Maryland County School Property Values Raise Concerns
Washington County reports $133 per white pupil in school property value amid warnings that antiquated, unsanitary and overcrowded buildings slow progress. State figures show Baltimore City at $543 per pupil, statewide averages $228 per pupil with white and colored pupil disparities, and rising bonds statewide.
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Washington County
State Department of Education
Maryland
Baltimore City
State Department
Allegany
Baltimore
Montgomery
Prince George’s
Howard
Dorchester
Charles
Old offender Chaney gets three months for concealed weapon
George Chaney, an habitual offender, was sentenced to three months in the House of Correction by Justice Richard Duffey after conviction for carrying concealed weapons. He has prior arrests and time served. recently he was jailed for drunkenness and found with a razor during a police search.
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George Chaney
House of Correction
Richard Duffey
Chaney
Dr Caldwell's 3 Rules for Health and Constipation
Dr. Caldwell prescribes Syrup Pepsin a mild vegetable remedy for constipation. He argues natural treatment is best and avoids drastic purges while claiming Syrup Pepsin empties bowels gently without griping. He urges readers to keep the head cool feet warm and bowels open and visit a druggist for a bottle today.
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Caldwell
Perac
Hagerstown Civic League to discuss smoke nuisance
Hagerstown housewives distressed by grime and soot will hear Miss Mary L Titcomb speak on The Smoke Nuisance in Hagerstown at the Civic League May meeting. The program, led by president Mrs James Findlay, aims to curb smoke and improve cleanliness and leisure for residents. The talk is at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Women's Club, and members may bring guests.
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Hagerstown
Mary L. Titcomb
Civic League
James Findlay
Women’s Club
Tornado Kills Woman In Camden Area
A tornado near Camden, happening April 28, killed a black woman and injured fifteen white residents as it wrecked several houses in the vicinity. Emergency crews rushed to assist residents and assess damage. Local authorities investigated the incident and warned of further severe weather potential.
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Camden
Opening Is Set Wednesday for Schwartz and Sons Store
Charles Schwartz and Son Washington Jewelers will open a Hagerstown shop at 40 West Washington Street on Wednesday May 1. Courtesy Days Thursday and Wednesday invite public visits with no sales, while Friday and Saturday are safe days. The firm offers watches clocks silverware and diamonds and plans opening specials.
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Charles Schwartz and Son
Washington Jewelers
Hagerstown
West Washington Street
Wareham Pharmacy
West Washington
Schwartz
Prominent New Orleans Leader Ends Life in Double Attempt
Fy James B. Otis, a prominent New Orleans businessman, died today from self administered poison and a gunshot wound. He admitted to hospital that he set fire to his office before attempting to take his life yesterday.
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New Orleans
James B. Otis
Build Up Your Stomach With Lee's Laxative Compound
A vintage medical remedy ad promotes Lee's Laxative Compound Cathartic as the cure for chronic indigestion and related ailments. It claims to strengthen the stomach so you can eat freely, offers a ten day sale at a reduced price, and lists H. P. Middlehanf Drug Store as the official seller with contact in North Potomac Street. The copy emphasizes guaranteed relief or money back.
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Lee
H. P. Middlehanf
H. P. Middle
President Hoover Feeds Trout on Nearby Tract Visit
President Hoover spent a secret Saturday evening at Catoctin Manor with Mrs Hoover, fishing and returning to Washington late that night. Guards kept the site quiet while he landed a brook trout weighing about a pound and a half. The trip included few onlookers and a passing through Frederick without stops.
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Catoctin Manor
Lawrence Richey
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Chambersburg Men Given Jail Terms
Two Chambersburg men Landis Reeder and Clarence Rohrer found guilty of robbing a Chambersburg drug store. Judge Davison gave ten months in Chambersburg Jail and a $25 fine to each, noting intoxication at the time.
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Chambersburg
Landis Reeder
Clarence Rohrer
Franklin
Davison
Fairplay social notes list Sunday visitors and callers
Fairplay notes Sunday visitors include Miss Lillie Empert and families from Hagerstown and Waynesboro. The Coffmans paint their house. Visits span Long’s Camp to Funkstown and Keedysville. Elias Baker funeral attended in Hagerstown. More Morin family callers noted.
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Christian Cline
Maugansville
May Moser
Funkstown
W. Harvey Moats
Norman Reichard
Waynesboro
B. F. Snavely
Sallie
Bernice Cromer
Hagerstown
Howard Reichard
Hridgewates College
Glen Davis
Harry Davis
Gardner. Miller
Wanda
H. C. Grove
Frank Barnhart
Lappans
Fred Myers
Edgar C. Miller
Allen Long
George Long
Mec
Letlan Long
Harry Long
Long
Walnut Point Road
Western Pike
Erec Grove
Stover Price
Emmett’ Price
Bricker
Billy Wilson
Richard Grove
Little Son
Magerstown
Chester Wyand
Keedysville
S. H. Morin
W.W. Eakle
Newton Warrenfeltz
M. L. Morin
Elias Baker
Hoover picks a Democrat for Federal Radio Commission
President Hoover selects William D. Starbuck of New Jersey, a Democrat, to join the Federal Radio Commission in Washington. Starbuck's appointment advances the administration's plan for the agency.
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Washington
William D. Starbuck
New Jersey
Hoover
Federal Radio Commission
Suc
Commissioner Caldwell Seeding Fallout in Hoover Era
Seeding Commissioner Caldwell from New York completes the Hoover era commission personnel. William McLaughlin of Hagerstown reported from the home of H. T. Frush on Sunday afternoon.
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Caldwell
New York
Commission
William McLaughlin
Hagersitown
H.T. Frush
Muskletone miracle promises quick relief from rheumatism
A short ad touts MUSCLETONE discovered by Dr. Chapin in New York as a treatment for rheumatism lumbago sciatica and neuritis. It claims pain stops in 7 to 10 minutes and many users report rapid relief after a few bottles with testimonials from J Br Shank John H Ruark and Mary Bonesky.
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J. BR. Shank
Market St
Harrisburg
John H. Ruark
Brighton St
Baltimore
Mary Bonesky
Cox St
Larksville
Chapin
New York
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Maytag
Newton
Iowa
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Washer Home Furniture Co
Potomac St
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Robert LaFollette
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Jo Davidson
Senate
Fola LaFollette
Attle Marion Wheeler
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Robert LaFollette Sucher, Jr
Robert LaFollette Sucher
Philip LaFollette
Robert LaFollette, Jr
Charles Schwartz & Son
West
Washington Street
J Bon Illinery
Hoffman, Barnhart and Clopper
H. P. Middlekauff Drug Store
Fairplay
W. R. Spielman & Co
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Direct
Chicago
Margio
Frederick Pierce & Co
Phila. Balto
BEGK
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Muscleione
Chanics Loan & Savings Bank
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