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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1922

Page

2

Road building tops nations industries in 1920s stats

Bureau of Public Roads figures show road construction employed about 1,000,000 last year, far eclipsing steel and iron and automobile sectors. Fifty million tons of stone and gravel will fuel 28,000 miles of Federal aid roads, a cube nearly 1,000 feet on each side. Other items note Ocean City storm damage, Maryland crop declines, Dover editor Wickes taking over Delaware State News, and prohibition’s impact on Delaware prisons.

Bureau of Public Roads United States Washington Monument James C. Wickes The Delaware State News of Dover News Peninsula Colonel Wickes

Protect the Fish Urges Stricter Shad Protections in Maryland

In Baltimore Sun commentary William McClenahan of Port Deposit calls for a ten day season cut and fishing limited to three days weekly in April and May to conserve shad. He urges repeal of tidewater fishing laws and enactment of precise provisions, condemns sunken nets blocking shad routes, and warns that nets from shore to bay hinder migratory lanes toward spawning grounds.

Baltimore Sun William McClenahan Port Deposit Capes McClenahan United States Susquehanna

Maryland Marriage Figures From Census Data 1910 to 1920

Census Bureau figures show Maryland’s 15 plus male population shifted toward marriage between 1910 and 1920 with 297 995 married and 184 547 single men while 294 043 married and 147 204 single women. Divorces rose modestly for both sexes as totals for the nation reached 53 400 431 men and 51 510 189 women.

Census Bureau Maryland United States

Freezing Points of Vegetables and Fruits Studied by USDA

The Bureau of Plant Industry reports extensive freezing point determinations across 25 apple varieties 22 strawberry types 18 potato varieties 19 sweet potato types 19 tomato varieties and many cherries grapes peaches plums blackberries raspberries cranberries and cut flowers. Studies cover detection of freezing injury and rates of freezing, with Irish potato standards showing variety related and family group differences. Potatoes may withstand temps below their freezing points if undisturbed until temps rise again, a key note for growers and handlers.

Bureau of Plant Industry United States Department of Agriculture

Long Island Visitors and Local Socials Noted

Misses Emma and Minnie Lewins of Long Island visit brother William Lewins. Blanche Flaharty hosts her eighth birthday party. Rev. T. W. Harmon and family visit Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Willoughby. Alton Harding of Wilmington visits sister Mrs. Howard Cole. Walter McCarty Jr and Martin Schmick on sick list. Lucy McWilliams visiting in Baltimore.

Emma Minnie Lewins Long Island William Lewins Blanche Flaharty Rev T. W. Harmon A. R. Willoughby Alton Harding Wilmington Howard Cole Walter McCarty, Jr Martin Schmick Lucy McWilliams Baltimore

Death Notice for A. B. Todd by Harmony Grange

The Harmony Grange records the death of beloved brother Mr. A. B. Todd. He was a faithful friend who aided in charity and benevolence. Resolutions express sympathy to the bereaved family and note his gentleness and cheerful disposition as he has entered the higher life. Recorded by Mrs Roland Thomas S J Hurst and Mrs W H McConnell.

A. B. Todd Golden Gate Harmony Grange Roland Thomas S. J. Hurst W. H. McConnell Methodist Episcopal Church Minta Fleetwood Ladies’ Aid Society Rebecca B. Sparklin Mary E. Owens Hattie H. Hegeman

Public sale of personal property from Jester farm Burrsville

Under a 1921 deed of trust Joseph F. Jester will sell at public auction on the Burrsville farm tenanted by Jester the 11 year old bay horse 16 year old bay mare 11 years old bay mare 13 years old one mare mule 17 years old two cows a red cow white face five years old and a black cow seven years old a red sow four turkey hens fifty chickens and five guineas to the highest bidder.

Joseph F. Jester Caroline County Liber L. B. T Burrsville Harvey L. Cooper James Temple Jersey Circuit Court Equity W. Brewster Deen Geo. A. Dearkyne Geo. A. Deakyne

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