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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
6
Delag his bit Coward plans Harristown Fourth of July celebration with $200 in cash prizes for the best cake walkers. Harry Miggina owner of Arcade Pool Room offers the prize fund to attract hundreds of locals and visitors within 500 miles. An afternoon program in front of the grand stand promises lively entertainment and novelty acts to prevent dull moments.
Prohibition agents state constabulary and deputies traced a rifle armed posse clashing with mountain outlaws near Morgan Berkeley range. An ambush wounded a constable. his leg may be amputated due to infection. Suspected Weigle brothers linked to the attack, Claude Pile detained at Martinsburg jail. No word from the posse by noon.
Building permits issued for C. El Batt at 2 West South Boulevard for a 4 by 90 foot Trame house. Peter Brewer at 230 North Potomac Street for a 34 by 20 foot garage. Juin 8 Lillard at 00-802 West Franklin Street for a 5 by 14 foot porch. Conrad Bergen at 100 block Magnolia Avenue for a 14 by 20 foot frame house. Edward Beck at 127 West Braddin Street for a Barage 19221.
National weather bulletin notes showers and probable thunderstorms mainly east of the Mississippi within 36 hours. South Atlantic winds moderate from the south and southwest with partly overcast skies tonight into Thursday. East Gulf winds moderate to northeast and south with overcast conditions and local rain possible through tonight and Thursday.
Third party turmoil at a convention turns verbal as Reds are accused of deceitful entry. Mahoney warns he may take over if Communists resist, while police prepare to safeguard the hall. Albert Gaylor contests a reckless driving charge after claiming to be forced to curb by another car. Tidewater Steel Co pictures shown of plant possibly locating in the city.
Mrs Ella M Cook widow of Captain Cook and former superintendent of the National Cemetery at Antietam died yesterday in St. Louis Missouri at about 77. She lived with R Aruca Carlson in St. Louis and is survived by a brother there. The body will be taken to Washington for the funeral tomorrow.
Strawberry angle cream festival hosted by the Ladies Aid Society at St Paul’s M B Church on June 19 and 20. Home made cake and candy will be for sale during Thursday and Friday evenings.
The Hagerstown Fair Association offered a free armory site on the fairgrounds to the Maryland Guard. Adjutant General Milton Reckord will study the proposal and urge interested parties to contact him. The Stake lot on North Potomac Street, bought for 15000 by Major W P Lane, could block acceptance unless sold. directors have not yet formally received the offer, but stockholders reportedly favor it.
In Christiania on June 17 a Norwegian mail steamer Haakon Jarl collided with the Roug Harold. Seventeen persons perished, including twelve passengers and five crew members. The Haakon Jarl was heavily damaged but the Roug Harold was not sunk. The tragedy struck mainly women and children among the drowned. Mrs Richard Bordewick, widow of the Norwegian American painter, was among the victims.
In Philadelphia on June 17 Mrs Mario Condora in custody over a found body in a suitcase. She later produced her revived son proving the deceased child was not him. Neighbors had mistaken the dead child’s identity and police released her.
Brussels June 17 The Belgian balloon Belgica piloted by Lt Ernest Demuyter has been sighted over Ireland If confirmed this makes the Belgian entry the probable winner of the Gordon Bennett cup international race which began last Sunday Also notes Black Satin a satin tailleur described with a deep fringe of gray georgette crepe.
An old advertisement-like fragment promotes lemon juice skin whitening and a home mixture with Orchard Waite for a bright complexion. It claims the lotion is harmless and ready to use after preparation, urging readers to mix it themselves and promising freckle sunburn and blemish reduction. A separate note invites Loyal Mouse members to a banquet and dance on Thursday evening, June 19 hosted by Hagerstown Lodge No 212.
The Daily Mail announces new subscribers including D. M. Swink of Winchester Virginia. The notice highlights the paper as the widest read in Hagerstown and the county and promises full news and features.
Scientists visit Kettle Point to determine if the rocks are meteorite origins while debates continue. Religious groups mark the formations with Biblical tracts as Frederick Wirrenteux, a University of Maryland graduate, opens a sales outlet at Young's drug store.
An advertisement promotes O'Neil VR Tablets as a scientific treatment for defective elimination and constipation. It claims to cleanse the system, improve sleep and vitality, and offers a 25 cent box with a money back guarantee. The copy lists Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co. as outlets.
Adc G W Updegraff expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of his wife Mrs G W Updegraff. Thanks for flowers and use of automobiles. Signed Adc G W Updegraff.
Local Theaters to Give Away Automobiles in a campaign linked to a salesmanship club to boost patronage and sell ticket books at discount. Seventeen prizes total including a 1870 Chevrolet auto and two superior Chevrolets, plus 10 percent commissions for active club members. Campaign runs June 25 to August 23 with prizes from Antietam Auto Sales and Ludwig Motor Company. Health notes report typhoid and diphtheria cases. Miss ions play tonight at St Johns Lutheran for treasury. grain markets show slight gains in wheat and corn futures in Chicago trading.
New York June 18 market notes show strong demand across commodities with firmer corn and oats, steady hay and straw, varied flour pricing at mills, and steady live poultry, butter, eggs, and milk wholesale rates. Notable figures include corn at 119 116 117 percent export basis, oats general ranges, and creamery butter around 42 to 44 percent.
New York June 18 Stocks closed comparatively steady in forenoon trading as profit taking appeared in shares with strong advances while overall prices remained near the prior close. Despite some pressure, Atlantic Refining showed weakness but did not derail the general list as trading continued with few meaningful price changes.
Horat reports farm price quotes from Mingerstown on June 14 including oats hay grain meal and Swift products with various pounds figures and percentages. The list shows commodity pricing for oats hay meal and digesters with labeled brands and prices.
A late night storm hit southern Washington county damaging berry crops with many bushes blown out and rusted fruit. West Virginia areas across the Potomac including Berkeley Springs Hancock and Big Pool suffered roofless buildings trees down and hail cutting fruit. In Maryland towns like Mar inxburg and Sherhordstown damage reported while a separate 1030 PM storm caused heavy rain with limited further damage.
Several new members were initiated into the De Molay order last night at the Masonic Temple. A private initiation of officers and a business meeting completed the program.
A list of numerous local outlets and vendors where The Daily Mail can be purchased. Entries include North End Grocery at Palrground Ave and Lacutt, Av Aelstiie's Grocery at 1744 Virginia Age, Hamilton Clearstore, and many others across Hagerstown, Williamsport, Frederick, Keedyaville, and nearby areas.
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