Turn of the road New Year musings and public notes
The Denton Journal page reflects on the New Year as a turning point for better deeds and warnings against procrastination. It notes shifts in public habits from fireworks to thrift, cites a debate on property tax reform, and mentions Mr. J Alby Henderson proposing compulsory arbitration for threatened strikes in Montgomery County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesteryear
J. Alby Henderson
House of Delegates
Montgomery County
Editorial on Christmas postal reform and giving spirit
The piece argues the parcels post would aid the public during Christmas by reducing costs, noting express firms profit and the poor suffer from high rates. It emphasizes the season's benevolence and calls for a more accessible parcel service to spread Christmas goodwill nationwide.
Maryland Judgeship Prospects on Eastern Shore
The Baltimore American reports Democratic leaders on Maryland's Eastern Shore expect Lewin Wickes to be the next chief judge as James Pearce nears the 70 year age limit. It notes Pearce may retire, Wickes’ family judicial lineage, and potential successors like Hopper Legg and Henry Lewis as lawyers weigh circuits Talbot Cecil Kent Caroline and Queen Anne's counties in a shifting court landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lewin W. Wickes
James Alfred Pearce
Pearce
Appellate Court
Court of Appeals
Crothers
Warfield
Edwin H. Brown
Elkton
John Walter Smith
Philemon 3
Hopper
Governor Crothers
Talbot
Caroline
Queen Anne's
Kent
Cecil
Maryland
Adkins
Wickes
Joseph Wickes
Cecil County
William S. Evans
Albert Constable
Philemon B. Hopper
Mother Gray's Powders for Children Ad for Journal
An appealing old advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children used at a New York nurse's home to break up colds in 24 hours and cure fevers headaches stomach issues and worm problems. It urges readers to buy at druggists for 25 cents and to sample for free with address in LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Costs and capability of early low priced automobiles
An Outing magazine excerpt argues the era of affordable cars began around 1910 with prices near 1200 dollars and options from 550 to 850 dollars for small runabouts. It notes fuel efficiency data from tests, with costs per mile and compares power between cheaper and more expensive models. It also discusses road construction costs and contractor expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State hopes highway costs drop with experience
The Engineering Record argues that as the state gains experience building highways costs should diminish. It notes that on large scale projects first attempts often cost more due to unknown local conditions and the need for trained foremen. Early contracts tend to be high as labor and materials pose unforeseen challenges.
Cunning lunatic tale at Bridgetown recalled by alienist
Dr. Britton D. Evans recounts a Bridgetown anecdote about a half wit youth chosen between a cent and a nickel. Peter consistently picks the cent, joking that if he took the nickel he would not get another chance. The crowd laughs at the lad's perceived cunning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton D. Evans
Caroline
New York
Bridgetown
Peter
National Canners Report Shows 1909 Tomato Pack Short
The National Canners Association releases its second yearly report from Belair on the total U S pack of tomatoes corn and peas for 1909 and 1908 figures. It notes 1909 tomato pack at 10 984 000 cases with Maryland at 4 609 000 while corn and peas totals run 5 787 000 and 5 028 000 respectively. The report stresses no guessing and that figures reflect maximum quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Canners’ Association
Belair
United States
Maryland
Queen Anne's to Fall in Line
Queen Anne’s County officials back a state law to create a Roads Engineer office and cite Caroline County as a model for better road maintenance and budget efficiency. Cecil county schools appoint Katharine Budd as temporary secretary treasurer and county superintendent, replacing the late George Biddle. she will serve until a permanent appointment is made. An apparent ad for a poison exterminator product and a pest control pitch also appears in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centreville
Observer
Board of County Commissioners
Queen Anne's
Edwin H. Brown, Jr
Caroline
Caroline County
Cecil County
Katharine Budd
Elkton
George Biddle
Mrss Budd
The Secret of Long Life
Dr Wu, the Chinese minister, says he will return in 1959 or in fifty years and shares three words for longevity pure food pure air and pure thought He warns against a narrow minded life chasing money and urges earning wealth without sacrificing health He promises to see friends again when he returns suggesting a healthier lifestyle leads to longer life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wu
Farm sold in Chapel district changes hands after long inheritance
Mrs. Annie Woodall sold her farm called Orford in Chapel district to Samuel Baker of Pennsylvania through J. Frank Turner. The farm has remained in the family by inheritance for over a century, according to the Star Democrat. Fifty laymen and ministers from Queen Anne's county Protestant churches formed a lay movement to promote Christianity abroad. William H. Outten was found dead in an old railroad car at Seaford on Tuesday morning, a well known figure in Caroline. The first car to cross the new Susquehanna bridge at Perryville belonged to Governor Groshers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jesus
Mark
Matthew
Levi
Alpheus
Heaven
Bethany
John the Baptist
Christ
Mary
Elizabeth
Paul
Holy Spirit
Philadelphia
United States
England
John Wesley
Wesleyan Methodist Church
America
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Coke
Oxford
Richard Whatcoat
Thomas Vasey
New Country
Wesley
North America
New Church
New World
Church of England
Coke
Methodists of America
Francis Asbury
Whatcoat
Vacey
Bristol
New York
Asbury
Barrat's Chapel
Delaware
Dover
Mavis
Balmore
Freeborn Garrettson
Baltimore
Lovely Lane Chapel
German Street
Dr. Coke
Whatcoat and
Vasey
Otterbein
Methodism of America
Annie Woodall
Chapel
Orford
Samuel Baker
Pennsylvania
J. Frank Turner
Star-Democrat
Queen Anne's County
William H. Outten
Seaford
Caroline
Susquehanna River
Perryville
Groshers
If Women Only Knew What A Heap Of Happiness It Would Bring
Advertisement for Doan's Kidney Pills claiming relief from backache by curing sick kidneys. Endorsed by Mrs. William M. Outten of Nanticoke City Seaford Del who reports chronic back pain and left side discomfort disappeared after use. Sold by dealers nationwide 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
William M. Outten
Nanticoke City
Seaford
Del
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Lost ladies black morocco pocketbook in Denton MD
On Christmas Eve in Denton MD a ladies black morocco pocketbook vanished in the railroad depot Everngain's store or on the streets. It contained two five dollar bills one one dollar bill and possible change. A liberal reward awaits its return to James H Thawley Denton MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Everngain
Denton
James H. Thawley
Missing Overcoat Reward Notice in Ridgely
On Christmas Eve a long black cloth overcoat with Harwood Long & Co. inside was taken on the road from T. H. Everngam’s home toward Ridgely. A reward is offered if the coat is returned to John L. Everngam’s store in Denton, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Everngam
Ridgely
Harwood, Long & Co
John L. Everngam
Denton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Howard Melvin Ben
Johnson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Explorers’ Club
Cook
Mr. McKinley
Arctic
Alaska
Baron Munchusen
Press
Griffith Brothers
Charles F
James B
Thomas E. Griffith
Norfolk & Southern Railroad
Currituck County
North Carolina
Easton Ledger
John LH Verngam
Dexnton,md
Pannywise Peter
Journal
Denton Homes
St. Michaels
Dunning Farm
Journal Office
J. W. Peters
Hickman, Ie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!