Canal sale ends 154 year old Washington dream
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal will exit corporate existence as the Washington County Circuit Court in Hagerstown approves the sale to the United States Government. The deal, valued at 2 million dollars, aims to restore lower locks and dam for recreation while the fate of the upper 163 miles remains undecided.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
George Washington
Frank G. Wagaman
Hagerstowe
Washington Country
United States
United States Court For the District of Columbia
Great Falls
Washington
Georgetown
Canal Company
G. L. Nicolson
Albert W. Sahil
Frances, Worthington
Jack Speaker
Charlie Stewart
BL & Q
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Circuit Court
Washington County
United States Court For
District of Columbia
Nicolson
National Park Service
Interior Department
Potomac River
Seneca
Park Service
Maryland
Virginia
Potomac Valley
War Department
Potomac
National Resources Committee
Congress
G. Washington
Higher Milk Production From Midget Cows in Oklahoma
Tillwater Oklahoma September 9 A dairy farmer reports his small cattle yield more milk per day while consuming less feed. One cow supplies five gallons daily and another averages forty one pounds over eleven days, nearly matching the cow's own 455 pound weight. The herd, bred from an undersized Angus cow and Hereford bull, stands 30 to 37 inches tall and weighs 90 to 500 pounds. Now in the third generation the midget herd comprises seven cows and one bull.
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Tillwater
Okla
Oklahoma
Tie Gray
Gray
Fall Hats Presage 1938 Fashion Upsweep Crowns
ADELAIDE KERR observes the fall fashion in hats for 1938 with upswept hair as the key. Styles vary from Edwardian to Persian influences, featuring forward slants, height, feathers, fur chapeaux, and bold jewel tones. Veils abound in chiffon and lace, tying under the chin or draping over the face in Edwardian-inspired silhouettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Kerr
Edward VII
Chapeaux
Lilly Dache
No effective drugs found for Bangs disease
Sept 9 report from U S Department of Agriculture notes no drug or combo of drugs has proven effective against Bangs disease in cattle. Tests by Federal Bureau of Animal Industry and University of Wisconsin show remedies lack value as preventatives or cures. Emphasizes vaccination and testing with herd management as ongoing control measures.
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Washington
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
University of Wisconsin
Bang
Bureau of Animal Industry
War Task Forces Up Chicago Wheat Values
The market report notes rising Chicago wheat values amid European war salx and export buying in Canada. With Eastern-linked houses active, futures closed higher than yesterday, September 617-?s, December 63-37s, corn up 1 2, oats advancing to 44-3.
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John P. Boughan
Chicago
Blood Serum Affinities Link Old World Monkeys to Humans
A study finds the blood serum of Old World monkeys bears closer relation to human serum than to that of American monkeys, suggesting deeper immunological or evolutionary connections between the Old World primates and humans.
Farm Tenant Loans Will Be Made Here in Maryland
Maryland counties Frederick Charles and Worcester designated tenant purchase counties for Farm Security Administration loans. Queen Annes already operates the program. loans aid farm tenants sharecroppers and laborers under Bankhead Jones Act. Maryland allotment this year is 113110 to purchase about 21 farms across four counties.
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College Park
Maryland
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Farm Security Administration
Thomas B. Symons
University of Maryland
Frederick
Charles
Worcester
Queen Anne's
United States
Bride Rides Fire Engine After Wedding in London
Miss M I E Gifford of Orpington rode a fire engine to the reception after marrying Fireman Allan Schofield, son of Orpington's fire chief, in London.
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London
M.1 E Gifford of
Orpington
Allan Schofield
Great-Grandson Of Key On Flag Beliefs And Liberty
The great grandson of Key Smith argues the flag represents American valor, liberty, and constitutional unity. He defends the flag as symbol of independence, national identity, and a republic, opposing dictatorship and urging united support for liberty under the Constitution.
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Key
Francis
Key-Smith
Golden Wedding Honors for Mr and Mrs Shank at Woodsboro
Mr and Mrs Shank celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Woodsboro on August 21 with a dinner for guests. Rev S A Dieht officiated their 1858 marriage at the woodsboro Lutheran church. The couple received many gifts from relatives in Littlestown Middleburg and Nazareth with attendants named and a wide circle of friends.
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Chnartes Bo Shark
Mer
Shank
S. A. Dieht
Woodsboro Lutheran Church
Brutes
Woodsboro
Chasis Go Sraboro
Jain Utters
Mary
Sarah Cathe Littlestown
Harry Shank
Middleburg
Mes Chrowde
Dorothy Wint
Aun Albert
Unwin Bridge
Chrude Saylor
Charles
Ladiesburg
Melvin Shank
Nancy
Brunswick
Arty Utz Westmonsters
Yeo
Charles Hahn
Sonny
Littlestown
Lucinda Utz
New Market
Charles Stout
George Honszer
Willard Reber
Nazareth
Wade Miller
Tyranny and the right to vote in liberty’s defense
A stance on tyranny in all forms upholds the right of every person to vote by their own judgment without interference. The text calls on the people to stand by the flag and the liberties it represents to preserve constitutional government through elected representatives.
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American Revoluton For Freedom
Lord Cornwallis
George Washington
Yorktown
Philadelphia
Washington
Iberight
Federal Congress
America
People's Representatives
Precinct Group Names County Central Committee Members
A Republican precinct meeting of Precincts No 6 and 6 A met at Dr A Radcliffs office Friday evening and selected county central committee members Php E Groveen ns man Eduard MoMant z vice chairman Dr Radcliff secretary Gerald G Remsperg treasurer J J Gittangs Harry E Chapline Frank R Adams C Albert Gilson William Wertenbaker Mrs Frank R Adams Irving E Staley James H Hooper L Lewren Seibert Mrs W E Osburn Mrs Harvey Hann, Mrs Mary Alice Markey, Russell MH McCain, Mrs Russell H McCain S Elmer Brown Sr S Elmer Brown of W and Mrs Matize Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr . A. Radcliff
County Central Committee
Php E. Grove
Ennsman
Eduard MoMantz
Dr. Radcliff
Gerald G Remsperg
J. Gittangs
Harry E Chapline
Frank R. Adams
C. Albert Gilson
William ©. Wertenbaker
Irving E. Staley
James H. Hooper
L. Lewren Seibert
W. E. Osburn
Harvey Hann
Mary Alice Markey
Russell MH. McCain
Russell H McCain
Elmer Brown
Matize Mercer
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C. and C. Canal
U.S
Hagerstown
U. S. Court
Dept. of Agriculture
Frederick County
Wallace
Re Francis
Smith
Keystone
Nicodemus Paint Store
Court St
YMCA
Greenawalt
Mr. and
Mrs
Charles I. Shank
RA Victor
Caisse Erty Estes Letty
Storm & Shipley
Rodock
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
Frederick, Maryland
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fusely Illustrated
Johns-Macville
the Frederick Brick Works, Inc
East South ST. Frederick, Md
Headquan
Johns-Manville
Materia
Quaker City
AXP
BEST
North Market Street
Hamiltons
Elgins
Bulovas
Longines
Harvess
McCleery’s Jewelry Store
North Market
Frederick Industrial
Community Finance Co
N. Market St
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