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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1927
Page
4
Publication details show Melvin and Johnson Inc as publishers with Benjamin H Johnson as president and treasurer and Benjamin F Johnson as vp and secretary. The issue is entered in Denton Maryland as a record class male matter and dated Saturday morning April 390 1927.
An editorial urges care for dogwood shrubs amid roadside vandalism and tourist travel. It cites cultural ties, like Japan’s cherry trees, and argues for respect toward country premises and flowers, praising preservation over senseless destruction. References to 1927 Maryland legislation and Evelyn S. France’s Baltimore death follow.
The United States Steel Corporation, known as the steel trust, declared a stock dividend around $203 million amid 1926 cash dividends totaling $61 million and net earnings of $117 million. The piece argues tariff favors under the Fordney McCumber Act and President Coolidge’s flexible tariff provision boosted steel profits and consumer costs, noting a 50 percent pig iron duty rise followed by steel price increases.
The piece argues that President Coolidge, as a stockholder in the steel firm, profits from a tariff aid that raises costs for farmers and consumers. It notes farm foreclosures, shrinking farm population, and overall hardship while accusing the administration of favoritism toward monopolies under the Fordney McCumber act.
The Philadelphia Inter-State Dairy Council cautions a healthy spring lifestyle in Weekly Health Talk titled The May Pole Dance. It links May Day customs to appetite, recommending milk and dairy treats as ideal for various appetites from skim to ice cream, with a cream cheese sandwich as accompaniment and poetry praising milk as a source of pleasure.
The National Community Foundation outlines a nationwide plan to enhance life in Home Towns of America. Backed by national leaders, the initiative aims to provide benefits beyond direct financial cost, beginning with Swarth- asleep phased rollout to bring new opportunities to communities nationwide.
The Swarthmore Chautauqua Association outlines its plan to operate through an established agency to spread a festival atmosphere for adult and youth education. New national emergency style programs echo Theodore Roosevelt on the Chautauqua’s American role. A $5,000,000 endowment is proposed by trustees and sponsors including Otto H. Kahn Dr. S. Parkes Cadman Paul M. Pearson Edward Bok Will Irvin Ida Tarbell and Charles M. Schwab.
Portland Cement Association official predicts concrete floors will become common in bungalows cottages and more prestigious homes within years. He cites fire safety rigidity wall stability sound proofness and reduced insurance costs as key benefits while noting the modest two percent cost increase and long-standing use in hotels and public buildings.
A seed package from Korea to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seven years ago proved Korea lespedza a new US forage. It matures seed in the adapted regions from Pennsylvania to Ohio and Virginia to Kentucky, offering drought resistance and reseeding ability for summer pasture on poor soils. Seed supply is the current bottleneck and farmers are urged to harvest seed for sale.
The Walpole Society of prominent men from Boston to Philadelphia toured the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula on a semi annual field trip guided by Maryland Conservation Commissioner Swepson Earle. The 22 member party began in Wilmington and visited Easton Cambridge Salisbury and other historic sites on the Chesapeake Bay country and Eastern Shore.
Hollywood icons Bowlegs and Douglas Fairbanks bring The Black Pirate to New Dover Opera House for May 2 3 4. Color photography aims for natural looking hues with dramatic effect. Billie Dove leads the cast with Temple Pigott as maid and Donald Crisp Anders Randolf and Sam de Grasse as the principal pirates.
In a revival of Nevada mining lore, Weepah chiefs a new gold excitement led by Frank Horton Jr with Frank Horton Sr as guide. The camp grows to about four hundred tents and cabins while autos replace pack animals for sturdy desert routes. Horton Sr allegedly worth a million, arriving from California after word of the strike.
The article explains aphids devastate many plants and require tailored insecticide approaches due to species variation. It notes corn root aphid protection by the corn root ant and cites nicotine-based sprays and dusts for green, rosy apple aphids and black cherry peach aphids, with tree banding to block ant guardians.
For sale ten tons of good mixed hay comprising clover and timothy. Contact H H Stafford Burrsville Maryland for details and delivery options.
New nam M. K. promotes home cleaning supplies and services with a Denton Maryland address, urging customers to shop for household needs. The brief ad highlights broad home cleaning offerings and direct consumer call to action.
The latest in box paper, white and tinted, is now available at F. J. Wright's, offering a range of finishes for printers and publishers seeking quality stock.
A brief notice inviting readers to subscribe to The Journal for comprehensive daily news coverage and regular updates across topics.
A reflective poem urges daily remembrance of a mother's gentle influence to guide men through life’s temptations and keep faith bright. It contrasts worldly pursuits with the solace of maternal wisdom, suggesting one enduring thought can sustain virtue and hope amid hardship.
Pathfinder Magazine reports that Iceland’s eider duck industry, once lucrative for down used in pillows and quilts, has collapsed due to overhunting by pot-hunters. Strict laws regulate nest downing, while sea birds like puffins, auks, guillemots and terns breed on cliffs. The rookeries attract large crowds, creating perilous hunting with nets, snares, and cliffside egg gathering. The wildlife’s dense nests and dense cries echo in the rookeries as birds take flight, stirring a tempest of noise and wind.
A new school board member quiets critics with his debut address in which he notes some duties fall under his province while others belong to the teacher. He sits through recitations with grave interest and praises the promptness of District No. 1 students.
Assignee Fred R. Owens will sell at the Denton Court House door in Maryland two tracts of land described in a 1911 mortgage from Lucilla and Henry J. Kerwin to Starvey L. Cooper. The parcels total about 55 acres with a two story dwelling, outbuildings, an orchard and berry patch. A three installment payment plan is offered with interest or all cash option, title papers at purchaser expense. Auctioneer L. F. Covey. Mortgage financing available upon application.
Under a 1924 mortgage assignment to W Brewster Deen with sale by Denton court, two parcels in the Second Election District are offered at public sale. Parcel 1 covers a surveyed plot with road and landmark lines, Parcel 2 contains two acres adjoining the first. The land, dwelling and outbuildings remain in standard repair. One-half cash. balance in two equal notes at six and twelve months with interest from sale date. tithes paid by purchaser. Auctioneer: James Temple.
Board of Directors of The Denton National Bank mourn the loss of James H Nichols after seventeen years of loyal service. The resolutions express sympathy to his family, declare the bank be draped for fifteen days, and call for publication in the county press and transmission to his relatives.
Attorney Charles B. Harrison will auction a six acre parcel in the Fourth Election District of Caroline County Maryland in front of J L Covey's store Preston between 3 and 4 p m The property includes a two story frame dwelling and is described by metes and bounds with neighbors Tilghman Stevens Alonza Blades and others A third of the purchase price is due day of sale with balance and interest payable at final ratification or all cash option Title papers at purchaser expense Auctioneered by William T Tuff The sale is held under a mortgage dated October 22 1919 and recorded in Caroline County Maryland.
A committee drafts resolutions on the death of James H. Nichols, honorary member of Caroline Council No. 175, Jr. O. U. A. M. The text notes his intellect, public spirit, and business success, honors his memory, drapes the charter for thirty days, and directs copies to the family and local newspapers.
Under a 1910 mortgage assigned to Fred S Owens the assignee will sell at the Denton court house door between 2 and 4 pm. The property includes two parcels in Caroline county along the Hillsboro to Ridgely road and near the D C railroad with adjacent lands once owned by D B Stayer Peter Hagadone and others. The land was described in prior deeds from Maury E Long to Mary C Wilson and later to J Nelson Richards and then conveyed to Herman Mitchell.
Improvements include eight room dwelling three room tenant barn machine shed granary above barn and stable parage chicken house meat house berry shanty all in good condition Land quality described as superior and well cultivated Farm near Ridgely by state road offered in parts then whole Sale terms require one third payment day of sale July 1 1928 and January 1 1923 with balance on completion or all cash Title papers at purchaser expense.
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