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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
4
An OCR damaged fragment references notices and public information including advertising claims and editorial corrections. It mentions Fredericton and authorities, but readable content is minimal and fragmented, limiting precise event or subject identification.
In a historical reflection from October 13 1941 a writer argues that superstitions persist in modern times. The piece traces the planchette and ouija board origins from Willek Fuld and discusses belief, skepticism, and the wartime revival of fortune telling as devices for glimpsing the future. It notes progress toward reason yet acknowledges enduring credulity across generations.
Inquiring reporter quotes several individuals discussing the amount of money needed for a comfortable marriage. Responses vary, with estimates ranging from sufficient funds for a home and car to broader measures tied to a couple’s accustomed lifestyle. The Debate centers on how much is necessary to begin married life comfortably.
A letter from Webster Groh of Hagerstown Md advocates using able prisoners for public work on streets and other tasks to save costs and reform inmates, citing Cumberland and Southern states as examples. The missive argues prisoners should earn their board and learn thrift, with fishing verse and a note on a Chinese silk broker.
Frederick column from October 13 1907 reports visitors from Philadelphia the Sewer Loyal Temperance Legion forming officers and a program including readings and debates led by members such as Dear Hendrickson Michael Zimmerman and Ralph Zimmerman The group selected presidents and secretaries and planned discussions on education and affirmatives versus negatives with names like Christophes Colambos E Daasberert Jeche Voth and Richar Simmons appearing in the fragmentary account.
Ninety-one birth certificates were received by the Health Office. Sixty-nine cover September births and twenty-two pertain to earlier months. Eighty-six births were legitimate and five were illegitimate. eighty-six were live births and five were stillbirths.
The New Market school patrons held their first meeting at the I. C. C. F. Wall. Mr Hammond led opening prayer. Elizabeth Hartman read a poem Thy Seal Rumpelstiltskin was read by Ruth Nicodemus. A third to fifth grade play October impressed attendees with performances. Officers elected: Mrs Roop president Clarence Stevens treasurer Mrs Carrie Fleming secretary. Mt Pleasant Woman's Club met October 10 at Agnes Least home with eleven old and two new members and one visitor. They joined the Northern District and heard committee reports and a literary program. Next meeting set for October 24 at Mrs Talbert Houck home.
A jumble of historical notes and birthdays marks today with references to Lafayette, Baker, and other figures. Events include commemorations in Batavia New York and York Pennsylvania, academic and political notes, and hearings on interstate rail rates.
A fragmentary poem excerpt titled Scythe Song presents the image of scythes moving over grass and clover. The lines evoke a hush as the blades swing, with repeated refrains urging silence and sleep among the blades of field life.
A verse mix parodies a poet claiming to write a poem and a buckeye topple scene. The speaker jests about misfortune and a biblical reference to 1 Timothy 3 3 appears, framing a playful moral.
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses auto intoxication a belief that body poisons from gut putrefaction cause illness. He cites Metchnikoff Bulgarian bacilli and Lactobacillus acidophilus ideas, then links the condition to American eating habits and poor hygiene. He urges diet reform with more fruits and vegetables and lighter meals.
Flapper Fanny delivers a brief verse or joke in a column style item likely satirizing social trends. The note references ven wo and PAT OFF as timing or punchline cues.
Daily Lessons In English by W L Goscox highlights the word spectacular meaning a grand scenic display. The feature notes correct usage and provides examples such as a spectacular view of the winding river to expand vocabulary.
Supplement outlines informal supper etiquette with quick answers. It states there is no strict rule about a hot dish and guests may be served almost anything. It adds that a hot drink is preferred if the beverage is not very hot.
A brief note praises a young golfer who has dramatically matured and now plays at a high level with a par three achievement. The writer hints the full solution appears on the newspaper’s last page.
The puzzle states you change one word to another by transforming one letter per step. Start with COW and reach HEN in three strokes while keeping letter order and ensuring each intermediate is a common complete word. Slang and abbreviations do not count.
A humorous, meandering critique of a violin performer described as placing the instrument under the chin and using the bow in dramatic, painful style. The piece contrasts skillful melodic playing with noisy, harsh execution and ends with social observations about ambition and luck.
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