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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1928
Page
2
The column urges Caro line county residents to support the merchant who funds community institutions. It claims the advertiser is a live wire, alert to merchandising conditions, offering quality merchandise and real value through volume sales and small profits to deliver better bargains than non advertisers.
A compact discussion urges using thinking before and during work to save time and reduce repeats. It contrasts hard labor with thoughtful effort, noting wars and fortunes often hinge on brains rather than sheer force. Emphasizes concentrating on current tasks to cut manual labor.
Editorial notes report record wheat from 400 acres in Kent county Maryland amounting to upwards of ten thousand bushels. The per acre average nears 35, a result of a wealthy Philadelphia farmer's field under optimal conditions. Despite the large crop, net profit may be limited due to low grain prices.
Discussion of highway dividends as drivers of growth, tax rates impacting home building and business, and the need for responsible bond issues. Comparisons of daily wages show US farmers shifting to cities while agricultural output remains high due to better farming methods and machinery, reducing reliance on hired labor.
Dr. R H Riley urges isolation of children at suspicious illness and rapid contact with family doctors as 72 cases reported nationwide this year, 39 in Baltimore City. Convalescent serum from recovered patients is advised, with hospital aid for blood collection. Precautions include separating the sick, disinfecting discharges, screening rooms, excluding animals, boiling dishes and clothing, and proper hand hygiene. The incubation period ranges two to fourteen days, averaging eight.
A brief moral reflection from The Christian Science Monitor urging happiness, peace, and success as constant companions for those who love humility and honor. The piece emphasizes virtuous living as the path to enduring well being.
Reprinted from twenty five years ago this week the Journal reflects on notable events, people, and local happenings of the era. Highlights include community milestones, earlier sports results, and civic notes shaping the town’s history.
The Sixth Street sidewalks will be greatly improved and a paved sidewalk fronting Court House square will be completed soon. J W Kerr judged fruits at the Easton fair. Wheat sells at 80 to 88 cents a bushel in Baltimore. corn around 62. S Bradford Downes elected secretary and treasurer of the Baltimore and Eastern Shore Transportation Company, replacing resigning I Somerset Slaughter. O P Sherman resigns as purser of the Avion. J Johnson succeeds him. Profs Noble and Saulsbury of the local high school return from Europe. Weekly death toll includes Rev Joseph L Kenny Federalsburg, Mrs Ella Parker Skinner formerly of Beulah, Mrs Mollie Flaharty formerly of Federalsburg. A revival under Methodist Protestant Church begins at Thawleys Tuckahoe Neck. Rev T I Wright to preach. School Board awards scholarships to Grace D Anderson at Maryland Institute and Elsie R Noble at Washington College normal department.
Miss Sallie Wilson returns from the Catskills where she stayed with her niece Miss Mary J Fisher. Numerous guests and visitors include Mrs T Clayton Horsey and Virginia, Mr and Mrs Walker Kline from Rising Sun, and Mr and Mrs J Oscar Nichols with sons Earl and Junior. Others visit relatives in Chester Baltimore Wilmington Philadelphia Wellsboro and New Jersey.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Scotton and relatives from Wilmington visited grandmother Annie Hor ney last Wednesday. Nearby couples from Millington Massey and Sadlersville spent Sunday with Daniel Cole Omar Clough and Clarence Marvel families. Bradford Starkey from Riverside New Jersey visiting J S Raugh ley. Walter Elliott of Goldsboro visited William H Kinnamon. Mollie Merchant from Wilmington stayed with sister Mrs Walter Walls. Noah Merchant of Rising Sun Del visited his mother Mrs Edin Cahall. Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11 announced. Medford Starkey and Norman Wyatt visited near Millington.
Concord residents spent Sunday at Camden Camp with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lankford and others. Notable guest visits included Mr. and Mrs. Leon Meredith hosting Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Thawley of Laurel, Del. Local families also entertained and visited, with relatives from Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach noted.
The board lists numerous pupil transport contracts renewed or created for the coming year, detailing routes from Edinburg to Ridgely and many points in between. Agnes Case closes the books showing a $1435.01 cash balance, notes outstanding none, and cites a $2792.87 excess in past year expenses due to a state funds shortfall. A memo notes continued $2 monthly charges for high school pupil transport.
Local notices list a long string of visiting relatives and residents from Wilmington Dover Philadelphia and Maryland towns. The passage notes a fourth quarterly conference at Caroline church today at 2 pm. It mentions Makosky assisting Rev Betts and lists many visitors and guests from Wilmington Denton Milford Rehoboth Beach and nearby communities.
Ruthsburg residents welcome guests including Mrs Mines and two children Catherine and Billy from Baltimore Mr Albert Sparks Mrs Carrie Dean Miss Clara Dean and Mrs Wiliam Burris with Betty of Burrisville Mrs Virginia Dean returns from visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Sparks Heartfape Miss Nancy Price returns from North Bead Baltimore Mrs William Mason returns from Sharon Hill Pa Balimore visitors Mr Milton Shewbrooks of Bloomingdale visits Calvin Dean Helen Mason of Reading Pa stays with her parents William and Mrs Mason
The notice outlines open seasons for rail birds reed birds wildfowl snipe woodcock quail and other game across Maryland counties with special restrictions Garrett Allegany Washington Howard and Baltimore have limited or no seasons for certain species. It lists daily bag limits for ducks geese brant snipe rail birds woodcock doves rabbit squirrel quail pheasant grouse wild turkey and male deer and urges timely hunter license procurement with enforcement by Deputy Wardens.
Burrsville and nearby towns show a flurry of visits as families travel from Pittsburgh Gladwyne Harrisburg and Baltimore to see relatives in Rehoboth Chesed Dover and Easton. The Wesley M E Sunday School picnic is planned in the church grove. The season's first tomatoes were packed by Alfred Baughley and Amos Layton bought a new car.
A 1930s style food page offers methods for cooling meals with ice cream and chilled salads. It includes a meringue based ice cream mix, a punch recipe with fruit and maraschino, and a cucumber salad basket idea. Also described are sponge cake ideas and simple party cupcakes with fillings.
Ridgely community audiences will view The First Kiss filmed at St Michaels early next month. Local social notes mention Mrs Emma Jackson hosting her Newark NZ son Wilson with his wife and child, plus visits from James Lewis and family and Charles Starkey at Camden Camp last Sunday. Stella Diefenderfer hosted Elwood and his wife from Claymont Sunday and Monday. Dorothy Saulsbury, now in Rehoboth, recently visited home. Briscoe, Ringgold, and Irvin Blackiston camping on Tilghman Island.
The U S Department of Agriculture and 60 broadcasting stations will launch a 30 week rural outreach program starting October 1. The 4-H Club Crier will showcase club activities and achievements to over 620,000 farm youth nationwide, with regional versions and a national host explaining projects and events. Sixty one stations across 38 states have requested the program.
Miss Ruth Maloney visits her parents in Norris Town and serves as bridesmaid at Miss Gladys Williams wedding in Easton. Storm damage draws crowds to the mill race. families and friends visit relatives in Cambridge and Denton. Sunday school planned at 10 o clock. various visits cited with local residents and advertisements noted.
Washington visitors Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Replogle and daughter Thelma hosted by C. A. Pentz. Miss Caroline Moorer of Westminster and Miss Mary B. Cochran of New York stayed with W. S. Crouse and Mrs. Howard. Mrs. T. Pliny Fisher and brother George E. Saulsbury visiting Lola Saulsbury and Maud Cooper in Rehoboth. Lee Dean of Philadelphia guests of D. W. Davis. Miss Caroline Davis heads to Manchester Public School. John C. Rutter of Washington returning home tomorrow. Miss Marie Pentz and Thelma Replogle spending two weeks at Rehoboth. Eliza Clemons of Dorchester visiting D. W. Davis. Mrs. John T. Porter visiting Harford county. Charles L. Walls Jr. spent last week-end at home.
In loving remembrance of my father William H. Satterfield who died August 20 1926. Levi K Ziegler of Williamsburg Pa former pastor of the Denton Church of the Brethren will preach Sunday morning August 25. Everybody welcome.
Timonium Fair hosts an ongoing Better Baby Contest with a six year old clinic offering free daily examinations from 11 am to 4 pm. Babies are entered in three age classes with cash and gold prizes for top places plus health certificates. winners must collect awards on September 8 at 1 pm.
Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Administratrix Verma Sparks filed releases for Walter Sparks and Floyd Sparks. Executor Charlies H Kinder filed debts list and an interest account. Letters granted for Henry F Mitchell. Appraisers appointed Harry W Davis and Donald E Jefferson. Administrators Kinder and Hollis filed various accounts and inventories.
Vernon reports Mrs. Alice H. Ross completed advanced courses at Columbia University in progressive methods psychology and philosophy of education. Mr. and Mrs. Clancey spent weekends at Coney Island Brighton Beach and Thousand Islands New York. Mrs. Price and son Carl bought the Wyatt farm and plan to move at New Year. Elmer Brown bought Price's home farm and will move there. The Wyatts plan to move from their farm near Thomas' school to town. Henry Silbereisen visited the Middle West Kentucky and Ohio with relatives.
Bethlehem notes that William Gutermuth and sister Sarah along with Wade Waiters returned home in Essex after a week with friends. James R. Christopher and son Dorsey Wade visited Baltimore on business last week. George Warrington of Linwood Pa visits Miss Alice Christopher. Frank Pitt of Baltimore spends the week with Miss Myra. Several residents traveled to Ocean City last Sunday from here.
Between Williston Ines ag ae and Williston Church on Thursday evening last. Reward offered, returned to JOURNAL Office.
The sale requires half the purchase money paid at sale and the remaining balance due six months later with interest from the sale date. Deferred payments must be secured to the satisfaction of the undersigned Assignee, or the buyer may pay all cash at purchase. Title papers at purchaser's expense. James Temple, Auctioneer.
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