Ralph Porter and Grace Gardner Face Haunted Truth
In Dodson Ralph Porter pursues a belief in psychic phenomena after a Chicago lecture by Sir Oliver Lodge. He clashes with Grace Gardner over spooks, and a late night visit to the old haunted house ends with Ralph revealing himself as the unseen presence. Grace forgives him as they seek safer talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Gardner
Ralph Porter
Chicago
Ralph
Sir Oliver Lodge
Dodson
Grace
Beth Stark
Beth
Heth
Labor in the South Seas and Melanesian Recruitment
Article notes a growing labor problem in the South Seas as Melanesian men resist long, forced terms. Recruiters face harder access, higher costs, and dwindling native populations. In Melanesia natives work minimal, but inaccessibility and terms vary by region and experience. Plantees in the Solomons and New Hebrides bid for workers at rates from £5 to £15 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hebrides
Melanisia
Martin Johnson
Asia Magazine
New
Hebrides
Mosquitoes Not Worth Mentioning Says Farmer Countessel
In a humorous exchange, Farmer Countessel tells others there are no mosquitoes worth noting this summer. The conversation suggests the pests have been overemphasized, with a witty remark about avoiding mention of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh
Fuller’s earth described as porous clay absorbent for oils
Fuller's earth is a porous clay powder used to absorb grease from cloth. It formed from alumina silica magnesia and lime and was once used to scour wool but is now largely replaced by other methods. Deposits occur in Florida South Dakota and Europe with high quality found near Denver. packers use it in refining lard.
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Florida
South Dakota
Denver
Germany
Europe
Tongue Shield: Invention Aims to Mask Bitter Medicine
An Inventor of Inuiana patents a rubber tongue shield shaped like a miniature slipper used over the tongue. Placed over the tongue, the toe traps the tongue while the sole guards the throat, allowing medicine to pass without tasting. The device is liquid proof and fits snugly for comfort.
Thought Teacher Dense Letter A Plea
A teacher pressed a child to repeat the sound of the letter a in many words until exasperated the child stared and said plainly Ddn't you know it yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
P. A
Real Estate Auction in Caroline County Maryland
Calvert C Merriken as assignee will sell at public auction in Denton Maryland the mortgage described property in the Fourth Election District of Caroline County. Bidder pays one half cash with balance due in six months or at purchaser option. Interest on deferred payment to accrue from sale date. Court House door auction between 2 and 4 PM. Assignee Leonard Covey acts as auctioneer.
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Frank T. West
Atza M. West
James I. Todd
Calvert C. Merriken
Liber L. B. T
Folla
Caroline County
Assognee
Court House
Denton
Maryland
William, Dulin
Sarah Warrington
Charles P. Warrington
Talbot County
Peter J. M. Webb
Public sale of two dwellings in Caroline County Maryland
Ellen E Edwards and Albert A Edwards her husband transfer mortgage to Calvert C Merriken. The assignee will sell at public auction in Denton Maryland on 1921 between 2 and 4 PM. Property is a five acre land parcel with two two-story dwellings on the west side of the Federalsburg to Lenton road. Sale terms: one-half cash on sale day, balance in six months or all cash at purchaser option. Deferred payment to bear interest and be secured by note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen E. Edwards
Albert A. Edwards
Calvert C. Merriken
Caroline County
Denton
Maryland
Federalsburg
Lenton
Highwater
Faulkners Branch
Redhead
Harry R. Merriken
Elia M. Merriken
Ellen B. Edwards
Farm sale notices on Walter Kelly farm near Willis ton
WM. L. BUTLER and associates announce an August 31 1921 sale of farm property at the Walter Kelly farm three miles from Williston on the road to Concord starting at 10 oclock a m. Items include five mule colts bay and dark bay mares several milch cows farm machinery a cream separator and household goods. Cash on sums 10 and under four months credit with notes over that amount. Denton bank authorized store and receipt details listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kelly
Williston
Concord
Peoples Bank of
Denton
WM. L. Butler
Lion
I’. Covey
S. G. Nutre
F. P. Covey
Rural 75 Acre Farm Near Denton to Sell Quick
A 75 acre farm on State road one mile north of Denton Maryland will be sold cheaply to a fast buyer. The property includes a large barn a silo and other nearly new outbuildings. W G Wooters Denton Md acts as seller contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Road
Denton
W. G. Wooters
For Sale 1919 Oakland Touring Car
1919 Oakland Touring Car in good condition with 6000 miles. Sold by J. R. Bonney, P. O. Denton, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
J. R. Bonney
Denton
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Denton Journal
Rdward Melvin Bidij
H. Johnson
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Jim
South Seas
Toster
Fuller’s Earth
Groving
Frank ST. West
Sarah E. Warrington
Leonard Covey
South Bend
Dearborn
Joseph
Willian
Marc Bryant
House OF
J. Raymond Charles
Arthur G. Smith
George A. Deakyne
J Alda P. Whitby
Garris
William C. Andrew
KOR
Nelson H. Fooks
Albert Fletcher Silk DI
M. Bates Stephens
Egates
Harry H. Smith
Martin C. Voss Cratic
Socratic
Wocratic
Ocratic
Walter
Rutter
Hignutt
John IF. Kelley
C. Leslie Walls
General Assembly of
John K. Lynch
Everett H. Gale
Harry B. Mason
Board of Supervisors of Elections
the Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nuttle, Prest
The
Goldsboro Bank
Heigoldse
the Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro, Md
Robert Jarrell, JR
F. S. Royster Guano CO
Dept
Baltimore
J. Virgil Moore
Jimmy
Prince Albert Iz
R. J. Reynolds Tabacco Co
Winston-Salem
F. J. Wright Optometrist and Jeweler
Denton, MD
Downes’ Wharf
C. H. Butler
W. C. Harding
Bethlehem, Md
Careten
Nes
Ella Minner
Ridgely, Ma
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