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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
6
The notice outlines subscription rates for the HB Daily News and Semi-Weekly News, mailing options, and prices for in-city and United States delivery. It lists office locations in Brunswick and local retailers for sale, plus office phone numbers and timing for news solicitation.
The writer notes immigrants, though industrious and frugal, struggle with medical care, dishonest contractors, and costly recruitment scams. New arrivals risk exploitation by unscrupulous agents and foregoes of charity seen as practical aid come from helping them navigate a strange land. Community support and prudent guidance are urged to ease their integration.
Rev Christian F Reisner of New York, the billboard pastor, told clergymen and advertising writers in Denver that preachers and marketers share a duty to lure people. He mocked stores and urged bold methods, saying God pays for their jobs and warning against bankruptcy.
A speaker argues the church should shape citizens on earth rather than prepare for heaven. He asserts religion needs active engagement and publicity, criticizing inaction as a path to being nothing. The exchange frames faith as a driver of social conduct and civic responsibility.
The 1915 Census Bureau bulletin reports the United States now has its lowest death rate, crediting urban living and public sanitation. New York leads improvements while Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Kansas show mid-range rates. The text notes higher rates among Negro populations but overall declines nationwide.
The poem speaks of homesickness in a distant place and the pain of a barred, empty home. It contrasts laughter with hidden sorrow, as a family is kept out and life inside the doorway remains unreachable, leaving the speaker to feign cheer while bearing heavy cares.
Quotations recount a humorous exchange about Christmas gifts and quick giving from a club scene. A judge and two women discuss gift amounts and perceptions. The dialogue parries with lines on school history lessons under Miss Bullson and a witty remark on dull teaching in a public school.
Local items from the Frederick columns note railroad car markings turning blue and rare overflights on the main line. A barn near Peresville was struck by lightning causing roof damage. Barlow Brothers Minstrel Company performed to a large audience at City Opera House. Mrs. John Ritchie, Frederick state regent of the Maryland Daughters of the American Revolution, called for immediate focus on a history essay project by schoolchildren. Prohibition speaker Michael T. Fanning, scheduled for Market Street, was barred from speaking due to inclement weather.
Purely Personal items list visits and travel among Walter Mehiring Franklin and Marshall College, the Green family from Baltimore visiting North Market Street, extended Hudson River trip aboard the Robert Fulton, Washington DC and New York business trips, births and visits across Hagerstown Frederick and Laurel, trips to Toronto Niagara Falls Philadelphia Atlantic City, college plans at Western Maryland College, and local residents visiting relatives and friends in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Miss Laura P Stauffer and John J Lighter both of Hagerstown wed yesterday at 2 pm in the parsonage of the UB church West Patrick street performed by Rev BK OW Tummelbaugh no attendants. They returned to Hagerstown with real estate on W Catlett Macries. Raymond W Catlett son of Mr and Mrs GD Catlett Prynewick and Miss Etta M Mullen Rallinmiere quietly wed at the bride's home Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. After two weeks' trip to Atlantic City New York and Buffalo they will reside in Brunswick. Engagement announced Mrs T Hoff of Baltimore announces engagement of her daughter Margaret EK to D William Keller of Traddock Heights. The date of the wedding has not been set. Norwood Dunn Benjamin F Norwood and Miss Mary Dunn both of new Yamsville married in this city yesterday by Rev James O Wrightson of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
An old time apple butter boiling was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keefer on Washington Street last evening with many friends in attendance. Ruth Rolduson hosted a seventh birthday party for little guests at her home on Patrick Street. Fronda Scott Key Council No. 48 US A MM plans its twentieth anniversary exercises on September 27 at Independent Hall Church Street featuring a minstrel show. A council meeting and committee lists are noted, with remarks on approaching attendance and entertainment.
City officials enacted two ordinances at the monthly meeting to collect water rents monthly and to appoint three water inspectors for a survey due by September 20. The bond for the water rent collector was set at 5000 dollars as part of the reforms while the city attorney was instructed to pursue legal action to recover overdue taxes and related charges.
Frederick County financials show resources and liabilities for Frederick banks, including Central Trust Company, with notes on loans and securities, deposits, and national bank statements. The reports list assets such as loans, U.S. bonds, and reserves, alongside capital stock, surplus, and deposits.
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