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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
4
Letter to the editor criticizes Ballenger Grange efforts to push a poll tax reform. The writer questions the plan and asks for a public community show prize clarification, urging discussion of the rating system's impact.
A letter quotes local residents naming Clara Kimball Young Katherine MacDonald Theda Bara Norma Talmadge and Alice Brady as favorites while challenging high taxes and school funding Ballenger Grange and Farmers Association drawn into debate over poll taxes and spending on education roads and public services.
A long column quotes moral reflections and public lament, then transitions to Frederick County finances. The auditors reveal only about a third of the 1920 levy is spent by commissioners, with $247,312.70 controlled and $497,118.53 guided by law. Tax bases and costs rise from schools, roads, and hospitals, with detailed figures on real estate, personal property, and corporate incomes. The piece notes tax rates burden homeowners, evidences “dodging taxation,” and argues for a broader, fairer tax plan to distribute wealth across the county.
The Carroll home at Carrollton, once owned by Charles Carrolls descendants, is described in detail. Granddaughter Miss Olan Carroll helped shape Civil War plans and Grant sought her pension. Dr. George Wright owns nearby property, with Dr. Catherine Wright now guiding the rest haven famed for fine meals, antiques, and a social circle including noted Baltimorean Mme Jacques. The piece evokes old Maryland architecture and a local club named The Always Cheerful.
Former Vice-President Adlai E Stevenson visited Frederick and spoke. Frederick bowling team swept all three games against Westminster. Ronser of Thurmont swapped mill and land for Levi Zentz's Lewistown farm. Maryhind Excelsior Co sold Thurmont plant to W W Winchester Baltimore. Epworth League organized at Araby with officers Catsail Waltz Haller Sherley. Annual Fairdence held in Junior Hall.
A testimonial from Mr Dolan of Cumberland says Drecd medicine gave renewed energy, relieved constipation, and improved appetite. He reports better sleep, stronger health, and plans to tell friends about the remedy as local druggists begin selling it.
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