Maryland School System Praised By Baltimore Banker
B Howall Griswold Jr., a Baltimore banker and former Hagerstown resident, lauded Maryland’s school system before the Rotary Club. He cited compulsory attendance laws, expanded supervision, new school buildings, higher teacher pay, and efficient, nonpolitical governance as elevating statewide education. He urged eternal vigilance to protect students’ rights and argued for broad, foundational education over early specialization.
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Maryland
B. Howall Griswold, Jr
Baltimore
Rotary Club
Griswold
Simple Home Treatment For Swollen Veins
An advertisement advises a prescription approach for varicose veins and promotes two-ounce Emerald Oil with full strength to apply twice daily. It claims veins will shrink and urges continued use until normal size, citing Wareham's City Pharmacy as the source.
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Wareham
Dreco Herbal Remedy Promises Pain Relief
Back pain relief ad touts Dreco as a magical root cure for back and kidney discomfort. Testimonial from Daniel Baker of Funkstown Maryland claims Dreco put his kidneys in order and helped him move around again after years. Available at druggists and introduced by local drug stores.
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Dreco
Daniel Baker
Funkstown
Hagerstown
Maryland Education Efforts Highlighted By Griswold
Mr Griswold urged compulsory schooling and stronger funding while detailing Maryland’s education gains since 1914. He noted increases in qualified teachers, more high schools and normal students, and rising state spending from 1.6 million to 15 million by 1923, offset by comparisons to other expenditures.
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Griswold
Maryland
Summer Institute
Adjudicated Bankruptcy for Joseph W McCollum in Baltimore
Joseph W McCollum was adjudicated bankrupt by Judge Morris A Soper in U S District Court Baltimore on Tuesday. He listed assets at 64 dollars and liabilities at 800.20. Case referred to referee Omar J Kaylor. petition filed through Brindle and Brindle. Discharges granted by Judge Soper in cases of Frank L Bloyer and Joseph A Groff in this city.
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Joseph W. McCollum
Morris A Soper
U. S. District Court
Baltimore
Omar J. Kaylor
Brindle
Soper
Frank L. Bloyer
Western Pike
Joseph A. Groff
Freckle-Face Run and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spata
An old advertisement promises a freckle removal remedy using Othine solution. It claims a money back guarantee if freckles persist, requires one ounce, and urges readers to ask for a nine strength labeled product. Ad mentions a guarantee but warns it may fail to remove freckles.
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Ady
Bank installs 41 bookkeeping machines for faster balance notices
Mechanics' Loan and Savings Bank announces 41 bookkeeping machines will provide balance entitlements within two minutes. Customers no longer need to withdraw passbooks for balancing as the new system offers immediate access and added protection.
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Mechanics' Loan
Progressive Banks Promote Systemwide Account Upgrade
A fragmented note highlights efforts by banks to standardize and improve account handling. It describes system installation, widespread adoption, and anticipated major improvements in customer services and error reduction throughout the banking sector.
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Las Bank
Doctor's Kidney Remedy Promoted by Carey Prescription
An old advertisement touts Doctor Daniel G Carey and his Mars root remedy No 77 As it claims to cure kidney ailments backache and urinary troubles It urges readers to consult Wareham Strite and obtain the tablet or squid form and promises a money back if not satisfied.
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Daniel G. Carey
Cary’ Marahroot
Carey
Wareham & Strite
Mack
Ife
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Tasiepee
Getett
Warsham’s
City Pharmacy
H. P. Middlekauff
Howard & Young. D
Aughinbaugh & Sen
Grace Sage
J. C. Lane
U. S. Highbarger
S. Potomac St
R. A. Highbarger
W. Washington St
B. Howell Griswold, Jr
Alexander Brown and Sons
Sud
Washington County
Education Commission of Maryland
Br. J. McPherson Scott
Tee
del Monte
China
A&p
Babbitt
A&p Plain Olives
Dar
N.Y
Sunnyfield
Potomac Street
Washington Street
Franklin Street
Washington Square
Hagerstown, HD
Crawford
Ginford
AY Miller and
Wineberg Glothiers
Washington &T
Grace Bage
Hag. Lumber Co
Atlantic City
Sea Ible City
Ocean City
Wildwood
WN. J
Baltimore & Ohio
THE _ HAGERSTOWN & FURNITURE
Potomac Motors, Inc
Potomac Ave
Homer Eastern Furnace
Potomac
C. & Kreps
Mgr
Baviel
Maryland Surety & Trust CO
Leilersburg
Maugansville
Boonsboro
Lykens Valley
Hag
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