Public sale of farm property on road from Friendship to Union Grove
Personal property from farm sale on the farm near Friendship to Union Grove. Sale begins 1919 at 10 a.m. with horses cattle carts buggies farming implements and household items. Terms cash under 10 dollars and twelve month credit with interest at Provident State Bank Preston Md. Leonard F. Covey Auctioneer. Charles B. Harrison Clerk. W Turner and Harrison initials appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provident State Bank
Preston
W. TURNER
CHARLES B. HARRISON
LEonarD F. Covey
James Hughes
J. Hersey Hughes
Annie Hughes
Caroline County
Maryland
Charles Cahall
Alexander Hughes
Henry Hughes
Matilda Schuler
Samuel Hughes
Jane Draper
Alexander Hall
John Hall
Thomas Hall
Mollie Lee
Sallie Ann Hall
Estella Hall
Henry Hall
Sallie Hall
Mollie
James Lee
Circuit Court of
LAWRENCE B. TOWERS
Alexander Hughes and Family in Public Notice
Alexander Hughes, Marion Hughes and several associates are listed in a local public notice detailing a matter involving property or inheritance. The brief item names two individuals and references related parties in a regional legal or administrative context.
Public Sale of Farm Personal Property Near Denton Burrsville
Having sold my farm I will sell my personal property at my residence on the Denton to Burrsville road and Blocklinger's crossroads beginning at 16 o'clock. Livestock includes two bay mares and a yearling cow. Implements and tools listed include wagons, a Dearborn, mowing and plowing gear, cultivators, harnesses, tools, barrels, hay, poultry ware, kitchen cabinets, chests, and furniture. Cash for sums under ten dollars. credit at ten months for larger amounts with note and bank security. No removal until terms obeyed. Lewis Gorden, auctioneer. Fur Covey, clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship
Union Grove
Denton
Burrsville
Blocklinger
Peoples Bank of
Elvet cat cousin described as ring tailed raccoon relative
A fragmented juvenile natural history note details a creature called the elvet cat or ring tailed cat. It is a nocturnal creature related to the raccoon with a long black and white ringed tail. It ranges from Mexico and Texas to California and southern Oregon, inhabiting cut buildings and deserted structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Pexas
California
Oregon
English Origin of Tar and Feathers Practice
The piece argues tar and feathers began in England rather than America. It cites Richard I ordering sailors guilty of theft to be covered with bolting pitch and feathers on the Third Crusade. It notes bolting pitch could be fatal, while modern pitch is less lethal, portraying the American practice as a merciful adaptation of an ancient British method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite States
America
Richard
Lion Shart
Pacific
South America
Ideal social progress and lazy drones in society
The excerpt argues that progress depends on productive effort by all capable individuals. It contrasts lazy people with those who seek hereditary advantage and subsidies. It asserts that true opportunity requires effort and that the lazy, rich or poor, are societal drones.
Bird Dresses in Spanish State Reveals Yellow Throat Marvel
The Marslaund yellow-throat, distinguished by a black forehead and yellow throat, showcases Spanish grandeur in plumage. The American Forestry Association of Washington notes its striking appearance and a unique song that resembles phrases like Which Is It and What a pity. It frequents running water edges and is noted for its varied, almost witching calls.
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American Forestry association of Washington
Dormice Delicacy in Ancient Dining Jars and Tickets
Large jars of baried clay housed dormice fattened for epicures. After dining, a theater party to the amphitheater would have bought seats marked on stamped clay tickets.
Unexpected Testimony At The Busy Grocery
A breathless boy quotes a mother demanding two pounds of butter with precision. The grocer calmly addresses customers, saying he delights in serving those who are particular. He promises to attend to the order promptly and to ensure the same kiln is used. The boy adds relatives are visiting and the mother does not want them to come again.
Plants that feed on animate life described in science note
The article explains that while carnivorous plants like Venus flytraps have long been known to trap prey, recent findings show they digest softer parts of prey using peptol ferment secreted by their leaves. It presents real instances of plants feeding on animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
fies
Old Deerfield Massachusetts A Charm Rich Historic Town
Old Deerfield in Massachusetts is portrayed as one of New England’s most interesting towns with roots deep in colonial history. The piece highlights ancient houses, battlefield memorials along Main Street, and the Deerfield museum while praising local crafts and needlework by descendants of early settlers.
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Old Deerfield
Massachusetts
New England
Ghd
Deerfield
New
Massachiwsetts
Albany
Boston
Old Deerfeld
Record Run on Hannibal and St Joseph Line
The first fast mail on the Hannibal and St Joseph line, a northern Missouri railroad, was run to test speed for a government contract. Engineer Add Clark pushed a crude engine over 206 miles from trans to St Joseph in a little over four hours, about 50 miles per hour, with two brief fueling stops as crowds gathered.
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Mississippi
Hannibal and
St. Joseph
Missouri
Hannibal
St Joseph
Saeersneate
Add Clark
trannical
Scenes Set for Visitora in Biskra Moorish Coffee Halls
In the Barbary coast town of Biskra Moorish coffee houses with Arab customers and a Turkish atmosphere frame a staged scene for visitors. Dancers display skin for foreigners while some travelers seek the setting of Robert Hichens Garden of Allah. Others come for supposed health benefits or to see widely advertised sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biskra
Robert Hichens
Jacana courtship dances and dog star lore
A fragment recounts Jacana courtship displays with wing spreads and plumage effects to attract mates, noting July 3 as a date associated with canine mischief and ancient beliefs. It mentions Romans, Pliny, and mythic rites appeasing the Dog Star with sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appecrates
Pliny
Cuntcula
University of Kansas benefits from a winning team
The Kansas City Star notes that public judgment of a university often hinges on athletic success. It asserts that a strong win record is advantageous and that, historically, this trend persists, impacting perceptions of the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Butler
University of Kansas
Kansas City Star
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T. F. JOHNSON
Denton National Bank
Federal Reserve System
THE
The Bank of Service with Safety
Syracuse College of Embalming
C. C. Deen
Fowling Creek
CLAIBORNE-ANNAPOLIS FERRY, INC
Annapolis
Claiborne
Baltimore
Washington
T. C. B. HOWARD
Newspaper n AbHiyF
The Peoples Garage
C. H. GORSUCH
Detroit
Denton Auto Co
J. TYSON HEATHER
Martin
Warner
John Deere
Loal
Mara ana pull
MARYDEL, MARYLAND
HERA DAYH
F. J. WRIGHT
Optometrist
Denton, Md
F. T. WRIGHT
CONCORD
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUana City Hall
Wilmington
Del
State Hospital
E. D. EVANS
Greystone Park
N. J
St acres
Marydel
Sollow
R. R
Co. C. MERRIREN
Dearborn
ackney
Morris
Davis
TERNS OF SALE
Alexander Hughes Marion Hughes
Surrey
SALIZ
LEWIS GORDEN
P. Covey
S. G. Nerri
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS
Board of Supervisors of Elections for
HENDERSON
GREENSBORO
Third District
FEDERALSBURG
HILLSBORO
RIDGELY
AMERICAN CORNER
JOHN K. LYNCH
RICHARD T. WEST
HARRY B. MASON
C. Lestie WALLS
T. FRANK SEWARD
ST. PAUL
J. FRED EMERSON
Brown Arcade
Rennert
CALVERT C. MERRIKEN
Hannibal and St. Joseph Line
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