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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1933
Page
6
P O D Class studies economic topics using old Virginia price data and a slave-era note. The feature mentions historical prices, a 1557 slave sale document, and lessons on credit banking marketing and business cycles, followed by school news and social notes.
100 Barred Rock pullets selected from a large flock offered at 75 cents each. Seller: Reverend M. M. Watson located in West Denton, Maryland. Contact via the notice for purchase details and availability.
A Maryland coastal plan urges state ownership of ferries to serve the Eastern and Western Shore, replacing private operation and a costly Bay Bridge. Proposed routes include John M. Dennis and Harrington to Annapolis, Claiborne to Annapolis, with a Matapeake to Sandy Point boulevard and a direct Matapeake to Severna Park route. The program promises cheaper service, higher property values, and self funding via federal aid and fuel taxes, while halting subsidies to private ferries.
The article stresses chimney fires from defective chimneys and urges immediate inspection, cleaning methods, and proper flue maintenance. It details using mirrors, ropes, or chains to clear soot, checking thimbles and plaster, avoiding blocked holes, and ensuring safe chimney construction for new homes. It ends with a prompt to review chimneys and anticipate future fire safety topics.
The Maryland event begins with organizing members Scott Offutt Daniel R Randall Mrs Edward Shoemaker J Alexis Shriver and Mrs Elizabeth Chew Williams, based at 1007 1008 Union Trust Building Baltimore. Schools may host morning assemblies with essays readings and the song Maryland My Maryland, plus brief addresses and possible plays to mark the occasion.
Aborn Opera Company presents a Gilbert and Sullivan triple bill at Ford's Theatre Baltimore starting November 20. The program features The Mikado The Yeomen of the Guard and The Pirates of Penzance with a 40-voice chorus and a seasoned cast led by William Danforth Viank Moulan Roy Cropper and others. Performances run Monday Wednesday and Saturday with matinees and include elaborate colorful staging and Savoyard fare.
Ridgely Theatre shows Pilgrimage directed by John Ford from I A R Wylie story with Henrietta Crosman Marian Nixon Heather Angel and Norman Foster starring. The run begins Friday and Saturday with 8 15 p m Friday and 7 15 p m Saturday. A Pendleton Oregon farmer profited 3000 dollars by casting his grain in Paramounts Golden Harvest production.
American Corner reports Mr. and Mrs. Olas Smith hosting relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smith and Betty Smith of Wilmington. The Smiths visited Me. and Mrs. G. L. Blades at Burrsville. Mrs. Owen Howard Jr. has retired home after a month with Washington relatives. Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Amanda Connelly’s home.
Summary of service records for multiple Texas and nearby veterans, listing names such as Wilmer T Collins Carroll Camegis Henry E Coates Emory Claude Conner Roland Bo Conner Gail F Cooper and others. Details include enlistment dates, units like Battery B 310th Field Artillery 151th Depot Brigade 312th Machine Gun Battalion, overseas service periods, and honorable discharges with associated camps and depots.
The Orphans Court of Caroline County Maryland has granted letters of administration on the estate of SUSAN R. CARROLL, deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers authenticated by May 1, 1931, or be barred from benefits. Debtors must promptly settle amounts owed. Jos. H. Carroll, Administrator, signs this notice dated October 31, 19%.
Ridgely Hotel with 18 furnished rooms and steam heat on 3rd Street in Denton Maryland is for sale or rent. Also available are a 22 acre Harmony Maryland farm and a 57 acre Greensboro area farm three miles from Stone Road. Immediate possession to all. Three dwellings with seven rooms at Fountain Street and 3rd Street in Denton. January 1, 1934 and at once. References to Jeff John T Carter, owner. Also notes on patent medicines broadly advertised.
Public sale of a 140 acre farm and improvements in Caroline county by order of the Cnemt Court. The tract includes a two story nine room dwelling and outbuildings with a carved exception for a prior deed. Terms offer half cash on sale day or all cash. remaining balance due six months with interest and security. Presented by the undersigned trustee.
Subscribers in Caroline county Maryland obtain from the Orphans Court letters of administration on the personal estate of Joseph Waldis of Caroline county deceased. All to the subscribers with vouchers before May 1 1934 or for benefit of said estate. All persons owing this estate to make prompt settlement. Given under our hands this 1st day of October 1933. Rufus Nichols J Russell Waldis Administrators.
For Sale or Rent a bungalow on State Highway near Williston with 24 acres of land two tillable. It has four rooms and a bath with modern conveniences, a garage and two chicken houses. Possession given at once. Gustav Good Watchmaker and Jeweler Market St. 11 11 Denton Md.
Advertisement seeking men to handle Rawleigh routes serving many families in South Carolina and West Queen Anne's Counties. Reliable hustler to start earning about 25 dollars weekly with rapid growth. Apply to RAWLEIGH CO. Dept. MD-22% Chester Pa. 1-4-4
This ad touts a three step method to regular bowels using a liquid laxative, recommends syrup pepsin or Dr Caldwell's Syrup Persin for all ages, stresses non dependence and gentle action, and urges asking a druggist for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Persin. It warns against mineral drugs and endorses measured dosing for control.
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