Maryland Divorces Far Higher Than West and East
Census Bureau data show Maryland had 1 divorce for every 15.3 marriages in 1922, far higher than the Far West and Middle West, with the South posting stronger marriage stability. The report tracks 11 western states and several Atlantic states, noting rising divorces in New England and the Middle West while marriages fall.
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Maryland
Far West
Far South
Middle West
Census Bureau
Washington
New England
Mountain
Desert
Grain
Plains
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
California
Oregon
Middle Atlantic
Newngland
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Atlantic Seaboard
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
District of Columbia
Divorce rate per marriages in Midwest states in 1922
The article notes 8,406 divorces and 0.76 marriages per divorce nationally, and in the Ohio Valley states Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin a ratio of one divorce per 600 marriages in 1922, reflecting regional differences in divorce statistics.
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Riages
Ohio Valley and Lake Region
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Gade Valley Community Association Holds Monthly Meeting
The Gade Valley Community Association in Walkersville held its first monthly meeting at Walkersville High School on Monday evening. A packed main room witnessed a debate on city life versus rural life with Mehrle Reddick and David Zimmerman for the affirmative and Miss Ruth Hammer and Roy Graham for the negative. judges ruled in favor of the negative.
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Gade Valley Community Association
Walkersville
Mehrle Reddick
David Zimmerman
Walkersville High School
Ruth Hammer
Roy Graham
Bottle Grabill
P. O Shettle
Nelson Stauffer
C. Keeney
Bertha Grabill
Shettla
Nannie Redick
Maccabees To Meet In Middletown Convention
As the annual State convention nears in Middletown on September 24, Maccabees show growing interest. Sir Knights of Catoctin Tent plan an auto caravan to Harper's Ferry and Antietam, with 16 new members pledged toward a target of 25. R S Wolfe and Elmer H Burke named to represent Catoctin Tent. York Fair opens October 2 for four days with 19 exhibit departments and $10250 purses. Luellila Belmont to perform parachute feats. excursion fares and ample parking announced.
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Maccabees
Middletown
Sir Knights of Catoctin
Catoctin
Harper's Ferry
Battle Fields
Antietam
Newt
R. S. Wolfe
Elmer H. Burke
York Fair
York
Luelila Belmont
Blight Threatens Maryland Chestnut and Red Oak Stands
Western Maryland faces two threats as chestnut blight continues and a new shoestring fungus endangers red oak stands. State Forester F W Besley notes rapid disease spread in Garrett County and at Harrington Manor, with root attacks and foliage impact. Dr George Hedgecock of the U S Department of Agriculture is studying the issue, while officials await results.
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Maryland
Garrett County
Harrington Manor
F. W. Besley
Ile
George Hedgecock
United States Department of Agriculture
Traincock
Labor Shortages Hit County Farms Hard
Labor for corn cutting is scarce in parts of the county with wages from 2.50 to 4 dollars per day plus board, while others report little trouble hiring. Apple pickers fetch about 2 dollars daily without board due to a larger crop. Many railroad workers furloughed, likely seeking farm work, as demand for labor rises for corn and apple seasons.
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Orat Board
Attal
Harvest Festival at Salvation Army to Run September 22 to 24
The Salvation Army harvest festival runs from September 22 to 24 with donations of fruits vegetables groceries and clothing requested for Home Missionary work. Harvest services are set for Sunday morning at 11 with Sunday school at 2 and evening services at 7 Envoy Wells of Baltimore will speak.
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Salvation Army
Army
West
Patrick Street
Envoy Wells
Baltimore
Peace Prize Judges Named for American Peace Award
Edward M House and General Harbord figure among the judges for the American Peace Award set by Edward Bok. Ellen FitA Pendleton, Roscoe Pound, Elihu Root, William Allen Whit, and Brand Whitlock are noted names. The award offers 100000 dollars for the best practicable plan to have the United States cooperate with other nations to achieve world peace. Half the prize is paid on acceptance, the remainder on proof of workability.
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Edward M. House
Wilson
United States
Germany
Paris
James Guthrie Harbord
Radio Corporation of America
General Harbord
Chateau- Thierry
Martine
Ellen Fita Pendleton
Wellesley College
Wellesley
Mass
Roscoe Pound
Belmont
Law School
Harvard University
Elihu Root
New York
Roosevelt
McKinley
U. S
William Allen Whith
Emporia
Kan
Brand Whitlock
Whitlock
Belgium
Edward W. Bok
Philadelphia
Rally Day Observed By United Brethren S S
Rally Day was observed in the United Brethren Sunday school with an interesting program led by the superintendent. Attendance was down from prior rallies, and the morning included music, duets, talks, and a sermon on Why the Church. The Junior Christian Endeavor held a rally in the evening with officer installations.
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United Brethren
Miltom Comfort
Bessie Dubel
John Fisher
Mieses Horme
Myersville
Oscar Grove
George Alamiston
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Helen Hale
Dolly Dale
Isle OF Zorda
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William G. Shafer
Petersville
George Thrasher
Nellis Lakins
Homer Smith
Ethel Fawley
Vernon Ahalt
Margaret Boyer
Maurice Smith
Eva Zimmerman
Lee House
Velma Guyton
Ira Remsberg
Bessie Brown
William J. Allen
Edna Sporrier
L. N. Karn
Gertie Ferrell
Malcolm Magaha
Amy Lakin
Helen Boyer
Ethel Ferrer
Mary Sulcer
Bertha Catlett
Chas. Utterback
Russell Sulcer
Mildred Stone
Mehrle Beachley
Chas
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Floyd Brown
Austin Arnold
Amos Beachley
Park Beachley
Frank Brandenburg
Helena Brandenburg
Filmore Shafer
George W. Fasterday
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Tel
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Abraham Jaffe
Jaffe
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France
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North Market
America
Central Trust Company OF Maryland
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