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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1923
Page
2
Howard Melvin Benz and H. Johnson Melvin and Johnson publish a weekly Denton Maryland paper. The December 29 1923 Saturday morning issue is listed as entered at the Denton post office as second class mail matter.
The Philadelphia Record praises Josephus Daniels and criticizes Secretary Denby for reviving solitary confinement on bread and water in the navy. The piece also notes Christmas expenditures topping six billion dollars, tariff effects on goods, and higher prices for clothing and luxury fabrics, blaming profiteers under Fordney McCumber law.
A letter argues that inoculating leguminous crops boosts soil nitrogen and feed value. It explains nodule bacteria enable air nitrogen fixation, notes some Eastern Shore farmers doubt inoculation, cites authoritative tests and the need for specific organisms in soil, and describes a simple root examination method to detect nodules.
The article explains inoculation options for legume crops, noting soil transfer, soil glue, and pure cultures as methods. It warns about weed and disease risks, sun exposure effects on bacteria, and cross inoculation limits among different legumes, with examples and expert attribution.
A traveler returns from England to his aunt in Maryland and rekindles memories of Lottie Day. He meets Ruby Walters, Lottie’s daughter, and forms a bond while helping the girl retrieve a ball from a sewer. Lottie’s reaction hints at renewed interest as the narrator plans to stay and assist. The quiet town of Sutherstown feels changed after a decade.
Maryland districts will collect well over 10 million dollars less in 1923 than 1922 and about 24 million less than the peak year 1921. Galen L. Tait, Internal Revenue Collector, attributes the decline to lower government tax demands rather than poorer citizens, noting greater exemptions for married men and children and cuts in other payment rates.
Public sale of personal property from Lewin L Bailey and Myrtie Bailey assignments led by Fred R Owens and Harvey J Cooper on the Lord Farm near Concord with mules cattle horses wagons farmimplements and farm proceeds plus a Denton town real estate package including a six room dwelling and household furnishings at 10 am January 3 1924. Terms cash under 10 and six month credit on larger amounts with notes and security. removal after terms. Auctioneers Geo H Koenig and others listed.
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