Literary Society Elects Officers and Program at Smithaburg
The Francis Scott Key Literary Society of Smithabure met December 4 to elect officers: President Verpy Smith, Vice President Berkeley Burgesser, Secretary Edna Krofeligér, Assistant Secretary Eva Stonor, Librarian Anita Wolfln, Assistant Librarian Gilbert Blyler. The program featured Bible reading Ruth Rowe recitation Anna Pryor oration Paul Schock and many more items with numerous student participants.
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Randers
Smithaburg
Francis Scott Key Literary Society
Smithabure
Meador
Vatadeg
Verpyp Smith
Berkeley Burgesser
Edna Krofeligér
Aasistant
Eva Stonor
Lbrarian
Anita Wolfln
Zer
Abrarian
Gilbert
Blyler
Ruth Rowe
Anna Pryor
Paul Schock
Hentztown
Martha Hoffman
Ruth Smith
Moscow
Charles Cloaper
Jel Winters
Mdia Donaldson
Harry Fray
Margaret Legge
Wyatt Doyle
Mary Hachtell
Rehexyt Ridenour
Evelyn Hollingsworth
Chester Murray
Anne Ridenour
Berkley Burgesser
Ether Carroll
Willam Gardenour
Goldie Houser
Mary Murray
Community Notes From Funkstown Socials and Visits
Funkstown residents share news of Chester Wrenk Brewer leaving for Valparaiso Indiana to enter college. Miss Datile Kyler and Miss Pauline Ostarne undergo illnesses and surgery. Rev W J Remsburg’s daughter Rachel has adenoids and tonsils removed. Ress Sager visits from Waynesboro for holidays. Families plus greetings from Pittsburgh visits and a local job change at Rhye & Lyons drug store.
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Funkstown
Mra
Wrenk FH. Brewer
Wener
Chester
Valparaiso
Ind
Datile Kyler
Quinsy
Pauline Ostarne
Misa Tachel
W. J. Remsburg
Ress Sager
Waynesboro
John Johnson
Pittsburgh
Frederick
Philadelphia
Glittes
Kiva Poftenberger
John
Marion
G. A. Byler
William Sagers
Ellen. Usorly
Miss Eva
Has License Search In Foggy Night Incident
A man in Frederick caused a panic near a minister’s home as he rifled pockets for something amid a crowd. He exhibited a worried look and retrieved an official document from his coat, while bystanders watched a tense scene unfold after a rumored crash.
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Hagerstown
Ain
Frederick
Puzzling Piano Ad Solved Amid Contest Judging
Three judges yesterday afternoon selected the best solution to the M. P. Moller & Co piano puzzle as thousands of entries were received. Winners were chosen for accent, artistry, and advertising appeal, with papers across the city contributing. Local notes include births and civic league plans, along with health updates on Mrs. Cortaline and Mrs. Williamson’s convalescence.
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M. P. Moller & Co
Hancock Haps
Mru
Bern Puttman
John W. Wheeler
Levi Myers
Civic League
Roy C. Dawnon
J. O. Williamson
Allegany Hospital
Shore Land
Mre
Solomon Jenkine
Praise for Hagerstown Fair and Farm Institutes Leader
Dr R 8 Tit Maryland Farm ers Institutes director writes to President Polfanberger praising the 1915 Hagerstown Fair from reports across the state. He calls the fair, held in January, the best ever from an agricultural view. Also notes Rev A P Johnste as new pastor at Boonshora Reformed Church preached first sermon and furniture for the parsonage has arrived.
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R. 8. Tit
Farmers’ Institutes
Maryland
T. A. Polfanberger
Hagerstown
Haneratown
A. P. Uohnate
Boonshora
Cascarets Advert: Feel Fine Promise For All Ages
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for bile buildup and bowel cleansing. It claims immediate relief from biliousness headaches and dizziness, promising a “blent head” and rosy appearance after use.
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Mothera
World’s Record Egg Layer Arrives in New York
Lady Eglantine the 100000 dollar hen, owner of the world egg-laying record, traveled from Philadelphia by private car and led a parade to the Hotel Imperial before a reception and a Grand Central Palace poultry show visit. Crowds buzzed as cameras flashed and she signed the hotel register with a ribbon on her leg.
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New York
Tglantine
Phladelphia
Pennsylvanian Terminal
Hotel Imperial
Tex
Grand Central Palace
Cigarette Stacks in Year Marked by Large Total
In a striking tally, a country reported an enormous volume of cigarettes for the year, with estimates reaching billions. Fr D Mek offers a skeptical interpretation of the figure and the broader implications for public health and industry.
Christmas Shopping Frenzy Grips City Shoppers
In a bustling pre Christmas scene the army of shoppers floods the city blocking department store views as signs urge small parcels home and gifts. Red Cross sale signs appear and a parcel note reads not to be opened until Christmas as merchants push ahead despite the European war.
Dyspepsia remedy Miona backed by money-back guarantee
D C Aughinbaugh and Son promote Miona as a nearly foolproof stomach remedy. They offer a full refund if not effective, claiming noticeable relief from the first doses and ongoing digestion improvement. The ad emphasizes a strong money-back guarantee with every box.
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D. C., Aughinbaugh & Son
D. C. Aughinbaugh & Son
Miona
D.C. Aughinbaugh & Son
Charity drives aid for Christmas needy in town
Despite a prosperous look, social and charitable agencies are already at work preparing for Christmas. Volunteers are gathering items and planning celebrations for their special charges to ensure Santa Claus remembers the poor this season.
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Toya
Santa Claus
Ten Buried in One Casket in Brandywine Valley
A dramatic wartime tragedy unfolds as powder mill disasters in the Brandywine Valley culminate in a mass funeral at Hagley Community House. The Joint funeral gathering ends a long period of danger and mourning.
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Wilmington
Tel
Brandywine Valley
Hagley
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