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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

3

Student Struck by Lightning At City College Grounds

A City College student William Wittelsberger was seriously injured and another, Edward J. Quintero, was treated for burns after a lightning bolt struck a tree sheltering them during a thunderstorm. The storm dropped three inches of rain and a separate bolt hit a hotel flagpole starting a fire extinguished by guests.

Baltimore City College William Wittelsberger Edward J. Quintero Wittlesberger Glazemore

To Check Constipation Get at Its Cause

An advisory urges addressing constipation by identifying the cause, promoting bulk in the diet rather than medicines. It endorses Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast with ample water, stating it is a cereal that aids regularity, made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.

Kellogg's Kellogg’s Battle Creek

Wistaria and Ruined House Poem by Walter Stehl

The poem recalls memory and loss as wistaria drapes a ruined house once shared. Gentle night imagery frames a fading porch, broken windows, and cold chimneys while two lovers recall times past. A concluding whisper declares love endures yet hides.

Wistaria

Author-Playwright Ernst Toller Dies by Suicide in New York

Ernst Toller, 46, noted German author and playwright, hanged himself in a New York hotel room ending a 20 year struggle over his democratic beliefs. Once Bavarian Soviet president, he served a five year court martial in Germany for Red Guard activity and spent years crusading against Fascism. Friends cite failing health. Cyril Clark buys Alhambra Cafe. Raymond Travinger promoted to Maryland Theatre operator.

New York Ernst Toller Toller Bavaria Cyril Clark Alhambra Cafe South Potomac Street Maryland Theatre Raymond Travinger Academy Theatre Haseen The Maryland

WE WOMEN By BETTY BRAINERD Dictators Are Not Popular

Dear Betty Brainerd readers discuss dating jealousy and choose between two suitors B and C. A 18-year-old asks how to date both without deceit, while letters praise the column and caution about controlling jealousy, with Betty advising independence and broad social choices.

Betty Brainerd Miut Wice Atoy

Dame's Dance Advice Sparks Columnist Feud

Hetty Brainerd of 680 Madison Ave New York City defends proper supervised dancing in her column while lamenting a mother’s denial of harmless fun. She apologizes for opposing Dy’s prior interests and urges readers to share opinions openly with real name and pen name required.

Ducky Nam Hetty Brainerd Madison Ave New York City

Ohio Senate bans wear of foreign unit insignia

Columbus May 83 The Ohio Senate last night passed a bill prohibiting wearing any uniform or insignia of a foreign armed or political group Leon M Ascherman said it targeted Nazi Fascist and allied units with foreign governments measure aims to curb foreign aligned outfits.

Columbus Ohio Senate Leon M. Ascherman

Local grain and farm produce price list notes

Furnished by Kline Bros. Benevola and local mills, prices paid to producers include wheat at mill and barn, corn at mill, butters, country bacon, onions, ham, chickens, lard, potatoes and other staples. Prices shown per unit with ranges and cents per unit, reflecting regional market quotes.

Kline Bros Asec

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