14 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
1
A vintage ad extols the Fredericktown Savings Institution urging prompt action. It quotes Benjamin Franklin on time and saving, framing a savings account as a path to future wealth and business success through disciplined deposits.
An institution promotes savings accounts with 4 percent interest paid on balances large or small and claims tax free status. The call to action urges beginning savings immediately.
Six wives of prominent Chicago manufacturers were held up early today by two bandits returning home from a social event. They lost thousands in jewelry and cash, but five women managed to save about 30,000 dollars by dropping jewelry on the car floor while handing over gems.
Kendon Miners officials today decided that the long threatened strike of coal miners which is expected to be up industry throughout England will begin on Monday.
An explosion in a house near Dublin claimed seven lives and left five people wounded. Authorities believe the victims were experimenting with bombs intended for use against the authorities. The incident underscores violent activity linked to attacks on authorities.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a preferred laxative for children. It highlights the product’s pleasant taste, advises checking for the California wording on the package, and promises full directions on the bottle.
In Topeka Kansas Herbert Hoover stated the apex of living costs has been reached and from now on prices will undergo readjustment. He added that labor wages need not fall with increased production to lower living costs.
A Chicago Associated Press report notes that 11 Illinois murderers were reprieved and spared execution today while others condemned to hang or face reprieves. the men were convicted of multiple murders and their fates remain unsettled.
President Wilson commutes the life sentence of Josephine Berry, a young Black woman who was slated for execution in connection with the Lincoln assassination. The case links to Mrs Surratt and the 1865 murder plot, drawing renewed attention to wartime justice and clemency powers.
The ailing Grecian King remains in critical condition following a monkey bite. Medical staff report the outlook for recovery is cautiously improving, with physicians noting progress in his response to treatment as the situation evolves.
A dubious report from October 14 urges caution around infant contact to prevent tuberculosis infection. The document mentions public health concerns and urges action by the Amalga mated Textile Workers on wage issues amid broader medical warnings.
A fragmentary user note praises Thedford's liver medicine for relief, claiming long use and personal effectiveness. The text mentions a Mr. Lo and conveys strong personal endorsement despite incomplete context.
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