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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1921

Page

2

Democrats Lead On World Arms Reduction Effort

The piece credits Democrats with initiating disarmament efforts dating to 1916 and notes President Harding's call for a conference including China to address arms reduction. It discusses the Borah resolution, Republican opposition, and potential effects on Far East policy and taxation, urging bipartisan cooperation for disarmament.

Harding China Senate House Hensley Dem Missouri Europe United States League of Nations Republican Far East

Encouraging Sign As Church Affiliation Rises In US

An encouraging sign emerges as about 45 million Americans, nearly 45 percent, are affiliated with religious denominations, with church membership roughly doubling over 25 years while population grows 65 percent. The piece argues spiritual values rose during and after World War I, opposing materialism and emphasizing inner life, creed diversity, and religion as a remedy for civilization's ills.

United States

Farm mortgage debts surge for American farmers 1916 to 1920

Census Bureau reports a sharp rise in farm mortgage debts during 1916 to 1920 with operators owing 132.5 percent more. Across the 16 year period farm values rose 117.6 percent and the number of owner operated farms with mortgage obligations grew 18.6 percent.

Census Bureau

Farmers to Be Represented on State Reorganization

Agricultural interests in Maryland will gain representation on the State reorganization commission. Governor Ritchie and Judge N. Charles Burke express support, endorsing the current State Board of Agriculture as efficient and arguing for inclusion on the commission, opposing an Education Department driven system per the Griffenhagen report. The agricultural council resolutions prompted acknowledgments.

State Government Reorganization Commission F. B. Bomberger Maryland Agricultural Society Ritchie N. Charles Burke Reorganization Commission Executive Council Department of Agriculture Department of Education Griffenhagen Uhe State Board of Agriculture Board of Regents University of Maryland Agricultural Council Burke

Prohibition Director Pick Sparks Political Intrigue

Senator Weller backed Emil Budnitz of Baltimore for State Prohibition Director, while Ex-Senator Jackson and Ex-Congressman William Andrews of Cambridge protested. Marion Humphreys acted as Jackson’s proxy. Washington endorsement went to Budnitz, ending Andrews’ candidacy as President named Budnitz.

Weller Jackson Emil J. Budnitz Baltimore Prohibition Europe William N. Andrews Cambridge Emil Budnitz Messrs. Weller Dorchester Salisbury William P. Jackson Humphreys Washington Budnitz Mr. Jackson Andrews Messrs Salvation Army Mr. Budnite

Railroad official J Ernest Jones resigns to join brokers

Mr J Ernest Jones division freight and passenger agent for B C A and M D V railways resigns after thirty years. He will join R L Darlings Co investment brokers on August 1. Also notes an abandoned still found on Luther M Culver farm near Bounds millpond Seaford by Harry W Berridge. Benjamin H Hazel, Delaware antishipping law author, dies at Smyrna aged 77. Harrington fair starts Tuesday and continues through the week.

J. Ernest Jones D. & V. Railways R. L. Darlings Co Jones Luther M. Culver Seaford, Jeweler Millpond Seaford Harry W. Berridge Benjamin H. Hazel Delaware Smyrna Harrington Fair

Three Maryland Women Win Theodore N. Vail Medals

Three Maryland telephone operators receive the Theodore N. Vail Distinguished Service Medals for heroic action. Mae P. Seibert of Baltimore was on duty at Mt. Holly Inn during the December 2 fire, Naomi K. Workman of Ocean City, and Helen H. Adams of Cambridge also earned the honor from the Bell system memorial committee.

Maryland Theodore N. Vail

Club Week At College Park Plans For August Attendance

During the week of August 1 four boys and three Caroline girls will attend Club Week at College Park. The program includes visits to public buildings in Washington the National Zoo and the University of Maryland. Last year the group toured Mt Vernon and this year the emphasis remains on the University with games entertainment and agricultural instruction from university specialists.

College Park Washington National Zoo University of Maryland Mt. Vernon University

Local visitors and guests span weekend in Chester and Easton

Mrs Emma Reese and Blanche of Chester visit Mr and Mrs A H Willoughby. Mr and Mrs Harold Dew and Virginia visit Mr and Mrs M J Hall. Mrs Florence Cutting of Philadelphia spends weekend with Mr and Mrs A R Willoughby. Miss Emily Bryan and Miss May Willoughby visit aunt Mrs John Brodes. Mr RK F Coleman and family spend Sunday at Easton camp.

Emma Reese Blanche Chester A. H. Willoughby Harold Dew Virginia M. J. Hall Florence Cutting Philadelphia A. R. Willoughby Emily Bryan May Willoughby John Brodes RK. F. Coleman Easton Camp

Denton Real Estate Sale of 13 Acre Lot and Home

Attorney in fact Garey to offer two Denton properties at public auction in front of the Court House door. First, a Fifth Avenue home with 113 ft front, 200 ft depth, alley, Fountain addition, and basements. second, a land tract near Neely Morris road intersecting county roads, with no improvements. Sale details note one-fourth cash due day of sale and balance January 1, 1922, title at purchaser expense. NARVEY L. COOPER and JAMES TEMPLE act as agents.

Court House Denton Fifth Avenue Caroline County Maryland Fountain Avenue Fountain Liber T. L.D E. Saulsbury Garey T. Pliny Fisher and L. B.T Narvey L. Cooper Ruth D. Garey James ‘Temple Susan Steffy

Assignee's Sale of Valuables in Caroline County Denton

Assignee Oscar Clark will offer at public sale the mortgaged property under a 1920 mortgage from Calvin F Haltaman and Sadie M Haltaman to Charles Jarrell, assigned to Clark for collection, recorded in Caroline County land records, final location Denton Court House door.

Calvin F. Haltaman Sadie M. I.haltaman Charles Jarrell Oscar Clark Caroline County Liber L. B Maryland Court House Denton

Property description in Caroline county Maryland sale parcel one

Tuesday August 9 1921 m a legal notice describes parcel one in the Seventh election district near Hillsboro and Ridgely Caroline county Maryland with improvements and rights conveyed. It provides a detailed metes and bounds starting at a stone on the road from Crouse s Mill to Ridgely and tracing bearings and distances to define the tract.

Caroline County Maryland Hillsboro Ridgely Crouse’s Mill Branch Calvin Haltaman Henry W. Hynson Liber J. K. S Starkey Land Harvey L. Cooper Hillgboro Mason’s Branch Starkey and Nichols R. C. Carter Coroline County Two Johns Federalsburg W. P. Willis Burton W. Parker Chas. W. Hobbs

Land Auction Details Parcel 2 3 4 5 6 Caroline County

A historic land sale describes multiple parcels in Caroline County, including 62.3 acres conveying to Calvin Haltaman and wife, with Parcels 2 3 4 5 totaling 102.65 acres offered as a whole. The document notes meadow timber and no buildings, with details of parcels and old deed references.

Large Maryland countryside parcels to be sold as whole

Parcels 6 and 7 totaling about 180.9 acres in Caroline County offered together. High cultivation, meadow, woodland and some fruit with a large two story dwelling and outbuildings in excellent condition. One-third cash, remainder in two notes due 12 and 18 months after sale with interest. title papers at purchaser cost. loan up to two thirds of purchase price available through Denton attorney. OSCAR CLARK, JOHN W. CLARK and Assignee JAMES TEMPLE, Auctioneers.

Mary E. Pippin William T. Groves Reed Liber J. W.T Caroline County Calvin Fr. Hallaman Annie M. Hynson Libert William T. Graves Calvin Haltaman Calvin Waltaman Percy C. Hynson Liber L. B.T Oscar Clark John W. Clark James Temple Denton W. F. Wolf den- Mar

Farm sale notice with outbuildings and silo

One three cash on sale day with balance as a twelve month note secured by approved security or all cash option. Title papers at purchaser’s expense. Describes good repair outbuildings and a new silo. Farm soil in good cultivation with some timber ready for the law. Wesley E. Thawley attorney in fact. A J Due auctioneer.

Wesley E. Thawley A. J. Due

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