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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
3
Mothert Fletcher's Castoria has been used for over 30 years as a pleasant substitute for Castor Oil and Paregoric. Teething drops and soothing syrups claim no narcotics and carry proven directions on each package. Physicians widely recommend it. the genuine bottle bears a signature.
Hag erstown Hotel Company directors plan to have plans and specifications ready for bids by November in hopes of low bullding costs. Building trades officials say costs will be lowest then and contracts awarded then will save money for the hotel project. A large building firm representative notes Hagerstown has ample materials and that the hotel should cost fairly and reasonably. An officer said the board will try to keep as much spending in Hagerstown for the hotel, furniture, equipment and supplies.
The Washington County Library announces new weekly acquisitions for the week ending September 5, 1923, including titles by Cather, Gorgman, Guedella, T., Te Blanc, Mansfield, Mackey, Trogers, and Verril. Also listed are various fabric items such as gingham and dress materials.
Alexander Mitchell of the Baltimore Boy Scouts urged Ute Kiwanis Club to sponsor a new local branch. Hagerstown, one of five Maryland cities behind in scouting, would need board approval before going to members. Dr W D Campbell presided. gala day planned with York Kiwanis invited. baseball game and 6 pm luncheon set.
Chautauqua opened in Boonsboro drawing a large crowd on opening afternoon and again at night. A special late car will run from Hagerstown to Boonsboro to return fans each night. Performers included Noah Berlhartz in readings and comedy, with Netlie O Hamilton and Hain as platform superintendents.
A Welsh music group led by Cavan Jones has arrived in America to perform popular melodies and opera. A violinist and another musician will perform as part of the afternoon program.
Pecktonville recalls a family visit by Mr and Mrs Russell Murray and children Hazel Howard and Dorothy with Mr and Mrs Daniel Miller in Sylvae Pa and Mrs Mary Obitters visiting relatives in Williamsport. Hazel Shines sustained a scalded limb. Alfred Shines and Mary Beard called on Georgy Huse. Several squirrels killed locally. Mrs CA Mull spent Monday with Mrs UHW Heard. Beard's sold $5.00 plaid blankets for $3.86.
Cafeteria hours listed as 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM. No further details on location or services are provided in the fragment.
Hopewell residents and neighbors gathered for a weekend of social visits. Mr and Mrs Marvin Sechrint and family of Welah Run spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Clyde Winger and family. Irene Bostetter and Ming Leons Winger joined Saturday and Sunday visits with George Martin and family of Chambersburg. Numerous other locals including the Harsh, Myers, Showalter, Byers Ambrose, Glenn Whittington, Edisor Groh, and Sword households hosted or visited, with trips to Pen Mar and Greencastle for day trips and gatherings.
A fragment from a Philadelphia Herald Mail classified section discusses standardized ad formats, daily publication rates, line charges, and word counts. It notes that ads are billed by the actual number of lines and words, with certain conditions on display days and order deadlines.
A jumble of classified items lists vehicles for sale and services. It includes automaker ads for Chevrolet, Chevrolet dealers, auto trucks, auto parts, garages, repair stations, and used car copy. Also shown are building services, tailoring, painting, plumbing, and various employment notices. The text mentions automotive agencies, motor trucks, tires, and repair work alongside real estate and miscellaneous notices. The fragment hints at Lost and Found items and a reward, with specific reference to a Texan Co and a pocketbook and a baby’s sweater.
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