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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
2
A historical newspaper item dated Saturday morning April 10 1920 from Howard Melvin Ben H Johnson Melvin and Johnson publishers. The fragment notes a publishing house and date without additional contextual details or events.
Governor Ritchie addresses the General Assembly summarizing major laws passed. Highlights include merit system adoption, central purchasing bureau, higher teachers’ pay, subsistence relief for State Normal Schools, swamp land drainage, expanded Workmen’s Compensation, road construction funding with county cost sharing, construction and bridge loan bills, tobacco grower aid for Southern Maryland, Baltimore City policing reforms, racing regulation, and tax rate adjustments down to 35.1 and 35 cents for 1921 and 1922 respectively.
A National Board of Farm Organizations issues a candidate questionnaire to list issues of interest to farmers. The list includes Vice President Marshall and several senators governors and other officials. The board intends to add more candidates and views it as a principled inquiry into farmer concerns and policy aims.
A proposal urges comprehensive studies of farm production costs at home and abroad and demands publication of uncensored facts. Emphasis is on transparent data to illuminate cost structures and global comparisons.
The Older Boys Conference in Salisbury April 16 18 will feature United States Senator Selden P Spencer of Missouri as one of the two main speakers at the Friday night conference dinner. C C Robinson international Y M C A Boys Work secretary will attend all sessions and Lieut Col A W Woodcock of Salisbury is among speakers. School and Sunday School credential notices are being mailed.
In loving memory of Pratt T. Taylor who died March 23, 1919 at age 69. A family note expresses grief and belief in a reunion beyond the grave. Prayers for rest and comfort from Pratt and family, James Fluharty and others, Easter visits, and pastor Rev. J F Richardson departing for Harrington.
Mrs Maggie Baker and Mrs S A Smith, after visiting Mrs Anderson Redden, return home. Messrs E W Smith and E Baker of Philadelphia spent Easter with Mrs S A Smith’s mother. Mr Elmer Butler spent the Easter holidays in Baltimore.
A bulletin prepared by U S Department of Agriculture forestry specialists offers guidance for farmers on marketing various logs and wise cutting. It stresses protecting seedlings, condemns wasteful land stripping that exposes slopes, and uses photographs to illustrate the consequences of shortsighted forestry practices.
The article outlines tomato growing practices including planting between crimson clover, watering in dry weather, deep setting with little exposure, weed control, soil mulch, and frequent cultivation after rain. It emphasizes avoiding cultivation when vines are wet to prevent leaf blight spread and prescribes spray timing and Bordeaux 4-4-50 for disease control.
Farmers and sportsmen fear dwindling game if fox numbers rise. State protections differ, some allow bounties elsewhere. Fox predation harms poultry and game birds, prompting calls for better pest control. Reports from USDA highlight ongoing interest in pe peal system. Commercial finance expands with new stock offers. Hoover emerges as active Republican presidential candidate.
By order of the Orphans Court Mad., administrator Chaves UH. Warman offers at public sale on the Charles Tin man farm along the Melville to Mt. Zion road in Caroline County on Wednesday April 14 1920 at ten o clock a.m. lots include cows mules horses farm wagon harness tools vehicles and farming implements with cash or six month credit terms and interest bearing notes secured by Goldsboro Bank. Auctioneer A Jackson Little.
By virtue of an order of the Orphans Court for Caroline County the administrator of Horace B Wright deceased will sell on date to be announced. The sale represents the estate assets as directed by the court and aims to settle debts and distribute proceeds to rightful heirs.
An election for one member of the Board of Town Commissioners of Denton will be held on Monday April 26 1920 in the corridor of the Court House between the hours of 2 and 5 p m. S Frank Cole president a Paige roadster six cylinder in wood condition. Apply at the domain office or write Box 371.
Three parcels in Caroline county near Denton described in detail with metes and bounds, rights of way, and boundaries along Watts Creek. Parcels A AIL BAH and CHAN site near Deep Shore and state road, with timber value noted. Land offered first as separate parcels per plat by HH Waldorf, then as a whole to maximize proceeds. Public sale window 1 to 4 p.m. at the property.
Hilton W. Robertson, a lifelong White Haven resident born July 16, 1886, seeks the First District congressional nomination. He chairs the Bank of White Haven and leads White Haven Ship Building. educated in White Haven and Baltimore Business College, studied law and earned a law degree. Service to community and nation emphasized.
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