. The project aims to honor Governor Thomas Johnson and Francis Scott Key with displays, and loans will be shipped from Baltimore around January 15 with custodians in place and full coverage of transportation and insurance.
Trustees will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the People's National Bank Brunswick on Wednesday November 11 1914 the property described as lot 4 in block 18 in the Second Subdivision of Brunswick fronting east on Ninth street 43 feet deep 144 feet with alley rear water land conveyed to Wooddeck and improved by a one story frame dwelling house the sale is by decree of the Circuit Court for Frederick County Maryland case Barker et al vs Woodcock et al.
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