Editorial notes on legislative sessions and public figures
A year of 50 regular sessions across 47 states saw 45 381 bills introduced, down 15 percent from two years prior. Governor Ritchie’s urging to prune unnecessary legislation is praised as a potential boon. C M Schwab lauds steady, on‑the‑job effort as key to industrial stability and advancement. Other items touch on Secretary Lansing’s and Bryan’s roles, farm truck ownership, ferry funding, Washington’s Birthday observations, Baltimore charity, budget systems, and Delaware’s upcoming special session to ratify the Federal Suffrage Amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
Maryland
Annapolis
Patchwork trousers as a sign of civic virtue
The report lauds thrift and humility by noting the Treasury Secretary may wear patched trousers. It argues that many good men have worn patched garments without humiliation and questions the value of pretentious dress in hard times. The piece urges reducing pride and easing financial strain through modest attire.
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United States Treasury
Bee Culture Profitable in Times of Sugar Shortage
Bee raising gains importance as honey sells well, with bees acting as substitutes for sugar in candies and desserts during wartime. The piece notes many Caro lineans earned good honey prices and explains bee ranching on small plots, using alfalfa and by products, without vast lands or royalties.
The Importance of Clover in Crop Rotations
The article notes a steady decline in red clover cultivation across the Atlantic to Iowa and Tennessee to Canada. USDA specialists urge farmers to restore clover in rotations, warning reduced acreage harms regional productivity and that clover remains the leading legume for maintaining soil fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Iowa
Tennessee
Canada
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Secon
In loving remembrance of departed family members
Remembrance notices for Saltie E. Jester died February 19, 1915, Lola E Stafford who died January 1 9 something, Rebecca E Bowdle died February 26 1919. Messages from husbands, children, and fathers express sorrow, memory, faith, and reunion in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltie E. Jester
Jesus
Grove Cemetery
Lola E Stafford
Bneath
Rebecca E Bowdle
Railway Mail Clerks Pay and Exam Offers
Advertisement offering a $110 monthly salary for Railway Mail Clerks with note that experience is unnecessary. Promotes free particulars examinations and directs interested parties to write R Terry, former Government Examiner, 889 Continental Building, Washington, DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Terry
Continental Bldg
Washington, D. C
Ratlans for Leghorns grain table by month
Professor Harry R Lewis of the New Jersey Experiment Station provides a monthly grain plan for 100 White Leghorn layers. The schedule shows 12 pounds per month in January February March April November and December, with lighter rations in mid year. more grain in winter due to cold weather.
Bank Notice for Washington's Birthday Closure
Bank will be closed Monday February 23 1920 for Washington's Birthday a legal holiday All paper payable here and maturing on that day may be paid on the following day W L Norris Cashier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Peoples Bank
Denton
T. BP. Johnson
the Partners and Merchants State Bank
E. Hignutt
Goldsporo Bank
Goldsboro
Robert Jarrell, JR
W. L. Norris
the Provident Spate Bank
Preston
J. A. Trazzarel
Casmer
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin
Renj. HH. Johnson
Fes
C. M. Schwab
Mr. Schawb
Robert Lansing
Wilson
Bryan
United States
Office of Farm Management
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Peninsula
Baltimore
Lose Point
Delaware
Bertha Adams
Earth
M. Barnat Stari Okp
Calvert C. Merriken
Williston
Orphans’ Court of
Caroline County
William Willoughby
Irene Bullock
Court House
Arthur John Willis
R. IT. Hutchinson
Sarah E. Willoughby
James M. Clark
Liber T. &. D
FL. P. Covey
R. T. Porter
Denton, Md
M. E. Parsonage
Ir Denton
Epworth
Ella P. Wyatt
F. P. Covey
John Vickery
Hobbs
M. FL King
Postoffice
Ridgely
Buick
W. B. Parker
Easton
Taylor’s Garage
Greensboro, Md
D. Ht. Cook
H. W. Hughes
Wo. Ekwanger
Whiteleysburg
J Howard
M. K. Newman
Delco Light
Pastorfield & Newnam
The
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
Batt Timore City
Orphans’ Court
Catherine Shane
George A. Shane
Heart of
Liberty and
Saratoga Streets
Carroll Place
High St
RH. Gerstner
Culbreth
Brancer Lapham
Fred R. Owens
Mewnam
Denton, Add
Brick Hotel
Weat Denton
G. T. Redden & CO
Dolge
J. Virgil Moore
WM. Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust
Elkton
Oscar Clark
J.T. Shults and Son
Marydel
W. W. Dukes
Concord, Md
A. W. Silk & Son
Preston, Md
Ford
F. R. Depew
Eastern Shore Gas & Electric Company
Denton, Maryland
He Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
John T. Carter
C. C. Deen
Sherman E. Hignutt
Denton National Bank
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Cumberland, MD
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