Centreville voters weigh wet dry splits in election
The Centreville Observer notes that the recent primary produced a dual verdict with both Congressman T. Alan Goldsborough and Governor Albert C. Ritchie winning, challenging the idea that the wet dry labels decided the race. It argues the electorate chose capable leaders and urges voting on merit. It cites fire loss data to call for federal tax savings, cautions on preventing fires through building methods, and promotes a Del-Mar-Va radio program and Eastern Shore tourism booklets.
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Centreville
T. Alan Goldsborough
Albert C. Ritchie
Ritchie
Goldsborough
Ritchfie
Editorial notes question Mellon on tax cuts and surpluses
Rep W A Oldfield argues Secretary Mellon and President Coolidge opposed further tax relief despite rising surpluses. He notes 1926 and 1927 forecasts show multiyear surpluses, suggesting delay until 1928 campaign to gain credit. The piece criticizes administration priorities and questions fiscal logic.
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W. A. Oldfield
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Ways and Means Committee
Democratic Congressional Committee
Europe
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Congress
Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore radio hour to bow on WJZ
The Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore hour announces rehearsals for a five part radio series to air Mondays at 8 PM on WJZ New York beginning October 4 with notable performers led by Dale Wimbrow and the Eastern Shore Serenaders. The program aims to showcase world famous Eastern Shore material to a national audience and attract varied listeners.
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Del-Mar-Vay
Eastern Shore
WJZ
New York
Edwin C. Totten
Del-Mar-Va
Eastern Shore Association
Salisbury
Ile
Radio
Corporation of Asmeriea
del- Mar-Va
Dale Wimbrow
New York City
Wimbrow
Carl Fenton
Walter Hincheon
Gladys Rice
Jane Smith
Doughs Stanbury
In Loving Memory of Daisy May Satterfield
A memorial touching remembrance from a mother and sister for Daisy May Satterfield who died two years ago on September 25 1924. The verses reflect enduring grief and hope of reunion in the afterlife with calls to peace and cherished memories.
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Daisy May Satterfield
Daisy
Nettie Satterfield
Odd Fellows Gather in Federalsburg for Big Event
Federalsburg Lodge No 25 Odd Fellows and local Rebekahs host Odd Fellows and Relics of the Eastern Shore and Lower Delaware on Wednesday October 6 1926. Distinguished visitors include Maryland grand officers Delaware grand master and staff and Sovereign Grand Sire Ernest W Bradford of Washington DC. Open air meeting at night features address by Maryland state assemblies president. program begins at 1 PM with a grand parade and bands and over 1000 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs expected in line.
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Order of Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Maryland
Delaware
Odd Felo Wa
Ernest W. Bradford
Washington, D. C
State Assemblies of Maryland
Odd Fellows and
Early muskrat activity signals coming harsh winter
Trappers along the Chop Tank report muskrats busy building winter homes about a month earlier than usual. They say the early activity indicates an early and hard winter ahead.
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Choptank
Fall sale offers best furnishings and exchange on display
Our fall sale features the best display of furniture and top makes. Furnished rooms are on display with exchange of old furniture and satisfaction guaranteed by M. KR. Newnam.
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M. KR. Newnam
One Bach Anyhow Little Girl to Neighbor-Please Mrs Smith
Local grocer recalls a stray line about borrowing an egg and returning it with a note to Mrs Smith. The odd phrasing reflects a humorous, clipped notice in a community page and hints at neighborly exchanges involving a single egg.
Man's Ingratitude Quote Attributed to Napoleon
The fragment reflects a Napoleon quote on ingratitude as harder to bear than fortune reverses. It notes the blunt bluntness of ingratitude in human behavior and contrasts it with fortune’s reversals. The sourced line emphasizes a stoic view of personal conduct.
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Napoleon
Brer Williams Devenson Known for Hastier Wisdom
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution notes that Br'er Williams Devenson and others sometimes act unwisely, with wisdom fleeting once people become familiar, hinting at caution in personal relations.
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Devenson
Atlanta Constitution
Akron Beacon Journal Quotation On Art of Self Deception
A quoted aphorism from the Akron Beacon Journal questions the notion of arguing away responsibility. It suggests that some see police excuses as a tactic rather than a legitimate outcome, reflecting skepticism about fairness in discourse.
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Akron Beacon Journal
North Carolina Leads Nation in Strawberry Production
North Carolina and Tennessee top the United States in strawberry production with the two states producing the most berries. The report highlights North Carolina as the leading grower.
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States
United States
North Carolina
Ten
Executory sale of valuable farm lands in Caroline County
Executors under the James B Wright and Mary I Wright wills with power of attorney from heirs will sell at public auction at the Denton court house door between 2 and 4 p m. The property includes Tract No 1 a farm in the Sixth Election District at the junction of the Denton Nillsboro road and the Tuckahoe road known as Allen-
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Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
James B. Wright
Mary BE. Wright
Office of the Register of Wills
Ironton
Maryland
Court House Door
Denton
James 3. Wright
Mary I. Wright
Nillsboro
Tuckahoe
Allen
I. Frank Wright
Howard RB. Wright
James EF. Wright
Mary E. Wright
James Temple
Henry R. Lewis
Wright Executors Offer Denton Maryland Farm Parcels
Auction notice for parcels in Caroline county near Denton with Tracts 1 and 2 comprising 110 acres total, plus Loggins woods tract of 60 acres and 15 woodland acres. Includes a town house lot in Denton and two story dwellings. Purchases subject to tenancy, wheat seeding, and tax/payment terms. sale by I Frank Wright and Howard R Wright, executors.
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Denton
Hillsboro
Ridgely
Fourth Street
Market
Gay Streets
W. A. Faulkner
Cabbage Sale at Home by James Good
James Good advertises cabbage for sale at his home for 40 cents per basket in an eight basket allotment for one week. Half of the stock has already sold, so buyers should come promptly.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Coolidge
Sam
James Good
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