Wheat Fields of America and the War Effort
A wartime editorial argues that victory depends on Americans preserving wheat for allies and the war effort. It warns against appetites that drain food imports and calls for sacrifice and service to prevent German domination, declaring waste a public enemy and treason to the national cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Eton
Napoleon
America
United States
France
Britain
Italy
False report on farm products prompts Food Admin statement
A city press rumor claimed the United States Food Administration would restrict growing and shipping peaches berries melons and other perishables this year. The agency denied any production limits and urged expanding the perishable food industry, noting railroads priority and no discrimination against fruits vegetables or perishable goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department
United States Food Administration
Food Administration
Duty to Invest: Thrift Stamps and War Bonds
The piece urges citizens to purchase thrift stamps and war stamps as strong financial and patriotic investments. It notes one thrift stamp costs a quarter and 16 stamps plus 13 cents can obtain a 1923 redeemable war stamp for five dollars. It promotes the third Liberty Loan and calls readers to back the troops and government in the crisis.
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Pershing
Europe
Free
Land of the
Brave
A Good Garden Now Big Object
A garden can hold more moisture when soil is pulverized finely. The text explains that tiny water films cover many soil particles, and breaking the soil with tools increases its water retention for planting.
Humus and Germs Keep Garden Soil Rich and Moist
The article explains soil fertility through humus or humus content, moisture retention, and the role of bacteria. It notes humus from decayed matter to improve texture and moisture, mentions lime to keep soils sweet, and describes manure as a historic, multi-benefit soil enhancer that adds plant food humus and bacteria, making nutrients available to plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eversbody
Baltimore to be surrounded by arid barrier in Maryland
An Annapolis Advertiser Republican argues Baltimore City will become the wet spot in a dry Maryland as surrounding counties adopt prohibition. It urges rapid national mobilization and notes every dollar in government securities aids the war effort and supports Liberty Bonds.
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Annapolis
Gravatt widow to sell 47 land parcels at public auction
The widow of W. Gravatt offers 47 4-10 acres of land in Caroline County Md for sale at public auction in front of the Denton Court House. Parcels include building lots on State road, arable fields, timber tracts, and varying frontage. Bidding terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with interest. title at purchaser's expense. Auctioneer James Temple. manager Mrs George Anna Gravatt.
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State Road
Denton
Railroad Station
Intereo
W. Gravatt
Court House
Liber L. H. G
Elias Williamson
Georgeanna Gravatt
Chas. Fllwanger
T. P. Fisher
J. H. Nichols
Caroline County
Chas. Ellwanger
Chas Ellwanger
Gen. W. Gravatt
Carter
George Anna Gravatt
James Temple
Joan T. Cantenh
Queen Annie’s County
Satie B. Jump
Elizabeth Jump
Queen Anne
Queen Anne’s County
Maryland
Queen Anne Cannery
Queen Anne's County
Hickiman
Greenwood
New Canning House Adds Labor Quarters in County
The Canning House is fully equipped with machinery for canning tomatoes and has a capacity of 20 000 to 25 000 cases per season. Located within easy hauling distance of Willoughby on the M D and W railroad, the Bath canneries sit in regions famed for large tomato production and promise strong investments.
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Starr Cannery
Starr
Queen Anne’s County
Thos. R. Legg
Willoughby
Roilroad Bath Canneries
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Denton Journal
Howard Mflvin
E. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson
Baltimore
CFA
Maxwell
C. A. Davison
Denton, Md
G. T. Redden & CO
M. E. Parsons
Eastern Shore Trust Company Bank
Federalsburg, Md
Tedder
W. C. Willey
Farmington, del
Directorette Stallion
Directorette
Dr. L. C. Smith
My Farm
L. C. Smufu
Denton, Ma
George C. Moore
Queen Annie
Kenton Jack
Atony Farm
A. W. Comport
Greensboro
A. L. Banks Williston
Mid
Route 1
Nullin's Home Store
Wilmington
U- 100
Raymond Concrete Pile Company
N. W
Washington, D.C
Pinder
Join Carroll
Goldsboro
Mabel CL. Towers
Gay St
Venton, Md
Sali
George L. Jump
Canning House
Nore
Madison Brown
Centreville
Marsland
T. F. Sewant
Perble Saute
Public Sali
Valcarli
Jersey
Itc
Dearborn
Carrigge
Deering
Black Hawk Cornu
Oliver
Denton National Bank
Thomas, Thomas & Supe, Auctioneers
George L. Dunto
Sallie B. Jump
Administratox
Queen Anne’s Co
Mad
Linia Berns
Harry
CLARK
Pion
Nuttle Milling Company
PPWA
J. Wright
Cooling County
J. Virgil Moores
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Burnsville, Me
Iphone
Monatonu
Wrarvylaaici
Wood
T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
East Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD
J. Harry Rose
Nisi
Thomas FH. Anderson
Benjamin B Pooks
Maurel A. D
Ibis
Thomas H. Anerson
Carolate Coumty
Lawrence B. Towers
Orphans’ Court
Samuel Hutchins
Tate
Rachel Hutchins
John Hupaching
Sramel Hutchins
Pakreg
Swase Tauchat
Ted.erly
Economcally
Parlo S.jeq
American Tobacco Co
John Howard, Denton
Hackett’s Gape
Dept. S. Whitsbore
Ope
W.S. Crouse
Nuttle Hardware Vco
Denton, Med
The
Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Company
Avery Machinery
Easton, MD
Dentonational Bank
Harvey L. Cooper
Prest
T. C. West
Winakur Brothers
Pants Factory
Skckton Worts
Winakur Bros
Don
Wilson’s
Easton, Maryland
the Sunshine Poultry Farm
Harrysbourg Colony
Seratel
TIN Sunshine Poultry Farm
Hotel Powhatan
Pennsylvania Ave
18Th
H Streets
Washington
White House
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