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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1924
Page
6
The Maryland Public Service Commission weighs granting a certificate to Hagerstown for a $200,900 municipal electric plant loan. The case pits city officials against Potomac Public Service Company and local taxpayers, amid debate on municipal versus private competition, rates, and future expansion plans.
The Polcmars Public Service Compass and Maryland Corporations propose a 175000 kW unit with interconnection to security sites, plus Cumberland and Williamsport plants, to supply Potomac and Shenandoah regions. They seek authority to build and issue bonds, but critics in Hagerstown fear higher taxes and loss of cheaper electric service, while the city petitions prompt official responses.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a delightful hair product that instantly improves dull hair. It claims an abundance of shine and health, promising new strength, color, and youthful beauty with minimal greasiness. Available at any drug store.
The commission discusses the political and financial implications of a $200,000 bond to fund a municipal electric plant. It argues the plan would likely create deficits, raise rates, and hinder regional rate reductions, opposing private competition under state law while noting current rate comparisons and misapprehensions among Magers citizens. It references the Potomac Public Service Company and contrasts municipal versus private provision. The piece ends with an unrelated advert for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
An advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a remedy for infants and children addressing constipation gas colic feverishness and stomach regulation. It markets relief from digestive discomfort and claims gentle, natural sleep aids.
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