Crothers Highway Named to Honor State Road Pioneer
The article urges naming a new eastern Maryland boulevard the Crothers Highway to memorialize Governor Crothers for pioneering the state funded permanent road system. It notes opposition as part of the effort, and praises his vision connecting counties to Baltimore and fostering nationwide highway development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Island
Baltimore
Crothers
Maryland
State of
Cecil
Arbor Day urged in Caroline county towns and Los Angeles example
Editorial notes advocate planting trees for Arbor Day on April 8 and cite Los Angeles efforts with 100000 trees plus city and county beautification plans. Urge Caroline county to start a tree planting movement to improve communities. Also report the death of Judge John C. Rose of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlantic City after a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Caroline County
Los Angeles
Sunset Boulevard
John C. Rose
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Chalfonte
Atlantic City
Colossal Summer Migration by Motor Car
Figures from R H Grant of Chevrolet and the American Automobile Association estimate 40 million Americans will travel by car this summer. About 9.9 to 10 million automobiles will be in use, with 3.3 million carrying camping gear. The 1926 baseline suggests a 10 percent rise, boosting road travel and road-side commerce nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Grant
Chevrolet Motor Company
American Automobile Association
Great Motor Vacation Migration Expands Across Nation
The article projects a record motor vacation season with 33 day trips for most travelers and 10 day shifts for others. It estimates daily car expenditures at 10 dollars per vehicle and totals nearing 1.1 billion for the touring corps in 33 days, while hotel campers would spend about 2.2 billion. Overall, resorts and service stations could gain at least 3.3 billion as a rising open road culture emerges with improved camping facilities and broader interest in touring across regions. The vanguard of travelers is already on spring highways as automobilist clubs report rising demand for touring information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canvas Brigade
America
Soups up the appetite in weekly health talk
The Nutrition Department of the Philadelphia Inter-State Dairy Council outlines soup pairings and crouton ideas to boost appetite. It advises shaping croutons in various forms, toasted with butter, cheese, paprika, or cinnamon for zest. A cheese-studded pastry method and a rings-and-sticks presentation offer decorative serving options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutrition Department
Philadelphia Inter-State Dairy Council
Saratoga
Enroll Early If You Wish To Go CMTC Interest Grows
General Douglas Mac Arthur notes enrollment in Citizens' Military Training Camps is higher this year with May 1 figures surpassing last year. Cavalry Camp at Fort Myer is over subscribed as CMTC attracts college men and entire squads, with plans to train up to 4500 if space permits and equipment funds approved.
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Douglas MacArthur
Fort Myer
CMTC
Atwater Kent Program Showcases Gigli With Orchestra
Tomorrow night at 9 15 the Atwater Kent program features tenor Beniamino Gigli of the Metropolitan Opera Company with the Atwater Kent Orchestra. The program includes L Africaine O Paradiso De la fleur Nocturne d amore and La donna e mobile among others with Vito Carnevali at the piano.
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Atwater Kent
Beniamino Gigli
Metropolitan Opera Company
Atwater Kent Orchestra
L’africaine
Meyerbeer
Mr. Gigli
Carmen
Merliton
Trepac
Tschnikowsky
Rimpianto
Toscelli
B. O Marie
O Marie
di Capua
C. Notturno D’amore
Drigo
Moszkowski
Mefistofele
Boito
Wrights Sells Books and Flooring to Public
S Frank Cole announces a consignment of white oak flooring ready for order and sale. Wrights offers new books for grown ups boys and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Frank Cole
Wright's
My Country And I from Swarthmore Chautauqua contest
The oration by C H S argued for better citizenship as the nation’s safeguard. It praised Christian homes, moral education, and patriotism, urging school and church to shape virtuous citizens. It cited Lincoln Washington and Jefferson as examples of character over wealth, and urged Christian schooling to sustain democracy.
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Carolinean
Swarthmore Chautauqua Association
William McDaniel
America
Lincoln
Washington
Livingston
Jefferson
Europe
Jack
Jesus Christ
Helping Our Common Vegetables To Fight For Their Lives
The article urges gardeners to know pests and use chemical controls. It names insects like cutworms plant lice flea beetles leaf-hopper and beetles on potatoes tomatoes cucumbers cabbage and beans. It recommends nicotine sulfate dust lead arsenate and Bordeaux mixture and poisoned bran mash as remedies.
County Extension News Denton meeting gathers women from six communities
About fifty women from six communities attended the county meeting for women in Denton on Thursday. Morning demonstrations by Miss McPheeters on canning meats and judging were followed by afternoon talks on Club Goals and Club Responsibility by Miss Kellar. Ridgeley participants performed a vocal duet, a piano solo by Miss Margaret Beck of Denton, and a reading by Mrs. Frank Flounders of Ridgely. the day was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
McPheeters
Miss Kellar
Paul Hoffman
Ernest Jones
Herbert Koeneman
Ridgely
Margaret Beck
Frank *Flounders
In Memoriam for a Mother's Love
In loving remembrance of Maranda Sanders who departed this life March 26 1906. A loving daughter Martha Beauchamp recalls a happy home and a mother whose loyal devotion brought joy and sorrow. The verse speaks of a vacant chair and a grave dear is the memory that never fades.
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Maranda Sanders
Martha Beauchamp
Assignment Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Caroline County
Henry R. Lewis as assignee announces a public sale of Emma Whitaker and husband property in the Third Election District, Caroline County, Maryland. The two story frame dwelling, outbuildings, and poultry potential will be offered at the Denton courthouse door between 2 and 4 PM with terms: one third cash and two thirds in six months secured by note, or all cash. Purchase title at buyer’s expense. mortgage loan may be available through Henry R. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma 2. Whitaker
Harvey L. Cooper
Henry BR. Lewis
Liber L. BR. T
Caroline County
Maryland
Henry R. Lewis
Court House
Denton
John L. Stevens
Jacob E. Ellwanger
Henry Green
Joseph Green
Emma Z. Whitaker
John M. Weaver
Markel Weaver Farm Lands Described in Caroline County
Public notice details two adjoining tracts in the Second Flection District Caroline county Maryland. Tract 1 covers 116 acres with a large two story house, outbuildings, apple trees and timber valued for farming. Tract 2 contains 44.7 acres with a two story dwelling and outbuildings. Sale includes mortgage notes, terms split payments for Tract 1 and cash for Tract 2, with title papers at purchaser expense. Henry R. Lewis Denton Md.
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Caroline County
Maryland
Greensboro
Holly
Choptunk River
Markel L. Weaver
John M. Weaver
S. Lina Weaver
J. S
Addie Wilson
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Charles E. Armstrong
Annie V. Armstrong
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T. Clayton Horsey
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Arthur W. Scott
Clara D. Scott
Calvert C. Merriken
Calvert C. Merier
Charles P. Cowgill
Rebecca A. Cowgill
Effie L. Coleman
Frank Boyce
Martha Boyce
Ernest J. Brown
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Denton Auto Co
William Freiland
Dora Freiland
Clayton Horsey
Sil
Selbys
Dolly Madison
Dull Kid
Blonde
Rose Biege
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Melvin E. Wheatley
Epworth League
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