Democratic Message Urges Ballot for State and Local Races
The article urges Democrats to vote the party slate for State Senator Dr. M Bates Stephens and House of Delegates candidates J Raymond Charles Arthur G Smith and Martin C Voss, plus county officials George A Deakyne Thomas H Everngain Joseph J Garris William C Andrew, praising party unity and criticizing Republican affiliates and leadership. It emphasizes the good roads program, budget reforms, and the Democratic leadership of Crothers Harrington and Ritchie while urging solid party support in the primary and general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crothers
Harrington
Ritchie
Austin Crothers
Emerson C. Harrington
Albert C. Ritchie
Baltimore City
General Assembly
Weller, Jackson and Company
M. Bates Stephens
J. Raymond Charles
Arthur G. Smith
Martin C. Voss
House of Delegates
George A. Deakyne
Thomas H. Everngain
Joseph J. Garris
William C. Andrew
State Senate
Republican State Central Committee
Caroline County
Governor Ritchie's Reform Plan Praised by Dr Finney
Dr J M T Finney world famous surgeon urges voters to back Governor Ritchie's program and the Democratic Reorganization Commission. He says the plan is usable and constructive for the state's welfare and has a better chance in a Democratic Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
J. M. T. Finney
Dr. Finney
Democratic Reorganization Commission
Plan for State Welfare Faces Partisan Obstacle
The governor argues that a Democratic Legislature would secure the program while a Republican body could defeat it. He urges voters to back a legislature that ensures the plan’s success for the whole state. The statement emphasizes partisan risk to a state welfare program.
Tax Revision Bill Criticized For Complexity And Broken Pledges
Senator Underwood denounces the Republican Tax Revision bill as overly complex and not understood by lawmakers or the public. He argues the party failed to follow Wilson era recommendations, vows no one can explain all clauses, and accuses leaders of masking higher taxes behind closed doors while claiming reductions.
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Senator Underwood
Republican Party
Republican Congress
Wilson
Underwood
Senate
House
Finance Committee
Treasury Department
Social notes from a Delaware-area page
Mr and Mrs George Cherry and family visit Chester. Miss Fannie Wise returns improved after Cambridge Hospital stay. Local clubs meet with Mrs Lynch and Mrs Salsbury. Birthday party hosted by Ruth Richards. Visit by Mack Long in Selbyville. Church supper planned. Halloween party hosted by Teressa Smith. Albert Thawley visits. Baltimore relatives visiting. C E Anderson returns from New York trip. Eliza Freet suffers light stroke but recovering. Vergie Reninger visits Mildred Roe. Mary Laird improving. Sunday School class hosted by Mrs Frank White. New candy kitchen opens next Saturday. Nelson Richards hosting Baltimore sister. Harry Robinson visits Marcus Hook. L S Matthews painting house. Subscriptions urged.
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George Cherry
Hilda
John Nichols
Nichols
Earl Nichols
Chester
Fannie Wise
Cambridge Hospital
Pennsylvania
Lawrence Lynch
Orrell Salsbury
Ed Morris
Snowberger
Albert Thawley
Marcus Hoak
Abe Epstein
M. Kelrick
Baltimore
C. E. Anderson
New York
Eliza Freet
Dorchester Banker Charles Webster Joins Gas and Electric Board
Mr. Charles Webster of East New Market, a leading Dorchester County banker and business figure, has been elected director of the Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company. He has long supported local public welfare efforts and his presence on the board is expected to benefit both the company and its customers.
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Charles Webster
Dorchester County
Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company
Webster
East New Market
Dorchester
The
Gas & Electric Co
Attending Church and Community Notes in Local Gazette
A column discusses improving church attendance through public worship over personal pleasures. It notes Sunday road trips and visits as factors in declining devotion, mentions Bernard Sparks adding concrete walks to M E Church South, and reports Ladies' Aid meeting. It also lists services at St Pauls and Harris Chapel with a sermon titled The Theology of Fools. The High School held a Halloween program, with local social updates on residents trips and visits to Baltimore.
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America
Bernard Sparks
M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Keets
St. Paul’s Church
Harris Chapel
St Paul’s Church
J. M. MacSorley
Howard Flowers
Della Grubb
C. H. Dean
Jake Morgan
S. T. Culver
Hebron
Byron Barton
Baltimore
Arhur Grace
Oscar Briscoe
State Purchasing Corporation Formed Expected Soon
County Agent W Collias reports that on October 27 representatives from most counties met at Rennett Hotel to discuss forming a State Purchasing Corporation. Objections were addressed and most present were satisfied. The plan envisions a $10 share price with 25 000 shares, permitting any farmer to join by buying one share.
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W. Collias “Thomas
Rennett Hotel
Teen rider pursues all fifty states on horseback
Andrew J Abell, 18, rode from San Francisco April 30 with his horse Janis and dog Grit. He traveled 5,896 miles visiting Governors and collecting state seals, aiming to visit every state within a year to earn a college education. Two companions died on the journey, others turned back, and Abell’s horse has worn out 98 sets of shoes.
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Andrew J. Abell
Chestertown
Grit
San Francisco
Janis
Montana
Dakota
Ritchie
Annapolis
Claiborne
Kent News
Card of Thanks for Mrs. W. J. Dickerson
A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during a sad bereavement of Mrs. W. J. Dickerson.
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W. J. Dickerson
Stephens as State Senate candidate recalls undrawn funds
In a 1921 Maryland letter Harry Hopkins commends M Bates Stephens for conscientious service as State Superintendent and notes two undrawn appropriations totaling 87 500 distributed to Public Schools. Stephens pledges to support necessary appropriations only if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bates Stephens
Denton
Maryland
Harry J. Hopkins
State Department of Education
Hopkins
Comptroller’s Office
Senate
State Senate
Everngam Farmstead Candidate for County Treasurer
Thomas H. Everngam, a Concord Camp farmer and Concord M. E. Church member, seeks the county treasurership. He notes his 1918 service as Caroline County's sole Democrat in the Maryland Legislature and pledges an able administration for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Everngam
Concord Camp
Gordy for Comptroller Endorsed Over Metzerott in Independent Letter
Independent Denton Maryland letter defends William S. Gordy Jr. as qualified for Comptroller. It counters Amer ican Union claims of inexperience and argues Gordy’s career as banker provides relevant financial training. It cites Gordy’s character, training, and Maryland voter need for efficient administration, urging support.
Maryland Census Reveals Voting Age Imbalance
The 1920 census shows Maryland has 433,857 males of voting age and 428,534 women eligible to vote, a male lead of 5,323. Foreign born and mixed heritage voters are detailed, with 251,197 native, 39,916 foreign, and 18,936 mixed parentage male voters, plus 50,363 foreign born white and 73,086 black voters.
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Maryland
Bureau of the Census
Denton land sale of Lot 9 and surrounding parcels
The listing covers all land on the east side of Fifth Avenue in Denton bounded by Randolph Street Sixth Street High School lot and C Percy Dunning lot west by Horsey Avenue including Lot No 9 outside the new street and Lots 33 34 35 from a 1910 deed chain. The property will be offered as a whole or in two parcels with staggered payments through 1924. Sale conducted by Harvey L Cooper attorney for Laura Garey with James Temple as auctioneer.
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Fifth Avenue
Denton
Randolph Street
Sixth Street
C. Percy Dunning
Horsey Avenue
New Street
Caroline County
Reubence
Lawrence B. Towers
Albert G. Towers
Liber J, K. S
Reuben Garey
Liber J. K. S
Harvey L. Cooper
Narvey L. Cooper
Laura
Garey
James Temple
Bethlehem Oyster Supper and Social Planned
An oyster supper with cake and ice cream will be held in a vacant Bethlehem house on the evening of Saturday November 5. Proceeds go to church purposes. Girls should bring boxes. The Ladies Aid meets November 16 at 2 pm at Mrs Edna Waddell's home. The Democratic meeting was well attended.
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Bethlehem
Aid
Edna Waddell
Remembering James H. Cannon Dear Father and Husband
A loving remembrance from his children and wife notes his two year passing on October 26. The tribute speaks of enduring memory, daily thoughts, and hope of meeting in Heaven, with tender feelings and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Cannon
Father
For Sale Seven-room dwelling on Gay street Denton
For sale a seven room dwelling on a 70 by 300 foot lot on Gay street Denton. Lot runs through to Dry street. House in first class repair newly painted and papered with bath water and electric lights. Electric fixtures door and window screens included. Fine residential section possession at once cheap to a quick buyer. E G Cooper Denton Md.
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Gay Street
Denton
E. G. Cooper
Denton, Md
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Howard Melvin Benji, H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Democratic
William S. Gordy, JR
Wicomico County
J. Raymond Charles Arthur G. Smith Martin C. Voss
Ridgely
Queen Anne
State Purchasing Corporation
Office OF Comptroller
Annapolis, Maryland
Adv
Gordy
American Union
Comptroller
Oliver Metzerott
Mr. Gordy
Metzerott
Lane
Salisbury National Bank
Laura 5. Garey
Court House
Caroline
William Jennings Bryan
Cambridge
Marshall
Susquehanna Flats
Victor
M. K. Newnam
L. A. Gooden
Henderson, Md
J.H. Nichols & Company
J. H. Nichols & Company
Philadelphia
Cortley
Balumorthev
York
Springfield
Poland
China
Springfield Farms
Rock Hall
Kent County
F. C. Wood
Rock Hall, Md
J.w.funk
John Horsey
Williston
Belgium
Jersey
Guernsey
Peoples Bank
Harvey B. Lord
Leonard F. Covey
Auet
Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro
Robert Jarrell, JR
the Provident State Bank
Preston
J. A. Trazzare
Journal
the Palace
R. G. Wing
Down IN Dixie
Famous Colored Minstrels
Denton National Bank
W. I. Norris
T. F. Johnson
the Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Mad
S. E. Hignutt
WM. Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust
Elkton
ST. Paul
Baby Shop
Goldsboro St
Eastor, Md
the Journal
R. T. K. Garey
Easton
Goldsborough Street
P. E. Coreran
Easton, Md
T. H. Meeks
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