08 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1938
Page
1
The Washington County Bar Scouts unveil a Scout-O-Rama at the state armory to showcase Scouting’s role in forming better citizens. Officials note costs per Scout in 1937 and urge public support while praising sponsors for an education program aimed at youth development and community uplift.
A long standing salve Musterole is marketed as a counter irritant with mustard menthol camphor and other ingredients. It penetrates stimulates and soothes to draw out congestion and pain. Sold in Regular Children's and Extra Strong strengths as a trusted remedy for decades.
Washington February radio talk by President Roosevelt congratulates the Boy Scouts of America on their 28th birthday. He says youth movements defend democracy against anti democratic forces and grow with community support. He urges support for youth advancing physical strength mental alertness and moral straightness toward peace.
Maryland's 1938 automobile death toll advanced to 48 as Gur Fadler, 53, of Baltimore died Monday after being struck by a car. The lower Eastern Shore logged its first fatal collision of the weekend with Jesse K. Som, 35, of Pocomoke City among the dead.
The semiweekly parking collections totaled 124.84 dollars with the figure noted as average. The treasury department reporter clarified the result as average in tone.
Baltimore February 8 body found identified as a 25 year old man formerly of Daisy, Ohio, found Monday near the railroad. Police report traces suggest a fatal incident with the deceased located along the tracks. Identification confirmed by relatives and authorities.
The American Federation of Labor announced the recall of charters for three CIO affiliates the United Mine Workers Mine Mill and Smelter Workers and the Flat Glass Workers severing ties and escalating the union split at the center of the CIO AFL feud. CIO leader John L Lewis condemned the move while AFL President William Green signaled tougher leadership actions within organized labor. Green faced internal pressure as press gatherings with Brown and Pearl drew attention to tensions behind the scene.
The February 8 1938 Horoscope foresees a fortunate day for seekers of favors but cautions against bitter criticism of high officials. It highlights insight into hidden motives and warns that treason may be a factor in communications. The piece predicts naval conferences, officer promotions, foreign travel, and publicized secret pacts with foreign nations. It also mentions potential chaos from innocent people used as instruments and romance enhancing pleasant experiences for birthdates.
London reports Adolf Hitler continues purges of the Junkers from the army. Lieut Col Frang von Panen and co yall ambassador to Atpatria are removed as part of the purge. His successor is expected to align with Nazism.
On this date the writer and critic Jona Ruskin born in 1819 is noted alongside Jules Verne the novelist. Other birthdays include Richard Watson Gilder born in 1844 and the mix of artistic figures highlighted. The piece mentions advertising wording and a classified act related to communication of wants or offers.
In a London court Miss X and two British Secret Agents revealed a three year net against four men accused of stealing arms plans for a foreign power. Glading and Williams were arrested at Charing Cross after Williams handed over a bag said to contain detonator plans. Whomack and Munday face charges under the Official Secrets Act along with an unidentified couple linked to Moscow. The next hearing is set for February 11.
Karl A. Bickel of Sarasota writes from San Diego on February 8 praising the city and its fine municipal auditorium while expressing uncertainty about potential ice running plans and asking what Percy Benbough intends.
Tokyo reported no decision yet on replies to notes from the United States Britain and France about Japan's naval building program. Foreign Minister Hirota and Navy Minister Yonai said questions are under consideration while Domei said officials decided not to disclose details. France and Western powers sought by February 20 plans on battleships over 35,000 tons, with Japan denying plans for 42,000 ton ships.
An old ad-like note promises easy sleep by using a kidney evacuant to curb bladder irritation. It advertises 25c green tablets from juniper and buchu leaves, instructing customers to ask for Bukets the kidney evacuant at a local druggist in Berks county.
E D Barnhart 42 of 809 Lanvale street was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Roode on a charge of failing to stop after an accident. The car driven by Barnhart allegedly struck and damaged another vehicle at the intersection of Washington and Elizabeth streets.
An old health ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claiming facial blemishes and pale skin improve after treating constipation. It describes the tablets as a gentle vegetable laxative that increases bile flow without shocking the intestine and lists prices 15 30 and 69 cents.
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