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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
7
In Frederick Halloween customs are outlined with emphasis on in door celebrations due to res trictions. Pranks include corn throwing cabbage beatings and doorbell rope tying while flour throwing is banned. Mystery invitations costumes and fortune telling are mentioned as common activities. All Saints Day follows on Monday November 1 with Catholic church obligation noted.
Oct. 29 report states the New York board of education is photographing every public school pupil for identification. About 700,000 photographs will be collected, with each student issued a duplicate identification board bearing their image.
Deafness cannot be cured by local applications as they cannot reach the diseased ear portion. A constitutional remedy is needed, usually due to inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. The ad offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness (caused by catarrh) cured by Platts Catarrh Cure from Chenry & Co Toledo Ohio. It also touts a patent medicine tone for constipation.
The fashion report outlines a spectrum of late styles from long to short coats and wide or narrow skirts. Sleeves vary from full to tight ending at the knuckles with myriad sleeve choices. It advises women to study silhouettes, color, and their own figure to choose adaptable garments while balancing smartness and economy.
A period survey notes divergent fashion trends with varied skirt widths and smooth bodice fits. Sleeves shift to three quarter or long lengths with many cuffs and fur accents. eighteenth century sleeves return on blouses and frocks amid organdie trims. Fabrics include serge broadcloth velvet faille and metallic brocades with fur trimming common in coats.
Washington reports indicate Ambassador Gerard met Emperor William in a conference that sparked speculation in official circles. Secretary Lansing said no directive was given for a visit, and the report was acknowledged. The visit is thought to concern German American relations and the Arabic case settlement possibly paving the way for discussions on submarine policy.
Pittsburgh October 29 The state supreme court declared unconstitutional the legislatively levied coal tax and distribution provision for anthracite mined in the state. Justice Stewart wrote the opinion, reversing the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas in Commonwealth v Alden Coal Co. Justices Potter and Frazer dissented. Scranton October 29 Adolf Blau banker guilty of embezzlement after closing his private bank owing depositors 378000. Blau fled to Chattanooga and was arrested in Tennessee. seventeen indictments noted. Chicago October 29 Saloon closers reinforced by corporate counsel ruling that saloonkeepers may not sell cigars or soft drinks on Sundays. Princeton October 29 Trustee report shows gifts totaling 463,928 including 250,000 from Mrs Russell Sage for new dining halls. Baltimore October 29 Fire destroys Pier 74 of Baltimore & Ohio at Locust Point. loss estimated over one million dollars.
Agents of the Russian government, as reported here, are seeking to establish a credit loan in the United States. They consider a loan range from about 50.9 million to 100.6 million dollars, not tied to a bond issue, and akin to the recent 500 million dollar Teach credit loan.
Miss Sarah Flickinger, eighty, died at her Abbottstown home from injuries after a roll of sheet metal fell on her while she was nicking shingles. The accident occurred near Gettysburg Pennsylvania on October 29. She suffered the loss of four fingers when the metal edge severed them.
On his wedding day George Sarah’s planned ceremony with Miss Kate Redding was postponed a week after a fall on the sharp edge of a wheel barrow. He suffered a head wound and remained unconscious for nearly a day. Local reports note Ras and heirs were present.
Observations from United States weather bureaus at 8 p m yesterday show clear skies across Boston Buffalo Chicago New Orleans New York Philadelphia Washington and St. Louis with temperatures near 66 to 70 degrees. Fair today and tomorrow with moderate southwest winds and slightly warmer conditions.
Philadelphia October 29 a United States district court final decree dismisses the government suit against the anthracite trust. Within ninety days a plan must be submitted for the Central Railroad of New Jersey to dispose of all securities of the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal Company. The decree finds the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company and the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Company connected through Reading as a restraint of trade in violation of the Sherman Act.
Beryl H. Kendrick left Albany in a flying boat aiming for Cape Hatteras. He was blown off course and lost in fog off the Delaware capes for about two hours before resuming his flight. He passed Tarrytown two hours after departure, flying several hundred feet above the Hudson, followed by J. B. St Verplanck who joined in a hydroplane at Chelsea.
British cruiser Argyll ran aground off the Scottish coast in fog and may be a total wreck. Admiralty reported all officers and crew have been saved as weather worsened concerns about further damage.
Paris Forests saw only minor engagements after a brief lull on the western battle front. The French war office reported no major actions and noted a valuable gain southeast of Neuville Saint Vaast along the Arras Lille road, with only outpost skirmishes and reconnoitering.
Athens Romanos transmits assurances from Premier Zaimis that reports Greece will demand withdrawal of allied forces from Salonika are unwarranted. The foreign office received the guidance as part of ongoing discussions with Allied representatives.
James S. Hie att, private secretary to the governor, underwent an operation at Harrisburg hospital. In Paris, President M. Poincare, head of the French republic, receives a salary of $126,000 per year.
Wives and mothers praise Orrine for helping loved ones overcome the drink habit. The ad claims Orrine brings happiness to homes and offers a free booklet, priced at 1.00 per box. Located at 48 Market Street, Minneapolis, MN.
Gaumgerdner's advertises meat categories including Geef Pork Veal and Lamb from a sanitary slaughterer. Offers Barbara Fritchis hams sliced bacon Bologna Frankfurts Hogshead Cheese and Ham Bologna. Now handling French Salt Water Fish from the Atlantic. Seeks cattle hogs calves lambs pigeons and chickens. offers top cash prices. 1058 Market St and 433 N Market St telephone 342 732.
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