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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1929
Page
8
Edith Marks, lonely in a small village with husband Billy Marks, battles homesickness and emotional strain as she adjusts to a new life away from her East luxury. Their visit to Cardurels leads to Anna’s fall, testing Edith’s bond with Billy and revealing his quiet medical prowess.
In Carduorel, Edith and Billy discuss gifts and duties as he reveals a bought railway ticket home for her. She confesses she has been selfish lifting a butterfly life while Billy helps others. They decide to save for someone else and return the ticket money. Edith says she bought one too but won’t need it now.
The Free State census reports 2,971,092 people with 1,807,002 in gainful work and 672,129 in agriculture. Women total 121,057 among agricultural workers. 29,505 of 55,441 professionals are women. Clergy, monks, and clerical students number 4,?. public payroll includes 87,388 employed. Women appear in nearly all occupations including building trades.
The article describes ancient southeastern games akin to lacrosse using two rackets, the chunkey game with a rolling stone and marker sticks, and pole strike games. It mentions a cane dice pastime for women viewed as undignified and Natchez boys playing shinny. Creeks and Virginia youths favored a shin War similar to football with fervor.
In Mara kesh the capital of southern Morocco daily life resembles Arabian Nights as the city hosts North Africa’s fakirs and entertainers. The old caravan route via desert to sea remains guardian while acrobats snake charmers singers and storytellers perform nightly before travelers armed with knives and a spectrum of skin tones from blond to ebony.
Modern invention helps Americans by enabling rust-proof metals to be used in homes. Copper and brass offer corrosion resistance, reducing leaks from pipes gutters and lath pipes. The article urges copper bushings roof decks gutters ram-pipes brass pipe fittings and solid brass or bronze hardware to maintain bright appearance and avoid rust damage.
A stucco house requires vigorous cleaning. For stains found below windows, diluted sulfuric acid can be applied. The stucco must be scrubbed well and rinsed thoroughly. A strong water flow through a hose with a small stream is effective. Start at the top under the roof and work downward. Closer contact yields better results.
A playful piece centers on a wife who refuses to accept her husband bossing the home and mocks him as a leader of men. The tone stays humorous and self aware as the couple navigates domestic authority.
Notice to creditors announces letters of administration granted by the Orphans Court of Caroline County Maryland for the deceased. Claims must be presented with vouchers by February 25, 1930 or be barred from benefits. Debts owed should be settled promptly. Dated August 7, 1929, William C. Andrew, Administrator.
For sale offers bred to registered stock with prices 25 to 35 dollars per animal. Also registered Poland China pigs or stock. Warning to avoid trust in spouse Lulu Murphy. husband A F Murphy of Denton. Also request return of missing dark-blue spring coat from Carnival booth. Additional listings: Leghorn pullets 160, 14 weeks old. 8-week-old pigs from S A Linn in Federalsburg Maryland. other names Oscar Kelley Greensboro and F P Parker Harrington.
Henry R. Lewis as assignee offers at public sale the Cushman mortgage property in Federalsburg Maryland. The 310% acre parcel with improvements lies in the Fifth Election District and is described by metes and bounds in prior deeds with exceptions. Sale at First National Bank Federalsburg between 2 and 4 pm with terms of one third cash at sale, one third in six months and one third in twelve months or all cash, with interest on deferred payments. Auctioneer Leonard Covey. mortgage loan option available through Henry R. Lewis Denton MD.
Lewis C. Mitchell owner offers 6 head of cows two mules a horse and farming gear at public sale on his Samuel Ellwanger farm near Whiteleysburg to Shepherds Church starting 10 a m rain or shine. Items include mower binder corn cutter hay rake wagon cider press plow harness milk cans beds furniture and household goods. Cash for sums under 10 with 12 month credit on larger amounts with note and security at Caroline County Bank. Sale by A J Chu and James Temple auctioneers.
Before becoming a U S senator, Humphrey Marshall served in Kentucky's legislature while Henry Clay was speaker. Clay proposed a domestic manufacture dress code to protect tariffs. The two debated, dueled with pistols on the field of honor. both were slightly wounded, with no serious injuries.
Bridgeport Conn Telegram reports an uneasy sense of exposure after tracks were not covered. A brief note reflects concern over overlooked details and potential consequences. The column hints at accountability and the weight of journalistic duty in ensuring complete coverage.
To the Taxpayers of Denton the message urges payment of delinquent town taxes and rents. The Denton commissioners say funds are needed for city operations and appeal for prompt settlement to avoid further action. Walter Spalkin, Clerk, signs the notice on behalf of the commissioners.
Mrs Katie Davis offers at public sale at her home on the Denton to Central Church dirt road about 10 miles from Denton on Monday August 19 1929 starting 10 a m rain or shine. Items include farm implements 1 wheat binder 1 mower 1 springtooth harrow 1 iron drag 1 wooden drag 2 walking cultivators implements for plowing and wagon harness parlor suite cupboard and various tools also three horses and a day mare all items under 16 dollars cash day of sale over 16 credit four months with interest bearing note. No removal before terms. Auctioneer James Temple Clerk Josiah Beck.
For sale a filling station and store building with basement, seven room dwelling, extensive outbuildings, and 15 acres cultivated land. The property features a large barn, chickenhouse, corn crib and fruit trees. Located 13 miles from Denton on the Denton Greensboro road. Possession January 1, 1930. Apply to John L. Everngam, Owner.
Late of Caroline county, deceased, all heirs are warned to exhibit the game to the subscriber with vouchers legally authenticated on or before February 10, 1930, or be excluded by law from making prompt settlement. Given under my hand this 23rd day of July, 1929.
Fish clams crabs and crab meat advertised for sale at wholesale or retail. Located at Pollard opposite Hughes Scanibee and Coal Co Watt Denton Maryland. Phone 202.
Office space available for rent in the C and P Telephone Building Denton with janitorial service provided. Apply to the Telephone Company in the building.
187 acres total 650 acres clear 87 acres timber with a house. Suitable as a chicken farm. Located near Greenwood Delaware. Write LONGFELLOW PRODUCTS CO. A. L. Morris, Megr., Centreville Maryland. 7-20-tf.
Store and dwelling at American Corner, Apply to Fred Trice, 8 10 P. O., Federalaburg, Md.
Iate of Caroline county deceased all game to the subscriber with vouch ers legally authenticated on or before February 10 1920 or be excluded from all benefit. All owing this estate must settle promptly. Given July 26 1929 Henry R Cook Executor 21 Elmwood Road Baltimore Md.
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