Ford and Edison pursue Mussel Shoals deal and nitrate plan
Henry Ford and Thomas Edison travel to Mussel Shoals as Ford pitches government property buy and long term lease to back nitrate and aluminum development. Opposition arises from affected interests. Weeks indicates Congress may approve. Also notes surplus war material for road building, Maryland’s $1,056,160 delivery, Maryland banking calls, and Treasury revenue forecasts for Maryland’s 15 million dollars. Governor Ritchie warns a 22 million budget may dip 7 million without new revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Thomas A. Edison
Mussel Shoals
Tennessee River
Alabama
Ford
United States
Uncle Sam
Mr. Ford
Edison
Weeks
Congress
War Department
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
Wadsworth- Kahn
France
Maryland
Gasoline Tax Proposed to Replace License Fees
State policy discussions include a tentative one cent per gallon gasoline tax in addition to existing license fees. Advocates seek a trial by the next Legislature to gauge popularity and revenue, with aim to replace the license system if successful by 1924.
Farm Names Boost Marketing for Farmers
Farmers nationwide increasingly register attractive farm names to market their products. When quality remains high a farm gains a quick, marketable reputation for its goods and brand.
Farm Names as Trademarks Across States and Nation
The value of a farm name as an asset grows with market competition and goodwill. States may register farm names for state‑level protection, while the U S Patent Office can register farm names as trademarks if used on interstate shipments and meeting federal rules. Descriptions cover geographic or descriptive limits and the evolution of protection under the 1905 and 1920 acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Patent Office
United States
Congress
Auctioneers for Harvey L. Cooper and F. P. Covey Assignee
Auctioneer listed for the assignees Harvey L. Cooper and F. P. Covey. No date or location given. The fragment indicates an assignment involved in an auctioneer role. Further details are not readable in the provided text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Cooper
F. P. Covey
Public sale of valuable farm stock and equipment listing many items
A public sale offers Holsteins and Jerseys including four Holstein heifers and a three-year-old bull, a Brownie J mare, and numerous cattle and farm implements. The catalog lists wagons, binders, mowers, a corn planter, hay tools, plows, harrows, a manure spreader, machinery, harnesses, and other farm odds and ends, with many items described as first class and in good order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire
Farrow
John Deere
Acme Harrow
International Power Hay Press
Oliver
Terms of Sale At Auction By Receiver Fisher
Cash on day of sale. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. T. Pliny Fisher is Receiver. Leonard F. Covey is Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Pliny Fisher
Leonard F. Covey
Harvey L. Cooper
James Temple
Attorney's Sale of Valuable Denton Property
Attorney in fact for Mary F Skirven and George C Skirven offers at public sale in front of Denton Maryland Court House on Tuesday December 13 1921 between 2 and 4 PM the property described as a Lot in Denton Third Election District Caroline County starting east side of Sixth Street north of an alley 16 feet from A R Wrights lot runs north to Sixth Street then east 106 feet south to alley and west to begin with improvements described as the land conveyed by Mary E B Murphy and William F Murphy dated June 28 1911 and recorded in Liber J K No 74 Folio 340.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Betts
Maud Betts
Harvey L. Cooper
Liber L. B. T
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Isaac L. Dukes
Howard Callahan
Elmer Austin and Hughes Lumber and Coal Company
William Bullock
J. Owen Knotts
United States District Court For
District of Maryland
Hix Long
Long & Beall
Market Street
Mary If, Skirven
George C. Skirven
Sixth Street
A. R. Wright
Gay Street
Mary F. Skirven
Mary EB. Murphy
Liam F. Murphy
Liber J. K
Garoline County
Thomas L. Trice, Jr
Main Street
Preston
Circuit Court
Narvey L. Cooper
T. Pliny Fisher
The Door Slams on Happiness Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Gude's Pepto-Mangan as a red blood builder that restores vigor and mood. It claims the tonic increases red blood cells, lifts spirits, and returns a firm step and bright eyes, with liquid and tablet forms sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gude
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson
Ritchie
Ennyfyr
Oaks
Obbs
Henry W. Hughes
S. G. NutTus
General Merchandise
Federalsburg
James.temple
WM. Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust
Baltimore
Elkton
ST. Paul
Clerglas
E. H. Nye
N. E
Washington, D. C
W. A. Smith
Lucas
Thomas & Messer CO
Balto, St
Jersey
Dukes
Duke of Temps
Flying Roebuck
Hermitage
Roland T. K. Garey
Denton, Md
Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Co
Chilton’s
Caroline County Bank
John H. Thawley
Second Street
Bryant’s New Palace Theatre
Denton, Maryland
Dorothy Gish
Little Miss Rebellion
Funniest Girl
Little Miss
Hal Roach
Snub Pollard
Elsie Ferguson
David Powell
Thomas H. Ince
Hobart Bosworth
Madge, Bellamy
Tully Marshall
Niles Welsh
Singapore
Charlie
Palace
Bryant
Refined Photo Productions
Harvey L. Cooper and
T. Ping Fisher
Ee Thomas L Trice, Jr
Lewin W. Wickes
GO. A. Deakyne
J. H. Nichols & Company
J.H. Nichols & Company
SSS
Sass
Heart of
Liberty and
Saratoga Streets
R. Terry
Civil Service
Continental Bridg
Mammoth
IRS
F. Oerr
Hobbs, Md
Wrig Denton
BE. Liden & Bro
Federalsburg, Md
D. T. Hammond
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