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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1924
Page
2
The Denton Journal issue dated Saturday March 8 1924 is a locally published weekly paper. The masthead lists Howard Kelvin as publisher and notes Johnson Mhovin Johnson Suelion Gen ES as associated entities. The edition is mailed as second class matter at Denton Maryland.
The piece surveys the naval oil lease scandal and political maneuvers around Attorney General Daugherty, Coolidge’s response, and Republican support. It also reflects on business ethics, public service, and the Mellon vs Garner tax plans with examples of tax differences for various household incomes and exemptions.
With only a few days left to file income tax returns, taxpayers are warned against delaying forwarding their returns to the Collectors of Internal Revenue. The notice cites the urgency as the swapparprrA REIT comparison seems garbled but emphasizes timely submission.
Tax guidance outlines the 1923 Revenue Act and proposed 25 percent income tax reduction retroactive to January 1 1923. It details filing mandates, penalties, credits for dependents and exemptions, and notes expected delays in enacting new measures before the filing deadline.
Professor Samuel C. Prescott of MIT led a three year, $40,000 coffee study. He states coffee properly prepared gives comfort and inspiration, augments mental and physical activity, and is not an injurious beverage for most people. The research notes caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, aids heart action and sustained brain work without harmful habit formation.
Mr and Mrs Lee Wyatt entertained the Mite Society of Central M E Church at their home on Friday evening February 29 after the program refreshments were served and all enjoyed the social gathering. The article notes a small school attendance due to illness including colds and chickenpox. Annie Baker, visiting Collingsdale Pa, has returned home. An advertisement for Everngann's at 75 to 339 75 promotes new spring dresses in flannel stripes checks and plain colors.
An eight year old bay horse guaranteed to work anywhere single or double, about 1000 pounds, with a carriage and set of harness included. Viewable anytime at the Denton Auto Co in Denton Maryland.
Mrs Lin a Harrington of 712 Gay Street is involved in a nursing matter dated February 16, 1931.
Private sale listing offers a 3 8 21 Good Ford Roadster priced at 75 with easy terms and a single walnut bedroom suit from J Virgil Moore.
Trustee to sell at public auction on the premises near American Corner starting 10 40 a m. items include livestock such as Guernsey heifer calf Jersey cows bays mares roans and horses along with chickens farm implements and household goods plus a Chevrolet automobile. Cash on all sums up to and including suit and six months credit with notes on larger totals. Auctioneers William J Rickards and James Temple.
Public sale of land in Caroline county Maryland under a mortgage from Edward Cook to Harvey L Cooper. The parcel near the Choptank River covers Jones land and Aury Schribner line, with improvements including a one and a half story dwelling barn and outbuildings. Sale set for March 18 1924 at the courthouse door in Denton, 2 to 4 pm. Cash due at sale. title at purchaser expense. Assignees L Cooper and James Temple act as auctioneers.
Damp cold weather in Denton links to sickness such as colds grip and pneumonia that affect kidney function. The ad cites Mrs Joseph Laramore of Third Street praising Doan's Pills for kidney trouble and back ache, claiming relief after use. Doan's Pills priced 60 cents at all dealers, manufactured by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
Auction lists Jersey cow, mare, mule, hens, poultry equipment, coal stoves, incubator, farming implements, wagons, tools, furniture, lamps, beds, tables, chairs, clocks, dishes, and household goods. Auctioneer L Cove y notes cash for amounts under ten dollars and six month credit on larger purchases with bank notes.
At about 2 o'clock the real estate will be offered as follows: Best situated river front farm in Caroline County, 42 acres with 23 cultivated and the rest timber. Improved by nine-room house with bath, attic, hot water heat, air pumps in cellar, kitchen hot water boiler, with a Lorraine coal range. Stalls for three head, two cow stalls, corn crib, room for two autos, hay loft, work bench, fruit trees including apples, cherries, quinces, berries, 200 feet grape vine of three varieties.
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