Tuberculosis Deaths in Maryland Fall in 1926
State Department of Health figures show 1808 Maryland residents died of tuberculosis in 1926, down from 1890 in 1925, a net decrease of 82. Despite an overall decline, nine counties including Allegany and Baltimore recorded higher death rates in 1928. The 1926 county by county totals are listed.
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State Department of Health
Maryland
Allegany
Baltimore
Calvert
Carroll
Cecil
Charles
Frederick
Garrett
Howard
Washington
Lindbergh and Christmas Seals Stick Until They Get There
A concise phrase linking Lindbergh and Christmas Seals as stubborn, persistent messages that endure until they reach their destination. The line mirrors a stock campaign of perseverance and commitment without additional factual context.
Begin Your Christmas Shopping With Buying Christmas Seals
To buy Christmas seals is to broadcast benevolence and diffuse hope for health where disease menaces. It is a simple action, not expensive or difficult, yet it rewards the doer with healthful outcomes.
Exhibition of Real Courtesy Under Trial
A Union Pacific Magazine story recounts a sleeping car porter helping a young mother with baby and heavy luggage during a car change on a train. The porter’s courteous farewell to the traveler ends with a simple handshake as he leaves the coach. The Department of Agriculture notes the largest potato on record weighs seven to eight pounds, with no documented larger specimen.
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Union Pacific
Department of Agriculture
Easy Lessons in Auction Bridge Eight
Paul H Seymour explains when second hand should overcall no trump and when to use the informatory double. He lists hand examples, discusses risks of weak doubles, and outlines distribution and response guidelines for overcalls and doubles in auction bridge.
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Paul H. Seymour
Farmer born with uneven legs explains wish to be farmer
In Kent an English writer recalls a farmer who claims his right leg is longer than his left because they were made on his request to suit plowing. The farmer says he was determined to be a farmer from birth and explains the logic of leg lengths during furrow work.
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Kent
Witchcraft executions in Saatem Mass in 1692
On August 19 1692 five women were hanged in Saatem Massachusetts by a special court for witchcraft. The phobis spanned spring and summer of that year before a return to common sense.
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Saatem
Mass
Attorney Sale Of WaterFront Farm On Hog Island
A Maryland attorney sale advertised for December 10 1927 in Preston Maryland describes the foreclosure of a mortgage on Hog Island in Caroline County. The land totals about 225 acres with 100 acres cleared and marshes. improvements include a large two story frame dwelling.
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Caroline County
Maryland
Choptank River
Hog Island
Francis M. Collins
Charles C. Collins
Theodore Hall
Hall
Jennie H. Wright
Walter M. Wright
Church Hill
Queen Anne’s County
Terms of Sale for Mortgage Auction
One third cash on day of sale with balance and interest from date of sale on final ratification, or all cash at purchaser's option. Title papers at purchaser's expense. Charles B. Harrison, Attorney named in mortgage. William T. Tuff, auctioneer.
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Charles B. Harrison
William T. Tuff
Public sale of D. Warner Hignutt estate near Concord Md
Executors advertise a Dec 12 1927 sale starting 10 a m at the late home near Concord Maryland. Items include livestock two bay horses a white faced cow and many household furnishings and tools plus 4 percent interest in growing wheat and cash terms. Auctioneer Leonard W. Covey will conduct the sale under I A Bullock and Chas E Hignutt executors.
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D. Warner Hignutt
Concord
I. A. Bullock
Chas. E. Hignutt
Leonard If’. Covey
Refined housekeeper sought near Cambridge on State road
Advertises a refined housekeeper and helper by a man and woman in the country along a State road forty minutes from Cambridge. Describes an excellent opportunity for a mature woman desiring a congenial home. Requests full particulars and remuneration details. Box No. 129, Journal Office, 11 19 41.
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State Road
Cambridge
Journal Office
Deceased D Warner Hignutt Estate Notice
D Warner Hignutt late of Caroline county died leaving a estate. All persons with claims against the decedent must exhibit them with vouchers authenticated by June 10, 1928 or be excluded from estate benefits. Executors India A Bullock and Charles E Hignutt sign this November 22, 1927.
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D. Warner Hignutt
Caroline County
India
A. Bullock
Charles E. Hignutt
American Farm Agency opens Venton district office
The American Farm Agency of Philadelphia announces a Venton district office under Ernest G. Cooper. They list Maryland farm properties and offer nationwide advertising for quick sales. Contact 61 Denton or write to Ernest G. Cooper for listing and selling assistance.
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American Farm Agency
Philadelphia
Penna
Venton
Ernest G. Cooper
Maryland
Denton
Law Building
Mr R C King Tells a Wonderful Story About Rats
A Denton Maryland reader recounts rat problems on his property and credits RAT SNAP with decisive results. He reports initial slow kill but soon no live rats and no remaining pests. RAT-SNAP is marketed in three sizes at Farmers Supply Co Inc in Denton.
Desirable residence on Market Street in Denton
Desirable residence on the north side of Market Street between Sixth and Seventh in Denton offers electric lights a bath and ample outbuildings. Immediate possession and liberal terms available from The Denton National Bank.
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Market Street
Denton
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Dorchester Weet
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Somerset
Bt. Mary’s
Talbot
Wicomico
Worcester
Baltimore City
Spapere
Hoyle, Jr
WaterFront Farm
Georgia A. Collins
Charles W. Wright
Liber L. B. T
J. L. Covey
Preston
Ford
Denton Auto Co
Denton, Md
Denton Journal
Nisi
W. Brewster Deen
Clifford BE. Thawley
Chy
T. Clayton Horsey
Robert B. Trice Et al
Circuit Court
Equity
Y. Clayton Horsey
Orphans’ Court
Second Street
Charles W. Ellwanger
Chestertown
J. Waters Russell
Wall’s Hardware Store
Farmers Supply Co., Inc
WM. Pepper
Maryland Trust Building
Elkton
East Main Street
Holiness Church
Peoples Bank
Denton National Bank
W. A. Smith
Maniker
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Ernest G. Cooper Denton, Md
Journal
P.A
R. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winter Streas
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