Scouts Plan Record Fete With Diverse Carnival Activities
Scouts organize a carnival in the Armory from February 16 to 28 with archery and fishing ponds, rifle range demonstrations by Company B, and warlike and gentle amusements. Evening programs feature the Williamsport Band, High School Orchestra, YMC A gym team, a George Washington tableau by the 3 D C, and drills led by Austin Lutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antietam Archery Association
Izaak Walton
Monarch Club
Rifle’ Range
Austin Lutz
Williamsport Band
High Schol Orchestra
Y. OA
Washington
Airplane Beats Motorcycle in 2.4 Mile Race at Curtiss Field
Frank T. Courtney piloted the airplane to a two second victory over Joe Stern in a 2.4 mile course at Curtiss Field. The plane finished in 414/4 seconds while Stern completed the last mile in 335 seconds at a speed of 128 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Vie Associated Press
Curtiss Field
Frank T. Courtney
Joe Stern
Stern
Community fair features dozen stalls and concessions
Company B and others announced additional attractions for the fair. Bingo fans may move grains of corn on cardboard at the American Legion stand run by Howard Mowen and Clyde McKee. Surprises await at the Rotary Club grab bag led by Thomas L. Smith. The Izaak Walton League offers snorting goovs. Dokkies with C. E. Wooden Jr and Wm. C. Ecton run the blanket concession. Knights of Columbus chaired by John Knott handle the fruit stand. Al Satia Club led by Marshall Reed and Tom Cross offers candy. Surrey Parent-Teacher Association, Mrs. E. R. Rouzer and Mrs. James Webb run cake and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company B
American, Legion
Howard Mowen
Clyde McKee
Rotary Club
Thomas L. Smith
Izaak Walton League
Dokkies
C. E. Wooden, Jr
Wm. C. Ecton
Knights of Columbus
John Knott
Alsatia Club
Marshall Reed
Tom Cross
Surrey Parent- Teachers Association
E. R. Rouzer
James Webb
What Doctors Say Cascarets Candy Laxative Adclaims
An old advertisement extols Cascarets candy as a gentle bowel stimulant. It claims cascade bark from cascara improves digestion without forming habit, contrasting with violent purges. The copy urges readers to rely on cascara for sluggish days and to use small doses repeatedly. It cites doctors and druggists endorsing the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casvara
Whereabouts of Trotzky Puzzle!
London reports after a week of conflicting accounts struggle to confirm Leon Trotzky is elsewhere. Despite rumors of his travel to Soviet Russia, Turkey, or Germany, doubt grows whether he has left aboard the Krasny Flot or is en route at all as a Black Sea storm shelters ships.
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Associated Press
London
Leon Trotzky
Red Army
Trotzky
Soviet Russia
Turkey
Germany
Russia
Krasny Fiott
Black Sea
Jensen vows new dawn attempt after January crash
Curtiss Field New York February 5 airman Martin Jensen said he will try again at dawn after failing to set a solo endurance record when his plane was forced down on the beach at Northport January 30.
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Curtiss Field
N. Y
Martin Jensen
Northport
Wolfe sale of horses cattle and implements in Halfway
Some of the finest horses and best cattle in Washington County will be sold at James T. Wolfe's big sale of horses, cattle and farming implements on Thursday, Feb. 7, at Halfway, Md. Adv.
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Washington County
James T. Wolfe
Halfway
Slayer At 13 Faces First Degree Murder Charge
Enright Arkansas boy George Smith aged 13 stands charged with first degree murder for killing 13 year old schoolmate Clarence Dodge with a shotgun. Smith says Dodge teased his sister and brother and whipped him prior to the shooting.
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George Smith
Enright
Ark
Clarence Dodge
George
Clarence
Record claim notes and radio interception over England
A London report states another record was claimed as telephone conversations were broadcast by a flying airliner over England and picked up in Cairo. In Washington the House merchant marine committee unanimously approved the White bill to extend the Federal Radio Commission life as an administrative body for up to a year. The text notes that the prevailing religion of Turkey is Mohammedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Cairo
Egypt
Washington
House Merchant Marine Committee
Federal Radio Commission
After-Effects More Dangerous Than Flu Itself
An article warns against over-treating after a flu, noting toxins upset the digestion and reduced appetite during recovery. It recommends using Vicks VapoRub externally to soothe symptoms and prevent digestive disturbance, rubbed on the throat and chest at bedtime to aid twofold action via skin and vapors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicks VapoRub
Vicks
Bridge Bill Discussed by County Board in Informal Session
Washington County Tax Supervisor Guy Gantz presented figures on revenue from three bridges across the Potomac, as Maryland and West Virginia consider joint purchase. The 1928 totals include taxes to the county and state, bridge stock dividends, rents, and securities taxes amounting to 16,850.20 with 1,283.28 payable to the State and 15,566.92 kept by the county.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Potomac River
Board of County Commissioners
Guy Gantz
Washington County
Shepherdstown
Williamsport
Harper's Ferry
Washington and
Berkeley
Williamsport ‘Bridge
State of Maryland
Marmola Diet Pill Promises Fast Fat Loss
An ad touts Marmola prescription tablets as a modern fat loss method alongside starvation and strenuous exercise. It claims a book inside each box explains the formula and benefits, urging readers to ask their druggist for a one dollar Marmola box today.
Contested Palmisano Victory Questioned by Baltimore Claim
Evidence offered in the Hills contest alleges residents of Hagerstown voted from the Palmisano garage at 320 High Street Baltimore in 1926 to 1928. Vincent Fermes and Anna Fermes shown living in Hagerstown yet tied to Baltimore registrations. Fermes, claiming relation to Palmisano, acknowledges dated voting and residence records.
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Hagerstown
Vincent Palmisano
High Street
Baltimore
John Philip Hill
Palmisano
Hill
Vincent Fermes
Anna Fermes
Hagerstown City
Fermes
South Walnut Street
Herald
Albemarle Street
Voted in 1926 and 1928 General Election
The fragment notes that voting occurred in 1926 and again in the general election of 1928, indicating a documented sequence of electoral participation across those years. It mentions no individuals or places.
Home Mission Board Officer Sentenced for Embezzlement
Clinton S. Carnes, former treasurer of the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board, pleaded guilty to embezzlement in Atlanta. He faced a nearly one million dollar shortfall after nine years in the post and was sentenced to five to seven years. The plea followed a board recommendation for restitution and to avoid a lengthy trial. One of 20 indictments charged misappropriation of 80 000. others would be dismissed if he seeks pardon or parole before minimum term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Clinton S. Carnes
Southern Baptist Home Mission Board
Carnes
Najol Aid After Flu for Weak Children
After a flu attack children may remain weak and lethargic. The ad promotes Najol as a safe, natural laxative to regulate the system, eliminate poisons, and restore energy, claiming no exhaustion or harm and citing physician support and baby use since birth.
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Armory
Cascarets
C. A. Brown
No. 3
PuBlic Square
Kaiser Wilhelm
Doorn
Holland
Hermine
Slayer
County Board
Home Mission Board
Mistol
Vietor Cushwa & Sons
Salem Ave
W. T
Baltimore Street
Roetasner Coal Company
Weat
Lee Streethone
W. Rohrer
Steffey Company
West Antietam Street
MM. T. Warrenfeltz & Son
Eocvadura
Whone
Keedysville
Reutrahn Mrenthedaville
Wang
RB. Wrand Chewaville
Vhone
Kiefley & Findley
Tae
Caurch Street
Paene Ton
Chariton Elevator Co
Chariton, Me
Clearspring
Charles By Jong
Toonndore Yee & Supply Co
Goonsharo, Michone
Guy K. Angle
Lenrspring, Md
W. C. Geeting & Soneedysville
A. D. Earl Martin
Reid, Md
T. Totnon & Son
Smithsburg
3Rd
Wm. Gower & Son Spielman
San Williamsport
Lid
Sterley Company
Williamanport, 3d
Williamsport 1
Urs Eee
R. D. McKee
Bible
Mw G Department Store
North Potomac
Willett
West Franklin
Kinneys Shoe Store
South Potomac Street
Polly Preston
Strong Arch
McCardell Bros
Hoffman, Barnhart and Clopper
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