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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
2
Democratic voters meet at voting places on Saturday to elect delegates for the County Convention in Denton on August 27 1908. Nominations include State Senate County House County Treasurer County Commissioner Sheriff and County Surveyor. Polls open 2 p m to 5 p m. By order of the County Central Committee.
Editorial urges Democrats to vote today in primaries and engage in selecting competent delegates to the county convention next Tuesday. It argues a healthy slate and a winning ticket depend on informed primary choices and warns against convention manipulation. It notes broad party fitness and cites other issues such as a rising pension roll and industry oil developments.
The Democrats of Kent nominate a robust slate led by William T. Nicholson and Stonewall J. Johnson for the House of Delegates with Jesse Cooper for County Treasurer Thomas J. Fletcher for Sheriff Louis C. Ayers and Captain Harvey Brice for County Commissioners Harrison H. Gresham for County Surveyor Cardinal Gibbons arrives in New York from Rome and will be warmly welcomed home by thousands of Baltimoreans.
The Brooklyn Eagle reports England claims American wire rods cost $29.30 a ton delivered to Manchester while U.S. buyers pay $39 a ton. The piece argues tariff protection lets American producers charge Americans more than for foreigners, exploiting citizens either way.
Rev A A Power of Emporia Kansas touts Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as curative after two doses. A neighbor, after failed doctor treatments, used the remedy and was cured. J H Doak of Williams Oregon reports his baby’s diarrhea relieved and cured by the remedy. Sold by R J Colston Denton and Hugh Duffey Hillsboro.
Notice from The Scuven Board of Denton Maryland dated August 14, 1901. Details are limited in the fragment.
By order of the Maryland General Assembly a six percent discount is offered on taxes paid in September. Caroline County taxpayers are notified that the county treasurer will hold sittings in principal towns across districts to receive state and county taxes for the year. A five percent discount applies to taxes paid during September. interest accrues on unpaid bills from September 1. Charles H. Whitey, Treasurer.
The undersigned offers for sale on his farm in Tuckahoe Neck the Henry Anderson farm now occupied by M. F. Allabund. Beginning at 10 o clock a m. the stock includes 1 pair Sorrel Mules 1 pair Brown Antes 1 pair Bay horses 1 Ronn Worse 10 head of cows 1 Holstein bull 4 years old.
A historic advertisement itemizes farm implements including one McCormick Reaper one Bickford Hutl man Drill one Deering Mower one Cora Flant er one Roser one Springtooth Harrow one Wheel Cultivation Drag Harrow four Plows Cultivators Plow Harness Wagon Harness one Double Wagon one Seeder one Dearborn Wagon one Carriage Pole.
All sums of and under ten dollars cost. For sums over that amount a 12 month credit is available. Purchasers provide interest hearing notes payable at Denton Nation and Osm Evenuarge.
Multiple properties in Caroline County Maryland and Kent County Delaware to be sold at the Marydel sale. Includes a valued dwelling with outbuildings on Main Street occupied by Andrew Clark at his death, now Mrs. Sarah J. Clark's residence, plus a Goldsboro lot with a single story dwelling, an adjacent 51 acre farm near Marydel with a two story dwelling and orchard, tenanted by Charles Burris, and a 1902 possession date. Additional parcels lie in Marydel town and South Murderkill near Felton to Sandtown, with 7500 square foot lot No Residue, a 71 acre farm with a frame dwelling, and two dower and residue tracts. Terms require one-third cash, balance in two installments, or all cash. titles at purchaser expense. Auctioneer trustees Oscar Clark and J.W. Crank. Denton Md attorney listed.
T. Pliny Fisher, attorney, named in mortgage. The notice states that the purchaser must cover the costs of title papers and related charges as required by the mortgage agreement.
A sharp note contrasts Corn Binders, highlighting cost and effort saved. The author presents simple, eye‑catching facts to show how the machine reduces work and money spent in harvesting corn. The piece invites readers to view the case as clearly favorable to the binder.
A dated letter from August 13 1901 discusses an Economic Corn Harvester praised for efficiency yet critiqued for draft weight and setup. The writer notes perceived labor savings with two and three workers, calls out issues with binding twine from mice, and claims the device paid for itself last season. The letter closes with a respectful sign-off.
A promotional notice from Jonathan Evitts of Denton Maryland highlights a successful corn carrying machine. It urges Caroline corn raisers to join and place orders early to secure one of these machines, emphasizing its large capacity and strength for 40 to 50 hills.
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