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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1911
Page
4
A historical note on Hallowe'en values pagan origins and lingering beliefs about devils. The piece urges a safe and sane celebration, warns against dangerous pranks, and cites a New Jersey pastor using moving pictures to promote caution while noting church events would darken the space and obscure hats.
A critique notes shifts in the College of Cardinals with many Italian and non Italian members, including potential American inclusions, while praising Pope Leo XIII era reforms. The piece also describes a massive naval review near New York and Spithead, highlighting American battleships and a display of peaceful strength of the United States.
Joseph Pulitzer, proprietor of the New York World, died yesterday. He reshaped American journalism by transforming a moribund paper in a strange city into a national force. He championed liberty, attacked political corruption, and set a standard for ambitious publishers. His career stands as a landmark in press history and public life.
Light quips from newspapers and magazines trace humorous exchanges on marriage, horses, vacuum cleaners, airship attachments, debt, and vanity. Fragments evoke a period's wit through brief jokes and exchanges, highlighting social flippancy and playful banter across titles like Houston Post and Baltimore American.
A fragmentary verse addresses life, death, and memory with requests to farewell across a grave. The speaker asks nature to renew the forest and fields, pledges to meet again through the Gowime grape, and invites calm, quiet confirmation from the woodbines in a still day.
A clipped Frederick column recalls events and people, noting a farm dispute, a new company appointment, and town affairs. It mentions visitors, train operations, and local officials, with names such as Walter Cook and Frank Stokes associated with the era.
Final arrangements for the Democratic barbecue include 10 30 start with Senator Blair Lee and Congressman David Lewis arriving in Frederick at 10 30 and state candidates at 11 20. A committee meets candidates and escorts them to the grounds for addresses. Band entrants and balloon displays are planned as part of the day’s events with food served in the garden halls.
Today’s stock quotations provided by Metter Bros and Company show routine market activity with price updates across leading issues. The report lists notable gains and losses, reflecting overall trading sentiment in the session.
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Lutheran parsonage in Woodsboro this morning between Miss Eula F E Smith and Mr Harry F Finneyfrock, with Rev. R L S Poffinberger officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Vernon Finneyfrock of York Pennsylvania, the groom's mother. The bride wore a white dress and the couple were later driven to the bride's home and plan a Pennsylvania wedding trip. The groom works at Ox Fire Brush Works and they will reside at 216 East Fifth Street. The notice also mentions invitations extended by Mr and Mrs George D Wolfe of Washington to their daughter Blanche Wolfe and Mr George Gannon of Dayton, Ohio for a Washington ceremony on Tuesday November 7.
Chicago grain prices show May wheat and corn futures with mixed activity across listed contracts. Traders monitor weather U.S. supply outlook and demand signals as prices fluctuate on speculative and physical buying.
Motter Bros. & Co. Bankers and Brokers report corrected noon prices for numerous securities. Listings include AG. L. Con 48.00, Anacostia & Potomac 5s, Chicago Railways 5s, Cons. Cotton Duck, Con. Gas 4 1 2s, Con. Power 41 25, Fairmont Coal 5s, GES Ist 4s, GES Incomes, Georgia Alabama 5s, Houston Oil Co, Seaboard Air Line Ist 4s, Seaboard Company various issues, United Rys securities, Western Maryland 1st 4s, and several trust and bank issues.
Frederick County National Bank in Frederick Maryland announces customer options and services with emphasis on savings and loan offerings and local banking accessibility for residents and businesses.
Capital 126000 surplus and profits 100000 Charles B Trail president urges readers to save by using a bank check account. He notes small daily expenditures drain finances and emphasizes that a bank account helps cut costs, accumulate for old age comforts, and achieve financial independence.
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