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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1923
Page
8
Marjorie Peters rushes home for a parcel and discovers a Cape Cod fire fighter during a quest for an open fireplace apartment. She bargains with a janitor for access and desiring a cheaper rent, but finds the unexpected occupant of the unit waiting behind a chair as she enters the empty home.
Marjorie and Dawson Hill exchange humor over a fireplace in an urban apartment. He stays alert after being awakened, they discuss fire starters, and a budding romance grows as they plan to meet again. A Cape Cod fire lighter swerves the tale toward a bet won by the Cre-lighter, Dawson Hill.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that Philadelphia, as the nearest major city to battlefields, received the most severely wounded during the Civil War and had the lowest death rate in its hospitals. It cites 157000 sick or wounded sent to Philadelphia hospitals, with 975 deaths among 46500 cases after the Wilderness campaign, plus 10000 wounded from Manassas trains. Pennsylvania troops suffered 56 killed by bullets and 46 by disease.
A husband jokes about eggs dropping dead if sold at 12 cents a dozen. His wife notes prices now around 35 cents, recalling 12 cent days. He replies that such a sale could be dangerous for many shoppers.
The idea began in the Pacific Northwest in 1920 and spread nationwide due to strong demand. President Harding proclaimed it a national observance in 1921, and it has been observed annually since. It is not officially tied to Arbor Day, though Arbor Day activities often occur in its span. The same groups interested in Arbor Day typically support forest protection.
A witty cautionary note about flirtatious messages. The line warns that a girl sending insistent romantic phrases like oceans of love should prompt wary, protective reactions and careful judgment in pursuing relationships.
A compact note reflects on grief and passion as rain swells small streams. Dryden and Confucius are cited, highlighting view of studying the past to glimpse the future and guidance for poets.
Under a 1912 mortgage from William J Wright and wife to Thomas W Harmon and multiple assignments, the last to W Hrewater Deen, recorded in Liber J K S No 13 folio 334, the assignee will offer the property at public sale in front of the Court House door in Denton Maryland on (date to be announced)
On Tuesday September 4 1923 between 2 and 4 p m. the North Wales tract in Caroline county east side of Choptank River near Hog Island including Hog Island Wharf will be offered. Bounded west by Choptank River south by Og Island road north by Edmondsons marsh and east by William DeVries and Frazier county road containing about forty acres with improvements a large dwelling and outbuildings. Terms one third cash day of sale and balance in six and twelve months or cash at option. deferred payments accrue interest. W Brewster Deen James Temple auctioneers assignees.
By virtue of a power of sale in a 1920 mortgage from Frank C Brauchle and Lillian Brauchle to Henry F Schmick default on terms led the attorney named in the note to offer the property at public sale to the highest bidder in front of Covey Bros Store Preston Maryland.
Saturday afternoon September 1 192d between two and three o clock the described lot lies in the Fourth Election District Preston town Caroline county Maryland Beginning at a stake on Noble avenue corner of Lot 16 on a plot by Alexander Noble and running along the avenue with bearings to and from the alley and Lot 16 to Lot 17 conveying the land from J Frank Patchett and Mary W Patchett to Frank C Brauchle and Lillian S Brauchle by deed dated August 4 1920 Terms of sale cash on day of sale title papers at purchaser’s examination Charles B Harrison attorney W T Turr auctioneer
Public sale of multiple Caroline county parcels under and by virtue of a mortgage chain from William W Johns and Minnie Johns to W Brewster Deen and later assignments. Three large tracts near Preston, Hynson and Johns Church plus smaller parcels, improvements including a two story dwelling and barn, with six month or all cash terms and interest bearing deferred payment options. Auction held in front of the Denton Court House with Calvert C Merriken as assignee and Joan W Clark as auctioneer.
Public sale of a two story eight room dwelling with front and back porches, outbuildings, good garden and water, fronting 100 feet on state road near Greensboro. Property described in older Caroline county deeds. sale to the highest bidder on September 1, 1923, at 2 to 4 p. m. in front of Caroline County Bank.
Public sale to the highest bidder in front of Caroline County Bank Greensboro Maryland. Property includes a two story frame dwelling on 65 by 173 feet lot with 18 foot alley and outbuildings. Purchase is one half price day of sale with balance at ratification, secured by the trustee James Temple.
State associations report sizable drops in lumber costs since 1920 with percentages from 22 to 26 across eight states and intercity surveys. Salisbury local figures show building materials 29.5 percent cheaper than in 1920, reflecting a broad decline in retail lumber prices.
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