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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1923
Page
2
The Denton Journal page 2 published March 3 1923 issues by Melvin Ben H seneoh and Johnson as publishers. The paper announces a Saturday morning edition with postal entry as second class mail matter in Denton Missouri.
Editorial notes critique the Ship Subsidy fight and filibuster use while praising the Congress for a record 624 days in session. It highlights failures like Fordney McCumber tariff and soldiers bonus, then shifts to a Forest Service study showing the US must grow its own soft woods and use waste lands for conifers to avoid import reliance.
Maryland farm values for 1922 totaled 104.7 million pounds, with crops at 66.1 million and animals and products at 36.6 million. Dennee notes crop values rose from 1921 while animal values fell, and explains the long term peak in 1919 and deflation in 1921. Also reported, Mrs. William T. Henry died from sleeping sickness, the second Maryland non Baltimore case.
The Star-Democrat argues Baltimore firms lose Eastern Shore trade by neglecting local costs and ads. It urges Baltimore to use Chesapeake Bay links and matching Philadelphia pricing and outreach. It cites faster Philadelphia deliveries and calls for Baltimore retailers to advertise in county papers to win Eastern Shore customers.
Maryland faced 1921 fire losses totaling 4 091 546 dollars with an average per person of 2 82. Matches smoking caused 390 540 dollars, defective chimneys 166 296, spontaneous combustion 155 435. Public habits and ignorance drive waste. 75 percent of fire destruction is preventable. Losses lifted taxes, displaced properties, and caused injuries and deaths. urgent fire prevention education is urged.
Miss Eva Zacharias daughter of the late Daniel J and Susan Leviana Zacharias lived near Greensboro. Born September 14 1887 she died February 17 1924 age 44 years five months. Survived by three sisters and five brothers. Remains laid to rest in Greensboro cemetery with services conducted by Rev A Troxell of St Pauls Reformed Ridgely she had long suffered illness but kept cheerful.
Rot has spread through sweet potatoes stored in Delaware potato houses. Thousands of baskets are hauled to fields and broadcast to enrich soil due to excessive potash use. Brokers warn losses may exceed one hundred thousand dollars as tubers deteriorate during sorting and shipment.
Lee Halloway of lower Caro line sought medical care for a leg pain. A lump was opened and a needle removed. He recalled inserting the needle about four years earlier, though it had not caused trouble until now.
A large display features a complete line of ladies gowns coats and suits from J Ed Nichols with a wide selection shown for customers. The display emphasizes fashion and variety.
A farm rental at Oakland Cross Roads yields a public sale of valuable personal property on Monday March 5 1928 at 10 30 am rain or shine without reserve.
A rural sale offers 2 black mule pairs ages four, 1100 pounds each, a bay pair six and seven years old at 1000 pounds, plus a seven year old bay horse and a Holstein bull, Guernsey cows, and young heifers. Farm machinery include multiple plows, planters, disc harrows, rakes, drags, seeders, harvest gear, and over 10 harness sets. Lots priced under 30 dollars cash with eight months credit on larger sums, secured notes. Auctioneers: James Temple, agent for Thomas W. Jones owner.
Having rented my farm I will offer and sell at public sale on the farm near Burraville Md on Wednesday March 14 1923 at 10 oclock the following property One bay horse 10 years old a fine driver and will work anywhere One sorrel mare 10 years old will work anywhere One black horse 11 years old a good one work anywhere
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