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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
8
LMer, king of Norland, offers half his lands for the wisest nonsense contest. Heralds spread the news, crowds gather as sages dispute what counts as nonsense. The king counters each claim with pointed, satirical retorts, while common folk chase imagined grand fortunes.
An old man argues nonsense equals life, the king grows weary, Nemo the dwarf sits unnoted. Nemo finally whispers the greatest nonsense: that the king is a fool, provoking laughter as the court ponders truth and vanity.
In New York City expert authorities say housing supply and demand have collapsed. Bruce Blevin argues decently priced housing is unattainable while even the rich live poorly by modern standards. A mid-Manhattan all cooperative tower offers units from 87 000 to 115 000 with high carrying charges, many apartments facing narrow courts.
A Maryland court ordered trustee sale of Annie Edith Layton's real estate in Caroline County. Parcel 1 covers a mixed farm tract two thirds cleared with no buildings. Parcel 2 includes a cleared, improved lot with a dwelling. Sale in Denton courthouse steps at two to four pm, with terms: one third cash now, balance in six months or all cash. Auctioneers: Charles B. Harrison and James Temple.
Mortgagee's sale is scheduled in Carroll County Maryland on the Bele district land described as twelve acres with a seven room dwelling barn and outbuildings. The sale follows a 1918 mortgage to Ella M Harrison and assignments to W Brewster Deen. Advertising under a power of sale, the property lies along the road from American Corner to Geeenootip near Lydia Nichols and the Parker lands. The bid will be public and the sale will take place in front of the Denton Court House door between 2 and 4 pm.
Mortgagee Deen advertises sale of two Denton parcels in Caroline County Maryland under a 1923 mortgage with assignments. Tract 1 covers 43 by 120 feet plus alley and adjoining land, Tract 2 measures 50 by 214 feet along Market Street to an alley, with improvements on each property. Sale set between 2 and 4 pm at the courthouse, terms: one third cash, balance in two equal installments, or all cash. title at purchaser’s expense. Auctioneers: W Brewster Deen and James Temple.
Attorney in fact Eva G. Trice and Harry L. Murphy offer a public sale of a farm in the Fourth district Caroline County Maryland. The property fronts county roads near Friendship Union Grove and includes a large barn granary and outbuildings. Timber rights allow cutting above six inches diameter during two years after sale. Sale at J L Covey Hardware Preston between 2 and 3 pm with payments: one third cash one third in six months and balance in twelve months or all cash. Title at purchaser’s expense.
A writ of fieri facias issued from the Circuit Court for Caroline County directs the sale of all interest held by Eli P Standford and Mary J Standford in a land parcel in the Eighth Election District. The property, described by metes and bounds, will be sold for cash at the courthouse door in Denton to satisfy debt, interest, and costs. Title papers and revenue stamps at purchaser's expense.
The owner offers three parcels at public auction in front of the First National Bank of Federalsburg between 2 and 4 p.m. Each parcel includes parcels in Caroline County Maryland with improvements, outbuildings, and amenities. Parcel 1 known as the George Trice place. Parcel 2 the George Messick place. Parcel 3 at Nichols. Terms include one-third cash, one-third in six months, balance in twelve months with note security. A liberal first mortgage loan may be arranged for buyers lacking full funds.
Under a 1925 power of attorney the auctioneer sells land in Caroline county near Denton with a cultivated tract described by metes and bounds and a prior mortgage. The sale occurs in front of the courthouse with options for all cash or a mortgage loan through J Owen Knotts. A second parcel in Caroline county near American Corner to Griers Cross Roads is offered by the mortgage assignee with a four room dwelling and barn, options for cash or two instalments, and title at purchaser expense.
24 thoroughbred S C White Leghorn cockerels, 12 weeks old from Geo B Ferris. Price 1.50 each or 15.00 per dozen. Blades & Emmons, Choptank, Maryland.
A 64 acre farm is offered with 46 acres clear and potential stock support if needed. Located about 14 miles from The.te, the property presents flexible agricultural use and potential for expansion.
The subscriber announces that Caroline County Maryland has obtained letters of administration on the personal estate of the deceased resident. All claimants must exhibit their claims with vouchers authenticated by January 31, 1926, or be excluded from benefits of the estate. Given this day in July, 1925.
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