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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1925
Page
4
A short verse contrasts happy folks who smile with scrappy individuals who never grin. It argues joy benefits all and questions the value of perpetual grumpiness, urging readers to share cheer rather than sneer and noting the folly of a constantly cranky stance. The piece is signed N. A. Lufburrow.
The Frederick water crisis deepens as drought strains supply despite a large storage reservoir. Experts urge new water sources or strict meters to curb overuse and ensure year round adequacy for a growing city. The Legion Endowment Fund drive also seeks $3,500 to aid disabled veterans and orphans through the Legion’s benevolent work.
The piece outlines the American Legion Endowment Fund for rehabilitation and child welfare, noting a $5,000,000 fund to finance the Rehabilitation Service and child welfare work. It cites quotes from various supporters and highlights ongoing Legion efforts to care for veterans’ orphans, with about 6,000 children already cared for and billets providing group homes.
Sherrif Athaugh and deputies arrest Os Miller of East Sixth Street and Edward Mabley of the city on liquor selling charges. Both post $500 bail and await trial at the present circuit term. Indictments were issued Saturday. several others named have fled Frederick. Miller has prior federal fines. Mabley served last year’s jail term.
The article traces ancient and medieval explanations for plagues as demons or punishment, then notes modern understanding of disease spread. It explains vaccines for smallpox, the role of rats in plague, mosquitoes in yellow fever, and vectors in typhoid, cholera, and leprosy fears. Emphasizes hygiene, clean hands, pasteurized milk, purified water, and vaccination as protections.
Frederick College students form an Athletic Association with officers Charles Heck president Charles Steck secretary and treasurer D John Marker manager and coach Samuel Brown assistant manager Conrad Hernandez named football captain The student body ponders games with Sir Johns and Western Maryland colleges Fraternal Order of Eagles initiates 18 candidates banquet by Louis Otte Prohibitionists plan aggressive fall campaign Worcester delegation possible per state and county party chairmen notes.
Compiled rundown of Monday September 28 radio programs across major networks. Lists WEAF WIZ WNYC WMEG and others with concert recitals theater talks news weather and music segments including Gershwin style orchestras and studio performances across cities from New York to Boston Chicago and Detroit.
A fragmentary exchange shows fears of leprosy and calls for segregation. A Mr Newlywed questions whether something was washed while Mrs Newlywed defends herself, mentioning perfumed soap.
On this date 1781 Washington and Rochambeau began the Yorktown siege. 1850 North Star backs England search. 1892 Brunswick hit by cloudburst. 1902 Emile Zola dies in Paris. Also 1923 train wreck near Casper, 1783-born David Barton, Missouri’s first senator. Today’s events note Detroit’s first freemen company, world congress openings, and Scopes case appeal.
J. faces trial at Newark today for the murder of Raymond Plarce the taxi chauffeur whose car he used in kidnapping his second victim six year old Mary Daly A hearing on the advisability of extending to Maine Rhode Island and the State of Washington the guarding against satin moth is set for hearing today before the Federal Horticultural Board Safety First slogan expands across national activities as the National Safety Congress begins in Cleveland.
Public sale of real estate seized under ten writs of fieri facias issued from the Frederick County Circuit Court. Lands of J Elmer Summers and Alice G Summers to be offered for cash on October 7 1925 at 1 am on the Harmony road near Harmony Village. Sheriff Ingom ar W Albaugh announces the sale by mortgagee.
Public sale set for September 24 1923 at 11 a m at the Couch House Frederick City to include the property known as 203 West South Street a two story brick dwelling with modern fittings between adjacent lots. Terms cash or after court approval with a $500 deposit and conveyancing costs borne by the purchaser. Auctioneer John S Darrow. Trustee Jacob Rohrback.
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