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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1920
Page
4
The article cites President Wilson urging October 9 Fire Prevention Day and argues fires stem from adult carelessness. It proposes community efforts with fire and insurance officials visiting districts, inspecting dangers, and clearing accumulations to reduce losses and stabilize rents during housing shortages.
The Inquiring Reporter canvasses local figures on whether a federal $200 fee targeting home brew will curb the practice. Clergy, businessmen, and officials foresee limited effect, with some urging stronger measures while others doubt impact. The mixed opinions reflect broad concern over illicit stills and rising prices.
The item blends social mentions and local goings on. Mr and Mrs Bart M Davis discuss apple plans in Washington while neighbors report visits from Mrs William Gebhert and family. Real estate talks arise over a two story brick house on Bay West and South streets with a possessional date of October 1.
A quip filled explainer traces subscription price hikes from 1.50 to 2 per year by Lacrosse, Washington Clipper and others. It compares past costs for newsprint, shoes, staples, bread, fuel, groceries, liquor, meals, and entertainment, arguing rising costs and inflation push prices up while quality drops. It cites four years of higher prices across goods and services, noting taxes and movies costs, with a sharp jab at the Kaiser in cold storage.
A lengthy piece contrasts Minneapolis and St Paul, praising Minneapolis as a mighty wheat market with vast grain storage and flour mill capacity, while noting St Paul as the state capital and political center. It highlights Swedish immigration fueling Minnesota's growth, describes farm life, and ends with a note that the article continues on another page.
The weekly column reviews the Lutheran Sunday School centennial celebration with notes on attendees including Mrs. Bvyster and young speakers Leslia Bowers and Paul Moldcraft. It references local events from late September, upcoming fall activities, church and civic happenings, weather hints, and preparations for October while preserving a warm, informal town-tone.
Miss Catherine May Sliker and Robert M Miller of Mechanicsburg Pa were married at the parish church this morning at 11 o'clock by Rev U S G Rupp. Mrs Robert Miller, mother of the groom, accompanied the couple. Also notes on licenses and local political remarks and a theft case with bay rum intoxication.
Twenty years ago in Frederick the News column records Braddock Democrats forming a district with officers led by President 8.1L and Secretary Willam Clanton. An accident knocked John Nicholson down near Growids Mo. Rice injured a hand cleaning an engine at the Steam Carpet Cleaning Co. The Standard Lime and Stone Co. added a new crusher at Dickerson. Local plants faced labor shortages as workers left for Baltimore and Ohio contracts at Mt. Airy. Sunday schools begin afternoon sessions.
Warrenfeltz, a former World War I prisoner of German camps, was found guilty of assault and battery on Miss Viola Palmer near Myersville after a jury trial. He faced sentencing later today, with a prior charge of rape dropped to attempt rape and assault and battery.
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