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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
2
The metropolitan press lauds President Wilson's address to Congress as practical and sound. The Baltimore American urges readers to study it, praising its call to make laws protecting labor and property while strengthening American power. The piece links global peace to American lawfulness and prosperity.
Editorial notes emphasize that farm success hinges on effective marketing. It cites cooperative marketing as proven and practical, urges expansion of county home demonstration agents to aid farm women, and discusses government and international context including Nobel Peace Prize coverage and stalled Delmarva Peninsula canning firms facing declining demand and storage, with uncertain profits.
On the Delmarva Peninsula farmers formed associations that set fixed tomato prices. This limited sales to pickers and raised costs for canners, leading to a near collapse of the crop in southern Delaware and parts of Maryland. Some growers still sold to meet orders, but overall canning output dropped. Housewives aided by lower demand for canned goods as they canned at home in response to high prices two years prior.
Floyd H Harper of University of Maryland College Park urges fall plowing to improve soil use for next crops. He argues plowing in fall protects soil on rolling land, promotes even water distribution, aids weathering and nutrient availability, and prevents costly postdrying soil deterioration.
The piece argues for spreading Christmas purchases year round to avoid holiday rushes that exhaust workers and delay parcels. It notes shoppers and clerks suffer from peak season strains, urging sensible gifting timing and avoiding last minute crowding and haste.
Officials explained that holiday delicacies such as plum pudding and mincemeat must be produced by licensed makers with government permits. Any alcohol content above a small threshold disqualifies the product from sale or use, and strict rules govern distribution to hotels and restaurants.
Officials said retailers need no permit to sell culinary products containing less than one half of one percent alcohol from authorized manufacturers. Mr. Kramer had no statement on alcohol use in home mace mincemeat and other foods. He noted that procurement of intoxicants for culinary use would be referred to competent authorities for inquiry.
State Game Department requested Attorney General guidance on Acts of 1920 Chap 570 about rabbit sale. AG ruled Chap 570 does not prohibit sale or purchase of rabbits in Maryland. Also notes counties dispute and outlines practical impact on hunting and game commerce.
A public sale of personal property will be held at the Carter farm near Pueh on Monday December 20 1920 starting at 10 oclock sharp. The listing includes several horses cows and calves with ages and descriptions followed by farm tools and household items. Terms: all sums under 10 payable in cash. over 10 on credit of eight to ten months with approved security. sale conducted by N J Cade County Clerk James A Trazziar e.
Perched on a high stool in an office you sit idle and pale. The ad touts Pepto Mangan to restore red blood cells, boost vitality, and improve daily work energy in liquid or tablet form. It warns to buy genuine Gude’s Pepto Mangan and Caide’s logo on packages.
Public sale of a Hillsboro property under a 1920 deed of trust by Oscar G Johnson assignee. The estate, part of the Eastern Shore at Maryland hotel site, includes an adjacent 20 by 66 feet outbuilding with a theater and retail space. Terms: one-fourth cash, one-fourth in six months, balance in twelve months. possession January 1.
Having sold my farm and planning to move away I will sell at public sale on my residence near Concord on the road from Williston to Concord. Items include a roan horse a one year old mare cows harnesses wagon gear tools and household goods. Breeder house store and reasonable prices marked CLE ANTHONSA Denton Mab RD.
An owner will sell at public sale at the Will Tower farmstead near Wiliston Harmony road, listing bay mares, milk cows, hens, farming tools, wagons, harness, grain drill, plows, cars, furniture, a piano organ chairs lamps and bedding items, plus numerous household and miscellaneous goods. Items include 2 milk cows, 12 edd mie, 40 or 50 baying hens, Osborne binder, Syracuse plow, carriages, furniture sets, rugs, and kitchen ware.
Intending to discontinue farming, I offer on my farm at one home on the Hickinsa Concord road near Liden's School. Goods include a Tham boiler, PE kitchen cupboard, furniture, dressers, chairs, a Singer sewing machine, clock, gun, matting, lamps, curtains, beds, canning items, and canned fruit. Cash under 10, credit for larger sums, note required with security. Covey, owner. H. TL Nuttle, auctioneer.
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