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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1925
Page
1
A court filing claims the Rose city telephone firm is controlled by outside interests. The document questions management, featuring references to independence and regulatory service concerns, and notes ongoing legal action to determine control and obligations.
An old advertisement extols Vicks for modern mothers, claiming relief and vitality through its external application. The text suggests health benefits for various weather conditions and implies broad daily use by women.
A Maryland poultry specialist from the University of Maryland will discuss eggs breeding pens and marketing at Boys' and Girls' Poultry Libs in Rohrersville and Brownsville Saturday morning. Local clubs will meet at the homes of Dr. Albin and Miss Macy Moory to review current plans and county youth farm problems.
A distressed ship named Heavy Sea faces flooding as heavy seas push her toward sinking. Tug Wandank and Tanya reach the stricken craft and plan to tow if she cannot move under her own power. the submarine flat likely to be reached after noon with the Twishier en route from Woods Hole. Building permit notice follows.
A damaged odds and ends obituary notice lists Jacob W. Emmert of Ilvesystown aged about 61 dying at home near Washington and connections to the Church of the Brethren and Emmert Wardware. Also mentioned are Sophia Rhodes and several local relatives with funeral arrangements, burial at Ridge Spring Cemetery, and details about surviving spouses and children, with mis-spellings and garbled affiliations throughout.
Card of Thanks thanks friends for caring for the family and mother. In Memoriam remembers Virginia Maria Jacobs nee Shilling, who entered eternal rest January 18, with a solemn tribute of praise and hope. The message expresses faith and remembrance despite the loss.
Banks hold elections for officers and directors for the ensuing year. The Second National Bank Meodemus Bank and City Sav fuga Bank list names of directors and officers with multiple local attendees among the electorate.
The advance in wheat to 32.90 per bushel and rising flour costs prompt talk of higher bread prices or smaller loaves. Bakers have not yet changed prices or sizes, but discussions between dealers may lead to a conference to discuss the situation.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a dramatic incident involving a capital limited train wreck and a foreman, with garbled names and actions. The readable portions mention a worker named George W and a foreman, and imply a dramatic save or rescue around a rail event.
Industrial notes reveal rising strain in the dye sector as Diamond Dyes faces market pressures. Reports mention chemical safety concerns, odor issues, and potential supply chain delays affecting producers like Hanglaks, Lorent, and Tanond. The article hints at regulatory scrutiny and consumer demand shaping pricing and product quality across mills and retailers.
Sr and Mrs Joseph B Danity and son and daughter expanded their shop at 11 East Washington Street into a wholesale enterprise. From a single local shop they now supply potato chips, doughnuts, salted nuts and candies to Praderlei Boonsboro and Mare Winburg with daily production and a growing distribution network.
City officials examine a proposed long term power arrangement with Potomac Edison. Key points include a ten year contract with city exit after three, company duties to operate and maintain city electrical plant, guaranteed revenue share to the city, continued service to all users, arbitration for rate changes, and potential for the city to resume independent operation after the term. The proposal aims to keep stable rates and preserve city credit while extending utility service and asset management.
The Inter First Commerce Commission refused to permit the Coal River and Eastern Railroad, owned by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, to operate routes from Ashford to Warren and Seth to Frenter in Boone County West Virginia. Pro ceedings remain open for the feeder line as negotiations proceed with shippers and lines including the Chesapeake and Ohio.
Nervous reactions sweep Congress as Mrs Scott's testimony on Panama and West Indies junkets fuels calls for restraint and potential reforms. Observers note long effects on careers, with many lawmakers delaying summer travel while public scrutiny rises.
A B Settles of Washington is in Meyerstown for several days to survey local conditions of community service work. Settles heads the regional community service efforts and plans to review veteran-related programs and ongoing support.
The Knights of Pythias elected officers for the year with Paul E. Marsh as president G. W. Herbert vice president Leon George oat secretary Orville Hoover director John A. Conley treasurer and Enp mart caretaker. The next meeting is set for January 16 with all members urged to attend. The band reports progress and rapid growth.
An advertisement touts CAMPHOROGLE as fast relief for rheumatism and inflamed joints. It promises rapid comfort from acute and chronic rheumatic pains, neuritis, and lumbago, urging readers to try a small trial size.
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