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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1926
Page
4
Published every Saturday by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin H Johnson as president and treasurer and Benjamin F Jonson as vice president and secretary. Entered at the Denton Md post office as second class mail matter. Saturday morning July 31 1926.
The First District race sees incumbent T Alan Goldsborough praised as a universal servant while challenger Franklin D Upshur pushes a liquor policy stance. The editorial endorses Goldsborough, notes Upshur’s stance on the Canadian liquor law, and highlights Goldsborough’s national role on economics and tariffs. The piece also extols Delaware fairs, especially the Kent Sussex event at Starrington, as a civic gathering and political forum.
Maryland Governor Ritchie refuses to commute Richard Reese Whittemore’s death sentence for killing a guard during an escape, despite a 2,500-name petition. Whittemore is set to hang August 13. The piece contrasts Maryland’s action with Chicago’s Durkin sentencing and argues for justice over sentiment in capital cases.
The Kent-Sussex Fair in Harrington, midway through the state, invites all Delaware residents to visit this week as promoters urge loyalty to the event amid ongoing activities. The text mentions Wilmington Every Evening as part of the context.
Harvey J Still, executive vice president of the Del Mar Va Eastern Shore Association, told a joint Maryland horticultural meeting that land values in the Del Mar Va Peninsula rose by at least 5 million dollars in nine months. He cited hardening prices, seller's market signs, increased land sales since 1918, and widespread new home seeker and tourist interest. He urged better ferry service at Cape Charles, more Norfolk connection, and expanded Pennsylvania Railroad facilities to boost through traffic and marketing. The movement, he said, has united Delaware Maryland and Virginia and their counties in a common goal.
State officials report summer examinations for four to six year olds aim to ready children for school. Dentists, tonsil and eye checks, vaccination status, and general health are reviewed, with 16,000 children expected to reach school age this year and over 2,000 already examined.
Women earn good money making small aprons and plain sewing. An addressed envelope is requested for particulars, promising county news from The Journal subscription.
Public auction to the highest bidder at the Denton courthouse door for a two story frame dwelling and improvements in the Fourth Election District. Property lies east of Slog Creek Mill Branch known as Milla Hope and The Gambrill Lot. One-half cash day of sale, rest by note secured by purchaser, with Assignees Calvert Merriken Wilbert Merriken and Covey Auctioneer.
Wanted. Salesman with cash to call on the farm. Experience not necessary. Personal instruction under local manager. Excellent opportunity for advancement. See A. B. McKinney after 6.30 p m Brick Motel Denton or write R. E. Graeff Ambler Pa (7-31-38).
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