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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Sep 12, 1923

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Special prizes for pigs calves at Frederick Fair

Frederick County Agricultural Society will build special exhibition pens for boys and girls pig and calf clubs this fall marking first county exhibit by youth. Construction starts immediately at the northwest grounds with 36 pens for pigs and eight stalls for calves, featuringTimonius style pens and ornamental wiring to view animals. Five pig clubs and a calf club will exhibit. pigs are Poland China and Duroc Jersey, calves Holsteins, with cholera inoculations and junior girls class eligibility, and daily calf track exhibitions. Premiums include 15 for Holstein calves, eight prizes for pigs across Poland China and Duroc Jersey classes, with half guaranteed by breed associations and the rest by the fair society.

Frederick County Agricultural Society Frederick the Fair Association P. Merle Hitcshew G. A. T. Snouifer A. Hemp John McGill, Jr Farry McDonald Department of Agriculture Frederick High School Timonium Fair Association Middletown Myersville Braddock Lewistown Emmitsburg Rockville Hnd Montgomery Poland China China Promotion Committee Duroc Jersey Breeders’ Association The

Released On Bail in Monocacy Valley Canning Case

David Hetterly and Robert C Wagtzman were arrested on a charge of attempting to break into a booth at A. R. Favorite within Monocacy Valley Canning Co. They were taken to jail and later refused by Justice J. Grahame Johnson on $100 bail.

David Hetterly Robert C. Wagtzman A. R. Favorite Monocacy Valley

Maryland School for the Deaf Sees Largest Enrollment

The Maryland School for the Deaf reopens with over 160 pupils September 19, aiming for the largest enrollment in its history. State Superintendent Albert S. Cook plans a meeting of County Superintendents within months to inspect the school’s work. Joseph Pfeifer of Baltimore won first prize in a Lions Club essay contest on spending a night at home, with Miss Lillian Bainder also highlighted for her achievements.

Maryland School For the Deaf Maryland Albert S. Cook Cook Joseph Pfeifer Lions Club Baltimore Ignatius Borlee Pfeifer Lillian Bainder

Nineteenth Rural Woman's Club Formed in Frederick County

The Adamstown group organizes with Miss Elizabeth Thompson directing county club work. Fifteen women attend the inaugural meeting. officers elected Miss Bell president, Mrs George Allnott vice president, Mrs Poole secretary, Mrs George Thomas treasurer. Clubs meet biweekly. more clubs planned as Thompson assists initial setup.

Frederick County Adamstown Elizabeth Thompson Miss Bell George Allnott Poole George Thomas Miss Thompson Fairard

Temperature Fluctuations Foresee Rain Tonight

A morning temperature climb reached 80 degrees by 11 o clock with forecasts suggesting a push toward 90. Tuesday cooled to 78 as 56 degree overnight low marked a rise of five degrees. National forecasts call for a shower tonight with cooler, clear conditions expected Thursday.

Eastern farmers fortunate despite Western droughts

Dr Thomas B Symons reports dire drought driven losses in Oklahoma and Texas where corn fields lie dry and cattle are sold at low prices. He contrasts Marylands diversified crops and nearby markets with western hardships. He notes the 101 Ranch suffered floods and drought, driving bleak prospects for western livestock and feed. He urges Maryland farmers to act quickly on feeder cattle pooling to secure better prices and aid distressed areas.

Maryland Thomas B. Symons University of Maryland Extension Service Oklahoma Texas Doctor Symons Stockman Kansas City Arkansas West Dr. Symons Zack Miller 101 Ranch State Farm Bureau Symons

Caravan of 60 Automobiles Pass Frederick on Transcontinental Trip

A caravan of about 60 cars moved through Frederick this morning on a New York to California journey. Led by C. T. Clark, the northern route was followed outbound with a southern return. Maryland escort was provided by the State Police. They stopped at Braddock Heights for lunch and departed around 1 PM, with plans to halt in Cumberland this evening.

City Frederick New York California C. T. Clark Maryland Braddock Heights Cumberland

Red Cross Relief Fund Tops Two Thousand Mark

Frederick and Washington counties show strong effort in the American Red Cross Fund for Japanese sufferers. Donors include Mr and Mrs John Newman Prof and Mrs George Edw Smith Rev Arthur Cooper and others at Calvary Methodist Evangelical Lutheran and local clubs. Total contributions reach 2000.75 dollars with numerous small gifts noted.

John 3. Newman Harry Nix- Worl William A Riddell Calvary Methodycopal Church Frederick George Edw. Smith John Ms Haller Arthur D. Willard Virginia Carty Roberta Carty Arthur FE. Cooper Middletown A. W. Herbert James H. Gambrill, Jr Evangelical Lutheran Church W. D. McNealley Brunswick William Oberlander Braddock Heights James Goodman Melvin Watkins Ae David Elbaugh Ernest Elbaugh Florence Phebus William Stultz Cagh

Red Cross fund drives in Maryland aim for 2000 each

Frederick and Washington counties compete to raise two thousand dollars for Japan earthquake relief. Frederick reports near two thousand five hundred with rural branches and churches contributing, while Washington county totals rise to twenty two hundred. Local chapters urge additional gifts to reach the goal beforeweekend.

Maryland Frederick County Washington County American Red Cross Japan Frederick Red Cross Hagerstown America Russell J3. Lighter Frederick R. C. Hume Adamstown Tighter Calvary M. E. Church

Ward goes on trial for murder of Peters

Walter S. Ward wealthy baker's son faces a second murder indictment as he goes on trial in Supreme Court for the 16 month old killing of Clarence Peters whose body was found with a bullet through the heart. Jurors began to be chosen as Ward showed interest in talismans and greeted a juror's remark on race horses and fast women. Separately realtors sold Lot No 23 on West College Terrace in College Park to Ruth Z Leatherman who plans a new home nearby.

Associated Press White Plains N. Y Walter S. Ward Baker Supreme Court Clarence Peters Here Ward Peters Potts & Griffin College Park Realty Company West College Terrace College Park Ruth Z. Leatherman Leatherman

Weather Favorable to Crops in Maryland Week Ending Sept 11

Weather for the week ending Tuesday September 11 in Maryland was favorable for late growing crops and pastures. Corn ripened slowly due to absence of hot weather. Cutting of early planted crops has begun except in northern counties west of the Chesapeake Bay. Plowing for fall seeding is general with soil in excellent condition west of the bay.

Preas Baltimore Maryland Chesapeake Bay

G O P Opens Permanent Headquarters in City

George R. Dennis Sr. arranges permanent Republican county central committee headquarters in Pythian Castle room 4. Telephones and furnishing are in place, stenographer to be hired, office to be staffed daily. Officials hope stronger county organization and heightened enthusiasm.

Republican County Central Committee George R. Dennis, Sr Bis City Dennis Pythian Castle

Ballot counting set on wage raise referendum in Cleveland

Cleveland, Sept. 12. Ballots from the referendum by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors to seek restoration of the eight cent wage cut ordered July 1, 1921, and an unspecified extra will be counted September 25. William G. Lee resumes duties as president of the trainmen after a medical leave. Also notes leave for a Odd Fellows meeting in Cincinnati with visits to I O O F homes in Springfield and Kentucky.

Associated Press Cleveland Brotherhood of Railroad United States Railroad Labor Board William G. Lee H. Dorsey Etchison Maryland Sovereign Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Cincinnati Ohio Etchison Odd Fellowship Sovereien Grand Lodge Boston Robert A. Bennett Iutchison Mr. Bennett Springfield JT. O. QO. F Kentucky

DeForest Predicts 20 Million Radio Fans In Five Years

Chicago Sept 12 In a message from the steamship Teviathan Dr Lee DeForest pioneer radio inventor forecast a U S radio audience of 20 000 000 within five years He spoke to delegates at the annual meet via telegraph ratio from the ship

Associated Press Chicago United States Lee DeForest Ratio Teviathan

Battleship Texas collides with merchant ship near Rocks

San Pedro Calif Sept 12 The battleship Texas struck the steamer Steel Sea Farer of the Isthmean line in a dense formation near seven destroyers gone onto rocks last Saturday The Steel Sea Farer has a large hole above the water line but is not in immediate danger The Texas undamaged and proceeding south with Maryland Oklahoma Arizona New Mexico and Pennsylvania The Steel Sea Farer will move to San Francisco under her own steam. Tokio Sept 12 Deaths from the earthquake fires and tidal wave around Tokio are estimated at 150000 Groups of 100 bodies found Dysentery is prevalent Relief personnel are welcomed American marines landed and erected a bakery and an auto shop at the American Embassy Building material import duties have been removed.

Associated Press San Pedro Calif Texas Steel Sea Farer Maryland Oklahoma Arizona New Mexico Pennsylvania Radio Corporation of America San Francisco

Ex-Service Men Plan Sabillasville Trip and Gift Gavel

Frederick county American Legion Auxiliary schedules a September 20 trip to Sabillasville for 15 local veterans including seven in bed. Transportation from M G A building at 1 PM provided. Entertainment planned for well and ill, with donations for refreshments. Miss M Pauline Stanb ig in charge. Gavel gift to Francis Scott Key Post accepted for October 9 meeting.

American Legion Auxiliary Francis Scott Key Sabillnaville Auxilary Sabillasville Frederick County Saabillasville Pauline Stanb Ig Frederick Stanb Francis Stoit Legion

Radio Relay League opening sparks world welfare talk

The American Radio Relay League opened here today with DeForest lauding the studio as a growing influence. He said it will spread entertainment, information, and understanding to improve happiness, health, and harmony worldwide.

Ing American Radio Relay League DeForest Radiogram

Dempsey Ends Five Weeks Of Hard Training Firpo Moves On

Jack Dempsey completed five weeks of hard training for his title defense against Luis Angel Firpo at the Polo Grounds. He planned light exercise today and remained confident of victory by knockout, while Firpo, eager for the fight, traveled toward New York after a light workout and had sparring called off to keep him sharp.

Dempsey Firpo New York Associated Prensa Saratoga Springs Jack Dempsey Luis Angel Firpo Polo Grounds Associated Press Atlantic City Luis Argel Firpo New York Arena

Corner loafing comes under ban in police court

Negro youth Charles Walker Jr was fined 2.50 after police arrest for loafing on All Saints Street near B&O station. Officer Englebrecht said residents and property owners complained, and Mayor Culler ordered action to break up the practice. Walker claimed he had returned from Bartonsville and waited for a companion to drive him home. The magistrate warned future violators would not be treated leniently.

All Saints Street Englebrecht Culler Charles Walker, Jr Walker Justice Brust Bartons Aville

Papyrus Cut in St Leger Race Leaves Derby Winner Second

Papyrus the Derby winner was badly cut about the hind legs during the St Leger stakes today in London. A United States race with the best American three year olds was being negotiated. Papyrus finished second as Tranquil won.

Associated Press London Papyrus United States J. Fitegerald August Belmont Waporns Earl of Derby

Market Shows Weak Opening Amid Short Selling Pressure

The Associated Press reports a morning trading session in New York with notable short selling and profit taking. The general list fell while sugar, merchandising, and low priced rail shares showed resistance. Call money opened at 5 percent, and overall activity totaled about 800000 shares.

Associated Press New York

Public Ownership League opposes Muscle Shoals sale

Toronto dispatch says the Public Ownership League of America sent a message to President Coolidge protesting the turn over of the Muscle Shoals development to Henry Ford or any private interests. The statement frames the issue as a move to private control over a federal project and urges continued public ownership.

Associated Press Toronto Public Ownership League of America Today Coolidge Mnnecle Shoals Henry Ford

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Agricultural Society RED Cross Relief Fund Washington American Red Cross Fund For Talisman le G.O.P Tokio Key Post Muscle Shoals FORD
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