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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1922
Page
2
The notice lists Howard Melvin Benj H Jonson Melvin and Johnson Publicmiers published every Saturday. Entered at the Denton Missouri post office as second class mail matter. Publication dated Saturday morning August 19 1922.
The piece argues high tariffs raise consumer costs, depress trade, and threaten employment. It recalls past tariff battles, cites Republican measures like the McKinley and Payne Aldrich bills, and questions the 1922 elections, primary changes, and Maryland political realignments. It ends noting Lord Northcliffe’s death in London.
Obituary outlines John G. Woolley former Prohibition presidential candidate dies in Granada Spain on August 13 while touring Iceland for prohibition. It also notes Joseph Y. Brattan Maryland Farmer editor dies suddenly in Ellicott City and J Bibb Mills named to lead Anti Saloon League Alabama operations. Also mentions Democratic State convention Sept 21 in Baltimore Ford's Opera House. Crisfield port status and oyster trade highlighted. Automobile headlight crackdown announced with upcoming state wide campaign. Mrs Ida S Hollingsworth adds new hats and stamped goods.
A long letters to the Journal endorses Goldsborough for Congress, arguing his experience and claims he is best for Caroline County. The writer defends the Volstead Act, denounces modifications, and urges strict enforcement with harsher penalties to curb bootlegging. The piece reflects 1920s political debate and local sentiment on Prohibition and fiscal policy.
A letter urges voters to back prohibition, crediting enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act. It cites local corruption, lack of cooperation among town, county, and federal officers, and calls for strong public action to raid illegal liquor operations. The writer recalls Havre de Grace lessons and stresses citizen resolve to uphold prohibition.
Special Summer Values advertise two-piece suits in blue serges Panama Tropicals Palm Beach Mohairs and tropical worsteds with prices from 10 to 25. Men and young men models feature dark shades fast color and fine twill serge with basement specials at 15 and 18.75. Store closes Thursday at 12 30 during August.
Frank P. Powell announces a public auction 1 pm Monday August 28 1922 at Alburger place Greensboro road 13 miles north of Denton selling an array of household goods and tools including a Ross Metal Silo lumber stove furniture and kitchenware. Terms cash under 10 dollars and credit six months on approved notes. Clayton Horsey Clerk.
Orphans Court of Caroline County orders publication to non resident defendants of a bill seeking sale of William R. Phillips’s real estate to pay debts. The property includes 66 acres in fifth election district and half of an 80 acre tract by Nanticoke River. Admin duties held by Thomas F. Phillips. heirs include Jerome, Sarah, Nellie Christian, Aaron Johnson and others, many infants. Publication required before September 4 and response by October 2.
Dance at Wrights Wharf on Saturday August 1 will showcase real old fashioned square dances. A 3 burner Oil Sooners in excellent condition and a twelve piece dark oak dining room suit nearly new are advertised with contact details at 100 Gth St Venton Md and cp Lednums Bitarmacy S-19-11 Denton Md.
John Cros offers one pair mules aged six years already broken and gentle with good size. About one mile from Hobbs Mad. Also a fine lot Grimes Golden apples expected August 25 to 26. ER. L. Foors, Preston, Md.
A dated notice reports a political push toward repealing or modifying the Volstead Act and related temperance policies in the 8th district. It notes debates within local government and the potential impact on enforcement, legality, and public order strategies. The item highlights key figures and dates shaping the repeal effort.
Public sale under two chattel mortgages from Harry J Burklew to Albert S Huntly at Norman Taylor farm near Bethlehem on Aug 28 1922 starting 10 am. Items include two 10 year old horses a 7 year old cow 25 chickens farm implements corn hay harnesses corn tomatoes cantaloupes and watermelons with various growing acreage and vehicle items.
A political advertisement outlines candidate positions on liquor law repeal and governmental control of alcohol, advocating a state monopoly to curb morals concerns and eliminate private interests. It praises Col. Sisk for independ ent thinking, limited government, and reduced taxes, stressing his farming and local ties.
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