Tree blight detected in Maryland chestnut groves alarm grows
A Maryland survey reports traces of chestnut blight in Baltimore and Harford counties and warns of rapid spread. F W Besley urges grove owners to remove and burn infected branches and trees to curb the fungus as outlook remains gloomy despite a potentially large crop this year.
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New York State
Maryland
F. W. ‘Besley
Drepter
Roland Park
Towson
Iustice
Blue Ridge
Thurnont
Baltimore
Harford Counties
Mr. Beskey
Tee Et
War on Maryland Sunday laws advocated by independent union
The Independent Citizens' Union of Maryland plans a campaign to end Sunday blue laws. A mass meeting is slated for Sunday at Zion church, Baltimore, led by Rev. Dr. Julius Hofmann. The goal is Governor appointed commission to investigate and reform Sunday laws, a measure long argued but repeatedly defeated in the General Assembly.
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Independent Citizens’ Union of Maryland
Karl M. WA. Scholtz
Baltimore
Zion Church
Julius Hofmann
General Assembly
Scholtz
Legislative Committee
Old Harpers Ferry rifle on display in Martinsburg
An ancient Harpers Ferry carbine from 1841 is exhibited at Henry A VanMetre's in Martinsburg. The stumpy large calibre government rifle recalls the prewar armory era and shows signs of wear yet remains in excellent condition. The Harpers Ferry armor works employed several hundred men. The B. & Q. tracks mow tun over the site.
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Harpers Ferry
Salvation Army Leaders Conclude Meetings in Hagerstown
Major and Mrs William Escott of Balimore head the Salvation Army in the state and have just closed a series of successful meetings at Hagerstown, marking a strong outreach effort and community engagement.
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William Escott
Unappreciated Workers
The article asks teachers to imagine nine months of classroom life and the variety of pupil needs from gifted to troubled to mischief making. It stresses guiding development, discipline, and character, shaping energy into worthy goals and curbing untruthfulness and tattling in hopes of permanent positive results.
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Frederick County
Bhi
Geal
Votan Misehtor
The Burden of Teaching Deserving of Higher Pay
The piece argues teachers bear heavy responsibilities beyond dollars and cents, noting parental ingratitude and the unrealistic demands on teachers. It questions whether parents would accept such duties themselves for any salary, highlighting the emotional strain teachers endure without appreciation.
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Feashare
Rule on Red Cross Seals and Postmaster General ruling
The Postmaster General Aitchcock ruling barring non federal stamps on mail does not affect Red Cross seals, per H Wirt Steele executive secretary of the Maryland Tuberculosis Association. Steele said postal authorities notified that letters with McNamara stamps should go to the Dead Letter Office, prompting swift contact with Washington and the National Tuberculosis Association in New York.
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Aitchcock
United States
Red Cross
H. Wirt Steele
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
McNamara
Mr. Steele
Wei
Washington
National Tuberculosis Association
New York
Everybody's Day at Pen-Mar Postponed to September 12
Pen-Mar Park scheduled celebration events including dancing and beauty contests for August 31 was postponed and will likely occur on September 12. Organizers announced the plan today and expect good weather to draw attendees.
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Pen-Mar
Pen-Mar Park
Notes of News From Across the State
Various brief items report local events in Maryland. Highlights include sergeant Harry E. Kopwood buried at Mt. Carmel, teachers institutes opening at Belair Annapolis and Cambridge, a Baltimore typhoid decrease, Timonium Fair exhibits, Labor Day picnics, and a River View youth race event. Also noted are the Independent Citizens Union push to repeal Sunday blue laws, Maryland delegates to a Virginia conference on taxation, governors conference in New Jersey, Slavonic Society convention and land inspection, plus a Pleasant Valley burglary with $146.29 stolen.
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Harry E. Kopwood
Mt. Carmel
Belair
Annapolis
Cambridge
Do Oe Calon
William Levi
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Bosley
Witkowski
Glen Echo
Baltimore County Teachers’ Institute
State Normal School
A. S. Cook
Harford County
Baaltimore
River View
Independent Citizens’ Union of Maryland
Richmond
Cruthers
Spring Like
N. J
National Slavonic Society
St. Marys County
Hite
Pleasant Valley
Westminster
J. Herbert Myers
September prompts and reliable dietary aid noted
The text warns that September brings a recurring issue and urges readiness. It mentions Chamberlain's Colle Chylera sual Diet as a dependable, pleasant option for safe use, describing its prompt effect and suitability for Urgeists. The wording remains unclear but emphasizes reliability and safety.
Prize Wall Paper Sale Promises Big Reductions and Gift
A bold fall newspaper notice offers a prize of an oak cabinet as an incentive to buy wall paper. It promises up to 70 percent off stock and extra discounts on hanging, claims fresh non chemical pastes, and invites customers to visit showrooms to see the large selection and meet the staff.
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Welk
Praulif
Airain
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Tor
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Paulinte
Wayne
Sander Stephenson
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit
Merhl F. Moberly
W. Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Baltimore & Ohio
Atlantic City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
J. H. Trundle
Frederick
Geo. L. Cramer & Sons
E. Church St
News Office
National Biscuit Company
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