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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1919
Page
9
A 1919 editorial argues the Washington Labor Conference should use scientific figures to split the blame for rising costs. It cites shoes rising from five to twelve dollars, urging transparent factory records to quantify profiteering, higher wages, and reduced production as distinct factors.
Chicago News notes a wave of wastefulness returning after wartime thrift. It argues Americans, who once economized to fund Liberty Bonds and war efforts, are reverting to excess as production lags. The piece warns that prudent savings are as vital now as during the conflict.
Miss Mary Felix of Emmitsburg has returned home from a visit in Baltimore and Washington. The scene describes an October afternoon with elm trees in yellow gowns, a village street paved with gold and brown, and smoky fields as the year fades.
A social note highlights Mr. Harry M. Free’s 38th birthday party with music, cakes, and many guests including the Fr ee and Free families. Also recorded is a surprise return celebration for Walter from the Mexican Border with numerous attendees. A Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. WOH Went is reported with a large family turnout.
Multiple marriage notices from Maryland towns detail Minnick-Landia at Rev Roba Tee Bair in Lancaster Pa, Brown-Chamblin in Brunswick, Brandenburg-Sheiss in Hagerstown with Ziegler officiating, and a Mt. Airy license for Wigner-Condon. A fire at a wash house near Middletown caused $1,000 loss. Charles Wagaman to resign as chair and resume law practice in Hagerstown.
Local items recount voter registration showing a seven dollar increase over the prior year a new copper show structure was built by Mountain City Milling Company replacing a fire damaged one the annual fair at Junior Ratdaney saw numerous arrests for disorderly conduct and pickpocketing
A Dodge driven by Lewis Moberly collided with four horses near the Rumsburg Fertilizer Company office at Carroll and East All Saints streets. Moberly, attempting to avoid the crash, brushed the curb. a horse struck the car, damaging a fender and headlight. Deputy Charles W. Smith cleared Moberly of blame. Another accident involved John J. Anderson’s car striking a Yellow Springs Band member during a parade. charges of reckless driving not stopping and not reporting the crash will be preferred.
Smith and children spend the week with May and Mrs Lewis Jen le North Lentz street. Ralph Pinneyfrock of Bult ivove visits his parents on West South street. Amos Willide of Washington D C spent several days with his family. Chas Wil side of Middletown and Mrs Willide’s son visit. Pratoo and Mrs Lean Stephens host at Frederick. Chas Mitchell and daughter visit Mrs C Bewy Castle Rockwell Terrace. La Rue Hert of Westminster guests of Mrs CA Tadelli. Louise Englar of Baltimore visits Marianna oll West Third street. Mrs dA Race Jr Rossello Park visits Vero and Mes Lewis A Rice West Third street. Joseph VWeParland of Lancaster Pa spending a week at Ty M Quinn’s home on Base Third street. Col George We FP Vernon and daughter Anna Vernon of Thue timore arrive for a week with the Misses Vernon. Mrs Lowds Whittler called to Martinsburg beside sister Mrs A P Hartzog. Miss Margaret Etta Whittler visiting Martinsburg at grandmother’s home. Miss Louise Schroeder of Gratton WV visits Nannie and Mary Young East Second street. Mrs Thomas G Young of Washington PLC spending woofen dave with Nannie and Mary Young East Second street. Mr Frederick Frazier of Washington spending a few days in city. Rey Lotis Wo Ewald rector Holy Trinity Lisbon ND guest of Miss Vans and Miss Shriver.
New York Mayor Hylan orders police to stop Die Meistersinzer performances after rioting by former service men at Levington theatre. The mayor reversed a prior ban with the corporation counsel's opinion, claiming safety concerns and a treaty context between the United States and Germany. A New Jersey inventor is noted for patenting a hooked wristlet.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild, gentle remedy to keep bowels regular. It advises proper diet and exercise and suggests trying the medicine when needed, noting the product’s pleasant taste and ease of use.
The Frederick Art Club held a reception on Thursday evening October 16 for friends and new members. Miss Miriam Apple, just returned from overseas duty, spoke about the destruction of Rheims Cathedral and town, noting the French name La Ville Martyre and the failed aim to crush French spirit. She described the cathedral’s melting ice and the peasants’ tale, and the club honored her with a rising vote of thanks and a chrysanthemum bouquet from Miss Florence Doub. Refreshments followed. next meeting October 30 will start the winter reading course on Commemorative Art.
Census director Sam Rogers will start counting people in the United States on January 2. Officials expect about 110 million residents, up from 91,872,266 in 1910, with data gathering to finish within weeks and mortgage figures added for 1910. New York City will be divided into four districts for supervision.
Taneytown resident Dre C. W. Benner slipped while picking grapes, fracturing his light wrist and needing a plaster cast after admission to Frederick Hospital. Separate items note druggists seeking 50 dollars weekly, soda corks impact on wages, and licensed pharmacists wage requests as part of a general schedule.
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