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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
6
A 1920s era work by Reinette Lovewell explores workplace life through the eyes of Hannah Marvin, detailing ambition, gender roles, and social expectations within a changing labor landscape. The piece blends character study with pointed observations on employment.
Hannah Marvin sits in the Kemwood Typewriter Employment agency waiting room as newcomers discuss recommendations and pay. She recalls a youth spent with Allen Morehouse and a vanished aim as she inches toward a new job, reflecting on past losses and a chance at steady work. The manager finally offers Hannah a fifteen dollar weekly position, a fragile glimmer of hope after years of struggle.
Hannah confronts her past as she seeks work, faces an insurance agent, and meets Uriah Marvin who offers a chance to rebuild. She recalls hardship, questions marriage, and he urges a new life together saying he has waited and wants her.
Ho OB Collier reports daytime aurora seen from Viking Albert at 32 degrees north half an hour before sunset on April 22. A high cloud acted as a screen, concealing the horizon while numerous bright milky streamers rose about fifteen degrees from just below the cloud.
An uncertain, fragmentary note appears to reference lawyers and criminal law with scattered terms. The text hints at stubborn legal counsel and possibly a reflective aside on justice, but the readable content is limited to odd phrases and does not form a complete report or event.
A property owner announces a public sale at his home in Tuckahoe Neck near Thawley’s Chapel after selling one farm and accumulating excess stock. The notice invites interested buyers to attend for the sale details and items of value.
On Thursday December 30 1916 at 10:30 A M a sale will liquidate farm stock including multiple mule pairs bay and bay horse aged up to 12 years, young mules and colts, two yearling mules a weanling, plus 15 cows and heifers and a 2 year old Guernsey bull. Fresh cows and milkers noted with timing for near-term freshening.
A Denton auction lists wagon, carriage, buggy, multiple plows, cultivators, harness, collars, and bridles for sale. All items under ten dollars cash. larger sums on credit for one month with a note secured at Denton National Bank. No property to be removed until terms are met.
Attorney Harvey J. Cooper offers for sale at public auction a farm in Caroline County Fourth Election District adjoining Nathan J. Cochran and Tilghman B. Kelley. The 45 acres include oak and pine timber with barn and outbuildings in fair repair. Cash due day of sale two to four p.m. Title papers at purchaser’s expense. Auctioneer JamsTemple. A reasonable loan may be obtained on the property.
The undersigned citizens and taxpayers of Caroline County publish that after thirty days from October 1, 1915, they will petition the County Commissioners to authorize a road in the Second Election District. The route begins at the Meredith and Arlington Breeding land intersection on the Greensboro to Sandtown road and proceeds northwest through Meredith Breeding Brown and Pogany lands to the Goldsboro to Sandtown road. Objections should be filed with the County Commissioner of Caroline County. Signed:
Davis' 100 percent paint leads the field with unmatched quality and broad appeal. Dealers report strong demand and high customer satisfaction across multiple markets as Pure Paint secures top position in consumer surveys and sales.
Emanuel King offers the B B Brumbaugh Farm sale near Myerstown Pa 2 miles north of New Bridge 4 miles from Denton Bridge on Monday Dec 27 1915 at 10 sharp. The lineup includes seven head young draft horses thirteen head dairy cattle Jersey and Holstein stock bull and farm implements from binders mowers plows to engine and wagons plus household goods. Terms cash under 10 credit one month with note at Hillsboro Queen Anne Bank discount for cash. Lunch tables invited.
Santa Claus here gets full share as we specialize in joys games books fruits nuts and candy. We offer low prices and surprising quality grades with many useful gifts ready for sale. Shop early to beat the rush and carry gifts like Dighes Cups Saucers Plates and other items for Christmas use year round.
To Sunday Schools and School Teachers. You will find here a bigger time and more satisfactory prices on CANDY, etc., for your treats than are obtainable elsewhere.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Peoples National Bank of Denton Maryland will be held at the banking house in Denton Maryland or Pue-das on January 11 between 11 am and 1 pm for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year. FL JOHNSON, Cashier.
Intending to discontinue farming, one will sell at public sale on the Walter J. Kelly farm near Beauchamp’s campground to Jones Corner on Wednesday December 22 1918 starting at 9 am. Live stock include several mares colts and cattle. Implements list covers wagons harness plows tools and farm equipment. Household goods and terms state cash under 100 or credit on higher sums with note at First National Bank of Federalsburg.
Public sale of livestock and farming gear at John Stevens farm near Anderson Maryland on the 15th hour selling live stock including mares, cows, hogs, and farming implements such as binders plows and cultivators. Terms: cash under ten dollars, over ten dollars on eight months with note to Peoples National Bank of Denton. Auctioneer F. P. Covey.
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