07 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented catalog of be wool dress fabrics and silks with prices ranging from 1.00 to 2.00. Items include Shepherd's Plaid, striped Taffeta in various colors, Fancy flowered fabrics, Blue, Brown and Black moire, Messaline and Wash Silk, and different shades of blue Taffeta.
Public sale of property in Denton Maryland by Harvey L Cooper as assignee under a 1906 mortgage and record chain from Jacob T Nichols to Cooper. Land originally conveyed by William I Dean and wife in 1903. Sale at courthouse door with cash on delivery. Title papers at purchaser's expense. Auctioneer Covey. Notice from Caroline County Orphans Court executor Parker.
Samuel Colgain of Denton Maryland advertises five fine Jersey cows, one fresh and four soon to be, all young, overstocked and offered at private sale. Listed date 10-7-8t.
Assignee Harvey L Cooper announces a public auction of a land parcel in Caroline County at the Denton Court House door. The sale, on 1616 at 2 o clock, centers on a tract descended to Joabert Anne Thomas, with heavy description of metes and bounds, excluding four and a half acres conveyed to Vareem Bar clay and two parcels to William Koeppers. Cash on day. title papers with Cooper, Lox and Bel Covey as assignees.
Intending to discontinue farming, the Norris Curia area farm near Denton hosts a public sale on Wednesday Oct 11 1916 at 10 o'clock. Livestock includes one pair of horses one mule and a cow plus implements like wagon buggy harness plows harrows cultivators forks shovels and more. Household items and kitchen furniture offered with terms cash under 10 and on sums over 10 a six month credit with approved notes payable at Denton National Bank. W P Butler Temple Auct.
On the Priscilla a young swimmer Mabel Chester steals a morning dip and impresses Arthur Benedict, a Yale man and medalist, as the yacht race Blues zip along. Benedict arrives from Sea Gate, wins admiration, and romance blooms with Mabel who later visits him in hospital.
In Pearsons the article explains how fighting tops evolved from a boarding and sharpshooter perch to a control and signaling position. Modern ships rely on central fire control and wireless operators while the top serves as a lookout and minor weapon station, with limited view of subsurface activity.
The Philadelphia Bulletin traces the evolution of the pitching box in baseball from 1803 onward, detailing changes in size and rules until 1895 when the rubber slab 12 by 4 inches replaced the box and required the pitcher to keep his back feet against it. It notes the shift from unlimited innings to nine in 1857 and other historic adjustments.
A Louisville Herald editorial urges restraint from bragging about abilities. It argues true growth comes from actions, not boasts, and highlights how steady, intelligent effort earns respect and influence across employees.
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