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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1924
Page
2
The Denton Journal announces its Saturday morning edition for January 12, 1924. Published from Denton Maryland, the paper notes its post office filing as second class mail matter and serves local readers with weekly news and notices.
The article analyzes the Mellon plan's key features including surtax cuts from 50 to 25 percent, a 25 percent earned income reduction, and a revised normal tax structure. It traces legislative history, party positions, and Democratic support for equitable tax relief, contrasting Republican and Democratic moves through recent Congresses.
The piece argues the Wilson administration cut income taxes and reduced debt after WWI, while a Republican Congress resisted relief efforts in 1920. It cites Senator Penrose’s “Let the people sweat” comment, notes repeal of excess profits taxes helped big corporates but left small taxpayers waiting for a Democratic Congress, and mentions Maryland treasurer re election and remarks on cheap future electric power. It also notes Maryland road improvements in 1923 totaling 5,071,925.
The Public Service Commission approved Shore Transit Line to operate Easton to Rock Hall ferry connections via Centreville Church Hill and Chestertown, linking Salisbury Clai borne line. Shore Transit plans soon to add Easton to Denton and Chestertown routes, with extensions toward Crisfield Vora moke Snow Hill and Berlin after current plan finalizes. The service aims to reduce private conveyance needs and bolster regional mobility despite possible ferry interruptions.
The article from the Agriculture Department notes plentiful bacon at moderate prices and suggests many uses beyond breakfast. It advocates bacon in sandwiches with bread or toast, cottage cheese, greens and beans, soups, and as a flavoring for vegetables or meats, plus easy club sandwiches for Sunday night or entertaining.
In loving remembrance the sister recalls Harold Melvin who died December 11, 1923 at age 13 years. Poignant lines promise a future reunion and eternal peace. A second note mourns Emma Thawley Pennington lost three years ago on January 12, with grief expressed through memories of her voice, chair, and grave.
The muskrat trapping season officially opened throughout Maryland on Tuesday January 1 with hundreds of hunters already at work in marshes. Thousands of traps are set and reports show encouraging catches. Prices remain uncertain as few furs will be sold in coming weeks and hunters seek a profitable season.
We express deep thanks to friends who helped at the time of the fire and since the loss of our home on December 31. Mr. and Mrs. S. Cooper and Family.
H. S. Horsey and Q O A Carroll have purchased the local feed business, taking over operations and promising continued service and stability for customers and suppliers in the area. The transaction expands their involvement in regional agribusiness markets and signals ongoing consolidation in the sector.
Walter Camp argues the law of nature favors the strong and the media prints images of vigor. Advertisers and advertisers cultivate youth as the ideal for women, pushing the idea that aging is unacceptable and unsightly in pictures.
A humorous exchange notes that kissing one's wife on Sunday violated old blue laws. The punchline reveals no husband was ever charged, highlighting the law's leniency or enforcement gap. The quote underscores historic Sunday restrictions and social attitudes reflected in the Boston Transcript.
The undersigned by competent authority will offer at public sale in front of the Court House door in the town of Denton Maryland on a date to be announced. The notice outlines sale terms and the authority conducting the auction.
Late of Caroline county, deceased, all persons having claims against the said deceased are warned to exhibit the same to the subscriber with vouchers thereof legally authenticated on or before the 9th day of July 1924 or they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 31st day of December, 1923. I P F DeFORD, Admin of Emily DeFord, deceased.
A Denton auto dealer advertises a mix of vehicles in good condition including two door sedans nine touring models and two Ford truck variants. The listing notes overhaul work completed and provides the Denton Maryland address 11-244 for Denton Auto Co.
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