Denton Journal Page Two Publication Note 1921
Newspaper metadata for Denton Journal page two lists Howard Melvin Nson and Johnson as publishers with a Saturday morning publication date of August 27, 1921. The item reads like a masthead record rather than article content, noting issue details and publisher credits. The fragment confirms the paper’s branding and publishing schedule.
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin Nson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Gordy for State Comptroller Endorsed by Salisbury Paper
The Salisbury Wicomico News endorses William S Gordy Jr for Maryland State Comptroller. It calls him splendidly equipped and lists his financial acumen and banking leadership. It urges Wicomico County voters to back him and notes his statewide potential and sound judgment. The note mentions population figures, Hoover meeting in Baltimore, and tax changes on soda and luxuries.
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Salisbury
Wicomico News
Wm. S. Gordy
Gordy
Maryland
Railroad reports strong summer freight amid heavy frosts
Pennsylvania Railroad reports higher business in May through August 20 with growing shipments from Farnhurst Franklin City Delmar Chestertown and other branches. Cantalope and berry shipments soar while peaches cucumbers apples and potatoes show declines. Refrigerated car movement hits high mark as legislation establishes standard fruit and vegetable barrel size.
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Peninsula
Pennsylvania Railroad
Farnhurst
Franklin City
Delmar
Chestertown
Central
Oxford and Cambridge
Standard Barrel Capacity Described in Old Text
A seven thousand and fifty six cubic inch form defines a standard barrel. The standard barrel reportedly holds nine quarts beyond three bushels, detailing a traditional measurement standard in historical context.
Real estate transfers recorded in the Clerk's office
A list of recent Denton area transfers includes Lizzie G. Redden to Martha J. Cannon for Denton property at 1 800 dollars and multiple other deeds. Names include William H. Deen to Thomas Elmer Butler. Joseph F. Jester to Harvey L. Cooper. George Roth to Michael Roth. Lawrence B. Towers to Jesse Holmes. and Henry C. Wright to James W. Thawley. Several other transfers reference Denton and Greensboro properties with varied acreages and prices.
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Lizzie G. Redden
Martha J. Cannon
Denton
William H. Deen
Thomas Elmer Butler
Joseph F. Jester
Harvey L. Cooper
William R. Gregg
Willoughby Nowell
Sophia A. Pritchett
Bertha L. Zoo
George Roth
Michael Roth
Lawrence B. Towers
Jesse Holmes
Joseph H. Carroll
Harry T. Wood
Henry C. Wright
James W. Thawley
Charles H. Dill
Marcellus B. Cooper
Greensboro
Franklin A. Slayer
David 5
Slayer
George E. Nichols
Clifford E. Burge
Henry Weaver
Markle L. Weaver
Franklin A. Stayer
Samuel J. Stayer
Samuel Towers
Otis Towers
Frances A. Pennington
Mary A. Stack
Ridgely
Anderson Breeding
Horace Shively
Josiah A. Beck
John Hammond
Funeral for Amos Smith Held at Family Home
The funeral for Amos Smith was held at his father's residence near here, with interment at Harrington cemetery. Attended by the American Legion and the Improved Order of Red Men, his death came from injuries sustained in service in France. A widow and child survive, and he formerly resided at American Corner. Other notes include visitors from New York and local business changes in Harrington.
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Amos Smith
Harrington Cemetery
American Legion
Improved Order of
Red Men
France
American Corner
Mesdames
Alice Ross
Rebecca Clancey
New York
Bowers Beach
Magnolia
Milford
Seaford
A. L. Harrington
Ida Wooters
Hobbs
Lewis Slaughter
Harvey
Lewis
Harrington
Austine Stafford
Vernon
John L. Hopkins
Slaughter Brothers
Wilmington
Thomas Chance
Ross Lane
Community Guests Visit Local Families and Notes on Relief Drive
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamilton and three sons Wilmer Ellwood and Tom mie of Youngstown Ohio guest of Mr and Mrs R F Coleman. Several families visited for weekend including Harmon Bryan Brodes Mur phy Seamore and Wil loughby groups. Queen Annes County held a fourteen hour Home Economics appointment then reassigned Elizabeth Hodgson to Delaware. Near East Relief asks Maryland farmers to donate 140000 bushels of corn and wheat to aid Caucasus and Levant victims ending August 31. Statewide interest noted and subscription urged.
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Thomas Hamilton
Wilmer, Ellwood
Tommie
Youngstown
Ohio
William Taylor
Willard
Trappe
R. F. Coleman
Thomas Harmon
Baltimore
Ed. Bryan
John Brodes
Bethlehem
Calvin Murphy
Lee Seamore
Grove
A. R. Willoughby
Harry Towers
Virginia
Dorothy
Hickman
Floyd Coleman
Ruth
Stephen Finharty
Blanche Baker
Mary Coleman
Peter Everngain
Concord
Ernest Dukes
Harry Hallis
Ocean City
Queen Anne's
Elizabeth Hodgson
Mary L. Bryan
Howard W. Simmons
Cambridge
State Extension Service
Miss Hodgson
Centreville
Delaware
Near East Rebef Organization
Maryland
Caucasus
Levant
Near East
Typhoid Outbreak Prompts State Vaccine Drive
Alarm over a surge in typhoid cases triggers state health action. Anti-typhoid vaccine is being distributed to local practitioners as 218 cases have been reported since August, with 16 new cases last Thursday and 164 last month. Hotspots include Alleghany, Washington, and Queen Anne's counties, plus Calvert, Charles, Kent, Talbot, Wicomico, and Baltimore.
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State Department of Health
Alleghany
Washington
Queen Anne's
Calvert
Charles
Kent
Talbot
Wicomico
Baltimore
Peninsula Ferry Company to start new boat service
The Peninsula Ferry Corporation reorganized and bought a boat for the Jiltimore to Love Point route. Service begins September 15 pending completion of road from the pier to the county dead. Local ads note Chambray in plain colors at low prices and remaining suits at 7.50 to 10.50. Everngam's stores advertise fabric and silk items with prices.
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Peninsula Ferry Corponation
Pice
Jiltimore
Love Point
Chambray
C. L. Noble
Everngam
Messaline
Everngam’s
Everngam's
Walter Rutter Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Caroline County
To the voters of Caroline County I declare my candidacy for Sheriff subject to Democratic primaries. Two years ago I withdrew my bid for the good of the party and supported the ticket. I seek your support again and promise to fill the office with credit to myself and the county if nominated and elected. Very truly yours Walter Rutter
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Caroline County
Walter & Rutter
Fooks Seeks State Senate Candidacy in Democratic Primary
Nelson H. Fooks of Preston Maryland announces his candidacy for the State Senate subject to the Democratic primaries.
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State Senate
Nelson H. Fooks
Preston, Md
Notice to Denton Taxpayers and Local Ads
Notice to Taxpayers Denton taxes due with 3 percent August discount at the Commissioners office Hours 9 30 to 12 and 2 to 5 pm W S Crouse Treasurer For Sale 1000 bushels yellow corn shelled or on cob Will shell about September 1 st Call G C or H A Moore Hillsboro Md Lost heavy hand gold ring engraved Lacey on Main St finder return to Mrs Lacey Stevens Corath Main Sts Denton Md
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the Commissioners of
Denton
W. S. Crouse
G. C
H. A. Moore
Hillsboro
Main St
Lacey
Lacey Stevens
Corath & Main Sts
Denton, Md
Deakyne Pledge Promises $1500 Savings for Caroline Voters
A Maryland campaign plea urges Caroline county voters to elect Deakyne for Clerk to save taxpayers $1500 yearly for six years. It cites Article 17 of the Maryland Code and details required annual accounts, fees, and expenses, urging voters to consider financial duties and duties of the office at the September primary.
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Caroline County
Deakyne
Maryland
Public sale of farm personal property items at Soulsbury farm
W E Scott and James Temple announce a public sale of livestock and farm implements at the Soulsbury farm on the Denton Burrsville road near Blocklinger's Crossing. Auction begins 10 o'clock a m rain or shine. Items include several cows and horses, mules, wagons, plows, gear, and more. Terms: cash on sums under ten dollars, credit for ten months with note secured by Farmers & Merchants State Bank. Removal only after terms met. D W Davis, Clerk.
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Geo
H. Ellman
L. F. Covpy
Chas
B. Harrison
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
W. E. Scott
Denton National Bank
James H. Cannon
James Temple
F. P. Covey
H. Eanne Situ
Public Sale Of Valuables From Denton County Farm
The undersigned will sell at the Mrs Vasht Garey farm on the Denton to Harris Chapel road Monday August 29 1921 at 10am rain or shine. Items include two pairs of mules two bay and grey horses a sorrel mare with colt in foal and other work stock. 120 Oliver plows and farm implements. 75 lb cows Jersey Holstein and Guernsey. farm wagons machinery and household items. Located on farm with terms at sale.
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Jack
Jersey
Holstein
Guernsey
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Mary C. Bullock
Walter F. Bullock
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Sixth
Gay Streets
Gay Street
Daniel I. Patchett
Annie —. Patchett
William J. Neal
Liber J. K. S
Primary Election Notice for Caroline County
Notice declares a primary election across Caroline County districts from 6am to 7pm with polling sites in Henderson Greensboro Denton Preston Federalsburg Hillsboro Ridgely and American Corner. Voters elect a State Senator three Delegates to the House County Clerk County Commissioner Sheriff and prepare returns by noon Monday after the election. Supervisors Lynch Gale Mason and Walls oversee the process.
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House of Elegates
Circuit Court
Board of Supervisors of Elections
John K. Lynch
Everett H. Gale
Harry B. Mason
Caroline County
Lestie Walls
Board of Supervisors of Elections For
Croline County
Test
C. Leslie Walls
Nomination Certificates Declares Unopposed Candidates
Maryland 1912 act compliance leads to automatic nomination for listed officials. William S Gordy Jr and Oliver Metzerott named for Comptroller, Towers for State Senate, Gootee Todd Faulkner for House Delegates, Jace Jackson for Clerk, Willard Todd for County Commissioner, Seward Everngam for County Treasurer, J Walter Noble for County Surveyor. Delegates and central committee spots allocated to Republican and Democratic nominees with Mar 1912 filing deadlines.
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the Treasury
William S. Gordy, Jr
Wicomico County
Oliver Metzerott
Prince George’s County
Lawrence B. Towers
Denton
House of Delegates
Gootee S. Todd
Preston
Norman M. Faulkner
Hillsboro
Jace Jackson
Republiccan
Goldsboro
Willard C. Todd
T. Frank Seward
Ridgely
Thomas H. Everngam
J. Walter Noble
Federalsburg
Thomas H. Chambers
Harry M. Thompson
Arthur W. Brumbaugh
Greensboro
Thomas L. Day
Mary B. Beckwith
George A. McDaniel
Arthur J. Messick
Bethlehem
Harry H. Nuttle
Hobbs
Harvey L. Cooper
Robert Jarrell, Sr
Charlies B. Harrison
M. Ethel Stevens
Alice D. Davis
Republican State Central Committee
J. Alda Jackson
Alfred W. Thompson
Walter Howard
Robert K. Dill homestead property in Burrsville for sale
Dwelling houses and building lots with a single story dwelling, a small tenant house, stable and barn and other outbuildings. Contains fruit suitable for family use, tillable land in high cultivation. Ideal chicken farm or retirement home. Located in Burrsville core. Possession January 1 1922. Rent reserved this year.
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Gay Street
H. Waldorf
Sixth Street
Denton
Harvey L. Cooper
George A. Bullock
Liber L. B. T
Burrsville
Robert K. Dill
Terms cash title papers at expense of purchaser
Assignee notices terms cash for the sale with title papers at the purchaser's expense. T. Pliny Fisher and James Temple listed as auctioneers and assignees overseeing the transaction.
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T. Pliny Fisher
James Temple
Auct
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