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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1922
Page
2
The page lists publishers Howard Melvin Melvin and John Tyson with H Johnson as manager. It notes publication weekly on Saturdays and entry as second class mail matter at the Denton Maryland post office.
Editorial notes report five year fire losses in Maryland totaling 21.15 million dollars, with 4.51 million strictly preventable and 7.13 million partly preventable, the rest unknown. It argues for public fire prevention education and notes the broader political context including postwar issues and anti-lynching debates.
The article notes Boy Scout Week and traces the organization from incorporation on February 8 1910 to Congress charter on June 15 1915. It cites 530000 current members and 2000000+ who have taken the obligation in the last twelve years. It lists the Scout Law emphasizing duties to God country and neighbor, honesty, loyalty, helpfulness, and daily good turns.
A historical text outlines the Scout Law virtues from 5 to 12, detailing traits such as courtesy kindness obedience cheerfulness thrift bravery cleanliness and reverence. It emphasizes respectful treatment of others, nonharm, responsible conduct, honesty, hard work, courage against pressure, clean living, and tolerance of differing beliefs.
Two bills propose a 1 cent gasoline tax until 1924 and a 2 cent tax thereafter. Taxes paid by wholesalers on entry or by refiners. aims to balance road maintenance costs with consumption. The 1 cent tax would cover a $1,179,555.07 deficit in the State Roads Commission fund, with part funds to towns. The 2 cent tax would supersede the current horsepower based registration, with a nominal $1 fee per pneumatic tire vehicle, and depend on annual revenue comparisons to determine final registration rates. The governor would set any changes if revenue targets are met.
The Civil Service Commission announces an exam to hire several hundred income tax auditors and inspectors for the Internal Revenue Unit. Over 20,000 federal staff work on taxes, including 5,000+ in Washington and field offices. Exam date is March 8 with salaries from 31 800 to 3 000 a year and six weeks training.
The Eastern Shore Society of Baltimore City will hold its annual banquet at the Hotel Rennert on February 16. United States Senator George W. Pepper of Pennsylvania will be the speaker, noted for his forceful presence. Several Caroline Countians are expected to attend, with J. H. K. Shannahan serving as society president.
A five room house on Fast Railroad Avenue Greensboro offers town water and electric lights in first class condition. Possession in 30 days. Price only 900 if taken at once. Apply to Jesse W. Porter.
At a special mass meeting in the Masonic Temple Federalsburg votes to retain five town commissioners but elects two for three years and three for two years starting spring election. A bill will be drafted for Maryland Legislature. Plans for a multi town evangelistic campaign unfold with Rev. James L. Straughn and Rev. Joseph Lynch sought. Early morning fire damages Coulbourn general store in Federalsburg. smoke forces roof access work. Firefighters overcome smoke but suffer no serious injuries. The nationwide telegraph plan includes toll and long distance line improvements and more trunk circuits due to growing business.
Mrs Sophia Cahall aged 81 died at her daughter Mrs John Merediths home Thursday of last week. Funeral services were held in Templeville M E Church Sunday with Rev C D Sharp less and Rev W W Chairs presiding. Interment was in Templeville cemetery. Other notices mention visits and illness among local families including Mrs Harvey Karcher and Marie of Greensboro with her parents, Mr and Mrs John Pritchett, Mr Wowd Goodwin and son Billie of Chester with the Goodwins, Mr J Omar Jones of Wilmington visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs L M Jones, Mr Milton Dill of Dover visiting his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Dill, Loren Pritchett visiting his parents, Miss Anna Jones of Wilmington visiting her parents, and Mrs J F Quillen improving after illness amid a large sick list.
The Ladies Aid Society enjoyed a pleasant Wednesday afternoon at Mrs C E Wright's home with good attendance and visitors. A program by Mrs May Trice featured readings, clips, solos, and a dialogue titled Aunt Jane's Visit. Refreshments followed and next meeting set for Mrs Mary Atkinson's home on March 1. Sunday School starts next Sunday at 10 am with communion, Epworth League at 7:30 pm led by Mr Lee Culver, Rev FE L Pickens to conduct church services Wednesday evenings at 7:30.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company outlines 1922 additions across Maryland. Total project cost exceeds 780000 for subscriber premises equipment while central office and outside lines will require separate investments. Preliminary town estimates show broad business growth and rising call volume driving new plant and facilities.
The first Fordson Tractor price cut was announced by Henry Ford from Dearborn to Ford dealers at a Cleveland area show on January 26 1922. The new price is 395 f o b Detroit a 230 reduction to help farmers lower costs and raise profits. Also noted is the death of Hon Levin Irving Handy former congressman and lecturer buried in Smyrna after dying in Wilmington Delaware.
State Game Warden EF Lee Compte reports for the year ending Sept 30 1921 that hunters paid 160000 in the state with 96330.15 from license fees and 3244.79 from fines. Licenses issued included 51625 one dollar licenses 7100 five dollar permits and 1338 ten dollar licenses. Fines were imposed in 289 cases of violation.
Snowfall Tuesday ranged from four to six inches, notably heavier than on the Western Shore, casting a white cover over streets and yards and prompting wisps of weather advisories for residents to brace for wintry conditions.
In Virginia’s Shenandoah valley the town of Luray hosts Luray Caverns a grand underground palace with miles of passages and bizarre formations. Visitors note luminous chimes from a gigantic pipe organ like formation and a comfortable 54 degree year round temperature inside this dry cool wonder.
A pamphlet style ad urges tired sick readers to visit their druggist and buy Gude's Pepto Mangan. It claims the iron supplement builds blood, boosts energy, and improves overall health within weeks, available in liquid or tablet form.
Mrs. Mattie Long of Fountain Ave. touts Donn's Kidney Pills for back and kidney relief after overwork. She cites dull backaches blurred vision headaches and weak kidneys improved after using the product from Ledman's Pharmacy. Price 60 cents at all dealers and "Dean's Kidney Pills" recommended by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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