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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1938
Page
2
The Daily News reserves the right to correct inaccuracies while protecting the identities of individuals, ensuring consent is obtained for statements about alleged facts. The note clarifies penalties for incorrect reflections of any person, firm, or corporation and states published material may be corrected when brought to the editor.
A 1956 prose piece marks Constitution Day noting the 1787 goals of forming a union, securing liberty, and promoting welfare. It argues the living document allows ordered change through amendments, while the preamble and structure remain enduring. The writer urges readers to revisit the Constitution for renewed citizenship.
Fragmentary OCR text references Mayer La Guardia and a Hines conspiracy trial in New York. Mentions Count Rene Dornei de Saint Quentin as French ambassador, plus a Boston patrolman and a proposed Democratic States Convention. Content is garbled with nonsensical phrases and unclear events.
An outstanding 1932 news story centered on the murder of a Swedish match magnate in a city famed for Avenue President and Wilson. The case raised questions about the suspect, venue, and motive, unfolding amid street names that anchored locals to the crime scene.
Itemized recipes include a cake with sugar cocoa and coffee flavors and a Swiss steak using two and a half pounds of round steak with flour and pepper, green pepper, and a slow stovetop cook, serving five or six. Recipes credited to Mrs Gur Lb Nusz of Wilson Avenue.
A verse by N A Lufburrow contrasts a thinking elephant with citizens in a nation. It criticizes voter apathy and urges people to exercise their civic duties, arguing voting is a defined right and responsibility.
A Franklin and Marshall College student from Frederick reports President and Mrs Thomas G Applegan’s reception in Lancaster. A brass band led the march as students welcomed the return from Europe, with local notes on a fatal railroad accident near Dickina and a church treasurer election.
Frederick City men registered in the government draft aged 38 to 45 are listed. Private Morris Etzler, about 23, died at Camp Dex from pneumonia. Parents of Hanson Brandenburg receive word the 307 is away due to shell shock. Windsor Brandenburg serves with the American Expeditionary Forces in Italy. War may be causing marriages to break up as divorce applications rise.
The piece notes Maryland voters renominating Senator Mallard amid political contests between Lewis and Derperatie Uecker, plus a close mayoral race between Belmore and an unnamed rival. It mentions reopening Hoot College with 400+ students, new faculty, Campus Day Oct 6, hospital superintendent Davens Somerville starts Oct 1, and a series of civic events, deaths, and retirements in the Braddock community.
The piece argues advertising lowers per unit costs and final prices. It cites examples from cameras and soft drinks, notes overheads and distribution, and claims advertising boosts sales and employment while keeping prices down for consumers. It asserts advertising puts money in your pocket.
The weekly report shows state traffic fines totaling 37 084.75 with 17 cases in Baltimore and six in the Sues. Officials list names and penalties for reckless driving passing a stop sign and other offenses in towns including Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Frederick, Middletown, Urbana and more. Kenneth Bair’s license was refused for six months for permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
Educational note outlines common word errors in a daily English lesson. It highlights superfluous up in ascend, mispronunciations like Cognac, misspellings confusing handsome with comely, and distinguishes Hansom from a vehicle. It defines synonyms final decisive and lists Valor as today’s focus with a quote on unwitnessed courage.
Rockville Sept 17 Damages of 100000 are asked in Montgomery County Circuit Court by attorneys for Mowatt Windham Laytonsville against the Peoples Drug Stores Inc and the Peoples Service Drug Stores. The suit says Windham suffered a broken neck and serious injuries when struck by a truck owned by the defendants while Windham was parked near a hay truck fire scene.
The Montgomery County Welfare Board's August report lists old age assistance for 428 cases totaling 7,951.30 dollars with an average grant of 13.23. Aid to dependent children covers 163 families totaling 4,922.13 dollars at 30.20 per family. Aids to the needy blind total 321.50 dollars across 13 grants averaging 22.96. Eight new old age grants were made, plus one to a needy blind.
A devotional note quotes Psalm 18 20 praising divine reward for righteousness and cites Hale Beecher declaring that no one achieves anything worthwhile without giving more than they take. The brief item mirrors religious sentiment and moral reflection in a historic newspaper snippet.
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown to Welly S. J. Nikirk aged 21 and Pauline L. Carvaugh aged 18, both residents of the city.
Dr. Fishbein analyzes ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, noting rising death rates, gender differences, and possible causes. Treatment varies. in James Roosevelt’s case surgery removed the ulcer and connected stomach to intestine to bypass the duodenum. The article cites gastroenterostomy as a preventive measure and mentions Hopkins and Roosevelt undergoing operations at Mayo Clinic.
A public etiquette feature from NEA Service presents a Q and A on hat removal in stores and offices, grooming in public, and discreet dressing room timing. It answers that men should remove hats entering stores, and when waiting. not required in offices or while eating. hair grooming and lipstick use are advised only when discreet.
George Ross reports on the Lambeth Walk craze, noting fierce debates over its birthplace from England to New York and the deep south, with various claims disputed and no clear arbiter. He also mentions a Boston exhibit gadget for autos and a feature on the film You Can Take It With You, plus travel notes from photographer Tay Garnett and quirky comments from Molly Picon.
A chronology of figures born or died on this date including John J. Abert born Shepherdstown Virginia 1788 died 1863 Franklin Buchanan born Baltimore 1800 died 1574 Peter Lesley born Philadelphia 1819 died 1903 Moses D Hoge born Hampden Sidney Virginia 1819 died 1899 Lucius Q C Lamar born Putnam County Georgia 1825 died 1883 Robert W Vonnah born Hartford Connecticut 1856 died 1933.
Chronology notes events from early U.S. history and notable figures. Items include Charlestown settlement by Winthrops company around 3930, San Francisco founded by Spaniards in 1776, 1767 U S Constitution convention adjourned, George Washington Farewell Address in 726, 1812 New York protest against war, Mordecai Noah selecting Grand Island as refuge for Jews in 1825, and 19357 Pase protests attacks on…
Diverse Geburtstage bekannter Persönlichkeiten aus Politik, Literatur und Medizin mit Verweisen auf ihre Herkunftsorte und Lebensorte. Unter anderem John H. Overton aus Louisiana, Martha Ostenso aus Minneapolis, William O. Hotchkiss aus Eau Claire und William Carlos Williams aus Rutherford. weiter INFORMATION zu Horoskop, Brückenprojekt in Maryland und Mummers' Parade in Hagerstown.
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