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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1926
Page
4
The Daily News explains it is an independent paper with AP news dispatches. It allows no anonymous or unsigned opinions without writer notes and requires written notices for free advertising. telephone notices are not accepted.
A September 7 1926 column laments summer breaks and urges parents to support education. It stresses responsibility in schooling, noting how child character forms from home and environment and how homework extends beyond lessons to real duty.
An amateur Charleston contest dwindles to a dramatic final between a boy and a sixteen year old girl. Applause decides the winner as the couple dances on with a costly prize and a long, exhausting sequence of performances. The piece contrasts old and modern dancing with vivid, humorous asides.
The Inquiring Reporter polls Frederick residents on the Blue Ridge series with mixed certainty. Jacob H Schmidt and George McCleery predict Frederick wins. George Slagle and Frank M Shapro agree. Richard Potts mentions uncertainty while an observer notes lifelong dancing traditions and aging clinics ahead.
N A Lufburrow argues over Suzanne Lenglen shifting to professional status. The writer questions who earns the money from her fame and whether amateurs should protest high gate receipts versus players being paid.
Mr and Mrs A V Smith of Madison Nebraska visited relatives in Doubs at Mrs Smiths sisters homes. Vivian Cordell spent Sunday with E F Bartlett. Mohler Stunkle joined Elmer Bartlett for Sunday visit. Nevin Brum of Frederick stayed with friends here. Genevieve Bartlett returned from Frederick and Church Hill. C F Stunkle and wife drove to Baltimore Sunray. Harry Newton of Lessburg Virginia visited W T Best. Eva Mullen of Virginia stayed with sister Helen Mullen.
The Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that a prisoner’s silence when asked about guilt cannot be treated as a plea of guilty. The man had been sentenced to penal servitude by lower courts, but the appeals court discharged him, overturning the conviction due to insufficient evidence of a guilty plea.
Today features historic events and birthdays from 1781 through 1924 with notes on leaders and battles. Notable items include Lafayettes force into North Carolina 1781, Banks expedition to Texas 1863, Denmark treaty ratified 1916, and Brazilian independence today. Also birthdays of Mascagni Sorel Jlajos Coolidge Scott and others.
Theatre listing notes Jack Holt Esther Ralston and Er nest Torrence in The Blind Goaness a mystery story with comedy. A two reel comedy The Sally Sap ends the program with Pathe News. Dick Hatton stars in Where Romanca Rides a Western two reel comedy and International News reel also shown.
Fragmentary prayer-like text urges fear of the Lord and steadfast service in truth. The source mentions considering the great things God has done, with garbled phrasing and capitalization errors. The passage appears as a devotional or religious reflection.
Fragmentary report mentions tire inflation failing due to a monstrous hole and references a sect called the Particularistg with beliefs about Mione 1 Nided ents for the Ele.
A fragmentary Frederick item recalls events from twenty years earlier noting labor, business, and civic matters. It mentions the Fr QR Company and North Central area activity, with references to local commerce and government collections.
Thousands from Frederick Washington and Montgomery counties and nearby Virginia West Virginia lines joined Brunswick for a major Labor Day festival. Activities included athletic events won by Rev O W Brittingham and Paul Kongle led tug of war. weather paused the county league game Brunswick vs Woodsboro.
Flapper Fanny debunks a slang belief about health and calling a baby a euphemism for an organ. The column treats social codes with humor and satirical tone.
Frederick city and county observed the most elaborate Labor Day celebration in history with factories and many stores closed. Traffic officials managed heavy motorist flow as thousands traveled Market and West Patrick streets. no accidents were reported. Other towns varied from open businesses to partial holidays.
A lightning strike on Monday afternoon destroyed a barn on Mrs. Lillie M. Crone’s Pearl farm. Most farm machinery and the year’s wheat crop burned. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars, with some coverage by insurance. Livestock saved, fire kept from spreading to other outbuildings.
Purely personal items list Harry E Chapiina on a Virginia trip Ada Jane Boyne home from Carlisle Pa Laura Roothey leaves for Washington to train at Sibley Memorial Hospital Several returning to Washington from Middletown others visit Baltimore for the Gough Beach nuptials families Humphries Ball and Fritter and Flickinger Kehne attend social events together
The Great Seal of England was once handled by a chaff wax official who melted wax and pressed the seal. The role was abolished years ago and duties rotated to ordinary staff, though the pension list kept a last chaff wax figure. The old seal is now broken up with fragments given to the nearest baronet, while a craftsman uses a hammer to divide the rest.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe shield making by Plains indigenous peoples using animal hides such as buffalo, with mentions of Southwest neighbors and materials. The text is garbled, but indicates protective gear and stylistic details tied to regional groups.
A double wedding note from Baltimore reports Ida Belle Gaugh and Harry L Beach wed at 2 PM Saturday at Mrs. Alice M Gaughs home. Rev James Riley Bergey officiated with Miss Mamie S and Ralph Gaugh as attendants. The couple planned a Philadelphia Sesqui Centennial trip then reside at 727 North Appleton Street.
Obituary notices state Mrs. Elmer Renner of 126 East Seventh Street died after a long illness at age 57. She leaves a husband Ralph Renner and daughter Hattie Eveline Renner of Lewistown, with brothers Ira Dorsey and Walter Dorsey also surviving. Funeral details: Wednesday at 10 a.m. then to Bretacey church, Rocky Ridge. interment at the church cemetery. Also notices Rev. M. Guy Miniard, former Lewistown pastor, died at Castleberry Alabama following WWI service. services held August 19 in Castleberry with local clergy assisting. survived by wife Grace Gath and extended family. Additional fragments mention a family reunion at Elizabeth Keltzler’s home in Pont of Recks and various local figures and events, including a note on farming life and a social visit honoring Frances Dietz of Wrightsville, Pa.
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains a square meal must include carbohydrates fats proteins minerals and water with sufficient vitamins A B and C. He lists sources and notes vitamin deficiencies cause growth failure beri beri and scurvy while emphasizing diet as core to disease prevention.
Johnny and friends look glum as change arrives. Mothers busy fixing clothes and preparing for school. Quiet will replace riot and kids will keep cleaner. Pride grows as habits shift toward showing ready for school. Vacation ends. children head back to class.
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