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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1923
Page
2
The Denton Journal weekly issue from Denton Maryland notes publisher Howard Melvin Benj Johnson Melvin and Johnson as the publishing entities. The paper is published every Saturday and entered at the Denton post office as second class matter.
The piece argues Senator Borah would back Russia’s debt recognition over other European nations while warning that funding a European debt may threaten U.S. interests. It notes Attorney General Daugherty’s push on law enforcement as a major 1924 issue, critiques Harding administration stance, and discusses climate questions, Senate succession after Senator Nicholson’s death, and potential Republican bloc influence in the next Congress.
A compilation of early 20th century notes cites parcel post beginnings with Jamaica in 1887 and Mrs. Grover Cleveland receiving the first parcel post item. It also mentions Victory Notes redeemable at par, a Treasury readiness to redeem, and a quote about the Permanent Court of International Justice as a doorway to the League of Nations.
Department of Agriculture experts report farm land values, after plummeting from 1920 to 1922, have begun rising. Fifteen states including Delaware, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maine, and Arizona show higher all plow land values than 1922, with the bottom reached in 1922 and a trend returning to pre 1920 levels.
Chestertown reports a wide range of views among landlords and tenants on farm milk profits. Tenants say milk earnings sustain farming lest crops suffer, while landlords seek $25 per cow yearly, raising fears tenants may quit or buy their farms. Many against, some plan to end leases. 1922 returns show low investor yield amid this dispute. The issue likely will be settled before next renting period.
The Centreville Record reports the death of C. O. Stone a 67 year old Maryland horse dealer living four miles from Templeville found in his cabin. Initial thoughts of suicide or murder gave way to a coroner inquest verdict of natural causes. Stone reputedly belonged to a longtime Maryland family and was thought to be a cousin of ex Governor Crothers. He had lived as a hermit with little social contact and no clear estate found.
A reader recalls quail hunting in Caroline County, describing plentiful coveys in the mid 1800s, dogs and setters, and many birds per hunt. It contrasts past abundance with today’s scarcity due to habitat loss, changed crops, and self hunting dogs, noting efforts to restock and the continued hunt for better conditions.
A local event is scheduled in Denton next Friday April 6 with plans to attract attendees. Details on start time venue and participating groups are not provided in the fragment.
In Equity No 2210 of the Circuit Court for Caroline County 1922 order directs ratification of the Auditor's Report unless good cause is shown within three weeks from March 8 1923. Publication required in Caroline County newspapers once weekly for two consecutive weeks before April 10 1923. Clerk Geo A Deakyne evident from true copy.
The subscriber in Caroline County Maryland has letters testamentary on Leonard Taylor estate. All claimants must present their claims with vouchers authenticated by October 9 1923 or be barred from any benefit. Executed by Charles B Larrison March 20 1923.
Notice to creditors of Mary E. Mowbray decd. All persons having claims against the estate must present them by October 9, 1923, or be barred. Executrix Maggie M. Parker signs the document dated March 20, 1923.
In the Sid of Bridgetown on March 21, 19238 a black and tan hound female named Music and a white hound with red ears and two black spots named Bell are advertised as missing. J P Kennard of Centreville Md is seeking information. Also offered are 200000 asparagus crowns or roots aged one and two years and Starkey's Mammoth Palmetto and Giant at $1 per thousand from Sunnyside Fruit Farms Inc Bridgeville Del led by A O Baker and G A McDaniel with Denton Md dates.
Maryland State Roads Commission invites sealed proposals for seven concrete highway sections in Frederick Howard Prince George's Caroline Dorchester Somerset and Queen Anne's counties. Bids due April 10 1923 with $500 bid bond and cash payment of $1 for bid forms. The commission may reject any or all bids.
One registered Duroe boar two cows one Guernsey six years old and one Jersey six years old both with calf one pair of fine mules six years old weighing between 1050 and 1100 pounds guaranteed to be straight and to work anywhere Also a good carriage Denton Auto Co 331 Denton Md
Three pairs of 4 year old mules and one pair of mares six years old will weigh about 2600 pounds. Also several other horses. Will sell or trade for older animals if they are fat. M Hi DOWNES 331-21 Denton Md.
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