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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1924
Page
2
Howard Melvin Benj and A Johnson Melvin and Johnson publish weekly Saturday edition titled Published Every Saturday. Entered at the Post Office at Denton Maryland as second class mail matter. Saturday morning April 5 1924 edition date and location listed.
Editorial argues millions in Liberty bonds were diverted by stock promoters and urges bankers advice and fuller disclosure. It laments weak enforcement of blue sky laws, notes harm to legitimate business, and criticizes Congress for inaction under a disunited Republican majority.
Maryland agricultural and banking groups met in Baltimore on March 26 to foster closer ties. Representatives from the Maryland Farm Bureau Federation, the Maryland State Grange, and the University of Maryland Extension Service spoke alongside bankers from the State and the American Bankers Association. Participants expected an agricultural program to guide future banker involvement with farm groups.
A North Carolina representative for the Fifth Federal Reserve District asserts bankers view themselves as partners with farmers in prosperity or adversity. Without agricultural success, banking cannot succeed in this or any state.
Poem about values beyond wealth and fame. It stresses that true worth lies in love and simple acts, not in money or status. The speaker urges cherishing children's hugs, a neighbor's smile, and a loved one’s steady presence as what makes life truly worthwhile.
A critical portrait of a man who delays action and lives without vigor or punctuality. The feature laments his lack of manliness, reliability, and progress, noting his habitual lateness harms his relationships, finances, and social standing while he clings to “some other time.” This critique targets cautionary behavior that demotivates ambitious effort.
Property described as two story dwelling in fair repair with necessary outbuildings. Sale requires one half cash on day of sale with balance in six months or all cash at purchaser option. Deferred payments bear interest from sale and secured to the satisfaction of the undersigned. Title papers at purchaser expense. W Brewster Deen James Temple Auction Assignee.
By virtue of a mortgage dating August 7 1009 by Oscar Clark and wife to Harry K Fooks later assigned through William J Neal to Margaret C Neal and to T Pliny Fisher the mortgage is recorded in Liber T 10 Ne WW folio 241 Denton Maryland. The undersigned assignee will sell at public auction in front of the Court House to the highest bidder.
Tuesday April 22 1924 between 1 and 4 pm a tract of land with improvements in the Sixth Election District of Caroline County on the Longs School House to Elbin Grist Mall road. It adjoins Wilbur Pennington Charles E Jarrell Paul Holsinger Orlando J Redden and others. Formerly William Lord Homestead with barn stables granary carriage house wagon shed silo and other outbuildings in good repair. Purchaser can secure a reasonable loan by contacting T Pliny Fisher attorney Denton Md.
Valuable farm in Tuckahoe Neck Caroline County Maryland to be sold at public auction in front of the Court House Denton Maryland. Farm known as Taylors Choice lies on the Downes Station to Elbins Mill road adjoining Orlando J Redden Thomas W Janes and others. Improvements include hall barn stables implement shed carriage house and other outbuildings. Terms cash. Purchaser may secure a reasonable loan by applying to T Pliny Fisher Attorney Denton Md.
The land conveyed by Charles A Boardley and Verdie Boardley to E Frank Morcom bears the date October 2, 1921 and is recorded in Caroline county land records Liber L. B. T. No. 1 folio 79. The property includes a small barn in fair repair.
A street encounter unfolds as a renowned artist praising a pavement artist who is painting a sturgeon. The painter asks about the angel drawing and the other artist replies with a quip about not seeing an asturgeon. The exchange highlights a playful banter over imagery and perception.
A nurselike scene unfolds as a doctor's child corrects a visiting lady about her father’s absence and a playful misinterpretation of the word anaesthetic. The little girl’s quick wit turns the moment into a humorous teaching. The exchange showcases humor in domestic hospital life.
In a village memory piece Ras tus Johnson is known to many and a Ladies Aid member questions him about seeing President Washington in office. He replies with a humorous sad reminiscence about times before Prohibition and reflects on his past.
Merchants and all persons in Caroline county must obtain or renew licenses before the fourth day, with detailed rates for traders based on stock in trade, female millinery licenses, salt sales without license in March to May, hawkers and peddlers renewal by May first, and broker licenses including stock, real estate, merchandise, bill, insurance, and exchange brokers with specified fees. Also notes oath requirements before the Clerk or a justice of the peace.
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