League and Ireland Opinions From a 1920s Public Figure
A public figure discusses the League of Nations and Republican opposition as partisan. He argues for reservations without nullifying the treaty, addresses the Irish question as geography not race, defends Prohibition as constitutional, and calls for policies to curb the high cost of living through turnover reduction and tax measures on excess profits and large incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
League
Germany
Ireland
England
United States
Motor vehicles rise in 1919 and road growth urged
The Federal Bureau of Public Roads reports 7,555,446 motor vehicles registered in 1919, up 23 percent from 1918, with licenses and fees totaling 264,790,000 mainly for road maintenance. Officials estimate 2,475,000 miles of highway, yielding three cars per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
United States
Eastern Shore Canning Industry and 1920 Presidential Nomination
The Eastern Shore hosts 284 canning houses with long operating histories and millions of cases packed for winter. Farmers push production amid labor issues while water freights ease transport. The Prohibition National Convention in Lincoln named Aaron S. Watkins of Germantown, Ohio as its candidate after Bryan declined. President Wilson and his secretary Tumulty face multiple open positions once he leaves office. future steps remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Lincoln
Neb
Aaron S. Watkins
Germantown
William J. Bryan
Wilson
Tumulty
Offige Boy Had Charge Likely Paroled Easton Editorial
The Easton Star-Democrats faults its editorial staff for a lapse in last week’s paper venting about the Fountain case. It notes a Caroline county man stating ignorance of the prisoner or crime, causing surprise yet offering some tolerance due to his remote location near Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Caroline County
Denton
Camping and caravans aid economy as summer plans shift
The piece notes that rising hotel prices push families toward camping and caravans, with millions expected to enjoy national forest outings in coming years. It mentions tent use, mobile homes, and the appeal of pure air and wild nature, plus a brief medical and local business update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
California
England
Isaiah Fountain
Easton
Pallows
Death Watch
W. HL. Williams
Fountain
Sdeath
Jones
T. A. Snider Procerse Co
Greenwood
Jturl
New York Authority
Will contest looms in Dorchester Orphans Court
A probate caveat to the will of John N. Wright triggers a major legal clash next Wednesday before the Dorchester Orphans Court. Attorneys Alan Goldsborough and A Stenple Marine represent caveaters while Fletcher & Jones appear for caveatees. Wright, aged over 90, died recently after signing a will in 1896 and several codicils through 1912. The contested document spans 13 pages detailing bequests to Wright’s children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Orphans’ Court
Dorchester
Cuewday
John N. Wright
Alan Goldsborough
Denton
A. Stenple Marine
Fletcher & Jones
Johnny Wright
Wright
Contingent contest rule in last codicil to Wright will
The document states that any person receiving a device or bequest under the will who contests it shall forfeit their interest. Caveators named include Jenny Wright of Ohio Frank Wright of Pedebare Fida Elder of Philadelphia and Tate Patem of Kilnmore. John No Wright, a Dorchester County farmer, authored a will disposing of about £200,000 or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perons
Jenny Mo. Wright
Ohio
Frank W. Wrpht
Pederbare
John NJ Wrpht
Fida MM, Elder
Philadelphia
Tate Patem
Kilnmore
John NS
May Wright
In sad but loving birthday remembrance for a soldier
In sad but loving birthday remembrance of my dear soldier boy S Train Jopp 29th birthday July 29 today recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest. Those who think of him love him. To France he went a soldier. His love his life was given. His soul was not returned. Also memory for John W. Austin who departed this life July 1 190g. Today recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest. The one who thinks of him today is the one who loved him best. Thank God for the truth that we shall meet our own in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Llewen Martin
Huband
John W. Austin
Ife
Ola
Hun Bet
Local Residents Visit and Travel Notices
Mr Vd Theiott thrives with a due tractor and complete engines. Mr and Mr J McCarthy returned to New York after visiting friends and relatives here. Mr and Mrs Plans Hopkins and daughter are renting in New York. Miss Catherine McCracklin was the guest of Miss Nuon Coleman Sundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vd. Theiott
J. McCarthy
New York
Plans Hopkins
Catherine McCracklin
Nuon Coleman
Mabel Normand in Sis Hopkins at Johnson’s Theatre Hillsboro
Mabel Normand, one of America's greatest comediennes, appears in Sis Hopkins at Johnson’s Theatre Hillsboro on Tuesday, Augard, for St. Paul’s Guild. Rose Melville previously played the role, and audiences know the famous old story that never grows old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Normand
Sis Hopkins
Johnson's Theatre
Hillsboro
St. Paul’s Guild
Rose Melville
America
Cider Making and Pressing Schedule Near Denton
Share our first class press and will make cider every Tuesday and Saturday at my place about Pomiles from Denton on the state road from Denton to Greensboro. Robert Brularer reports a 37.5 automobile Greend rim on the road heading from Howard's school house to Harmony last week. Apply La Fred Howard Jr Lenton Mad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Greensboro
Robert Brularer
Howard's
Harmony
Fred Howard, JR
Lenton
Mad
Trust Sale Notice for John Patchett Estate Farm Auction
Alan Goldsborough, attorney, as trustee in the John G. Patchett bankruptcy case, announces a public sale of personal property under a U S District Court order. The sale will take place at the Fisher farm on Tuckahoe Neck in Coraline county Maryland, listing terms to be set. The document is an elderly auction notice from a Maryland bankruptcy proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
District of Maryland
John TG. Patchett
John B. Patchett
Fisher
Tuckahoe Neck
Sind Electian
Coraline County
Maryland
John BR. Patchett
Costos
Sedney PL
Townshend
Chestertown
Tee
Descriptive sale list for farm implements and livestock
On Wednesday August 18 1920 at ten o clock a m the property offered includes John Deere spreader cultivators mowers plows harrows corn planters and wagons among other farming gear Plus livestock with several cows horses mules and pigs listed by age and type The sale notes cash terms and names Alan Goldsborough James Temple trustees and auctioneers with clerical staff and a notice to creditors of John B R Patchett appended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
McCormick
Ford
Louise Tlarrow
New Way
Ontario
Guernsey
Car for sale Studebaker five passenger in good condition
J D Batley of Tlabbs Maryland offers a five passenger Studebaker car in good condition for sale at a bargain price. The ad notes the vehicle is ban prannys to the city and will be sold cheap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
J.D. Batley
Tlabbs
J. Waters Russell
Chestertown
Public sale of mortgaged property in Denton Maryland
Under a 1917 mortgage from John E. Thompson and Unlys Thompson to Laura V. Neal, later assigned to Henry R. Lewis and J. Owen Knotts, the assignees will offer the property at public sale in front of the Court House door, Denton, Maryland, to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Thompson
Unlys Thompson
Laura V. Neal
Henry R. Lewis
J. Owen Knotts
Caroline County
Liber L. B. T
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Described Land Sale in Caroline County Maryland 1920
Tuesday August 24 1920 two to four p m a parcel in the First Election District Caroline County Maryland. Beginning at a red oak near the Hollingsworth Corner Castle Hall road then a sequence of compass directed lines and distances ending at the marked red oak near the bridge. Contains one hundred fifty five acres one rood and five and a half perches more or less with several tracts previously conveyed excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ango
Bern
Caroline County
Henderson
Willim
Pritchett
Willa G. Carrow
Charles Hover
D.&c
Bevanning
Sid
Plenderson
Sad
W. L. Pritchett
Boyer
W. G. Carrow
Carrow
Maryland
Hollingsworth Corner
Castle Hall
Wright
Wright's Folly
Red Oak
Castle Lal
Lorden Kinnamon
Kinnamon
Land at Goldsboro Sold by Assignees Reedley Auction
An 78 1l 2 acre tract in Caroline county formerly conveyed to John B Thompson and Halga Thompson is offered by Henry R Lewis J Owen Knotts and Frank P Covey as assignees and auctioneers. Improvements include a barn carriage house chicken house and outbuildings. Sale terms include one third down with two equal installments at 12 and 18 months or cash on day of sale. Tithes at purchaser expense. Located on State road north of Goldsboro with nearby services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.orem
Stevens
Samuel G. Nuttle
John B. Thompson
Halga Thompson
Caroline County
AR Urry
Henry R. Lewis
J. Owen Knotts
Frank P. Covey
Orwell Hubbard
Dorchester County
Public sale of Caroline County real estate parcels A B C
A Maryland trustee sale of three parcels in Caroline County near Greenlee's Cross Roads includes Parcel A a 300 acre tract with a large two story dwelling orchard timber and outbuildings Parcel B a mix of cultivated land timber and a bridge over a branch Parcel C a timber tract. Sale to occur in front of the Denton courthouse on a mid 1920 date with a three installment purchase plan and options for combinations A B and C. Proceeds to be divided with one third cash at sale one third in twelve months and the remaining one third in twenty four months with deferred payments bearing interest.
Public Farm Sale On Martha Liden Farm Near Concord
The owner announces a public sale on the Martha Liden farm located on the road from Concord to Hickman as part of a decision to discontinue farming. The event will liquidate farm assets and equipment currently housed on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Liden
Jeading
Concord
Hickman
Auction Notice of Personal Property in Denton Maryland Aug 12 1926
A Denton Maryland auction lists varied farm tools and household goods for sale on Thursday August 12 1926. Items include mowers wires wagons Harness cattle gear and garden implements with details on condition. Terms allow cash under ten dollars and six months credit on approved notes at Peoples Bank of Denton.
Farm stock and equipment sale with many items listed
A sale beginning at 10 a m offers live stock and implements including corn cutters planters mowers plows cultivators harness wagons and a carriage plus tools and farming goods. Bids over ten dollars on credit up to six months with bank notes. under ten dollars payable in cash.
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Howard Melvin Ben
H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
DeMocratic
James M. Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Walter Smith
Worcester County
Congress
T. Alan Goldsborough
Roosevelt
Lafe
Justre
Eastern Shore
Delaware
Offige Boy
Wright Will
Ele
Mas J
Smithson
Circuit Court
Annie Blanche Bell
Plamath
Mary Etta Pippin
Ruth Aone Pappa
Wiboter
Lidder
Mia
Carroll OQ
Pippin
Martha J.T. Gourd
Laber J. Koos
Johnson’s Theatre
Hillsboro, Md
Alan Goldsboroughe
Truster’s Sale
James Temple
Woun Wo Cearre
Cosyvon Haase
Abs. W. PF. Ray
Easley, S.C
Abs
Cardus
IRS
Rennert Hotel
Baltimore
Liberty and
Saratoga Streets
Bio Tire Sale
Braender
Sou
Packard
Tuck
Maswell
Pale
Chevrolet
Studebakeroo
Bessemer Tron
Bullock's
Newts
Waite International Stocking Mills
Nottistown
Smithville
W. . Lyden
Federalsburg
Goldsboro
John Steinman
Osborne
Syracuse
Dearborn
Denton National Bank
B.S. Garey
John Clark
M. H. Downes
Offee
Board of Education
State Department of Education
J. M. Noble
Grey & Davis
Morse
Virgil Moore
Denton, Md
John Greenlee
Emmett W. Greenlee
Greenlee’s Cross Roads
Burrsville
Owen Garey
Sassafras
Greenlee’s Crosa_ Roads
Greensboro-Burrsville Road
Said Road
Said County Road
Greenlee’s Cross
Greensboro- Burriaville
Said
Dauce
Nathaniee Horsey
Aine
W. G. Wooters
Greenlee’s
Wooters
Burrsville-Greensboro
Oscar Clark
Owens
Covey
Highpeed
Blackhawk
Oliver
Peoplea Bank of
Walter E. Yates
P. Covey
Fred R. Owens
Hughes Stock Barn
Greensboro Bank
Williams & Stafford
Covey & Temple
C.ayton Jorsey
Hobbs
Frank
Murphy
Isaac Hill
J. L. Stevens
Bargain
Mullin's Home Store
Wilmington
Ays
J. Virgil Moore
Denton Amusement CO
Marc Bryant
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