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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1922
Page
2
The Denton Journal dated Saturday November 25 1922 appears as page two with Howard Melvin Benji H Johnson Melvin Johnson publishers. This item notes the publication detail and post office status for the issue.
A historical essay argues global indebtedness has surged from 43 billion to 380 billion since WWI, with annual increases of 30 billion during war and over 50 billion postwar. It urges universal thrift, efficiency, and national example led by America to restore wealth and curb costs.
The piece laments reckless drivers and urges a strong-arm traffic presence to enforce laws. It cites horn etiquette and calls for officers to curb road hogging, echoing quotes from Carnegie and Emerson. It notes American Education Week is observed December 3 to 9.
Maryland doctors warn that lumps under the skin or bone pain in children or adults should be examined by a family physician with X rays. Early proper removal offers best chance for cure whether the lump is cancer or not, and misdiagnosis with rheumatism drugs has caused serious harm.
The note urges choosing a responsible educated medical professional for a thorough examination. It warns against false promises of cures and emphasizes prudent evaluation by a qualified clinician. It advocates avoiding hastily advising cures without proper medical assessment.
An exchange notes travelers delay for meals on trains mirrors shopping behavior. Stores stock up with fresh assortments and prices may rise before holidays. Early buying saves time, avoids crowded salespeople, and reduces costs from late December rush. Citizens urged to shop six weeks earlier to ease clerks and delivery workers.
A staff correspondent outlines Caroline county’s 1770s origins, its residents in the Annapolis conference, militia service under Maryland Line, and pacifist votes. It notes impressment anger, then rapid growth in agriculture and local farms. Denton remains county seat as the county’s taxable base nears a million dollars.
A long article praises Caroline County for growth and civic pride. It notes banking access six churches and well kept streets while recounting a historic 1876 duel at Marydel. Students dug into records for a history dedicated to teachers and learners and report daily bus routes carrying 230 students.
Revival meetings start December 3 in St Pauls Mo EL Church South with Rev W C Spanaugle from Roanoke Va preaching nightly for about two weeks. Mrs Spanaugle will assist. Also noted are obituaries, club meetings, Chautauqua at Hillsboro Hall, a birthday dinner, visits by Bernard Connolly, and a Thanksgiving service at St Pauls. Mention of war savings stamps and Treasury savings certificates promotions follows with local endorsements.
The Bureau of Public Roads reports ample motor vehicle numbers and varied climate impacts on grading days across states, with September federal-aid road construction totaling 1,189 miles. Wages for federal east of the Rockies range from 19 to 35 cents per hour, up to 43 in some cases. A highway observing station in Massachusetts logged 120 vehicles per minute from noon to 10 pm. A tourist faced four separate state lens requirements for headlights. Also note a local bake sale by The Ladies' Aid of the MFE Church at the old parsonage on Saturday December 2 with fancy articles for sale.
Public sale will occur at the Denton courthouse doors between 2 and 4 pm, to satisfy a mortgage assigned to Harvey L. Cooper. Parcels in Caroline County include 29 acres 31 perches and 30 acres more or less in the First Election District, with deeds recorded in Caroline and Calo firme counties. Auctioneers L. Cooper and James Temple note cash required on sale day.
Creditors of the late John Williamson, deceased of Caroline County are warned to present their claims with vouchers authenticated to the subscribers by June 27, 1923 or be excluded from all benefit of the estate. Given under hands November 21, 1922 Martha Smith William J. Rickards Administrators John Williamson deceased.
A public sale of farm personal property on Monday December 4 1922 at 10am on the Col Carter farm between Denton and Hillsboro. Livestock include multiple cows milking and due for fresh year start, several horses and mules, a white Guernsey Holstein mix set, riding and walking cultivators, plows, a Deering binder and mower, manure spreader, wagon and various farm gear. A credit of nine months for sums over 310 with approved bank notes. items under 310 cash. Auctioneers James Temple with H Porter.
Caroline County Supervisors of Elections in Denton Maryland divide the Sixth Election District into two precincts. The west side becomes First Precinct with polling in TEsboro and the east side becomes Second Precinct with polling in West Denton. The order, dated November 21 1922, names JOAN BK LYNCHIE William Tohigmurtit and Harry B Mason as supervisors and Colessip Wass as clerk.
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