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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1922
Page
4
Publication line notes weekly schedule and postal status for a Denton Maryland newspaper issue dated Saturday May 20 1922. It records second class mail matter and indicates a Saturday morning release.
Secretary Mellon's office warns of a deficiency exceeding 350 million dollars challenging Republican vows of economy as deficit figures grow. The piece critiques how deficit appropriations mask rising government costs and cites tariff debates, big-anti trust protections, and mounting payrolls across Maryland authorities as context.
Fragment discusses reaction to a political doctrine voiced by a Republican speaker. It notes approval from supporters and opposition from critics, comparing current sentiment to reactions during President Wilson's era. The piece hints at an upcoming shift or turning point, with a cautious forecast about acceptance becoming orthodox.
On Saturday afternoon June tenth the new athletic field at Western Maryland College will host the largest pageant in the college and county history. The Sheathing of the Sword features 1000 students and Carroll county citizens with scenes of ancient games Roman processions medieval tournaments and worldwide ceremonies. Louise Nuule Denton W C Galloway Federalsburg Wilbur Clark Queen Anne Louise LB Fisher Denton from Caroline county take part.
Silas Sparklin reports a Federalsburg hen laid an epg measuring 74 inches across the short side resembling a duck epg. Inside the shell the white of a normal egg and a second epy with white and yolk were found. Investigations show this is not the first time such rare cases occurred in the area.
Easton Star-Democrat reports the Emergency Hospital runs weekly deficits despite state aid claims. Free patients from Caroline Queen Annes Kent Talbot counties incur $2.96 daily costs per free patient while the state pays only $1.76. Hospital plans a patron drive across four counties to cover the shortfall and fund a new Nurses Home and Training School.
Maryland's Federal Prohibition Director reports uniform nationwide progress in enforcing the 7th amendment. He cites declines in legal liquor for beverage use, shrinking bootlegger markets, waning home brew, and rising convictions. Public support, business groups, and police cooperation are highlighted as key factors in stricter enforcement. A pea crop report notes record sown acreage and a June packing rush for Caroline region canneries.
The Civil Service Commission notes insufficient applicants in the recent nationwide examination for domestic science teachers in Indian Service. A retake is scheduled for June 7. Interested persons should contact the local post office for details and application blanks.
The article lists U S possessions and territories beyond the forty eight states. It notes Alaska bought in 1867 for 7200000, Hawaii’s 1908 annexation, Puerto Rico Guam and the Philippines, and other regions under varying governance. It mentions the Panama Canal Zone purchase and the Virgin Islands acquisition, ending with District of Columbia status.
Assignees Henry R. Lewis J Owen Knotts offer at public sale in front of Denton Court House door the Charles L Herzog estate near Ridgely Caroline county Maryland described land of 3.3 acres with improvements including a modern 11 room bungalow garage and outbuildings. Sale between 2 and 4 pm with terms one third down and balance in six and twelve months or all cash. title at purchaser expense. Assignees Frank P Covey, auctioneer.
Assignee offers at the Denton town house door in Caroline County Maryland two parcels of land tied to mortgages from Louis St James and wife to W Brewster Deen with several assignments on record. Parcels include a lot north of the Williamsburg Federalsburg state road and two Goslin parcels on the Federalsburg Hurlock road. improvements feature four two story stucco houses and a large barn. Sale between 2 and 4 pm with one half cash and balance at six months. or all cash at purchaser option. title papers at purchaser expense.
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