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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1920
Page
4
A polemical piece argues that Bolshevik propaganda exploits treasury funds and deceit to spread treason. It urges counterpropaganda stressing reason, justice, and American welfare to combat international influence and protect domestic industry and morale.
A fragmented report notes a canvass at Eston yesterday with Methodist Episcopal involvement. Attendees included about 118 men and women, with classes promoted and talks by Miss Frost and Miss Frost aiding the church fundraising for property in the parsonage area.
Inquiring reporter surveys Harpers drug store cashier Myrtle Nusz Bidwell and Dutrow’s soda fountain cashier Bertha Blum along with Minnie Lenhart and Tarry Shipley while Arthur McCanner and others discuss favorite fair attractions. A mix of opinions shows racing and fairgoer favorites as the most attractive features.
Maryland Association of Work for the Blind begins a week long drive in Baltimore to raise funds through member dues and donations. Members of the Reformed congregation join the effort with several contributions reported at local churches and through the News-Port today.
Frederick column from The News dated October 18 1900 notes plans for a new county road from Martins Mill to Woodsboro via Creagerstown and Woodsboro. J E R Woog spoke at a Democratic rally promising addresses in Maryland Delaware Pennsylvania and New Jersey before the election. New board members named for Frederick City Hospital Association and listed patronesses. Reuben Whitmore injured from a chestnut tree fall along Fishing Creek near Lewistown. Catoctin Literary Society elected officers. First heavy freight engine to reach Frederick by Pennsylvania Railroad. Foreclosure on Catoctin Mountain Iron Company property listed for sale.
A stream of local social updates lists Mr. Robert Baumgardner departing for Parl New Jersey to join DuPont as chemist. Others include Mr. George R. Moberly visiting Fair Week with family, Rev. W C Royal off to Capeville Virginia for ten days of evangelistic meetings, and multiple families visiting or hosting in Middletown, Hagerstown, Baltimore, Frederick, and surrounding towns.
This morning at 7 30 o clock J David Trout and Nannie Graff Dudrear were married at First Baptist Church by Rev W C Royal. The bride, daughter of Mrs Fannie Dudrear, leaves for a wedding trip to Baltimore and Washington. Separately in Rockville and nearby towns more couples wed as Rockville ministers perform vows and engagement announcements surface for Miss Alice E Hourahan and Dante Fr McMullen among others.
A seven year old son of Rex and Mrs. Powell died after a hand grenade exploded at his grandparents home in Brunswick. He suffered severe injuries to his leg arm and eye, and died at Emergency Hospital after being brought in unconscious. The blast was blamed on a grenade given by a former soldier or outside party. Fire at J Harry Grove’s garage threatened a gasoline tank, destroying the tank and causing $70 in total damage with minor collateral losses.
Two young riders Simmons and Yinger lost control on the fair ground practice track. The motorcycle struck the fence at about 40 miles per hour, sending the machine into the arena and injuring all three riders mildly. The bike was wrecked and four fence panels were damaged. A bystander noted nose injuries and bleeding from a facial cut.
Mr. George Reynolds proclaims Vinol quickly rebuilds strength after work stress and exhaustion. He asserts Vinol enriches the blood, improves appetite, and raises energy levels, urging men who are run down to choose Vinol over substitutes.
A Frederick Maryland household story touts Dreco root and herb medicine as aiding gastritis constipation and nervous fatigue. Mr Cyumbus and old resident Surdey cite long illness and multiple operations before Dreco improved bowel movement sleep and energy. Advertisements claim Dreco acts on stomach liver kidneys and bowels and is sold by Pearce's Modern Pharmacy in Frederick. Mrs C J Brane visits from Dayton Ohio.
Reported in a City Park incident on West Patrick street a 15 year old, Marry Engle, was shot in the hip during an informal craps game. The bullet from a small revolver was removed at City Hospital and the youth was sent home. Suspect Cilyin Koefauver, 26, claims the weapon discharged accidentally while he was handling it. He was arrested last night and later released. officials say the boy’s injuries are not life threatening.
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