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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1922
Page
2
A Denton Journal entry notes Howard Melvin Ben B Johnson associated with the firm Melvin and Johnson. The notice appears in the Saturday morning edition dated January 14, 1922.
A reflective column assesses the nation’s uneven recovery with deferment in business activity, price stabilization hopes, and the call for coordinated action by consumers and producers. It cites per capita money circulation slipping, banking strains, farm and canner hardships, and a shift toward prudence as 1922 promises gradual improvement.
The Easton Star-Democrat notes a disastrous year with no record profits in canning farming or other sectors. Farmers and canners suffered most as over 2,000 county farms faced losses, pulling down money circulation and broad economic activity throughout the year.
The Ches apeake and Potomac Telephone Company reports the Eastern Shore district of Maryland and Virginia won the large safety cup for 1921. Shore employees achieved a flawless safety record with no injuries to staff or others from employee error or faulty equipment. Other divisions had lower averages, keeping the overall district average down.
Dentistry in all branches offers workmanship and materials unmatched in the city. Artificial teeth available with emphasis on quality versus quantity. We furnish teeth at any price. Open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments by mail or phone.
J H Nichols and Company thank customers for making 1921 a good year and announce January sale of staple goods. The sale runs until Saturday the 21st before stock taking, with no remnant picks, alterations charged, and no exchanges or charges on goods.
A promotional sale lists men and boys suits at deep discounts with multiple price points. Separate trousers cover dress pants, corduroys, and kerseys with 20 percent off.
Bargain women’s wear ad lists ladies and misses coats and suits with sale prices from 28 to 10 dollars. Entire line dresses reduced from 25 to 17 50 or 18 to 13 60, plus waists and other items highlighted for quick buying.
Public sale of real estate in Denton Caroline County Maryland by the County Treasurer to satisfy unpaid taxes for the year. Sale in front of the Court House door between two and four o'clock PM on a date in 1922. Property described as 99,397 square feet in Jonestown Fourth Election District along the Preston Grove road.
State and County taxes for 1916 and 1917 with interest and cost assessed on land parcels in Caroline County. One tract in Jones town measured 77 772 square feet, with no public road outlet, assessed to W. D. Butler. Another parcel on Mt Zion to Goldsboro road contains 94 200 square feet, assessed to Albert C. Elliott. Also balance due for 1917 taxes. Signed by Joseph H. Carroll, late Treasurer. Stockholders Meeting Farmers & Merchants State Bank Denton Md Jan 1 1922 11am to 3pm to elect directors. Ford was deeply OB O. wif. Iams Federalsburg Md.
In equity the circuit court orders ratification of personal property sales by Harvey L Cooper and T Pliny Fisher trustees unless objections are raised by February third. A copy of the order must run in a Caroline County newspaper for two weeks before January first. Reported sales amount to 6026.25 dollars. Clerk GEO A Deakyne signs. 150 White Leghorn Pullets sold at 1.50 each. W Howard near Annandale Corner Maryland.
Fine lot of carriages on hand to close out at cut prices. Buggy harness offered at lower price than in four years. Farm wagons sold at actual cost. Fine line of blankets available. Alewsepa Perrelalve is the listing place and seller.
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