Are You Saving Money The Seed Of Success
A motivational note cites James J. Hill on saving money as the path to success. It urges readers to evaluate their savings, warns earnings are temporary, and promotes a Continental Life Insurance Company policy offered by Denton, MA representative Rawlins Camper as a safeguard for future security.
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James J. Hill
the
Northwest
CONTINENTAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Denton
RAWLINS CAMPER
Town Property Auction At Denton Court House
Under authority the undersigned will offer to the highest bidder in front of the Court House door Denton on a date to be announced The notice states a plan to discontinue a farm and public works project and to sell town property at auction.
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Court House
Denton
Third district
Caroline county
Beck Bros
Third street
sa.m
p. m
Local public sale of personal property near Piney Church
A public sale starts at 2 o'clock p m on the road from Piney Church to Sheppard's Chapel, half a mile from the former place. Items include a bay mare named Mary a bay mule a bay horse George Washingtons a heifer 13 months old a two horse wagon a ridein man nearly new a corn sheller iron wheels plows cultivator spades shovels and other items. Sums under ten dollars cash. over ten dollars credit of six months with security and notes payable at bank. Lowder Tem Messick Cavin At Trustee Owner.
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puble sale
freaude
Piney Church
Sheppard's Chapel
former place
Mary
i bank
LOWDER TE MESSICK
FLY
Cavin
Atuet
Green Point Rest Suits for Hire Dancing Nights
Green Point Rest offers dancing Monday and Thursday nights with music by Seward's Orchestra. Chicken and Waffle Suppers served Thursday and Sunday nights when notified. Mrs. Jean M. Spence, proprietor, secretary. Md. Young White Leghorn hens and roosters for sale. T-17 at Lesser Bk, KR. Rot, Denton, Md.
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Seward
Rot
Denton, Md
Jealousy and Promises in a Missouri Romance
In 1920, Jim and Mary plan marriage after Jim wins a foreman post at a Missouri railroad yard. Jim’s jealousy flares when a handsome stranger dines with Mary, leading to a public dance dispute and a near-disaster at a chandelier collapse. Mary’s brother Jed arrives, clarifying the risks and mending frayed trust as Jim apologizes and vows steadiness.
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Jane
Mary
Missouri
Jim
homarle
Mary Theer
Maury
Myttie Vernon
Jin
chandetler
Jill
Jed
Mr. Maclean
Jed Naseby
Jed camme
Jiim
Ted
California
Helen
New Channel Sweeper Aids New York Barge Canal
Gordon P. Gleason writes in Popular Mechanics about a proposed channel sweeper for the New York state canal system. The device uses two 18 foot boats 15 feet apart with a 60 pound lure line and a 30 by 5 foot stern door to locate and remove obstructions, aiming to maintain deeper water and reduce dredging needs within a year.
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New York state
Oneida lake
Failed Strategy with Deaf Mother in Law
A humorous Indianapolis News item describes a plan to rouse a deaf mother in law by flooding her upstairs room with water to test her hearing. The scheme backfires as the woman ignores the racket, closes windows, and returns to reading while neighbors remain outside in cold.
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Indianapolis
Persistent Habits Endure Behind Locked Doors
A humorous exchange from the Kennebee Journal depicts a man boasting his wife’s stubborn habits. He notes she would sweep with the wrong end of a broom and, on a hayfield project, would lock doors and windows every night, insisting on security despite obvious openings. The dialogue highlights habit persistence and comic fixation on safety.
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Augusta
Kennebee Journal
Ethels Memory Was Good at Dinner
Cousin Robert visits for supper as a lively child named Ethel overhears adult bets. Ethel often speaks her mind and records the night, noting her mother pressed Robert for another helping. The tale centers on a bet about Robert behaving poorly, revealed by Ethel’s sharp memory.
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Robert
Ethel
Cousin Mary
mother
father
Individual air planes and the public mood
The piece discusses whether citizens will welcome personal airplanes. Inventors are developing small, light craft usable over England Italy and France. Reports claim planes are near perfected, easy to land at low speed, and suited for country touring between clubs. Italy allegedly produced the smallest tri plane, about 114% feet wide, needing skill similar to attaching a sidecar to a motorcycle. Public skepticism remains about the gentlemanly country jaunt in the air.
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England
Italy
France
Peanut Oil Gains Favor in U S Food Supply
Production of peanut oil in the United States rose from 454000 pounds in 1912 to 95034000 pounds in 1918, a surge of over 21000 percent. Imports climbed from 7626000 pounds in 1912 to 88466000 pounds in 1918, mostly hot pressed. Experts note cold pressed oil is gaining for its flavor and digestibility, though 1918 statistics are incomplete.
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United States
Physician’s 1852 Wisconsin Journey Highlights Pioneer Hardships
Dr. John Reeve recounts his January 1852 trek from Dodge County toward Milwaukee and Chicago to treat a sister. He details sparse roads, little money, rugged travel by sleigh, private conveyance, and makeshift fuel as trains paused and rails were repurposed for heat during the arduous weeklong journey.
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Wisconsin
John Reeve
Wisconsin Magazine of History
State Historical society
Reeve
Dodgeecounty
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Chicago
Michigan Central railroad
Michigan
Toledo
Sandusky
Cincinnati
Galion
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WNPAPER
ECLIPSE
J. L. Everngam
THI DENTON NATIONAL BANK
Capita
DENTON, MARYLAND
JAMES J. ROSS
WM. DENNY
y Trens
Kent County Mutual Insurance Co
DOVER, DELAWARE
IRVING JONES
Agr
Greensboro
SER & DEEN, Agts., Dentos, Md
JOHN W.PAVNP
Age
Preston, Md
DS, WRIGHT
fnom optical department
Waterman
Lighth
Gay streets
Gay street
Eighth street
William Scott
W. ABEEWSTER DEEN
JAMES TEMPLE
Pwaill on
Bateson
La miles
Anderontown
Hobbs
Sto
JAMES LI
WISTER
Janes
bie
Green Point
Suits for Hire
Jean M. Spence
Talbot County
Eastern Shore
I. WRIGHTSON DAWSON
St. Michaels
J. A. BECK
Constable
CALVERT CL MERRIKEN
LILIAN HALL CROWLEY
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Jon
duck Costigan
Boston
Jin Maelewn
Mary Nasebr
Ile
Ife
iine
Pioneera
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