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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
3
Unclear text reports slight changes in King’s condition and public imagination regarding his health. A brief dispatch from Ndond suggests continued care and cautious optimism as officials update on the majesty’s status.
Readable parts discuss Antarctic ice physics and molecular water behavior. Mentions Stephen and the University of South, speculating on formation, thrust, and area expansion. Details are incomplete, but suggest a scientific note on molecular interactions in ice.
A fire at the Strand Hotel in Pittsburgh early today injured seven people. Guests fled into the night in their clothing while others rushed to aid victims as smoke filled the building.
American speech aims for uniformity in 25 years, replacing regional pronunciations. Cattle in a cold district undergo tuberculosis testing led by Dr. Be. The report also notes a new daughter for Mr and Mrs David Cushwa of Williamsport born at Washing County Hospital. Social rally and refreshments planned New Year’s night at 5 PM at head FS Ady KCANSMEN.
Due to illness among staff, the Washington County Free Library will be closed all day Monday December 31 and reopen Wednesday January 2 for social hours from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Mary Titcomb, Librarian.
Miss Katherine Merry, a sophomore at Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti, wins first prize in a national contest for best essay on getting out the vote. The National League of Women Voters sponsored the competition, with hundreds of essays submitted.
Bolivian minister Simon Patino denied to the Quai dOrsay that Bolivian troops had occupied Fort V Guardia or advanced 11 miles into Paraguayan territory in the Gran Chaco. He said Bolivia accepted Pan American mediation and had no new advances since then.
Elijah A Watkins aged 71 dies at daughter Cora Shingleton 22 Main Ave after years illness. Survived by two daughters Cora Shingleton and Mary Storer and sister Margaret Poole. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 at home, Rev Qlee Biggs officiating. Interment Shanktown. Evelyn E Miller 20 dies at 128 East Washington St from pneumonia after four days. Survived by husband Ralph, parents Robert and (Mapleville) and siblings John Virginia Athine Doris. Funeral announcements later. Mary M Mundiey funeral Monday 2 pm in Rest Haven cemetery with Rev Dr G I Rider officiating. Florence Smalling funeral Sunday 3 pm at home, Rev G I Rider officiating. Interment Rose Hill. Jennie F Hamilton funeral Monday 3 pm at A K Coffman funeral home, Rev Dr Walter B Siehl officiating, assisted by Rev William Hess. Interment Rose Hill.
Family notices mark the first anniversary of Jack LeRoy Stouffer who died December 39 1927. Parents Mr and Mrs J Frederick Stouffer express missing him in a brief verse about missing tiny hands and daily life without him.
A Hagestown column urges support for the Salvation Army Big Brothers and Big Sisters drive for 1928 29. It appeals to goodwill beyond family ties, calls for local contributions, notes the Washington County Foundation Inc faith in the cause, and asks readers to give as much as they can with donations listed as per the contributor’s wish.
The article reports a woman admitting guilt in a dinstinct murder case. Beier claimed he was held prisoner by Mrs. Biesen, who shot her husband after a quarrel. The DA says the woman’s account is the true story and that she would accept prison if the Governor frees John.
Mme Trene Pavloska a prima donna of the Chicago Civic Opera Company planned to marry Dr Maurice Elias Mesirow today. The wedding follows his divorce from Mrs Eda Mesirow and ties to the earlier separate maintenance suit where Pavloska was named Jane Doe.
Paris dispatch notes mutual respect as top aces Ernest Udet and Rene Fonck exchange cordial handshakes and reminiscences after the war. The veterans compare feats, acknowledging each other’s achievements amid wartime rivalries.
New York reports that lynching is dying out with only nine cases in the United States this year, the lowest in 40 years of the association's records. In Peach Springs Arizona a separate item notes a lost scow with the Hydes.
Community event at Miles Camp Ground Funkstown on New Year's Day at noon features automatic trap. All welcome. Participating shooters urged to bring gear and abide by safety rules.
New York December 29 report shows NBC spent 5 million dollars last year on talent and 2 million on wires for radio broadcasting. President M. H. Mae Worth notes radio entertainment from 700 U S stations was funded by taxes on radio sets, estimating a national tax burden of 192 million dollars annually.
Frank Nagle was believed dead and his funeral planned by his brother James but the body did not arrive. James seeks information as Nagle was last seen in Jerwll Island Georgia in a dazed condition about a week earlier.
New York report notes Samuel, an English university debating team member, unhappy with American college football cheerleaders whose routines were lackluster as she observed only sways not cartwheels amid her tour across the country.
January clearance sale at Burhans Millinery features winter hats from $1.00 to $5. The ad touts reductions on silk metallic and fall hats with no charges returns approvals or exchanges. No further details given.
In Boston on December 29 two hundred D K E delegates and guests including Junior League members left the Copley Theater after manager E E Clive objected to floor comments. Hawes, the national secretary, led them to the University Club as members described the incident as a bum rush or indignity. The curtain fell early twice as plans to move the gathering to a dance were interrupted.
Scouts gathered at Hagerstown National Bank at 9 30 this morning to receive a 1929 Boy Scout calendar. The front shows a Scout with Lincoln Roosevelt and other leaders, including oath and laws. A group photo was taken in the lobby as drum corps and Sergeant John J. Chops led patrols in uniform.
The Turkey crop remnants from Christmas were offered on the city market with prices unchanged. Geese ducks and guineas were sold at usual New Year prices but demand for poultry was light. Eggs fetched 48 to 50 cents, butter 50 and 1.
New York December 29 trading opened with constructive forces lifting prices briskly amid heavy buying for accounts. Some profit taking and tax selling were absorbed as about a score issues rose to new highs. Gains in active shares ranged from 2 to 2 points aided by optimistic year end reviews and favorable trade reports.
Saratoga Wisc December 23 Am brose Ross son of Nellie Ross killed in a motor crash the tragedy reported from the town with local details of the accident and victim’s family confirmation.
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Jr hosted Rene De Vos and Ace Hudkins for a supper at the Hotel St. Regis after their December 29 boxing bout at Madison Square Garden. Hudkins, the winner, and De Vos exchanged cordial words and spoke of another match. The event drew several hundred guests including Grover Whalen and Madison Square Garden officials.
The Detective Service Bureau is now open in Hagerstown offering detective work led by an experienced detective. It is located at rooms 501-502 Grand Building on West Washington Street.
An advertising claim asserts pneumonia can be cured within 24 hours using Ada L Albert’s remedy. It targets children and adults, offers external use only, and promotes a $1 bottle sold at 186 John St, Hagerstown, Maryland.
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