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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1922
Page
2
The district reports unusual pests endangering orchards and wheat fields near Palerce, with authorities led by Deputy Horticulturist Curry studying the swarming adults. The pests, described as long bright yellow with light colored wings, blend into fields and could devastate crops if spread.
A storm dislodged a bird nest in Michael Machary's yard revealing a twenty dollar bill. The bill reportedly appeared with a Bible and money orders from Cleveland Ohio to Winslow Indiana and other places. Machary suspects thieves may have placed it there.
London July 11 Dr David Forsyth a London Institute of Hygiene lecturer and author discussed whether a man can love two women at once. He argued a man has a limited love fund and time with one reduces affection for the other. He claimed a man can be half in love with two women or one sixth with six and one twelfth with twelve.
A Post Office Department report shows rising postal receipts in the fifty biggest cities with Chicago up 14.41 percent and Philadelphia 14.32 percent from June 1921. The study indicates broad business growth and only rare declines, while local band organizers plan a city park concert tour starting August 27, funded entirely by voluntary contributions.
Edith Stout, a young girl from Pitsfield, Pike County, has broken 40 acres with a walking plow and a team of mules. She prepared the land for corn and is now working it for the fourth time, with the field considered among the best in the county.
Chicago gossip centers on Gordon C Thorne heir to Montgomery Ward amid divorce, lawsuits, and rumors of reconciliation. Mary Lygo claims breach of promise while Thorne’s mother faces slander suits. Thorne denies intent to remarry but hints at possible future marriage.
Royal Oak resident Peter Wallach punched his wife Mary after she allegedly made dishtowels from his summer underclothes. Mary defends herself, says she has four children to support, and seeks a divorce. Peter was jailed for battery as the dispute intensified.
Wheat faced initial pressure but the decline was mild and buyers returned. Northwest gains supported by export activity seen at the seaboard over Sunday. Reports mention German price expectations and possible strikes. Chicago and Alton embargo livestock freight. new wheat bookings varied by belt. Strong commission houses bought September at 1.10 and under. Government report awaited after the close.
No root reports of consequence. Corn and oats fell on a 45 day drought break in Northern Winds regions. Rain persisted in spots with more showers forecast. Decline amid fair buying, shorts transferring profits. Cash corn firmer versus September, New England buyers active in oats. Provisions sagged with hogs. hogs down 10 to 26 cents, top 10.80, bulk 4 to 10.85. Receipts 53,060. 82,000 expected tomorrow. Western activity 129,100 versus 100,800 week ago. Lima 101,600 that year. Money steady, call 4 to 4 1/4, time 4 to 5, exchange par.
Jonas Karns, 45, a carpenter at the Millard and Mine near Berkeley Springs, lost his foot and part of his leg when his foot was caught in a rope and crushed by a sand crusher. He was taken to City Hospital in Martinsburg for surgery and possible further amputation. Doctors expect a stay of one to six weeks, with no additional leg loss likely.
James H. Alien of Rochester says years of study led to a compound he named Allentha that dissolves uric acid deposits in joints and muscles. He distributes it through druggists with a money back guarantee if the first pint fails to show recovery.
HL Melvin Spescart Maryland Academy and Colonial theatres adopt the Motion Picture Review book from a New York house. The monthly guide lists each theatre’s attractions nine months ahead with star write-ups and interviews. Over 1,000 copies are distributed to local theatres as 600 U.S. playhouses adopt this advertising method.
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