School year extended to year round education debate grows
Discussion shifts from longer terms in Frederick and Pennsylvania to year round schooling. Dr Finegan proposes adding three months to rural terms to match city ten months. Advocates cite summer schools and college programs as proof of viability. Critics note costs and logistics, but trend favors continuous instruction to curb dropouts and improve concentration. Public schools, universities, and normal schools increasingly back term extensions.
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Gekonaer
Seechiona
Frederick County
Pennsylvania
Finegan
Ledger
Univers
Colleges
Cool Wave Promises Mild Weather Before Frost
Local observer notes a cool wave gripping the county but predicts moderating temperatures to follow. He warns residents to avoid haste in dressing for warmth as winter has not yet set in and a killing frost has not occurred. Frost did occur in the city yesterday or this morning, though wind may have prevented it this dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagin Reagan
Inquiring a reporter on the presidential campaign
The piece captures a series of responses from local figures on whether the current campaign is as interesting as expected. Answers vary, with some saying it lacks life and public demonstrations, while others find it engaging due to shifting tactics and frequent front changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M ES. Rice
Chesapeake and “Potomac
Telephone Company
Preston Michael
Public View Bakery
Edgar L. Miller
DR. J. 0
Hendrix
Farewell October and Hallowe’en in Emmitsburg
A nostalgic town column reflects on October’s passing from warm beauty to autumn chill. Citizens recall childhood pranks, local events at Opera House and theatres, Harvest Home at Home for the Aged, and community gatherings. Parish meetings, Odd Fellows, and Mary tary Legislature echo town life as election day nears.
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Polly
Winchester
Home For
Sons of the Revolution
Hood College
Tam
Emmitsburg
Old Mountain
Civic Club
Dixons
Thame
Marytary
Frederick
Miss Smith Weds in Libertytown at St Peters Church
A wedding solemnized October 20 at St Peters Church Libertytown joined Margaret Elizabeth Smith daughter of Emory L Smith and John Johnston Gross of Baltimore in matrimony. The ceremony featured Lohengrin's march and a solo, with bridesmaids and ring bearer, followed by meals at the bride and groom homes and a trip to Charleston. An unrelated accident on East Sixth Street left young Woodrow Mercer bruised after a wagon wheel passed over him. Also noted: whales have prenatal teeth displaced by whalebone at birth.
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Libertytown
St. Peder's Church
Samuel J. Kavanaugh
Margaret Mlizabeth Smith
Emory L. Smith
John Johnston Gross
Baltimore
Lohengrin
Saline
James Cole
Sappington
Mary J. Smith
Josie
Viola Smith
Anne Smith
William Hart
Scot
Starr
Carl Thomas
Woodrow Mercer
East Sixth Street
Medjonald
Mercer
Robt Abrecht
C. E F. Culler
Abrecht
Twenty Years Ago Today in Frederick Local Items
A Democratic mass meeting was held at Adamstown with Frank White presiding and Glenn H Worthington and George A Pearce Jr speaking. Frank Stevens of Avondale reported selling second crop apples. Canal business was active with coal shipments by barge. Two runaway incidents injured Mrs John Kolb, Mrs Jane Delaplane, and Mrs Annie Hoff, Mrs Ida Young. Corn priced $2.25 per barrel shelled corn 45 to 46 cents per bushel, wheat 66 and a half cents, hay $12 to $14 per ton.
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Adamstown
Frank White
Glenn H. Worthington
George A. Pearce, Jr
Surprise Party Honors Hilda Hoffmaster Seventeenth Birthday
A Brownsville residence hosted a social gathering for Hilda Pauline Hoffmaster on her seventeenth birthday. The event featured decorated tables, a large cake with seventeen candles, games, piano music by Harry Wilhide of Keedysville, and many presents. Attendees included Edward Martin, Hayle Gordon, Maur Ice Deener, and numerous Hoffmaster relatives and friends from Hagerstown and Keedysville. Real estate firm Noah EB Cramer and Son handled a listed lot sale to Miss George A. Blumenauer in Brunswick.
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Frank Mhoffmaster
Brownsville
Hilda Pauline
Dahla
Hayle Gordon
Maur Ice Deener
Mary Burtner
Ruth Taylor
Thurston Mullender
Norman Gordon
Thomas Hagen
Ellis Mullender
Mabel Hoffmaster
Catherine Shewbridge
Park Carter
Homer Mullender
Catherine Thompson
C. W. Castle
Clarence Deener
Louise Castle
Marie Kaetzel
Evelyn Carter
Lee A. Mullender
Andeo Deener
Elizabeth Kaetzel
Mary Mullendor
Raymond Kaetzel
Geo. Hahn
Lee J. Mullender
Harry Hiahn
Geo. Deener
Arthur Deener
Floyd Kaetzel
Beulard Hofmaster
Nellie Hoffmaster
Maurice Bealer
James Gordon
Frank Hoffmaster
Charles Hoffmaster
Elmer Lewis
Hagerstown
Paul and
Alan 20 Moore
Charles Taylor
Keedysville
George Miler
Rebecta Shook
Cath
Sring Hoffman
Harry Shaffer
Mur
Kay Shook
Melvin Oden
Frederick
Noah EB. Cramer and Son
Wet and Dry Fight Enlivens County Campaign
In Lille County the wet and dry issue drives campaign activity with women candidates endorsed by ministers. Citizens prepare for Tuesday's voting as party committees finish their final meetings and election officials ready polling supplies. Temperance groups, ministerial associations, and anti saloon leagues back Dry candidates while some voters seek a modified Volstead Act. Strong women volunteers registered about 7,200 voters, shaping the race for Senator and Congressman amid mixed signals from Republicans and Democrats.
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Milton G. Urnor
Mr. Urner
Bertha Tratt
Repub
Mean Women's Organization
Richard P. Ross
Democratic Women
J. C Wrightson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church of the Brethren
Myersville
Middletown Valley
Buckeystown
Walkersville
Woodghora
Smith
Zlhiman
Civic Club Dines At Way Side Inn Supper Event
The Civic Club held its annual day evening and supper at the Way Side Inn with about 40 members in attendance. The menu featured Maryland fried chicken, canned sweat potatoes, salad, ice cream cake and coffee. Mrs Eleanor Tall presided at the short social meetings and introduced Miss Beulah Weant of Friends Creek who gave the evening address.
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Civic Club
Wayside Inn
Maryland
Eleanor Tall
R. S.J. Darrow
Frederick County
Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs
Beulah Weant
Friend's Creek
Purely Personal and Household Notices in Wahlington
Miss Sarah Gault Record street has returned after staying in Wahlington. Mr. and Mrs. James J. Grove have moved to West Second street new home recently improved. A reader from Hoboken shares a testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills promising relief from backache and kidney issues, noting benefits after years of difficulty bending and shoe assistance.
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Sarah Gault
Street
Wahlington
James
Grove
West Second Street
Lore of Washington and the Northwest Frontier Spirit
A celebration of Washington state’s rapid growth since statehood in 1889, highlighting its vast timber reach, fruit and grain abundance, salmon fisheries, and scenic routes. The piece contrasts Spokane to Vancouver with Mt Hood, Adams, St Helens, and Ranier rising as guardians of a transforming Northwest. It reflects Progressive Era optimism and Theodore Roosevelt’s wisdom.
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Washington
The
Union
Spokane
Commonwealth
Hera Lumber
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Frederick
Northwest
Seattle
Vancouver
Yakima Valley
Pacific Ocean
Columbia
Fish Kingdom
Wonderful Northwest
America
Oregon Trunk Railway
Northern Pacific System
Tacoma
St. Paul
Mt" Hood
Oregon
Mt. Adams
Mt. St. Helens
Mt. Ranier
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Icoman
Smileq
Gald
Wwe
Hallow
Sen
Miss Smith
John
Grose
Frank Stevens
Avondale
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
John Kolb
Jane Delaplane
New Midway
Annie Hoff
Ida Young
Troutville
Senate
Congress
Olasues
Civic Club Dines
Miss Weant
H. Bryde
Garden St
Hoboken
Foley
Adv
Frederick County National
BANK
Eee Ae Frederick, MD
Ava
Sensthagidca
North Market Street
L& Fruit Growers’ Nurseries
Newark
New
York States
Newa-Post
Galnsborough
Clifton
Braddock
Streman
Groffs
Green House
F. G. Gottacall
Harrisburg
Community Clethss Co
Buttonwood St
Phila
MRA
Aaron R. Anders
Elmistreet
Mint
FR. Terry
Civil Service
Continental
Washington, D. C
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Jessa E. Raare
Arikelin Savings Bank
Tiber
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Olay
Mountaindale
Lewistown
Said
Fishing Creek
Geo. Rice
Arthur Rice
Jesse E. Wiles
George W. Heinlein
I. R. Lease
News-Poast
Det
Soda Fountain
Cramer’s Palace of Music
Det Vt
Owen Farms
Housh
Madison Street
Bath
Edward
Harry Tyeryar
Administrator's
Orphans Court
Daniel PF. Houck
Tolbert K.wuck
Bolden
Johnson
Orenard
Middletown
L. F. Keefouver
South St
Guttlagers Grocery
Park Place
Pat
Rick
Iene
Iwanted
Ane
Saldecks
Thurmont
Care News-Post
Frederick Aid
Oakland
Frederick City Garage
Jaye
Eyan
St. Regirn
Pearl
News
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Acon
Man
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Pete Rael
Addrons Pit
Peraeae
Ran Pie Boe Avia Cere
Nowa
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BB. McBride
Taedie
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