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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
2
A Wildwood man Svet Peter Petersen, 80, long a fisherman, now gains wealth after a brother in lumber left him a comfortable fortune. The piece notes that unlike most hands-on workers who resist change, Petersen plans to retire from labor due to inheritance.
Deems Taylor praised nine American orchestras as superior to any abroad at a Cleveland meeting marking the Cleveland Orchestra’s tenth anniversary. He argued the country no longer lags in music and that enjoyment can be found locally in cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, and Cincinnati. The rest of the piece rails at modern work life, arguing employment tyranny deprives people of richer experiences and joy.
A verse by Edgar A. Guest on Christmas 1922 contemplates young and old finding meaning in modest holiday pleasures. It contrasts material glitter with inner gifts, urging readers to recognize mercy, kindness, and love placed by God amid life’s simple offerings.
Mail Pouch notes the Polish discus champion Halina Konopacka marrying diplomat M Matucszewski. The item reflects light social news and mentions other varied items from politics to science and crime in a breezy, era-typical column.
Washington beauty parlors wage a quiet war to win Mrs. Herbert Hoover as a client. Shops deploy word of mouth, friend recommendations, and subtle displays to lure the First Lady elect, arguing it is America’s duty to support the beauty industry and aligning with patronage norms seen with Marie Coolidge.
New York society and celebrities adopt scented and themed candles matching robes and decor. Special designers, led by young Signor Ajello, create candles reflecting fashion, art, or profession with high prices that could fund electric lights for weeks. The trend recalls grandma era can dles and the return of early American items.
Dr Morris Fishbein describes influenza incubation as 24 to 48 hours with sudden onset. Severe cases show fever chills back ache and weakness, often leading to pneumonia as a secondary complication. Immunity after infection is brief and insufficient to prevent reinfection.
The city sees a revival of maudlin ballads sung by belled waiters at late hours and sobbing vocalists sought by agencies. Bicycling also resurges as a popular outdoor pastime on sunny Sundays, notes Gilbert Swan.
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