15 Feb 1923
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1923
Page
1
A fire started by sparks from a Western Maryland engine swept two weed covered fields near Paramount, driven by high winds. Over 100 residents used brooms and shovels to contain the blaze, which damaged nothing else. A later chimney fire at Luther Troyinger’s home caused little damage.
The International News Service summary reports Chicago youths show improvement with 240 fewer boys and 63 fewer girls committed to delinquency institutions last year versus 1921. Truancy rose with 1,161 arrests, while fashions note tapestry and fine designs for evening gowns as an alternative trim.
The piece argues that Prohibition is the central issue, predicting stark outcomes whether it is repealed or preserved. It condemns enforcement failures and notes youth mockery of the law, insisting the Constitution must be observed and enforced despite widespread dissent and lax penalties.
In Noblesville Indiana on February 15 Mrs Jennie Rickman a colored woman fled suit in Circuit Court against her husband Wilbur Rickman claiming he is white and she only learned of his claim recently though they have been married 12 years and have four children Rickman who has always passed as a negro has a petition pending to be declared white and says he is of white parentage.
Detroit report from February 16 notes Donald Lance Ritter, two weeks old, had two full grown teeth removed to allow later teeth to erupt unimpeded. His mother is Maude Ritter. siblings include Betty Jane, a set of twins. Bayonne service story: rapid prescription fill within ten minutes aided by radio and a home transmitter for quick communication. Down Your Own Home listing for table oil cloth at 29 cents.
Ferdinand Pecora, acting District Attorney, will reply to Edgar Brackett on charges against William H. Anderson, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of New York. Brackett repeats that Anderson refuses to reveal how the $24,700 publicity fund was expended, stating it came from Anderson personally in 1913 and 1914. The League repaid part of the indebtedness acknowledged in 1919.
Greencastle PA February reports a Republican dinner invite for Miss Lillie Kauffman to the Executive Mansion on February 27, promoting a statewide Republican Women organization. Other items note travels of John Shockey and daughter, a wildlife talk by Prof. Archibald Rutledge at Greencastle High, illness recoveries, church youth activities, property moves, and planned Mother Goose play by the Junior Christian Endeavor Society with date to be announced.
Pomeroy residents protested the sale of the city fire horse Old Bob who had served 15 years in the harness before being bought by a new owner. The team member will be turned out on a local farm for the rest of his days.
An advertisement promotes a free trial of a “stimulant” application for ruptures. It claims immediate tightening of muscles and natural closure, urging readers to write for 8 Rico at 105A Main St. Adams, N. to obtain the trial and avoid surgery. The message emphasizes benefits even for small ruptures and warns against neglect.
The St James community lists upcoming religious events and many visiting family members. Rev Lester King will preach at the Brethren Church Sunday evening February 18 at 7 15. Cottage prayers at Harvey Delauder home Wednesday. Numerous visits and sicknesses are noted among local residents including Myers, Sensenbaugh, Knodle, Shervin, Baker, Cross, Nalley and others with travel between Hagerstown and nearby towns.
On Feb 15 Gettysburg College was closed after a second scarlet fever case was discovered. The outbreak prompted officials to suspend activities and students were sent home as a precaution amid ongoing health concerns. Nearby residents were noted visiting each other, with families like Dellinger, Spedden, Lynch, and King mentioned in casual accounts.
Mrs John Myers of Greenville Pennsylvania reports dramatic relief from change of life symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She describes severe hot flashes nervous weakness and weight loss and says she now manages household duties for a seven member family and feels younger.
A Clarion senior student on Wayne Rd tested positive for the disease after discovery several days ago. Both patients were isolated promptly once the diagnosis was made, as officials reported in the page.
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