12 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
1
At the Business and Professional Women's Club meeting on Tuesday night January 17 the president of the W F Prior Publishing Co Deby will discuss Salesmanship. Prior will present practical advice on selling various intangible assets and the phases of salesmanship.
A listing of new library acquisitions for the week ending January 11, 1922 includes works such as Boabe Edge of the Fungle Detgeneren Thesever Ages of ox Boas Youth and the New World Burolzm The Key Note Drinkwater Oliver Cromwell A Pay Half American Marriage Lawes Maxile Grot aasos Three Soldiers Robinson My Brother Theodora Rocaevelt alter Allied Shipping Control Weaster Mary Wolloston.
Madrid January 11 The entire cabinet of Spain led by Premier Maura resigned today amid sharp political conflict. Opposition focused on the conduct of the War Ministry and the Ministry of Finance, triggering the mass departure as tensions rose.
Livestock receipts show mixed activity with hogs and sheep higher. Hog prices reach about 28 to 29 dollars per hundred weight with heavy and light hogs reported. cattle receipts solid with calves and yearlings seeing gains. sheep and lambs stronger with top lambs around 15.60. United States provides Japan with roughly 45 percent of new outside supplies.
A vintage advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a reliable laxative for babies and children. It promises quick relief from constipation and feverish illness, urging mothers to give a teaspoonful to restore a well, playful child. The copy coincides with early 20th century marketing language and brand emphasis.
Fort Frederick in Washington county Maryland stands as a preserved colonial era stronghold. Built after 1760 to guard the Potomac frontier, it witnessed the French and Indian conflicts the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, hosting Maryland troops and British prisoners at times. Today the stone fort remains a well preserved historic landmark, its walls near original height and layout attracting tourists and embodying forefather defense efforts.
Thousands suffer stomach upset from sluggish liver and bowels. Edwards Olive Tablets soothe and stimulate the liver, improve digestion, and clear bad tastes and coating. Take one or two tablets at bedtime for quick, mild relief without cramps or pain. 15¢ and 206.
Downyville items record community events including a Wednesday January 26 banquet by the Men’s Bible class at Christian Church, a cellar fire at George Downey’s Wooburn home, and the church gathering at Mrs. Charles Taylor’s home.(Local obituary: Bemeda Davis dies at Mt. Morlab from ptomaine poisoning. funeral at Manor Church. pallbearers listed.)
Iris Hoey a famed comedienne in London and New York has been granted a divorce from her husband on grounds of desertion and misconduct. The case highlights her public life and private turmoil as she returns to the stage after the ruling.
The text records social visits over the holidays. Mr and Mrs Joseph Davis hosted the day with relatives. Preston Martin and daughter Mary, plus sons Rovest and Lester, dined with Earle Spielman. Wilbert Bowere and sons Charles visited grandmother Mrs Deloster in Hagerstown. Mylo and red Downey, who had tonsils and adenoids removed, resumed school after holidays. Lloyd Bowers and newlywed wife spent weekend with his parents. Catherine Moats of Fairplay visited home folks over Sunday. Simon L Downey and children called on BF Suavery Sunday afternoon.
London report recounts a husband who married his wife "on approbation" and then sent her back to her mother after six weeks. The magistrate heard that the couple wed at a register office with the man claiming the arrangement allowed a six week probation. The mother questioned what could be done. the husband argued he could reclaim his wife if unsatisfactory. Further inquiries were advised.
Charles H. McClwuf, employed at Brandt Cabinet Works, suffers a badly bruised and lacerated right hand from an accident on a jointing machine. No wood piece was thrown, it hit the worker, in Cochrane County, Texas, a county with 67 inhabitants and among the least populous in the United States.
In Cumberland Maryland the question of adjusted compensation for ex servicemen faded amid national debates. Local veterans and residents heard little about a proposed bill as the broader discussion eclipsed the issue.
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