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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
2
Howard Melvin Ben and H Johnson Melvin and Johnson publishers release Centor Journal Page 2 on Saturday morning January 18 1908.
County Commissioners push for a full property revaluation citing hundreds of assessments far from real worth. A farmer noted land valued at 17 dollars per acre, while offers near 100 dollars per acre showed the need for equitable taxation and a multi million dollar increase in the tax base. The 1896 law calls for another statewide revaluation this year, with officials urging no delay. The piece also notes James Ryder Randall’s death in Augusta, Maryland politics, and recent Senate appointments by the General Assembly.
The Baltimore Sun notes Governor Crothers's inaugural address and appointing N Winslow Williams as Secretary of State as major events. A corrupt practices act and primary election plans follow, with a suffrage amendment and broad party reform aims. Observers foresee a new era in Maryland Democratic politics driven by pledge fulfillment and reform.
He warned that party pledges must be carried out by the General Assembly and that the current session offers a rare chance to set a lasting record. Hope runs high that Democrats in the Legislature will abandon old politics and rise to the occasion, proving capable of bold action at this pivotal moment.
The Maryland Geological Survey under State Geologist William Bullock Clark releases a large, highly accurate three sheet wall map of Maryland. In cooperation with the U S Geological Survey the map shows topography roads boundaries and county election districts with red outlined smaller divisions. It covers all counties and the Eastern Shore and will be more than four feet by seven feet when assembled.
A recent Agricultural Department circular notes fence posts can last about twenty years with creosote treatment. Open tank systems enable low-cost processing, with 46 to 50 six inch posts treated daily. Cottonwood and other cheap woods prove durable, easing post scarcity and boosting farmer access to preservative methods.
A Maryland Agricultural College bulletin details stable manure experiments and notes farm manures contain substantial organic matter that improves soil physical condition and mechanical properties, suggesting progressive farmers should study the findings for better soil management.
The article explains how manure improves soil texture by loosening compact soil and binding light soils, increasing water retention and warmth. It cites King’s Wisconsin findings of 18 tons more water per acre in the top foot and 34 tons more to three feet with manure, and notes manure’s quicker soil improvements than green manures. It advocates hauling manure directly from stable to field and spreading immediately to minimize losses.
The Farmers League of Maryland invites delegates from Granges Farmers Clubs and allied groups to a Feb 5 12 30 pm gathering at McCoy Hall Johns Hopkins University Baltimore to discuss legislation and farm community interests and to appoint delegates to present matters to the Legislature or Governor.
Doan s Kidney Pills praised by H J Cox of North Washington St Easton Md for relieving kidney trouble The ad warns against the downward kidney disease course and urges readers to buy Doan s Kidney Pills 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan s and take no other.
Assignee Pliny Fisher will sell at public auction in front of Denton Court House on Tuesday Feb 11 1908 between 1 and 4 pm two tracts totaling about 3 1/2 acres and a second large parcel described by metes and bounds near Potter’s Mill Pond and the county road from Daulet Todd’s Mill to Denton. The property features a one and a half story dwelling with outbuildings and will include title papers at purchaser expense.
In equity No 1289 ordered January 13 1908 by Judge William H Adkins the case against John McKnott is converted to a creditors bill. Creditors or any interested parties must file claims with vouchers with the Circuit Court Clerk by March 16, 1908, notice to be published four weeks in a Caroline county newspaper before February 10 1908. True copy Test Thomas L Day Clerk.
Jacob E Ellw BDOEED is appointed as trustee alongside Charles M Pritchett. The filing notes the two named officials will oversee the said trust duties. Additional context remains unclear in the fragment.
Notice from Caroline county Orphans Court announces letters of administration c t a for William H Brimmel late of Caroline county Maryland. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by August 5 1908 or be barred from the estate. Dated January 11 1908 signed Robert Jarrell administrator c t a of William H Brimmel deceased.
In Maryland Caroline county letters of administration on the personal estate of John W Bullock deceased issued. All persons having claims against the deceased are warned to exhibit authenticated on or before the 6th day of February 1908. William R Breeding administrator of John W Bullock dec'd.
A fabric sale lists regular prices and reduced prices for various textiles. Outings Muslins Flannels and Lawns show reductions from 35c to 20c, 22c to 18c, 30c to 25c, and 25c to 20c. The note reads like a brief shopping listing from a period ad.
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