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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
2
Chicago reports the Protestant Episcopal Church commission plans to remove the word "obey" from the marriage rite and proposes radical changes to Ten Commandments burial baptismal services and prayer arrangements slated for the general convention in St. Louis.
President Wilson signed the railroad labor bill twice to ensure legality and avert a strike, signing once on September 6 and again on September 7 to address constitutional concerns over Sunday enactment before sending the enrolled act to the State Department for official record.
A garbled report touts a simple mixture of glycerine and bark as a preventive for appendicitis. It references buckthorny compounds and Adler-like preparations, claiming relief from gas and stomach issues and occasional prevention of appendicitis, though details are unclear and names are garbled.
Billy Sunday’s revival tour in New York stirs crowds and spiritual fervor, with a plan to return in spring for three months. A fundraising total of $5,962.81 was raised over nine days at Ocean Grove Auditorium, aiding the crusade and tabernacle project, plus anecdotes from photographers and staff at the Waldorf-Astoria.
Mrs George A Armes president of the National Democratic Women of America says Democratic women are not displeased with President Wilson for not mentioning suffrage in his acceptance speech. She cites letters from Western states backing his position and asserts Congress will uphold the stance.
Investigation in Patlsville Pa reveals 16 year old Mary Nofana died after laughing at a joke while walking near Savin Centre Alvers. A heart paroxysm followed, ending in death, with prior similar attacks noted but never fatal until now. Also mentions Martinsburg Journal editor Dynw nia Niele Baugh accepting pennant loss with calm resignation.
An analysis argues that Wilson’s Democratic administration will fulfill farm promises via Rural Credits. It details farm loan banks funded by Treasury backing, mortgage security rules, and government underwriting to free farmers from moneylenders. The plan aims for practical loans next spring and broader political support.
A collection of aphorisms about hunting for luck, effort, and trust. It contrasts perseverance with others delaying success, notes the double life of humor, and quips on romantic confidence and shared joy. The Cynical Bachelor asserts the world craves amusement and lovers.
In Norriston Pennsylvania Olive Burns and George Lingle plan elopement. Burns confronts the suitors as a car leaves with the couple, a scuffle ensues, and the auto returns after a chase. The girl’s father intervenes and later the couple gains parental consent to marry.
The Western Enterprise Fire Company approved a new constitution and four membership applications at a meeting. It agreed to furnish a sleeping room and purchase a table and two dozen chairs for the roping room. One member was expelled for violating a rule.
Phin Fair and Metata engage the Hagerstown Municipal Hand for Wednesday and Thursday with the Wallace Orchestra set to perform near the saleroom, as details of the event emerge from the notice.
An ad touts Parisian Saga hair growth tonic by D. C. Aughinaugh promising to stop baldness and gray hair. It claims dandruff causes aging, guarantees hair growth, and assures immediate scalp relief. Sold by druggists, large bottles under 50 cents.
A Lerner policeman, Totin Oran, operated on by Dr. Haiselden, underwent tumor removal to restore normal instincts. He had shown boruteidal tendencies and was accused of murder. The surgeon expected the patient to become a good man after treatment.
Advice on washing hair with plain cocoanut oil soap instead of commercial shampoos. Warns alkali in soaps dries scalp and makes hair brittle. Recommends cocoanut oil as pure grease-free, cheap, lasts months, simple application, yields soft bright hair free of dust and dandruff.
Advertises extra heavy wool nap blankets offered in all colors at 1.90 with tan grey pink and blue border options. Also notes fine Latino comforts filled with wool.
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