Slot Machine Owner Fined in Frederick County Case
Circuit Court Judge Arthur D Willard ruled slot machines are unquestionably gambling devices in the Calvin Young case. Young of Hagerstown was fined 3400 after two machines were seized last month at a Middletown beer parlor. The proprietors claimed Young received a percentage of profits. The judge and local officials described the machines as gambling apparatus.
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Frederick
Arthur D. Willard
Willard
Calvin Young
Hagerstown
Young
Middletown
Washington
Frederick County
Instruments Encouraging Gambling in Youth Targeted
A local public notice condemns certain devices as promoting youth gambling and violating the law. It labels these instruments as pernicious and calls for enforcement action against their sale and use. The item underscores community concern over gambling incentives among young people.
Tax receipts rise 20 percent in first quarter gain
The Internal Revenue Bureau reports total first quarter collections at 1.9099 billion dollars, up from 845.5 million a year earlier. It marks the first time since 1928 that first-quarter receipts exceed 1 billion, though this quarter still trails the January-March period last year.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury
Worker Hurt In Scaffold Fall At Cement Plant
Samuel Rohrer aged 52 of Clear Spring was seriously injured when he fell about 509 feet from a scaffold at the North American Cement Plant in Security. Doctors say he has broken arms and possible internal injuries. The accident came a week after another incident at the same plant.
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Samuel Rohrer
Clearspring
Security
Rohrer
New Industry Discussed At C. S. Smoker
At a meeting presided by Leo H. Miller the board of directors outlined advantages offered by Hagerstown to attract new industries. Roy A. Leiter urged broader participation, saying ten to fifteen men cannot do the job and that tips should go to the Chamber office. Details on attracting a plant were discussed from a questionnaire covering economic and civic factors.
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Leo H. Miller
Miller
Hagerstown
Roy A. Leiter
Chamber
Ferguson
Chambers of Commerce Hear Industry Ideas At Meeting
The group discussed new industrial ventures for the city including canning cheese air conditioning rock wool factories and more. G Wray Lemon urged focus on internal growth and listed factors such as raw materials market access water supply labor cost transportation and reasonable rents and power. He stressed Hagerstown’s industrial heritage and readiness to support ongoing development.
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Chamber
Miller
G. Wray Lemon
Lemon
Chamber of Commerce
Hagerstown
O Conor Defends Tax Policy At Cumberland Rally
Attorney General Herbert R. O Conor told Allegany County Democrats in Cumberland that federal taxation threats were propaganda. He cited figures he said show business conditions have improved for merchants and business leaders.
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O'Conor
Cumberland
Herbert RK. O’conor
First influenza vaccine reported successful at Rockefeller Institute
The Rockefeller Institute in New York announced to the American Public Health Association that the first flu vaccine has been tested on thirty humans with 100 percent success. Dr. Thomas Francis Jr. described the vaccine made from purified flu virus, noting strong immunity in humans after two months and proposing that the 1926 outbreak may be a different influenza type. Parran warned public health will focus on housing and recreation.
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Kew Orleans
Rockefeller Institute
New York
American Public Health Association
Thomas Francis, Jr
M.D
Frances
United States
Canada
Francis
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Laboratories
Spessard Property Auction Yields Mixed Sums In Chewsville
The Peter Spessard estate in Chewsville sold at the courthouse auction. A 210 acre farm brought 48.50 per acre, a 130 acre tract 73.50, a Chewsville brick residence 1 560, a double trame house 810, and a small stable 160. Leroy Henson property on South Cannon sold for 4 400, a double brick on East Lee Street 3 600, and Stotelmyer farm on the Funkstown Williamsport pike 3 600. Auctioneer J C Snyder and R W Eigenbrode oversaw the sales.
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Peter Spessard
Chewsville
Court House
J. C. Snyder
Snyder
Leroy Henson
South
Cannon Avenue
East Lee Street
R. W. Eigenbrode
Stotelmyer
Funkstown-Williamsport Pike
Huffard Chosen Kiwanians Governor in West Virginia
West Virginia Kiwanians elected I. Hudson Huffard of Bluefield as District Governor at Martinsburg on October 21. Huffard defeated F. C. Cook of Northfork McDowell County. Huffard’s home town was set for next year’s meeting. Cecil Baurle of Point Pleasant was elected treasurer. C. W. Parker of Chicago spoke as international secretary.
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Martinsburg
W- Va
West Virginia
Kiwanians
I. Hudson Huffard
Bluefield
Huffard
F. C. Cook
Northfork
McDowell County
Cecil Baurle
Point Pleasant
C. W. Parker
Chicago
Avoid Intestinal Fatigue Ady Advertisement Claim
An ad touts B Z Tablets as a remedy for constipation described as intestinal fatigue. It promises improved energy, reduced dizziness and headaches, and urges readers to buy 60 tablets for 25 cents at drug stores. The copy emphasizes personal improvement after short use.
Baltimore Hay Prices Steady for Timothy and Clover
Hay in Baltimore remains steady with good timothy clover and mixed at 17.00 to 22.00 per ton. Poorer grades difficult to sell while straw moves slowly. No 1 wheat and oat priced around 7.50 per ton.
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Baltimore
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