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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1938
Page
2
A Civil Service employee, Miss Wilmerth, after 16 months of work on a government book, completes the project at age 72. She has served 30 years in the Geological Survey, receiving a one year extension by presidential order and continuing to work beyond. The piece argues such dedication is common among career civil servants.
The piece urges a return of vigor as cooler autumn winds arrive. It argues heat saps effort, while September brings invigoration for business planning, hard work, and renewed learning. It calls for everyone to "get a move on" and seize the season.
W J Cameron of Ford explains 22 small plants in 59 towns near main facilities as economic salvation for many communities. He argues workers gain ties to land and industry, with options to stay home and work locally, while towns stay vibrant and youths find opportunities.
A playful note asks how much more space 8 dozen dozen gallons of water occupy than half a dozen dozen gallons of sand. The answer is promised on the newspaper’s last page.
A brief religious reflection citing I Chronicles 16 35 and a proverb about praise and fear of the Lord. The text emphasizes reverence for God above all other deities and the idea that praise comes from reverent worship.
A fragmented card hints at a recipe for a potato and cheese souffle or scramble. Mentions mashed potatoes and grape jelly alongside unclear names and measurements, suggesting a home style dish with simple ingredients and casual preparation.
A fragmentary English lesson notes the daily habit of expanding vocabulary. It mentions pronunciation, observed speech parts, synonyms, vacatcon and occupation, and examples from Washington Irving, with garbled typography and missing sections.
In this reflective verse, N A Lufburrow notes people often rise to aid others despite pervasive selfishness. The poem contrasts widespread meanness with moments of generosity shown when someone is in distress, suggesting humanity still carries noble motives and empathy.
A dragged fragment from Frederick columns recalls historical moments and people. Lee and Jackson's late 19th century movements, Barbara Fritchie as local heroine, Pratt Free Library founder Enos Pratt, and notes on 1906 officer training camp at Camp Zachary Taylor appear alongside family birthdays and local social details from archival pages.
Frederick reflects on a tense eve of a primary election with national attention on Maryland. The column mentions political activity, local officials, WPA and National Guard mentions, repairs planned in Myersville, a canning plant loss, a firemen carnival in Middletown, and broader wartime era concerns.
A historical look at how advertising spurred growth across industries from hotels to clocks and automobiles. It details job creation, brand impact, and the caution that good advertising alone cannot save a weak product. The piece highlights evolving consumer markets and how advertising underpins economic expansion.
Dr and Mrs R Dean Stick announce a daughter's birth at Frederick City Hospital on Friday. Several local residents return from Baltimore and Gaithersburg. Births, birthdays and departures noted for multiple Frederick residents including Mrs Katherine Perry and Mr Charles Driver. Readers mentioned traveling to Smith College and Olivet College, with others attending Park University and McDonogh School.
The Brandenburg family held its 11th reunion at Providence M. P. Church in Kemptown with Rev J N Link delivering the sermon. The Browningsville Girls Quartet and Earl K Linthicum provided music. a basket lunch followed. An afternoon business meeting elected officers including honorary president Frank Brandenburg and others, with a historical report tracing the family to 1417 and crest origin to Henry the Fowler era.
Lawrenceburg Indiana on September reports that twins born to Mr and Mrs George Hurd share a birth date. One infant was born at the Hurd home while Mrs Hurd was rushed to a Cincinnati hospital and the second son was born there.
A carrier pigeon with band A U 36 CC 8097 was sighted at Mrs Roscoe L Eyler's residence in Emmitsburg on Labor Day and would not be persuaded to leave. A Japanese delicacy served only for favored guests is bee rice, a dish of wild bees cooked with rice.
Dr Fishbein discusses home ventilation balancing cooling and heating. He notes attic exhaust fans aid summer comfort, insulation lowers indoor temps, and weather stripping reduces cold leakage. Kitchens need targeted exhaust, while portable electric heaters provide localized warmth for vulnerable residents.
A chest clinic will be held in Winchester hall offices starting at nine o'clock Tuesday. Dr. S. S. Shaffer will serve as the examiner.
A vintage etiquette item outlines how to match tone in letters to everyday conversation. It advises keeping it informal yet respectful, writing about personal updates, and offering brief apologies if needed. The piece mentions using plain stationery and avoiding stiff formality.
Today in history lists key anniversaries from 1787 to 1937 including John JF Crittenden William Crompton William T Harris Joseph Wheeler Charles Sanders Peirce Isaac Funk and more. Birthdays include Poultney Bigelow Arthur Crompton Jerome Frank Mrs Edward Jacobs Mark Sullivan Frederic Delano Carl Van Doren. Horoscope notes industry foresight and comfort with a focus on future success.
A collage of quotes from Admiral Leahy Professor Marin and Dr Judd on military inadequacy warfare and strategy. Fragments discuss world war challenges and a remark by a doctor in China. The piece includes stray handwritten style notes and an unrelated personal remark about chess.
George Tucker notes the rush of telegrams in Manhattan as a mix of press notes, Hollywood gossip, and trial commentary. He recalls seven messages including sightings of J Carrol Naish and a gangster portrayal, while contrasting telegrams with quicker phone calls. The piece ends with a nostalgic aside on Lyman stamp mills and historic gold.
A garbled clipping cites Prof Marston Morse of Princeton University claiming a single chess move could be poured into infinity and Rudolf Hess declaring the Fuehrer has divine blessing, reflecting early wartime radio style and quotes without clear context.
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