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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1924
Page
4
Local page from the Denton Journal highlights figures Ben J H Johnson and the Johnson Purlisme firm. The clipping notes public notices and business listings tied to Denton based entities and individuals.
Editorial urges Denton Democrats to join the National Democratic Victory Club plan backed by Cordell Hull. It argues $5 contributions can help fund a nationwide network to ensure honest government and Democratic control in Washington. Also cites Chauncey Depew on mental health and notes roads and dollar purchasing power data.
The article notes a Johns Hopkins effort to establish a school for the study of international relations, highlighting Baltimore as proximate to Washington. It mentions Senate actions on Democratic income tax substitutes and surtax rates, with Republicans aligning with Democrats, and quotes commentary from the Brooklyn Eagle and Wilmington Every Evening about political strategies and civil rights.
The Sun notes cheaper strawberries boost spring mood in Baltimore. Florida berries look fine but taste bland. Caroline berries ease pockets. Anne Arundel berries deliver real flavor and body. The piece laughs at a Chinese-origin berry disease cured by eating fruit, joking Baltimore is afflicted this season.
I K Atherton of the Government Bureau of Animal Industry reports April 1924 hog cholera was still unsatisfactory with 33 premises affected, up from 16 in 1923. Outbreaks included 20 primary and 135 secondary, with five backyard cases. Counties compete for most outbreaks, led by Anne Arundel with 6, Harford second with 5, Prince George's and St. Mary's tied at 4, Kent and Montgomery at 3, Worcester and Washington at 2, and Carroll, Frederick, Somerset, Wicomico tied at 1.
Strawberries may be less plentiful this year as winter’s lingering chill and spring conditions threaten production. USDA Crop Estimates Division notes total harvest area across 19 states at about 113,250 acres, down from 120,710 last season. Intermediate states Delaware and Maryland total 44,580 acres, with Virginia up about 66 percent to 10,500 acres. Major acreages include Tennessee 15,820 Louisiana 14,280 Arkansas 13,570 Maryland 10,800 and Virginia 10,500.
The $250000 Endowment Fund Campaign of Washington College reaches the quarter mark with Kent county effort completed. The campaign will shift to steady work across the State and beyond among the college’s supporters.
The Second Annual Young People's Sunday School Conference in Caroline county met at Greensborough Baptist Church on May 2 directed by Col Cudlipp of Baltimore. Phillip Nuttle presided as county president with groups presenting The Fourfold Life and reports by Henrietta Swann and John Alderson.
A tuberculosis clinic will be held in the Court House, Denton, on Tuesday May 13 at 2 30 p m for known TB cases contacts and suspects.
Public auction of Susie E. Patton estate in Caroline county Maryland at the courthouse Denton on May 20 1924 between 2 and 4 pm. Sale includes a two story frame dwelling with outbuildings on Main Street described as Lot No 15 adjoining Watson Flaharty and former Richard T Carter property, with a 56 foot frontage and 177 feet depth. Leasehold rights held by Dr W A Smith expire January 1 1926.
Bertha E. Pitcher administers Lola M. Haymond of Caroline county and warns all creditors to present their claims with vouchers authenticated by November 24, 1924 or be barred from any estate benefits. Administrative seal dated May 3, 1924.
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