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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1916
Page
7
Old Girl of The News highlights October as the Frederick fair month with notes on politics, weather, Thanksgiving, soldiers homecoming, church socials, auctions, and town events. Observes post office talks, road boosts, and local commerce while praising community routines and resilience.
General Haig, British commander in France, directs operations as Allied forces push forward. Troop movements and artillery actions concentrate along the front, signaling a coordinated push against German positions.
Berlin reports a Reichstag session opened with crowded galleries and broad support for wartime climax. President Kaempf cited Germany's strong position and noted telegrams with the emperor and Hungarian parliament president amid the second anniversary of the war. Merchants’ submarines Deutschland and Bremen arrived in the United States.
Scranton Va September 30 Thirteen alleged leaders of the Industrial Work era of the World were released by the court after District Attorney Maxey said there was no evidence to indict them on charges of rioting or unlawful assembly. They had been held on $1000 bond but released on their own recognizance. Judge Newcomb noted many prisoners were poor and that they had suffered enough since imprisonment.
Washington on September 30 reports the National Guard units will receive thirty two horses per cavalry troop and artillery battery upon returning from the Mexican border. There are 125 cavalry troops and 104 artillery batteries, with headquarters companies field hospital and signal corps units also to be supplied by the government. Previously many units lacked mounts, forcing the government to purchase thousands of horses.
Washington on September 30 reports that contributions for European war relief are rising beyond Carnegie Foundation figures of nearly 20 million. A new compilation will be made immediately, with estimates suggesting totals could double the Carnegie figure as of March 1. In Uniontown, Pennsylvania, a fight after a trial result left Stephen Joy dead at thirty two and Michael Minnick and Charles Bichoch gravely injured.
John M. Parker Progressive nominee for vice president will speak in support of President Wilson in Ohio New York and New Jersey. Wilson plans to resume press conferences twice weekly at Shadow Lawn after prior suspensions.
Miss Edith Colby a Thompson Falls newspaper woman shot A. C. Thomas chairman of Sanders county Republican central committee in Missoula Montana. Thomas died of his wounds and Colby is under arrest bail refused. Colby says Sanders insulted her and she acted in self defense. Mount Holly Paper Mills to reopen near Carlisle in October after six years idle. Corporate behind the plan lists capital at 250000 with J W DICKINGON overseeing machine removal and setup.
An advertising notice promotes 5S-grain tassco tablets as a harmless, dietless weight reduction remedy sold at Pearce's Modern Pharmacy. It claims tablets reduce flesh gradually to a desired weight and claims physician backing. It urges orders by mail and warns against substitutes.
A Boston reader offers a Tassco Coupon by mail for a 5 cent box of obesity treatment and encloses 0 cents in silver or stamps to cover postage. The solicitation reflects historic marketing language and archaic pricing.
The Board of Supervisors sets October sessions across precincts for voters new to register or turning 21 by November. Removal Certificates required for those moving districts. Sessions run 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on October 3, 16, and 17 with multiple local polling sites listed for each district and precinct.
An advertisement touts finely ground paint guaranteed to wear longer than hand mixed paint and to cover 300 percent. It offers best grade at 85 cents per gallon with a five year guarantee, medium grade at 75 cents per gallon with a three year guarantee, and mentions white leads and oils at right prices.
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