Pioneer Spirit and Prohibition in Annapolis Dialog
The Annapolis Capital argues for self reliance and hard work over government aid, praising pioneer initiative and warning that many seek shortcuts. It defends prohibition, noting its role as a societal shield while acknowledging enforcement challenges and urging civic effort over state action. Samuel Gompers notes rising unemployment, while Maryland Legion leaders invite Marshal Foch to Baltimore for a November visit.
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Annapolis
Russia
A. W. W. Woodcock
Maryland Department
American Legion
Milton A. Reckard
Claude B. Sweezey
Washington Bowie, Jr
Hugh A. Young
Marshal Foch
Maryland
France
Baltimore
Federal aid road work reaches new milestones in 1921
By June 30 1921 the Federal aid road act area shows 7469 miles completed and 17977 under construction. States can draw 118915515 from the Federal Treasury with 66375636 balance allotted but not earned. Unobligated funds remain 18793544 as twelve states fully obligate their allotments.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Treasury
Prohibition Debate Cited by Rev. L F Warner
Editorial notes report Rev L F Warner of Baltimore arguing that prohibition is not a failure simply because some declare it so. He notes that critics seek to discredit and defeat the law by claiming its failure.
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Rev. L. F. Warner
Baltimore
United States
Potato Growers Hopeful for High Falls Potatoes
Agricultural experts forecast excellent prices for the fall Irish potato crop and a sharp rise when the spring crop is harvested. A severe dry spell has collapsed the Irish harvest, boosting prices and signaling small tuber yields locally. Sweet potatoes are selling slowly with a large storage expected. growers anticipate higher prices later for stored crops.
Squirrels protected statewide under 1920 season ban
The 1920 General Assembly enacted a statewide ban on killing squirrels except between November 16 and January 1. State Game Department notes rapid squirrel growth and increasing corn damage, urges enforcement, and seeks a September 1 opening by legislative change. Warden LeCompte plans to push a repeal and calls for public cooperation.
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General Assembly
State Game Department
LeCompte
Queen Annes Investors Lose Heavily in Stock Craze
Queen Annes county poured nearly 500000 into 50 companies during a war era stock buying spree. About 200000 may be lost as many firms face bankruptcy or dissolution while preliminary legal steps aim to close several large outfits. Notes remain in county banks as liquidation efforts continue.
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Queen Anne's
Queen Anne’s
Queen Anne
Queen Anne's Countians
Queen Anne's County
Easton as a Convention Town
Easton hosts editors from three states then plans a Rotary Club meeting across seven towns followed by a Talbot Medical Association convention. About 46 physicians from Emergency Hospital counties are expected for what may be the Eastern Shore’s top medical gathering. Robert P. Graham, Baltimore lawyer and former Maryland official, dies at 52. formerly Salisbury resident and noted in Caroline.
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Easton
Rotary Clubs
Talbot Medical Association
Robert P. Graham
Maryland
Baltimore
Mr. Graham
Salisbury
Treasury
Lowndes
Goldsborough
Caroline
Public Sale of Valuable Personal Property on Farm
Ill health forces sell at public sale at the old Russell homestead near Sheppard's Church on Burrsvile Greensboro road at 10 oclock. Includes 1 pair Mares 2100 lbs, 4 Broad Sows Boar 14 Pigs Hampshire breed 22 months old 15 16 Guernsey 1 Grade Jersey Cow 7 years old 2 Grade Guernsey Cows 3 years old 5 percent to 6 percent milk. Also Grade Guernsey Heifer 8 months, tools and farm equipment plus farmable goods. Farm may be sold or leased to a good tenant. Terms cash for sums to ten dollars. over ten dollars credit six months with note and security. GEO I POWELL owner auctioneers James Temple T C Horsey Clerk Lunch served.
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Russell Omestead
Sheppard’s Church
Burrsville-Greensboro
Hampshire
Guernsey
Jersey
Geo. I. Powell
James Temple
T. C. Horsey
Household Goods Public Sale Notice in Denton
John W. McFarland announces a public sale at his home on Franklin Street Denton offering all items $10 and under cash while items over $10 may be purchased on six month credit with approved notes. Household goods to be discontinued.
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Franklin Street
Denton
Population growth in Maryland by race in 1920 census
Census Bureau figures show Maryland white population rising 13.3 percent from 1900 to 1920, increasing by 142,098 to 1,204,737. The negro population grew 5.2 percent, up 12,229 to 244,479 from 232,250, with the nationwide negro growth described as the lowest on record.
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Maryland
Bureau of the Census
United States
Census Bureau
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Denton Journal
DeMocRatic
William S. Gordy, JR
Wicomico County
M. Bates Stephens
House OF Delegates
J. Raymond Charles Arthur G. Smith Martin C. Voss
George A. Deakyne
Joseph J. Garris
Thomas H. Everngam
William C. Andrew
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Alta EK
Ley Eee
Hochschild, Kohn & Co
Miss Knight
Baltimore, MD
Eastern Shore Gas & Electric Company
Denton, Maryland
Ontario
John W. McFarland
Auct
Mullin's Home Store
Wilmington
Caroline County
General Assembly of
Maryand
Ww. C. Todd
Nisi
John W. Hurlock & Co
Ida V. Trice
Et al
Orphans’ Court
Equity
Calvert C. Merriken
Richard T. West, Elisha H. Harper
William J. Shawn
J. Howard Pastorsield
Register of Wills
Auditor’s Order
Nist
James P. McCarty
Ellen T. McCarty
Circuit Court
Lawrence B. Towers
Lawrence B
Towers
WM. Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust
Elkton
ST. Paul
W. Co. Todd
Denton, Md
State Employment Commission
Light
West Denton
F. Gerstner
L. B. Towers & Bro
Cannery
Anthony
J. R. Bonney
Calvert G. Merriken
Fred Howard
Arizona
America
Sterling
Herbert K. Betts
John R. Price
Arizona Cowboy
The
Golden West
Emily Deford
Cor
Franklin Sts
Detroit
Fordson
Denton Auto Company
Walter Sparks
New York
Life Man
Gt Ie . Business College
Charles & Fayette Sts
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