Wheat planting begins across Frederick County farms in late season
Frederick County farmers shift to wheat planting as ground is prepared and soil conditions improve. Early planting risks Hessian fly damage, while late planting reduces pest exposure. Higher wartime grain prices and European conflict boost acreage, with expectations of demand once the war ends.
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Wheat Prices Hold Steady Amid Forecasts and Speculation
Wheat remains at 1.02 a bushel with dealers and farmers divided on future gains. Some see no repeat of last year’s surge, others think 1.25 could occur if conditions improve. Global affairs add caution to price theories. In Hagerstown today wheat sits at 1.05, while corn is quoted at 3.80 in Frederick.
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Nation's wealth doubles since 1900 says Chicago News
The Chicago News reports the United States wealth has doubled since 1900, reaching about 158 billion dollars in assets. Real property, equipment, machinery, steel railways, and agricultural products form the bulk of wealth, with New York and Illinois leading among states.
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Red Fox Causes Downtown Chase Through City Streets
A fox kept in James H. Gambrill Jr’s yard escaped and ran through downtown streets last night. Vernon Derr and Edward Schell spotted it near the post office around 930. A chase followed along Market East Second and Court Park before the animal was cornered at Market and All Saints by Charlie Hoffman after being struck by a brick.
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Court Street
Vernon Derr
Edward Schell
Martket Street
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Court Park
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All Saints’ Streets
Charlies Hoffman
Hoffman
Buy by the job not gallon Devoe paint ad
An advertisement argues price by job rather than gallon, claiming paint cost is trivial when combined with labor. It compares Devoe paint to average brands, notes labor impact, and suggests jobs last longer with Devoe. The ad credits PL Hargett Co as the seller.
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Free Library Association Annual Session Tonight
The Free Library Association holds its annual meeting at 7 30 this evening. Contributors and patrons are urged to attend as the city’s library work shows its value. The directorate thanks supporters and appeals for increased membership to sustain the library’s services for all readers.
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HYMENEAL WED AT LEESBURG TOMORROW
Notices report multiple intended marriages and engagements in the Leesburg and Frederick areas. Nina Fauntie roy Powell and Hichard Potts plan a small midday ceremony at Woodburn Leesburg with Rev Arthur S Johna officiating and Thomas B Johnson as best man. Further items note Miss Marie Carbo to wed William Roscoe Jones in Washington, Vera Lynch to Prof Slugh Duffy, and two quiet marriages in Braddock with couples Cockran Cline and Isabel Chase Schuetze.
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William Levin Powell
Hichard Potts
Frederick
Woodburn
James Freeman Dunlop
Miss Powell
Arthur S. Johna
Washington
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Braddock Heights
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Winchester
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Frederick County Court Notices and Real Estate Transfers
Business in the Courts reports deeds between Leslie Shafer and the Frederick Improvement Co. and other transfers. Morris include Hegerstown and Frederick Railway Co to the Frederick Improvement Co and several other real estate conveyances in Frederick County. Marriage licenses list Eugene Smith and Eva Hart, Charles Schuetze and Isabella Chase, John Cochran and Mame Cline, Kraml Delakton and Sarah Figgins, with ages and residences. Mrs Lilian R Humphrey returns from Baltimore and Washington.
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Leslie Shafer
Frederick Improvement Co
Hegerstown
Frederick Railway Co
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Bringing Up Father at City Opera House September 28
Gus Hill’s Bringing Up Father comes to the City Opera House on Tuesday September 28. The three act production follows a human engaging plot with steady action and vivid characters from start to finish aided by over a dozen song hits and original novelties inspired by George McManus cartoons.
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George McManus
Maryland Hotel at Highfield Burned to Ground
The Maryland Hotel a two story frame building at Highfield owned by Benjamin Shocker burned Saturday morning. Fire started from a lamp left burning in the rear hall. Most furniture owned by Charles Cornell of Waynesboro was saved. Loss about 3000 dollars partly insured.
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Maryland
Marland
Highfield
Benjamin Shocker
Charles Cornell
Waynesboro
Thief Wrecks Stolen Car In Crowded Street Scene
Excitement gripped Hagerstown Saturday night as a thief tried to flee in Victor Crowe’s stolen automobile from in front of a theatre. Lewis Brade and will she were seated in a carriage struck by the car and were slightly injured.
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Lewis Brade
Will
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