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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1916
Page
2
Not enough readable text to determine a clear event. The fragment lists names Howard Helvin 3RNJ, BH, Johnson Melvin and Johnson, publishers. No definite incident or article details are present.
Sixteen million voters reaffirmed the four year verdict for the Democrats led by Wilson. The article notes the repudiation of Roosevelt era politics, cites road improvement value boosts in several Virginia and other counties, and highlights Catholic views on prohibition along with a Maryland motor license update signaling reform and fiscal changes for car owners.
The note outlines fees for motor vehicles including a 30 cent base on all automatic tired vehicles except for hire vehicles. Tax is $1 per horsepower with a $5 minimum. Solid tired machines pay $5 per ton for the first ton and $6 per additional ton. Motorcycles are set at $3 regardless of horsepower.
Maryland citizens are invited as the Maryland Conference of Charities and Corrections convenes at the Hotel Emerson in Walhtmore on November 19, 13 and 16. Experts will discuss housing health corrections and industrial conditions with emphasis on a new section for City and County Agencies for Social Service led by Judge Frank I. Duncan of Fewson.
A quatrain laments rising bills and debt that darken daily life. A letter opens to a check with the phrase Inclosed find check, bringing brief relief and a sour humor as woes are momentarily eased. The verse contrasts financial strain with small, ironic relief.
Public sale to dispose of farm stock and farming implements at the Denton farm, Friday November 24 1916 at 10 oclock. Items include five horses many cattle and calves, several carriages and harness, plows and cultivators, farm tools, a blacksmiths outfit, spraying gear, chicken coops, and household goods. Terms: cash on day for sums to 310, credit 12 months on larger amounts with notes and security. Owner S S Sennett, with Covey and Cooper attorneys.
Public sale under a circuit court decree in Caroline County offers part of the Dill estate near Henderson. The listing includes a 2 story 8 room dwelling, outbuildings, 58 acres with arable land, timber, and suitability for wheat corn fruits and vegetables. The second parcel is a Henderson area lot with a large house and farm buildings, described as ideal for hotel or poultry ventures. Sale at the Den ton Court House between 2 and 4 p m to the highest bidder.
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