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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1925
Page
4
The Daily News outlines policy for publication including real name requirement for letters and notices. It explains that news dispatches from the Associated Press are used and that paid notices must be mailed to the office for consideration.
An essay argues history teaches practical lessons, patterns of rise and fall, and warning signals for leaders. It cites the guilds, wars, and the need for statesmen to apply historical insights to today’s problems, while poking at modern follies like architecture in filling stations and liquor age tools. The piece critiques German postwar blame and reflects on public opinion through a topical column titled Timely Talks.
The Inquiring Reporter asks five residents for a forecast. Charles Birely expects rain before a fair spell but remains uncertain. Newton Trendle doubts the indications. Mrs H M Fiaga foresees clear and cold conditions. Allen Quynn fears poor weather. C Be Huntsberry predicts fair and cooler Sunday.
Dr Hugh Cumming warns the common cold is a serious disease due to frequent school absences and potential for more serious illness. He cites poor ventilation, fatigue, and contact transfer as key factors and urges hygiene, fresh air, controlled room temperature, and minimal contact to prevent spread.
A fragment from LOCAL MARKETS urges cake baking for fair visitors and invites attendance at the Great Frederick Fair. It mentions hygienic tips, preferring clean hands, and avoiding those with colds, with playful lines about animals and a sign off from MARY, JANE.
Today's item lists historic milestones and birthdays with events spanning 1697 to 1923, noting Burgoyne's Saratoga surrender in 1777, Ulm capitulation in 1805, and obituaries of Paddock and Heyburn. Birthdays include Lansing Hassam Ryan and Caraway. Also previews milestones like Marshall's birthday centennial and multiple exhibitions and gatherings in Washington and Boston.
A look back at events from October 17 1903 notes Albert W Lampe elected vice president of the 1907 class at the University of Pennsylvania and serving as vice president of Ashhurst Surgical Lodgers Holmes. The fire company union hose and chemical wagon approved readiness for service with a new policy requiring alarms via telephone exchange. An engine from J E Trice Co East Patrick Street caused a small stove fire but no injuries. Harry C Ketler of Ox Fibre brush works suffered two fingers badly lacerated while handling a circular saw with Dr Burke attending.
Community notes celebrate the approaching Frederick Fair with rain relief and autumn events. Churches report anniversaries and bake sales, Episco pal bishops receive honors, and Catholics plan a new school before Christmas. Local fairs, rallies, musicales, and wedding and death bells mark the season.
Local court notices detail transfers of property including deeds from multiple couples to new owners and large tranches to Luther Shafer, plus a variety of marriage licenses across several towns. The punchy items include 19000 transfer and numerous 5 to 19 dollar deeds, with several couples named and ages listed. A quip about mayonnaise and a light joke conclude the fragmentary clipping.
John W. Snook sold an eight room modern brick house on the northeast corner of North Market and 5th streets to G. R. Hargis and Martha Hargis. The home fronts 60 feet on North Market Street and extends 180 feet to a 20 foot alley. Hargis, a draftsman for the Frederick Iron and Steel Company, came from Camden, New Jersey.
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