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Story March 26, 1937

The Midland Journal

Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland

What is this article about?

Folger McKinsey, the 'Bentztown Bard' from Baltimore, made a brief stop in Rising Sun on Monday morning before starting a week's tour of Maryland's Eastern Shore, planning to publish daily accounts in the Baltimore Sun. His one-armed driver, Mr. Moore, has an impeccable safety record.

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BENTZTOWN BARD PAYS BRIEF VISIT

Mr. Folger McKinsey, of Baltimore, familiarly known as "Bentztown Bard," made a brief stop in Rising Sun on Monday morning, as he started on a week's tour of the Eastern Shore.

The Bard will publish daily accounts in the Baltimore Sun, of things of interest that he sees in his rambles down the Eastern Shore, stopping at various points.

After traversing the Shore, he will later visit other parts of Maryland, giving his impressions in the Baltimore Sun.

Mr. McKinsey has for the driver of his car a man who has the reputation of being the best driver in the State, Mr. Moore, who despite the fact that he has but one arm, does not have the blemish of an accident to mar his record, at the wheel, after having driven thousands of miles.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Journey

What themes does it cover?

Exploration Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Bentztown Bard Folger Mckinsey Eastern Shore Tour Baltimore Sun Mr Moore One Armed Driver

What entities or persons were involved?

Folger Mckinsey Bentztown Bard Mr. Moore

Where did it happen?

Rising Sun, Eastern Shore, Maryland

Story Details

Key Persons

Folger Mckinsey Bentztown Bard Mr. Moore

Location

Rising Sun, Eastern Shore, Maryland

Event Date

Monday Morning

Story Details

Mr. Folger McKinsey, known as the Bentztown Bard, stopped briefly in Rising Sun on Monday morning as he began a week's tour of the Eastern Shore, planning to publish daily accounts of his observations in the Baltimore Sun and later visit other parts of Maryland. His driver, Mr. Moore, is reputed as the state's best despite having one arm and maintains a perfect accident-free record after thousands of miles.

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