Birth and death rates by state and a radio broadcast
The article reports 1927 birth and death rates across 33 states with Vermont highest infant mortality and Idaho lowest death rate, Maryland birth rate at 20.2, plus 1927 state totals of births, deaths, and infant deaths. It also notes a 9 PM EST radio broadcast by Roland Gaver of Potomac Edison on KDKA airing for half an hour with xylophone selections under Automatic Washing Machine Co. sponsorship.
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Frederick
North Garsons
Montana
Vermont
Idaho
Maryland
Roland Gaver
The
Potomac Edison Company
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Gaver
Automatic’ Washing Machine, Company
Legion To Convene In Uniform Dress In Cumberland
The American Legion holds its tenth annual State convention in Cumberland on August 23 24 and 28 with a uniform dress code urged by State commander Wallace Williams. The National Guard Armory hosts sessions while the Women's Auxiliary meets in City Council Chamber. Mrs Mabel T DeMeht of Hagerstown is State president. A parade with civic groups is featured. Mildred Middlekauff near Spielman was struck by lightning while milking, knocked backwards, with burns and plastering damage to her home.
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American Legion
Cumberland
Wallace Williams
Legion
National Guard
Men’s Auxiliary
Mabel. T. DeMeht
Hagerstown
Legion and Civic Bodies of
Mildred
George Middlekauff
Spielman
Malaria Cures and Fever Types Listed in 666 Claims
A historical notice outlines cures for chills and fever described as intermittent remittent and bilious fever caused by malaria. It emphasizes killing the germ and promises relief from the illness through remedies claimed to destroy the disease agent.
Washington County Christian Endeavor progress report
The Washington County Union reports on statewide Christian Endeavor growth with 31 Seniors 7 Intermediates 12 Juniors across societies. Highlights include the 47th founding anniversary events January 29 to February 6 in Sunrise service and a 600 attendee Crusade March 9, plus an April 6 intermediate rally led by state officers. A May 13 citizenship meeting at MLC A with Renzo D. Bowers as principal speaker and eight June state officers at a one-day institute show rapid progress. junior picnic June 23. visits to Keedysville Chewsville Shiloh and Big Pool. June 24 and July 1 tours to Mt Tabor and Mt Lena. President: Dr.
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Aartollow
Socta Biamanel WB
Sharpsburg Christ
Washington
Sevan
Washington County
Jaytheran
MLC. A
Renzo D. Bowers
Berkeley
C. E. Socia‘tes
Martinaburay
Christian Endeavor
City Park
Keedysville U. B
Chewsville U. S
Shiloh U. B
Big Pool
Mt. Tabor
Mt. Lena
Incomplete early 20th century school staff listing
A fragmented record lists W A Gordon as vice president alongside A H Williams and Ruth Whitlock as recording secretary. Also named are Hildebrand as corresponding secretary, Johnson as treasurer, plus Gabriel as alumni superintendent and Jay Herbert as intermediary superintendent.
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A. Gordon
Williams
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Mberland
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M. Pitt & Sons Company
Key Highway
Boyle Street
Arkansan
Houston
Joseph, T. Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
Hefili
al Smith
Smith
Brandt
Beachley
Congoleum
Beachleys
Jacquard
Simmons All Steel
Old Rowe Building
Hagerstown, Md
East Franklin Street
Bayerson Oil Works
Erie
Garver Furniture Co
Potomac St
Polly Preston
Strong Arch
McCardell Bros
Minium
Conradhause CO
Pianos
Steinway, Steiff, Etc
Payton Ara
Rephtar
Alee
Infant's Patent
Haze
Kinney
South Potomac Street
S. Potomac St
Hagerstown,, Md
Beoya’ Oxfords
China
Chang ‘Tso-Lin
Kodak
Picture
Hiedwohl’s. Studio AB
Washington Restaurant -Incorporated
Musey & Evans
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