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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
6
Weather improves reservoir levels as rainfall continues in Hagerstown. Officials estimate daily water usage near 4.99 million gallons and note current pumping has cost about $15 per day for the city.
The continued report notes a plan to remove the front wall with contractor and bonding company reps to decide further improvements. Injuries described include a man who was treated at home after plaster work caused eye and facial injuries and a broken nose. Other residents, Mrs Spielman and Miss Binkley, remain home but are improving.
Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair dismissed several prohibition agents for conduct unbecoming a government officer. The names listed include Lintos 3 Frans, Ralph Ruby, Joseph W Estes, Clark H Packard, and George Fowler Jr. The action, announced from Wallington, reflects ongoing penalties amid enforcement raids at the national capital over the past two years.
Washington December 6. President Coolidge is expected to grant Christmas pardons this year. A special board’s recommendations on political prisoner cases are before Attorney General Daugherty. The slated group includes several federal teachers and other liberal figures.
The Senate opened debate on an amendment to empower Congress to regulate child labor for those under thirteen. Senator Motormivk of Etiness introduced the proposal, aiming to prohibit employment of children under 13 through federal legislation. Nearby, a local note mentions a Clearspring resident, Janes Hall, who faced hard luck while harvesting corn on 73 acres.
An analyst warns that hundreds of thousands die yearly from kidney trouble and half the cases go undetected. Dr Carey’s Marshroot Prescription 777 is touted as the most effective remedy, with advertisements claiming rapid kidney and bladder relief. Local druggists Radia Pharmacy and Central Drug Store carry the product.
The statement against the bonus ties to a broad platform urging independent foreign policy, Hague Tribunal alignment, a world court, stronger coast guard, stricter immigration, larger armed forces, continued coal and farming reforms, sale of Muscle Shoals, ant i lynching legislation, and Civil Service extensions to prohibition enforcement and postmasters. The proposal includes tax and freight relief, farmer aid, and export support via the War Finance Corporation.
John F. Hughes reported losing a diamond ring on WL D. Hughes farm near Keedrsville some months ago. A hog was slaughtered and the ring was recovered from the animal’s stomach, believed dropped in the feeding trough.
Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin introduced a bill seeking a 20 million dollar appropriation to buy food in the United States for the distressed and starving people of Germany. The funds would finance supplies shipped directly to Germany aboard American vessels.
In Circuit Court, Clarente Rudy and Millard Kaibaugh were found guilty of stealing chickens from Mrs. Isourla B. Haylor of Beaver Creek. Sheriff Kline and deputies captured the suspects in a roundup of alleged thieves. D P Jonson and Gary Gross were convicted of non support and ordered to bond for family support. Dr Fritz D Hurd, once of Wise, Namsport, part of a doubles team, helped win a championship at a Minnesota tournament, earning a silver trophy.
Luther T Bailey 32 of Sperryville Va died at Washington County Hospital from pneumonia and pleurisy. Survived by wife Mia Mary Bailey two daughters Naomi Ethyl mother Mrs Sarah Bailey six brothers and one sister Lena Halley. Member of St Mark's Lutheran Church and Machinists Union. Funeral Saturday at 2 20 from his home with services by Ter Mr Ot... then interment at Rose Hill.
Wareham residents heard a dramatic testimonial from Mrs. Whitmore about Vendol, a new tonic, claiming it cured her rheumatism after years of pain. She described swelling, inability to close fists, and daily misery, noting improvement began within a week and that she can shop and bend with little discomfort. The Vendol Specialist urged readers not to confuse the remedy with other medicines, insisting the product delivers genuine relief.
A chaotic telegram urges immediate stock purchases with promises of great profits and warns readers to act before prices rise. It contrasts with warnings of fraudulent advice and urges readers to contact a broker through a trusted channel. A separate notice covers Y M C A committee organization and foreign exchange rates with scattered market data.
Steady opening with minor advances in most stocks. Tobacco products lead with a one point rise to 68, while Rail and Motor shares show mixed movement. Notable gains include Rock Island firming and Pan American inching up, with several declines and steadies mentioned amid broad activity.
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