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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1924
Page
2
Publication details for a Maryland newspaper dated March 1 1924 note wheelhouse names Howard Melvin Henjh Johnson Melvin Johnson and Publlbnees. It lists standard post office mailing as second class matter and indicates a Saturday morning issue published weekly in Denton Maryland.
Maryland lawmakers face a major decision on whether common carriers may use state highways as a right of way. The Warfield Commission urges limiting motor bus and motor truck competition with steam lines on the Eastern Shore, while motor transport operators push for regulated rights and monopoly franchises with fair taxes. Railroads seek a mileage-based tax parity with motor carriers, and hearings by the Public Service Commission shape the contest.
The chief medical examiner of New York states 852 people died in automobile crashes in 1923, averaging over two daily. Children aged 5 to 16 totaled 240, and nationwide deaths may reach about 13,000 in 1923. Other cities showed higher fatalities per population, with Baltimore also increasing.
Economist Irving Fisher told the House Banking Committee that only Fed restraint and bank lending limits stand between the dollar and a collapse. He warned unchecked inflation would more than double living costs under Gaidsborough’s stabilization bill.
The Goldsborough bill seeks to keep the money and credit volume in parity with production and turnover to maintain a general price level. It would not alter supply and demand for individual commodities but would curb expansion of credit reserves during inflation and speculative booms and subsequent collapses like 1919 to 1921.
The Griswold, Indiana American argues local editors invest in their towns by providing free service and urging support for community newspapers. It claims editors do more work for less pay than others and emphasizes the financial value of local papers to communities over teachers or preachers, urging readers to consider the editors' side.
A patrons meeting was held Thursday evening at Central school house. A Washington's birthday program by the school children was enjoyed by all. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. The sick list includes Miss Mary Wyatt Miss Edna Cannon and three of Mr. John Shaffer's family threatened with pneumonia.
Three services at Bridgeville church on Sunday March 2. Communion at 11 a m after Sunday School. A missionary service at 3 p m led by Mrs M I Virden, a returned China missionary. At 7 30 p m she preaches an evangelistic sermon.
Automobile Commissioner Baughman estimates about 35,000 cars sit idle in Maryland garages. Officials expected a tag rush after license-fee reductions, but motorists have postponed renewals.
A Wheeler Syndicate feature describes the "Miss Nancy" hand type with left arm carried across the body and right forearm doubled, the right hand drooping with a small object. It notes such people are often strong but restless and in need of direction, unlikely suited for great deeds.
A Nature Magazine report from Washington notes Calosoma sycophanta, a green and gold beetle with purple thorax. Imported from Europe as a natural enemy of gypsy moth and brown tail moth. Both adults and larvae voraciously feed on caterpillars and other insects.
Under a mortgage from William Brown and Lydia A Brown to Harvey L Cooper dated October 20 1920 and assignments to Cooper last on February 26 1924 the assignee offers the property at public sale in front of the Denton Court House on March 25 1924 between 2 and 4 pm Parcels include Fredericks or Ridgeway Tract 110 acres and a smaller 18.27 acre portion in Caroline county Maryland improvements listed barns outbuildings. Cash on day of sale. Title papers at purchaser’s expense. Harvey L Cooper James Temple, Auctioneer, Assignee.
Consolidated Talking Machine Co product plays any disc record stands 46 inches high 213 wide 233 deep nickel plated castors and trimmings divisions for 50 records and 2 shelves in excellent condition listed at 116 dollars and selling cheap viewable and testable evenings at Mrs Anthony Franklin Street ask for Mr Stalth
A two story frame six room dwelling is improved property. The sale is conducted by W Brewster Deen with Jastes Temple acting as auctioneer and assignee. The purchaser is to accept the property in its present good condition and expense.
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