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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1922
Page
2
The essay urges balanced thrift stressing steady saving over zeal. It warns against extremism, noting enthusiasm can harm if it overrides prudence. Moderation preserves health and finances, ensuring future security without sacrificing ordinary pleasures.
The article notes postwar acceleration of health conservation through many national and international agencies led by the International Health Board of the Rockefeller Foundation and the League of Red Cross Societies. It cites epidemics crossing borders, outlines preventable illness, and compares life expectancy in New Zealand, America, Britain, and India to illustrate the scope of health crusades.
Maryland is projected to produce 25.8 million bushels of corn for 1921 led by a per acre yield near 48 bushels, with 82 percent of the crop merchantable. Delaware totals about 5.31 million bushels, yield at 30 bushels per acre, 80 percent merchantable, against last year’s figures. Buckwheat in Maryland is estimated at 162,000 bushels.
Maryland and Delaware report varied crops with Irish potatoes sweet potatoes apples and grapes. Maryland yields include 98 bushels per acre of Irish potatoes and 1.8 bushels per acre clover seed. Delaware shows 96 buseshels per acre Irish potatoes and 171 bushels per acre sweet potatoes, with market shares and quality indicators across crops and barrels for apples and grapes.
In 1921 Easton Hospital reported 46 percent of its non paying patients came from Kent Queen Anne and Caro line counties. The institution ran a five thousand dollar debt last year and J Ramsey Speer of Talbot county agreed to raise funds by subscription to stabilize finances. A pledge card campaign is launched seeking private citizens banks corporations and churches to contribute. The pledge asks for yearly subscriptions through 1925 with checks made to Easton Hospital Treasurer and mailed to the author.
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates more than 1,001,610 tons of tomatoes this year have gone into cans and products like catsup and pork and beans, up 132 percent from last year. Indiana leads with 271,534 tons produced, followed by California and Maryland in descending order. Acreage and yield per acre are also up notably.
A notice urging readers to subscribe to the JouRNAL to stay informed about local county events and developments. It highlights ongoing stories and the value of consistent updates for residents.
A reader argues Pennsylvania freight and passenger rates hurt Eastern Shore lines and farmers. He cites ticket and phosphate freight hikes, barge transport, and loss of five thousand dollars in potential revenue, urging rate reductions to revive local trade. Other notes touch on Indian Summer usage and Denton store promotions.
Queen Anne reports on visits to Wilmington and Baltimore, society meetings hosted by the Women s Missionary Society with speakers from Baltimore and Detroit affiliates, and local club entertainments. It notes church services at Harris Chapel and St Paul, a hospital return, a Philadelphia visitor, plus hunters, hardware stores selling ammunition, and a call to attend church with a Samaritan sentiment.
The article notes that Last Saturday near St Martin's Day signals Indian summer though weather remains fickle and frost may arrive soon. It mentions Saint Martin’s Day on November 11 and predicts winter opposite the day’s weather, reflecting a traditional view.
The Ladies' Aid of Goldsboro will serve hut lunches to raise funds for church and community projects. Proceeds support local programs and charitable activities.
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