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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1925
Page
2
Norris, surviving member of the Seven Jelly Corks, recalls the origins of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He recounts how the Elks formed from a group of actors in New York in November 1867 and discusses early promotional methods and lodge growth across the United States.
The claimant calls himself The Original Elk as the sole survivor of the organizers. He has just returned from a Pacific Coast visit and is touring Elk Judges across America. He aims to spend retirement at the National Elk Rome in Bedford Springs Virginia but says his declining years are far off. He will leave Hagerstown today for Alexandria Virginia.
Baltimore police sought Samuel Volks for obtaining jewelry by false pretenses. He found refuge in Hagerstown, cashed several checks, and was arrested Saturday night. Detectives, led by Lt. James Manning, traced his ruin as police pieced together his story.
The notice urges avoiding coughs and sneezes, warning cold dangers. It claims a 24 hour cure with Till Cascara Bremide Quinine, marketed as reliable for millions. The ad touts decades of development with no better method found.
A playful crossword puzzle lists many short words formed by a young newsboy. Across clues include Choices, To authorize, Sun god, To feel pain, Upon, Denial, Penetrated, Accompanies, Forune, Obstruct, Certainly, Type measure, Venomous serpent, Indo notes, and more across and down entries. The grid mixes archaic spellings and partial phrases reflecting puzzle style.
Alva and the late Mrs Hutzel hosted a birthday surprise party Friday for Ralph Hutzel turning twenty one. Attendees included many local residents and family members. Rohrer and area families shared visits over the weekend. Revival services at Central United Brethren Church concluded Sunday with large crowds and ten conversions.
During the three weeks service Mr. William Grove spent Monday in the home of Mr. George Gloss of Trego, reflecting a brief period of hospitality within the community.
Judge Frank G. Waga man will hear a case on whether Hingoerstown may build a Municipal Electric Light Plant. City witnesses include S W Sowers C E Whipple F H Miller George F E Roulette Paull Snyder Lynn Keller J W McKee William A Danzer John E Stonebraker Albert Danzer H K Stickell and O D Sherley. Central issue is the 1924 act exempting Hagerstown from Public Service Commission jurisdiction.
A fragment notes a requirement to consist on Phillips Milk of Magnesia unless requesting Phillips to obtain the original product. It references a 3 year span, uses it as an antacid laxative corrective and mentions 25 cent bottles and 50 cent “hotties” with drugstore directions implied.
Maryland oysters are cleared of typhoid concerns as a ban on raw consumption will be lifted once a supervision plan for beds growing and handling is in effect. Dr. Herman N Rundesen of Chicago reported assurances to Governor Albert C. Nitchie backed by Dr. Isaac D. Rawlings of Illinois Public Health.
An advertisement promises Bronchuline Emulsion clears lingering coughs quickly. It claims no dope or sugar substitutes and cautions overuse. Wareham's City Pharmacy supplies it, noting two to three doses suffice for ordinary coughs.
An urchin era ad touts Marmola Prescriptions Tablets as the famous weight loss cure. It claims the tablet form is available worldwide at one dollar per box and can be ordered directly from Marmola Co at Detroit for home delivery.
Step into any drug store and buy a 60 cent package of Pyramid Pile Suppositories to stop soreness itching and bleeding. Thou Banda claims it a wonder with many awed from operations. Entire families rely on Pyramid and recommend them to friends.
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