17 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1921
Page
1
A newspaper article advises prospective buyers to limit car purchases to a fraction of annual income. It notes Detroit output and U S sales figures while stressing financial prudence, suggesting spending no more than one fourth of income on a car for those earning 3000 dollars or less, or 600 dollars for lower incomes.
Fitagorall Ga September 16 former railroad employees are charged with murder in a true bill returned by the Ben Hill county grand jury after investigating the shooting of engineer W F Reed on duty aboard his locomotive July 5. Three no bills were returned.
Washington on September 16 President Harding gains authority to make recess appointments during Congress adjournment. Attorney General Daugherty issued the formal DOJ opinion reinforcing the executive power and its limits as publicized today.
Work proceeds in Columbus to stage a Red Cross pageant marking the national conversion event on October 4. The pageant will depict the development of the Red Cross.
A felon inmate at Norfolk city jail allegedly stole two pet kittens prompting comments from Colonel Borland about the jail housing many crooks. The Sept 16 note cites the incident as a local misdeed within the facility.
Mrs Geear Crawford aged 22 and her husband were arrested by Patrolman Androse for trespassing on M property. The pair, traveling from Baltimore after visiting Virginia, were held overnight in the cage while Mrs Crawford changed into women’s clothing. A passerby offered them money for a meal and plans were made to send them home today.
Tony Britts a coal miner linked to the West Virginia mine war was arrested at his brother Lee Britt’s home 38 North Foundry Street by Patrolmen Williams and Burger at the request of Sheriff Don Chafin of Logan County He is being held awaiting formal charges and neither Britts nor police know the charge. Porcelain money for Guatemala would be designed in Germany to replace hard rubber coins if accepted.
Cantilever Shoes provide natural arch support and even weight distribution across the foot to reduce strain. The design features a flexible shank that exercises foot muscles with each step, promising improved comfort and healthier feet. Sold in Hagerstown by local dealer.
A Bermuda cable report from Hamilton details extensive hurricane damage across inns including Belmont Point Pleasant and Colonial Hotels. The Hamilton Hotel was demolished, electric light and transport services disrupted, and boats sunk or driven ashore amid communications breakdown and inland devastation.
A. J. Neikirk and daughter Ruth of Bellevue Ohio resumed home after two weeks visiting relatives in several towns. They called on Mr and Mrs Grilley Vincent Sprecher and Krayton Nes kirking and visited Miss Baker Bakerville Clyde Thomas family Monroe Jamé W Startzman RL Cook and others in Shepherdstown.
Miss Florence Beebe of Little Reck Ark sues auto salesman Grady Greene in Pulaski Circuit Court for breach of promise alleging her heart is worth 25006 dollars. Greene denies the accusations. A Nevin ranch manager buys a pin man to be used in Nyeing between her proportion.
London reports a senior mistress from an exclusive girls' school went for a quiet sea swim at East Hearne. The tide swept away her clothes except for a single garment leaving her to walk five miles in the sun in a one piece bathing suit.
In Mexico City on September 14 a large new well of the Mexican Gulf Company near Tampico has burned for 48 hours. Firefighters and robbers assisting with equipment seek to prevent further spread. The well reportedly can produce 100000 barrels daily.
A note indicates the daily classified page will carry the indexed directory of wants and offers. The item previews advertisements and listings to help readers find goods services and opportunities. The exact details and page placement appear in the forthcoming edition.
A reader’s guide lists multiple churches including United Reformed, Washington Square Methodist, Christian Science Society, Grace U B, St Marks Lutheran, St Pauls M B, United Brethren, First Brethren, and St Johns Lutheran. It provides pastors, choirmasters, organists, Sunday School times, morning and evening services, and notes on special services and gatherings.
A scanned church notices page lists multiple congregations with service times and subjects. Grace Gabriel plays organ at an unnamed church with morning services at 11, and various churches including Brethren East Washington Mulberry, Christian Reformed, Salem Reformed, First Christian, Trinity Lutheran, and St Pauls Lutheran note Sunday school times, morning and evening services, and topics such as The Body of Christ The Cross and the Root of the Matter Oriented to church groups Young People and Women’s League with midweek prayer meetings and choir directions.
Boward Street Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 6 39 pm with subject What oi in oyr bend Epworth League. Evening rally day and child welcome with new pastor G A Guar. Morning services at 9 45? 12 00? Evening 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Hearty welcome to all.
A man suffers severe back and kidney pain after a fall in the night and describes nearly unable to move in the morning. He recounts using Foley Kidney Pills and claims the soreness lessened afterward, noting the product is sold everywhere.
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