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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1925
Page
6
Federal Treasury grants of 20000 pounds will fund farm marketing and rural meat aid for Maryland. Governor Bitchle accepted the aid despite opposition to federal grants, with the Maryland Agricultural College to administer the funds and annual reports to be sent to the governor and state officials.
The piece argues two former Republican commissioners borrowed funds for the Municipal Light Plant, contrasting with a Democratic administration that reportedly reduced borrowing. It cites profits of about 114000 and 52000 spent on plant improvements, urging Ward voters to endorse Democratic candidates Schveller Kiracofe and Binkley while criticizing opposition, and calling for a Monday vote with street projects linked to past Republican rule.
Police search for a Chevrolet Chevrolet touring car owned by the King’s Daughters. The vehicle was stolen from in front of Zion Church on North Polouac Street last night around o’clock. Miss Alice Edwards, secretary, was using the car at the time.
Howat Jones was acquitted of driving without lights after a hearing before Justice Bower. The case followed his arrest for running down and injuring A. M. Stouffer of Benevala. Stouffer, age 92, suffered a dislocated shoulder, bruises, and cuts. Witnesses alleged smelling alcohol on Jones, who said his lights had gone out and that he planned to drive a short distance further. Stouffer was walking home when struck.
Two deaths reported with details of ages, causes, and survivors. James E Cridler aged 15 months died at home on North Cannon Avenue from prevnonin. services planned at home with Rev F Berry Plummer. interment Rose Hill Cemetery. Ida Virginia Barr aged 60 died at home along Western Pike from paralysis. funeral Monday at the house with Vernon N Ridgely officiating. interment Rose Hill. Also a memorial note from Lailie E McPherson.
Gasoline prices fall by one cent at tank wagons in Tugerstown as Standard Oil Co announces reductions. Charleston prices run one to two cents lower, with service stations adding a two cent tax. Tank wagon price, tax included at 21 cents. Calph Reducing Co lists 21 cents tank wagon and 23 cents service station including tax.
Polls listed for ward precincts with positions at Locust Street Schuelars Civar Shop and Potomse Street. Names include Hons A Arta, Hiram J Smith, Grace Rowland, Dorothy Towne, and many Democrtic and Republican election clerks and guards. Ballot clerks and judges listed by precinct.
Editor letter argues the municipal light plant is an election issue and urges voters to back candidates who will defend the plant. It warns against Republican backing and cites past battles over power, urging loyalty to the home light plant and cautious voting before election day. A horse fright incident and travel plans of two women are also noted.
New York March 21 The principal speculative markets reversed last week’s gains with violent grain declines. May wheat dropped about 60 cents a bushel, forcing selling of blocks. The week saw a temporary retreat of boom speculation but underlying industry showed steady revival, reinforced by Treasury and Commerce heads remarks. The Saint Paul Railroad receivership marked a culmination of a decade of unfavorable factors for this property.
Prices on the market this morning include eggs at 25 to 28 cents per dozen butter 45 60 cents per pound chicken 30 cents per pound potatoes 1 dollar per bushel apples 49 to 50 cents per pound kale 40 cents per bunch spinach 6 cents per bunch celery 10 and 5 cents lettuce 10 cents and 5 cents cabbage 4 cents old and 9 cents new dandelion 15 cents Brussels sprouts 35 cents per pound ew peas 70 cents per half peck radishes 5 cents per bunch sauerkraut 20 cents per quart peppers 4 cents each carrots 5 cents per bushel beans 2? cents per bushel local quotations March 20 Hagerstown
Fred Banzhoff of Williamsport was arrested Thursday on charges of driving with tags off an other car, lacking a registration card, and no funds to the car. He will be given a hearing before Justice Middlekaupt Monday at 2 pm. Officer A M Spich apprehended him about three miles from Clearpring on the road to Hagerstown.
Mrs Draw Splatman, Frederick and Hager atriate fall yesterday and fractured one of her t eg a. She was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Geneva March 21 All gambling houses ordered closed effective today by the Swiss National Council. Four children ofMr and Mrs Hiery Leisure at 126 Maryland Avenue are ill with measles at home.
The ad warns that many cough remedies hide harmful drugs as opiate substitutes and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a plainly labeled, safe option for all ages. It urges avoiding substitutes and notes the product is sold everywhere.
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