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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
3
The state rifle range ranking shows Company F of Hyattsville leading with 77.88 percent. Company A, previously first, dropped to second after eight men were discharged before practice, some up to sixty days earlier, affecting merit calculations. Major D John Markey received the discharge records from Sergeant Kotwall.
A vintage health ad claims keeping young comes from a lively spirit and a clear liver and bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable laxative, are presented as a gentle substitute for calomel with olive color tablets sold nationwide by The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, Ohio.
At the State rifle range, Company A topped 38 Maryland units for third straight year in life efficiency with 1 man at the range and 7 experts, 12 sharpshooters, 22 marksmen, and five unqualified. Merit stood at 85.57 against 89.01 by another militia, though a new ruling adjusted figures by considering only currently serving riflemen, altering margins but preserving Company A as National Defense trophy holder.
Quartermaster Sergeant Barrick and Sergeant Kennedy of Compus assisted the Frederick militia in salvaging burned guns overcoats and uniforms for guards over their property destroyed by fire. Barrick brought several burned weapons and steel relief to the armory for placement in the murmur at the armory.
Edgar R. Peddicord and Janis Dotterer of Thurmont obtained a marriage license in Hagerstown yesterday. A birthday celebration for Miss Margaret Bennett of West South Street was observed with a postal shower from friends.
City Engineer Emory Crum reports Baltimore Amiesite material must be heated before use, costing $2.45 per ton on unloading and risking unfinished streets through winter. Approximately 700 tons are needed, with 20 more cars planned, while foundation work and a bridge flooring project proceed.
A wedding reception honored Darrel Austin and Ruth Austin with a dinner hosted by the Hahn family in Detour. Attendees included Rev T S Fike, Ellis Fike, Arbaughs, Dera, Lawyer family, Mentzer, Spielman, and others from New Midway Lineboro and surrounding areas. Also notes Mazda lamp installations planned to improve Frederick lighting and a severe accident near Backeystown where William A J Peamroy lost part of a finger while cutting command.
Frank Schapiro of East Church Street won the lucky number 10201 for the kitchen cabinet giveaway at the Empire Theatre. A $25 leather rocker will be awarded next Thursday as part of the winter schedule at the Opera House. The City Opera House announces continuation of nightly vaudeville with Thursday and Monday changes, plus motion pictures and two acts nightly. Marvel patrons packed venues to see Marion Leonard in The Part It features a tale of crime and tragedy. The Sign of the Helmet and The Blazing Feature are also listed for tonight and the program.
Three boxes filled with clothing toys and stockings were collected by All Saints P. E. Sunday School for orphaned children in war torn Europe. American Express carried the boxes free to the Christmas Ship from New York on November 10. Union Manufacturing donated 60 dozen stockings. many railroads agreed to carry freight free.
Three counties Cecil Carroll and Garrett are poised to join the dry column next Tuesday as Anti-Saloon League projections hold. If the anti-liquor measure passes Carroll would become dry May 1, licenses expiring then give saloonkeepers six months to sell stock. Carroll was dry years ago but later voted wet and markets will run from 7 am to 1 pm starting next Tuesday through April 1915.
Personal items describe visits and travels in Maryland and Virginia with mentions of friends and a surgeon linked to Harrisonburg. The piece shifts to a historical note on Spithead naval actions in 1545 and 1545 era events, recounting Henry VIII watching a French attack, minor skirmishes, and the sinking of the Mary Rose with lengthy archival detail.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels of children and adults. It claims a coated tongue, feverishness and crankiness signal constipation and promises quick relief within hours. The copy touts harmlessness and urges purchase of the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Company with cautions against counterfeits.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets for costive bowels and colds. It claims torpid liver and undigested food cause indigestion, foul breath, sallow skin, and headaches, and promises a thorough cleansing overnight with a 10 cent box. It also targets children and claims it works while you sleep.
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