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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1922
Page
2
Howard Melvin Benns A Johnson Melvin and Johnson lead the Denton Journal page 2 with public notices dated Saturday morning January 7 1922. Names and firms appear in terse local notice style reflecting a small town newspaper record of local transactions and civic items.
The Hartford Times argues for the United States to abandon opposition to the League of Nations. It asserts the covenant promotes ethics and peaceful penalties for violators, noting informal gatherings cannot match a formal League. It cautions joining may be delayed but inevitable for international peace and enforceable law.
The piece argues that Americans must address high wages, costs, rents, and taxes gradually through common sense cuts in federal spending and taxes. It cites Wanamaker on optimism, recalls the Monroe era disarmament treaty, and notes 1921 business failures in Delaware and nearby states. It mentions Penrose’s death and Maryland legislative actions reducing state tax rates.
The new tax bill ends luxury taxes on clothing and sundries and cuts stamp duties. It raises dependent exemptions to 8 dollars per dependent and increases the married exemption to 2500 if income in 1921 was 5000 or less, with single filers unchanged at 1000. Capital gains may be taxed at 12 percent if elected, and surtax rates shift in 1923 with a maximum 50 percent on 200000. Corporations see higher rates for non-excess-profit firms. excess profits tax is repealed but not reflected until 1923.
Poem about Time failing to take three central joys Love sympathy and faith yielding to time and death. It references Grim Death and a final line of obituary remembrance for William H. Mitchell dated January 8 1920 with a widow Anna M Mitchell reflecting at his grave two years after his passing.
A quoted verse urges personal responsibility in shaping a town. It claims real towns grow when residents work together and no one shirks, stressing that what you seek in a town reflects your own choices and actions.
Fine lot of carriages on hand and selling at cut prices. Buggy harness offered cheaper than in four years. Farm wagons available at actual cost. A fine line of blankets offered at low prices. Local bargain house advertises sharp price cuts and stock liquidation.
J B Nichols & Company thanks hundreds of customers for a strong 1921 and a great holiday season. The January sale of staple goods begins Tuesday offering the cream of stock and runs until Saturday the 21st. All alterations will be charged and no exchanges or charges.
A period sale offers deep cuts on men and boys attire. Regular suits priced down to 9.00 through 12.50 for men, with numerous sale prices and 20 percent off on dress pants, corduroys, and kerseys. Overcoats and separates also discounted, highlighting value in suits, knickerbocker outfits, and trousers.
A vintage advertisement lists discounted prices on ladies coats suits and dresses. coats range down to 9 75 with many jersey and regular price options, while dresses drop from 25 00 to 11 50 and waists offered as part of the sale.
Public sale to be held in front of the Court House door in Denton Maryland Caroline county on a specified 1922 date between two and four o'clock p m to satisfy unpaid county and state taxes with interest and costs. listing properties assessed for the named years.
The purchaser must pay the full purchase money to the Late Treasurer at sale or risk a resale at their cost. Redemption is possible within twelve months by paying the purchase money plus 15 percent annual interest and the deed cost to the Circuit Court for Caroline County. The property lies in Caroline County Fourth Election District, Jonestown near the Preston Grove road, containing about 99,397 square feet, assessed to John Murray.
The notice lists state and county taxes for 1916 and 1917 on two land parcels in Caroline county. Parcel one, in the Fourth Election District near Preston to Grove, 77 772 square feet, assessed to W. D. Butler. Parcel two, in the First Election District near Alt Zion to Goldsboro, 91 260 square feet, assessed to Albert C. Eliott. Included are boundary bearings and lines, beginning points, and references to roads and landmarks.
A historical snippet notes Jacob O. Withhams serving as a Ford car salesman in Federalsburg Maryland. The compact item identifies a local automotive sales role and place.
A vintage advertisement urges wives to help nervous, run-down husbands by giving Gude's Pepto Mangan a daily dose. It claims the tonic builds red blood, improves health, mood, and vigor, and says it comes in liquid or tablet form.
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