27 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1916
Page
1
A noisy exchange of quick wits and quips unfolds with names like Knicker Bocker and Simple Mug and a chorus of villagers trading lines about unsteady drinkers, courtship, politics, fishing, taxes, and a punchy critique of labor and leisure in a lively, humorous collage.
St Paul reporters say European conflict has halted celluloid supply, crippling local markets in St Paul and Minneapolis. Dealers cite three months of tight availability for neckwear and durable goods, with high explosives production and window forking uses affecting supply. Laundry and other routines show ripple effects of shortages.
An old time medical ad warns that poor kidney function leads to backache headaches dizziness and sleep disturbances. It promotes Anuric tablets in a treatment plan by Dr. Pierce of the Invalid Hotel Buffalo NY and offers 10 cent trial or $1 full course via mail order.
Gid Eagllah Floor iotsh features in housewares by R. D. Ma Kea and Middy Blouses and Middy Dresses from Duffield and RMD. The product lineup highlights practical uniforms and garments for daily wear and school use.
A collage of old news items includes charity ads for Sloan’s liniment and Dr King’s New Discovery, a murder compensation note, political registration tensions, a lax health tip for kids, and a society marriage report. Notable mentions include L. T. Sterling, Ott commissioner, and Mrs John G G Mayo’s marriage to Dr S Fetter in Ashland Kentucky.
A rumor of a terrible automobile crash near Boonsboro drew cab drivers to chase the story. Reports varied with claims of dead and injured, but no verified accident scene was found. Deputies indicated three killed near Beaver Creek as authorities headed toward the area.
This notice promotes Yeloy a Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs colds bronchitis hay fever and asthma. It claims to stop hacking coughs heal raw inflamed membranes loosen phlegm and ease wheezy breathing with use.
A circulating tale described a youth who was given funds to deposit in a bank but fled after pocketing the money. He reportedly sold his father's car for 260 dollars and left for Atlantic City.
In Charleston West Virginia a seized cargo of contraband liquor was poured into a drain. The booze consisted of 216 pints of whiskey and 380 bottles of beer and was seized from bootlegging operations.
petitions circulate in Frederick to lift the ban on automobiles at Mt Olivet Cemetery despite a five year-ago board decision to keep the ban. The item reflects local civic debate on cemetery access and transportation.
A northern city woman allegedly attempted to shoot her husband with a alatum but the shell did not explode. The husband left for parts unknown after disposing of his business interests locally.
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