Land of changes oldest American settlement explored
Santo Domingo, oldest permanent settlement on American soil, is highlighted for its historic sites from Columbus to Cortez, Ponce de Leon, and Pizarro. The piece notes early university founding, slave importation by Padre de las Casas, and the rise and fall of Santo Domingo through colonial and modern eras, ending with U.S. Navy rule in 1916. It contrasts enduring landmarks with the decline of native populations and repeated political upheavals through centuries. Also covers color variations and durability of southern cypress wood, stressing heartwood selection over shade for longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Samuel Guy Inman
Pan-American Magazine
Columbus
New World
Spain
America
Iun
Cortez
Mexico
Ponce de Leon
Fountain of Youth
Pizarro
Panama
University of
Haiti
United States Navy
United States Forest Products Laboratory
Understanding Pluralities and Majorities in Elections
A candidate with the highest votes may win by a plurality equal to the gap to the next candidate, while a majority exceeds half the total. The text also includes satirical lines about a doctor scaring Mrs. Tawkins with phrasing like inflammatory verbosity and calms with absolute quiet amid nervous trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawkinss
de Smart
New Day for Army Wife and Glove Traditions
Brig Gen Clarence R Edwards argues for easing army life for wives and daughters of soldiers noting their wartime sacrifices and voting power. The piece cites a historic glance at gloves as symbols of trust and mentions a poisoned glove incident involving Navarre’s queen dowager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence R. Edwards
Congress
Stalin
Navarre
Paris
Public sale of real estate in Caroline County Maryland
By decree of the Circuit Court in equity, Elva Kissell and Cline Kissell sue Sadie Blough et al. A trustee sale will expose the property in front of Denton Court House from 2 to 4 p m. The tract lies in the Third Election District on the north side of the Sey road, adjoining J W Voss and Purnell Johnson lands, part of a 1903 Huey deed, with described boundary starts at a stake in a ditch and runs along the county road to Voss, then to Purnell Johnson lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Elva Kissell
Cline Kissell
Sadie Blough
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Sey Road
Tatman’s Cross Roads
Burrsville
J. W. Voss
Purnell Johnson
John C. Huey
Mary E. Thawley
C. W. IL
Charles W. Stone
Elizabeth M. Stone
Walter M. Love
W. Brewster Deen
Orphans’ Court
George W. Bailey
Dry
Third Streets
Land Conveyed by Nichols to Blough in Caroline County
Fifty were 125 acres of land described as conveyed to Ananias Blough by deed from James H Nichols dated July 17 206 and recorded in Lib T L D No 71 folio 126 Caroline county land records The property includes a large arable portion in high cultivation and substantial wood on the farm The improvements consist of a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ananias Blough
James H. Nichols
Caroline County
Nora Howard
Charles"w. Stone
Farm Property With Buildings and Deed Terms
Two story frame dwelling barn granary and outbuildings in repair. Farm suited for wheat corn grass fruit and vegetables. Located near churches schools stores canneries and milk stations with potential stone road front. Decree sale offers one third cash, one third in six months, balance in twelve months secured by notes or all cash. Possession January 1 1922. Title papers at purchaser's expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Brewster Deen
James Temple
Property Descriptions in Caroline County District Eight
Describes parcels of land in Caroline County Eighth Election District lying partly on the Denton Federalsburg state road and the Jones Corner to Concord county road. Bordered by Studwell land William A. Smith John W. Howard Henry Downes P. W. Sullivan and the roads to Concord. Contains the quantity of land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Denton
Federalsburg
Jones Corner
Concord
Studwell
William A. Smith
John W. Howard
Henry Downes
P. W. Sullivan
Caroline county invites $50,000 5 percent serial road bonds
Caroline county Maryland invites sealed bids for $50,000 in 5 percent serial road bonds dated April 1 1921, maturities 1926 to 1933, tax exempt. Bids due 1 pm April 5 1921 in Denton at the county commissioners office. A 5 percent certified funds deposit required with bid. right to reject any and all bids reserved. W Co TODD president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Maryland
Denton
Acts of the Assembly of Maryland
W. Co. Todd
Denton Man Endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills After Years
C K Evans of Sixth Street Denton testifies to Doan’s Kidney Pills keeping his kidneys normal and easing backache after years of use. He first endorsed them nine years ago and again confirms the relief. He says the pills fit his active life and rarely leave him with kidney trouble now. Sold 60c at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Doan
C. K. Evans
Sixth St
Dean
Mr. Evans
Dean’s
Evans
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfr
Buffalo
N. Y
Give Battery a Chance Urges Battery Expert
A battery expert from the USL Battery Service Station at 1d and Main urges proper battery care to ensure the entire electrical system functions. He recommends tight, coated terminals, use of vaseline, careful handling of spilled acid with ammonia water, and securing wires before starting the car. A free booklet, The Black Mystery Box Explained, is available by mail from U. S. Light & Heat Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Den-Mar Mobile Co
USL
U. S. Light & Heat Corporation
Niagara Falls
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
fTowaky Melvin Sen
WM Joitndor
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Calvert C. Merriken
T. Pliny Fisher
F. P. Covey
Auct
Trustees
American Corner
Downes’ Bazaar
Main Street
York
M. H. Downes
Leonard Covry
Hiram Leroy Bailey
Jack L. Stevens
Sloan
THE
Denton National Bank
Denton, Maryland
Federal Reserve System
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
Jos. H. Carroll
Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry Incorporated
Claiborne
Annapolis
Riverton Ave
S. G. Cline
Harrisonburg
Solomon Longenecker
Lucas
Thomas & Messer CO
Balto
Baltimore
KK. W. Short
M. K. Newnam
Denton, Md
W. I. Norris
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
S. E. Hignutt
Hobbs
Annie Butler
J. H. Andrew
the Peoples Bank
T. F. Johnson
Liberty March
Leslie Lee
R. J. Denton
Sto Provident State Bank
Preston, Md
W. H. Nuttle
Blue Hen Brooder Stores
J. A. Trazzare
Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro, Md
H. T. Langmaid
Sheppard’s Church
Dover
Del
Robert Jarrell, JR
R. I
Glidden, Sin St
Burroughs
Underwood
A. K. Wrightson
Journal
Brooder
Sunshine Poultry Farm
Lloyd E. Holsinger
Ridgely, Md
Twin City
Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Co
Twin City Tractors
Jones
Brown
Henry T. Nuttle
Preat
F. R. Camper
Continental Life Insurance Co
Wilmington, Delaware
Baby Shop
Nola R. Coburn
Goldsboro St
Haston, Md
Spape
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