Farmers urged to intensify work and invest in soil care
The Denton Journal argues high living costs arise from easy money and Liberty Bonds being spent. It urges farmers to raise output per acre by investing in fertilizer and better soil management, noting highways aid and continued prosperity for Maryland and Delaware peninsula crops. It also criticizes profiteering in food, urging fast federal action to curb hoarding and price gouging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Crothers
Maryland
Delaware
Beautiful highways memorials urge trees over monuments
A letter to the Journal advocates memorials through roadside tree planting and curbside improvements rather than arches or statues. It urges Denton to seed local highways with trees, suggesting Boy Scouts and other groups assist, citing Maryland and the Chicago to Saginaw route as examples of civic renewal through greenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Denton
Boy Scouts
Pack
Forestry Association
Chicago
Saginaw
Way
Premium prizes offered by Peninsula Horticultural Society
Premiums totaling 2000 dollars will be awarded at the Peninsula Horticultural Society meeting in Chestertown in January. Apple growers contest for fruit of highest quality, with many Peninsula growers pruning filling and spraying this year, promising keen competition and educational exhibit value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula Horticultural Society
Chestertown
Peninsula
In memory of Private Irwin Jopp on his 25th birthday
In memory of Private Irwin Jopp on his 25th birthday July 2gth killed in France September 1918 Oh why was he taken So young and so fair While the world has so many or better could spare Gone but not forgotten His Aunt Lida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Jopp
France
Lida
Democrats of Dorchester Propose District Meetings for Delegates
Dorchester Democrats suggest informal district meetings to elect delegates to a county convention to name a ticket and hold a primary contest where feasible. The proposal aims to organize early and broaden participation in the selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Notice to Voters Clarifies Sheriff Selection Rumor
Walter S. Rutter states that circulating reports about appointing James Temple as deputy and occupying the jail have no foundation. He addresses voter concerns directly, affirming no basis for the rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Temple
Walter S. Rutter
Order Nisi in Closson Equity Case in Caroline County
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County equity case Chy No 1942 the order dated August 1 1919 ratifies and confirms sale of property by W Brewster Deen assignee unless objections are filed by October 20 1919. A copy of the order must be printed in Caroline county newspapers once a week for four consecutive weeks before September 20 1919. The report states the sale amount at Fifteen Hundred Dollars. Orrence B. Towers Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Equity
Chy
W. Brewster Deen
Nwrence B. Towers
Orphans’ Court
Harvey L. Cooper
Thomas
West
Edward W. Liden
J. Virgil Moore
Leonard F., Covey
Potter Steele
14 Acres Farm Near Goldsboro Station for Quick Sale
All clear 14 acre 9 room frame house with attic tin roof and lightning rods. Outbuildings need repair. Elegant water, ground drain, good location near bank school church three general stores two canneries. Ideal small chicken farm mile from Goldsboro station. Address Charles F Urry 1815 South 51th St Philadelphia Pa. Bargain for quick buyer. Lost coat notice and other items appear in ad copy.
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Goldsboro Station
Charles F. Urry
South
51Th St
Philadelphia
Late County Treasurer's Sale of Real Estate in Caroline County
Public sale of multiple parcels in Caroline County Maryland to satisfy back taxes with 12 month redemption. Parcels include Chop Tank Main Street lot in Fourth Election District, an 11 acre tract near Zion to Ingleside, a 14 acre tract near Keen's Cross Roads, a Templeville Road parcel near Marydel, and a 3.5 acre Rochester line tract. bidders must pay in full at sale with 15 percent interest on redemption and costs. Joseph H. Carroll, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coroline County
Choptank
Jesse Wright
G. M. Waldron
W. J. Wright
W. A Dillon
Caroline County
Mi Zion
Ingleside
Willam Gilbert
Bears, Thos, Emerson
Harry Campers
Clarence Hordly
Mt. Zion
Keen's Cross Roads
C. W. Hirons
Alcade Wilkerson
John Swift
Frank Wilkerson
Franklin P. Wilkerson
Templeville Road
Marydel
Harry Dailey
Edward K. Everett
McKoeitt
S. W
A. J. Rochester
Rochester
John L. Scott
Joseph H. Carroll
Den-Mar Mobile Co promotes service and tires
Den-Mar Mobile Co advertises a full line of accessories and tires with repaired old casings, a well equipped shop, and a battery department. It touts a 25 percent mileage gain from double seal piston rings and invites customers to consult them, ending with the motto Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den-Mar Mobile Co
Free Premium Book Offer From Maryland State Fair Society
A notice urges readers to obtain a free copy of a premium book by writing to The Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society of Baltimore County at ROOM 250 EQUITABLE BUILDING in Baltimore Maryland. The ad provides mailing details and a date code 7-5-6t for submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society of
Baltimore County
Equitable
Vast Farm Auction of Livestock and Implements at Denton
Commencing at 9 o clock a m the following property includes seven horses and colts two mules eight cows a Holstein bull two brood sows lot of pigs and sheds. implements and gear such as two Columbian wagons a steel-axle horse cart harness a top buggy double York carriage Deering binders mowers and harvesters cultivators inclines seeders planters rakes, spaders and more. A United States six roll husker capacity 1000 bus per day and other farming equipment plus cans for canning. Credit over $10 with approved notes at Denton National Bank. J Frank Wright F Covey auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearborn
Deering
John Deere
Olver
Vulcan
Bickford & Huffman
Personal Property Sale at Price's Corner near Denton
Levi Gordon presents a sale at a residence at Price's Corner on Friday August 8 1919 starting 10 a m. Items include mules cows horses sow and various farm implements with a mix of equipment such as wagons binders planters mowers plows harrows seeders and more plus growing crops may be sold. Terms: cash under 10 and credit 12 months with approved security payable at Peoples Bank of Denton Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton National Bank
Price’s Corner
Denton
Peoples Bank of
Trusteer's Sale In Denton Maryland Under Court Decree
Public sale ordered by Orphans Court of Caroline county to settle a suit involving J H Nichols & Co. defendants. The property lies on Gay street in Denton, Lot 12 area with 374 feet frontage and 126 feet depth to an alley, described in an 1905 deed from Hughes Lumber and Coal Co. The sale occurs in front of the Court House door between 2 and 4 p m on a date in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Maryland
Caroline County
State of
Court House
Deoton
Orphans’ Court of
James TI. Nichols
Edward W. Breeding
Copartners
J. H. Nichols & Co
Hsintia
Eatelle Trice Et al
Denton
Gay Street
Seventh
Eighth Sreets
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
James Turner
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Ben Franklin
Baltimore
Sam
Ohio
War Department
United States Sugar Equalization Board
Sams
State
Kent News
Nisi
Mary E. M. Closson
Neal E. Closson
Thomas C. West
Retington
Modera Firearms & Ammunition
REL
C. W. Forter
Tuckahoe Bridge
Nuttle Milling Co
H. A. Roe
Denton, Md
Joanna McShane
N. Charles St
Baltimore, Md
Williston
Federalsburg
Llwood Fleming
Hillsboro
the Peoples Bank
Denton, Maryland
Board of Directors
Aca
the Board OF Directors
Albert W. Silk
H. Clay Hobbs
H. Earle Smith, Frank P. Covey
Thomas F. Johnson
Albert G. Towers
George J. Kibler Frederick J. Wright William R. Fountain Paul Holsinger
Henry T. Nuttl
Thomas L. Day Somers Blake William Croll
George T. Rede
Jen
John D. Williams
Dover ST
Timonium Fair
Greensboro
Ctata
F. P. Roe
Greensboro, Md
Tuckahoe
Oliver
J. Frank Wright
F. P. Covey
McCormick
Ontario
OIC Compacu
Levi Gordon
Audt
S. G. Nuttle
Clerk
Calvert C Merriken, Solicitor
Calvert C. Merriken
N. B
Logan
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