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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1927
Page
8
Two young engineers Mark Dorrance and Bert Lan sing confront superintendent Tracy Dunbar at a river dam site over withheld rebates. When Dunbar flees a mob accusing him of theft, an unexpected dramatic turn unfolds amid a tense workers dispute and a poultry farmer’s egg bounty.
A fugitive named Dunbar fires on pursuers then flees into woods after failing to repatriate rebate money. Bert Lansing and Mark Dorrance note his bluster masks a criminal past as Dunbar escapes abroad. Bert’s sister confesses a near elopement, revealing a truth about unworthy men.
A central India banker Seth Buddhima leaves 100000 to build three insect rest houses for tired wingless injured and aged insects. Travellers may sleep and must not harm bugs. at dawn they receive 23 cents if they harmed none. If a sleeper kills an insect they are ejected and paid nothing. An American source cites Virgil M Harris.
The jungle is dense and requires ten to fifteen coolies to cut a trail. Elephants and humans can pass, and the area offers quail, pheasant, jungle chicken known as nurgle, and game such as wild buffalo, leopards, elephants, bison, and several deer species. A nearly extinct miton is noted for its beauty and meat.
A private detective notes that finger prints are now a regular, indispensable part of everyday life. People resist but prints are used for identification on checks wills and various papers, reflecting a lasting, widespread adoption beyond criminal cases.
The origin of townships in the United States dates to 1703 when New York's colonial assembly passed a law for annual township elections of a supervisor. The law also provided that township supervisors from several townships meet at the county seat as a board of county supervisors.
A description explains that Pahos are feathered sticks used by certain Indian tribes in religious rites. Practitioners place a number of Pahos around themselves or at altars before prayers, believing the birds reaching the highest heavens will carry petitions to the gods.
A concise reflection notes how people, in Plato’s view, cling to soothing delusions while doctors and remedies chase cures. It observes that those who advise truth are often branded enemies, illustrating the paradox of seeking change through comforting lies.
The Australian notes the Murray River as the "Father of Waters" with its chief tributary the Darling, tracing a 2,400 mile path before reaching the Southern Ocean.
It is probable that horn of cattle or sheep were the first musical instruments used by man. Drums probably were in use long before recorded history.
Charles B. Harrison attorney named in Mortgage reports sale of property. Edward 8 Phillips May V Phillips Ivy A Andrews Daisy Andrews John S Skinner Addie R Skinner listed as parties. Order dated April 6 1927 requires ratification unless objections by June 9 and newspaper insertion four weeks before May 11 in Caroline County. Report states sale amount of 3300 dollars.
Henry R. Lewis as assignee for collection will sell at the Denton court house door two tracts of land in Caroline county Maryland described as the Markel L Weaver farm tract one containing about 116 acres and tract two about 44.7 acres with dwelling improvements, outbuildings, orchard and timber. Tract 1 subject to a mortgage of record and taxes. terms require one third cash day of sale, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with interest and note security. tract 2 cash on day of sale, title at purchaser expense. A mortgage loan may be available on tract 1. Denton Maryland. February 1923.
Denton Maryland invites sealed proposals for 12000 dollar Denton Street and Public Improvement Bonds due 1948 with 4 percent interest payable semi annually. Bids due May 2, 1927, at 1 pm at the Denton commissioners office. Bid security 5 percent. township reserves right to reject any bid.
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County Maryland the report of sale of T Frank Seward county treasurer and collector of state and county taxes for 1922 1923 1924 of the real estate assessed to W I Andrew is ordered ratified and confirmed by date April 18 1927. Advertisements must run three weeks before May 18 1927 warning interested parties to appear by June 18 1927 to show cause why sale should not be ratified. Thomas J Keating.
NICHOLS of Denton Maryland advertises a house with inn quantity to suit. A notice from H T NUTTLE of Andersontown Maryland offers 125 bushels soybeans for seed and provides a Denton Maryland phone contact. Dated 4-16-21.
Between 1 and 4 PM a parcel of land with improvements in the Third Election District Caroline County Maryland is offered for sale. The description follows old boundary lines and distances ending at Watts's Creek with perpetual perches and stakes noted. Terms: cash with title papers at purchaser expense. TV Pliny Fisher James Temple Auction Assignee.
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