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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1926
Page
4
A Denton Missouri item notes Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin F. Johnson as Vice-President and Secretary and the President and Treasurer positions also held by Johnson. The notice appeared in the Saturday morning edition dated August 7, 1926.
A Salis bury Advertiser editorial urges every citizen to register and vote, stressing party duty, state central committees, and local cooperation. It warns that late registration harms Democrats in Maryland elections, calls for systematic lists, and for young adults to join the party through registration efforts.
The piece likens careful inspection to buying items from houses to fabrics, arguing that people examine both sides of material things and should apply the same scrutiny to ideas and convictions. It emphasizes dual aspects like bottom and top, inside and outside, right and wrong, urging caution in thinking.
The piece urges readers to examine opposing viewpoints and avoid blind adherence to a single side. It notes that federal aid roads reached 10,628 miles completed in the year ending June 30, 1926, bringing total Federal-aid roads to 52,526 miles, with 14,355 miles under construction and 2,183 approved for construction in the new year. Congress authorized $75 million for each of fiscal years 1928 and 1929 to continue road work under the Federal-aid highway system of 180,000 miles.
From The Marylander Baltimore notes a protest against renomination of Alan Goldsborough in Maryland First District. Baltimoreians back Franklin Upshur with funds and a strong campaign, while Shore residents resent external meddling and expect Goldsborough to win renomination despite opposition.
Farmers and truckers along the Shore report the first appearance of the Japanese beetle in Delaware close to the Maryland border. Farm Bureau officials join farmers in stamping out the pest as Jersey tomato shipments move toward Baltimore and the Eastern Shore. Delaware patrols are tightening to prevent importation and Maryland cooperation may follow if beetles are detected in the Maryland counties.
On Saturday last 18 210 quarts were shipped raising the year total to 7 874 012 quarts. Peach shipments remain slow at 272 baskets vs 4 761 last year. Tomatoes show weakness with five baskets shipped Saturday and 1 488 to date vs 6 925 last year. Cucumbers move faster with 6 965 hampers shipped.
Dr George W. Cooke and singer Harold Vigneulle will conduct services at the old-time tenting ground all day today and tomorrow. Cooke’s revival campaign in Denton recently drew many locals, a memory fresh in hundreds of minds.
Lost on Denton area between G 5S Roe's and camp two white gold diamond rings with reward. Contact G Roe Ridgely Maryland.
Wesley Jarrell declares his candidacy for a seat on the Caroline County Board of County Commissioners. He seeks the Democratic primary on September 11, pledging to serve taxpayers with his best judgment and asking for support.
Having decided to discontinue farming the owner will sell five stock including mules cattle farm implements etc at the Rochester farm on the stone road from Hillsboro to Denton on Monday August 16 1926 at 10 o clock rain or shine with crops harvested and wagons or teams not needed all without reserve
A local sale offers live stock including five pairs of mules named Barney Betty Tom Dolly Jack Jerry Bob Cracker Rhoda and Prince, ages six to thirteen, plus 20 Jersey cows with calves, four milking, three fresh, one due by September, and a Guernsey bull eighteen months old. All cows are reported good milkers and raised by the seller.
Figures show total hampers moved to date reach 181,468, up from 141,532 at the same point last year. Sweet potatoes total 6,507 barrels versus 15,613 last year, white potatoes 221,417 barrels versus 159,625, and cantaloupes 1,150 carriers versus 31,761 last year.
French extras in demand as Norma Talmadge opens Kiki a First National film next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at New Dover Opera House. Joseph M Schenck and John W Considine Jr produced and ensured a Paris atmosphere with Belasco backing. Ronald Colman is the new leading man joining a cosmopolitan supporting cast.
A long list of farming gear to be sold by GEO. C. WALLS with James Temple as Auctioneer. Items include bound binders, wheat drills, mowers, rakes, spreaders, planters, wagons, harnesses, teeth and harrows, plows, cultivators, sleds, belting gear, spades, knives, pumps, and related equipment. Ford truck noted among items. Bids under ten dollars taken with no credit. larger sums carry 12 month notes with approved security. Sale terms require removal only after terms are met. Auction clerks listed as Flowers and Mongan.
Assignees Calvert C Merriken Wilbert L Merriken L F Covey will sell at public sale at the Denton Maryland courthouse steps on Tuesday August 31 1926 between 2 and 4 0 clock pm. The property is in Caroline County first Election District on the west side of the Keenes Cross Roads to Melville road described by deed from Samuel G Nuttle to Charles H W Anthony dated December 3 1912. Improvements include a two story frame dwelling and outbuildings in fair repair. One half cash day of sale or all cash with option of purchaser to pay balance by ratification of sale. Deferred payments secured by purchaser note with security to be approved by assignees. Title papers at purchaser expense. CALVERT C MERRIKEN WILBERT L MERRIKEN L F Covey Assignees Auctioneer
Loving remembrance notes Wilton Trice who died January 21 1926. Dearest husband you left us and your willing hands are at rest. Time heals but longing remains as memory keeps him near. The Golden Gates opened and a gentle voice said Come as he entered home. Wife and Children.
A loving remembrance notes Bertie V Bindes died August 10 1918 nine years ago. The poem speaks of sorrow and memory with lines by Sallie A Taylor and Mrs J Blades. Also mentions Mr Wi Steelman returning from Fort Eustis VA to reopen his North Third Street business on Monday August 6th.
A brief items column notes new titles and reader picks in the Latest Books roundup. It highlights popular novels and non fiction titles drawing steady public interest across libraries and bookshops.
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