Washington and Frederick scouts visit Progress Exposition in Chicago
Henry R. Coates reports that Washington and Frederick counties visited the Cent. of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Scouts split into groups to tour North and South lagoons and many pavilions including Moroccan, Belgian, and agriculture exhibits. They rode the mammoth skyride and spent eight hours on the grounds before departing for Elmhurst camp five miles from Chicago.
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T Strom
Washington
Frederick
Chi
Henry R. ‘Coates
Gmail
Mamouth
Elmhurst
Chicago
Hagerstown
Limberlost
Elmhurst swim and Niagara Falls trip mark boys' itinerary
The group enjoyed a swim in the Elmhurst pool and a first big dinner on their trip. They will attend the exposition today and tomorrow before breaking camp for the return journey to Niagara Falls.
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Elmhurst
Niagara Falls
Child Fractured Skull After Horse Stumbles
Nine year old El Motte Harvey is in a local hospital with a fractured skull after the horse he was leading stumbled and fell. He was struck by a flying hoof as the animal toppled.
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Cumberland
el Motte Harvey
State Guards Sweltering At Camp Ritchie
The First Regiment Maryland National Guard trained at Camp Ritchie Maryland near Cascade on July 25. Soldiers completed preliminary rifle drill as they prepare for annual qualification with ranges at 200 300 and 500 yards. Last year the regiment posted 76.8 percent rifle 73 pistol 87 automatic rifle 77.8 machine gun 25.4 trench mortar 37 percent. A memorial service honored late General Morton with remarks by General Milton A Reckord.
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Camp Ritchie
Cascade
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Maryland National Guard
Morton
Milton A. Reckord
Gasoline men form association plan in Washington
Hugh Johnson addressed Independent Gasoline and Oil Dealers Association in the National Chamber of Commerce building with 23 states represented. A national association was proposed with 220 000 gas stations and garages. A code of ethics for fair competition in production refining and distribution was to be adopted.
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Hugh 8. Johnson
National Chamber of Commerce
Washington
C. M. Austin
Murphy
New York City
Johnson
Sinclair
County Fishermen Report Good Luck
A party of seven county fishermen returned from a Plum Point Chesapeake trip near Washington with a catch of 275 fish weighing 1.5 to 4.5 pounds. Members listed include R. Glenn Willis Funketown George Soker and Harry Harp Clearspring Clarence Pound Paul Shark of Clearspring and Charles Kline and A Ardinger Williamsport. The party noted near capsizing while pulling Mr Soker from his boat.
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County
Plum Point
Chesapeake
Washington
R. Glenn Willis
Funketown
George Soker
Harry Harp
This City
Clarence Pound
Paul Shark
Clearspring
Charles Kline
A.ardinger
Williamsport
Soker
Goodyear Tires Backed For Safety In Tire Ad
The ad urges replacing worn tires now as prices rise for cotton and rubber. It promotes Goodyear tires as the top choice, listing multiple local dealers in Maryland and Pennsylvania for purchase and service. The message emphasizes safety and a strong market for tire components.
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Cal-Neva Lodge
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Elko
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Associated Press
Miss Mary Carr
New Orleans
Miss Carr
Ruby Keeler
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Iaa
Aereus
No Nore Ice
Cale Freese Realty
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Moet
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Hagerstown Light & Heat Co
Jonathan
National’ Association
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Atlantic City
South Jersey
Delaware River Bridge
Ocean Grove
Pennsylvania Railroad
Beverage Dispensing
Tristate Electrical Supply Co, Inc
Marchant
McCardell Bros
Goodyear
Goodyears
Pathfinder
Rouar
Goodyear Service, Inc
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Hoffman Chev. Sales Inc
Essex Co
Penna. Ave
Haines
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Downsville
Martins
Brownsville
Maugansville
Earl Martin
Reid, Md
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Potomac
Gulf
City Park
Travinger
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Hancock
Hammonds
Sharpsburg Pike
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Mason Dixon
Mount Lena
Huffman’s
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Majestic
Garver Furniture Co
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