12 Jul 1922
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
1
A disjointed reminiscence recounts a journey with a Sheik where hosts offer coffee on Ail Ben Hiesen’s porch. Subtly suggested favors and social scrutiny appear as guests mingle with locals and donkeys accompany the party in a wary, surreal scene.
Washington July 12 President Harding announced a net deficit of 425 million dollars for the current fiscal year. He told a gathering of federal executives that receipts total about 3.074 billion while expenditures reach 3.771 billion, with an apparent excess of 697 million offset by a 272 million balance. He urged utmost economy and noted budget organization as a remedy while stressing rising state and municipal debts as a greater concern.
Governor Albert C Hitchie may attend the Washington County Farm Association picnic at the Hagerstown fairground on August 28 according to a letter from the governor to the local committee. He may provide a definite reply before August 1. The event aims to attract large crowds with new attractions. Cumberland sees 2000 railroad workers idle due to reduced traffic as of July 12, with police noting widespread unemployment and families relying on women for support.
Letters from mothers in Baltimore and nearby recount renewed strength after childbirth and during recovery. They credit Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing weakness, fatigue, and bearing down symptoms, noting improved energy and health following use after birth.
Victor Cushwa warns residents through the Morning Herald about sly wildcat salesmen selling questionable securities such as Ice Pick Companies and Solar System ratios. He urges caution, advises checking with bankers, and stresses verifying unknown sellers before signing anything. He offers to help and consults trusted bankers for guidance.
In Altoona Pennsylvania a poison spray placed along the Altoona and Logan Valley Electric Railway right of way to kill weeds has killed three cows that fed on the sprayed vegetation. Cattle have been leaping fences to reach the toxic weeds and rail workers fear further losses.
A fragment notes hostess gowns described as between negligee and dinner dress with sweeping lines and sketchy look. It also mentions a dubious cure claim for piles by Dr Leonhardt citing internet causes and a money back offer from Aughinbaugh and Kneissey Drug stores.
In Trenton on July 18 Federal Judge Joseph Bodine rebuked prohibition agents for pursuing small liquor cases. Defendants Robert Morris of Atlantic City and Riley Lowe, also of Atlantic City, were arraigned for possession and home brew production, each fined five dollars. The judge warned he would not waste court time on minor quantities of liquor.
Fragmentary report notes traffic and street routes in New Jersey and a court case over small alcohol quantities. Mentions taxpayers paying for actions and numerous individuals brought into the United States District Court for possession of liquor.
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