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09 Oct 1909

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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1909

Page

5

County News Snippets From All Parts of the County

Brief items solicited under this head cover happenings across the county. Readers are invited to contribute notices of local interest to the column for inclusion in future issues.

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Local notes and notices mix in October village items

The town pages report public notices, appointments and events. Captain Isaac White is named census supervisor for the Eastern Shore, and a large Democratic mass meeting is slated for October 28 with Senate and Governor speakers expected. Local trade, farming, and community events fill the column with brief items on rents, crops, church happenings, and school activities. A Denton football clash is also upcoming with Easton High.

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Zeb Horsey Williton Baltimore Isaac White Salisbury Lardesty Seaford Brown Thomas H. Lewis J. J. Eveingam Jocrnal FR. DeFord Denton Ridge- A
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Visitors and residents noted in Denton community

Dozens of locals and visitors are listed with travels and visits this week. Miss Lida Moore underwent appendicitis surgery in Philadelphia and is recovering at the Methodist Hospital. Several others, including Miss Myra and Bernice Trice, Miss Mamie Trice, Lieutenant R Earle Fisher, and Messrs Downes, George, Merrick, and Hagadone, are noted in trips to Cincinnati, Lott, Philadelphia, and New Haven. Residents Judson Ramedell and family moved from Brooklyn to Denton. Visitors from Charleston, Louisville, Columbus, Cambridge, Frankford, and Baltimore are mentioned along with local residents preparing moves and trips to Philadelphia and other cities.

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Lida Moore Philadelphia Methodist Hospital Myra Bernice Trice Bible School Cincinnati Mamie Trice Lott, Tex R. Earle Fisher St. John's College Messrs O. W. Downes Robert B. George Leslie Merrick Gilbert Hagadone Judson Ramedell Brooklyn Denton Third Street Isaac E. Nichols Charleston W. Va Elizabeth Nichols James H. Nichols P. W. Clark Ashton Louisville Kentucky W. S. Anderson Columbus Simmons Silas Layton New Haven Conn Thos. F. Garey Baltimore William A. Robinson Hall Barnhart Minnie Wright Aston Maud Stewart T. Alan Galdsborough Charles H. Todd Frankford Del Bradford Downes Cambridge Mary George J. Gibson Gantt
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Death Notices for Trice and George Prompt Public Notices

Mr James A Trice aged sixty four died at his Third street home after midnight Monday from asthma. He was a teacher and farmer survived by wife Catherine Williams Trice and four children, a brother and two sisters. Mr Joseph T George Federalsburg aged sixty seven died at his Main street home Sunday. Funeral at Elderdice officiating, interment at Barrest churchyard Delaware. George was from a prominent Delaware family and once ran a Marydel business.

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James A. Trice Third Street Shorts Trice Catherine L.trice Joseph T. George Federalsburg Main Street C. BL. Elderdice Barrest's Delaware George McIlvaine Marydel
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Rev Holt touring car rescues three from flooded waters

The Federalsburg touring car owned by Rev T S Holt turned over in Watts Creek near Denton. The steering gear was reportedly fine. All three passengers escaped with slight injuries after being trapped under the machine in three feet of water. Rev Hart and Rev Bounds freed the passengers before Wright was exhausted.

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T.S. Holt Federalsburg Watts’ Creek Denton Mr. Hart Mr. Bounds Mr. Wright
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Peach Growing Must Be Abandoned on Peninsula

A correspondent argues the Maryland Delaware Peninsula peach industry should be abandoned as it has declined yearly and largely disappeared in parts. Poor marketing knowledge hurt early growers and prevented worthwhile profits, though improved marketing could revive the fruit if high quality peaches could be produced again.

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Maryland-Delaware
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Store sale and new home plans in local notices

Mr W M Barnes sells his store to Bradford Connelly of Finchville Dorchester County and will depart in January next. Mr John Hubbard plans a new dwelling on his Grove area farm with contractor Dukes in charge. Miss Effa Collins, ill with typhoid pneumonia, shows some improvement.

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W. M. Barnes Bradford Connelly Finchville Dorchester County John Hubbard Grove Dukes Effa Collins
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Two Johns and family visits in Preston

Gibson Harper returned to his Preston home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Todd. Mr. and Mrs. D. Nichols and children spent Sunday with D. Nichols's brother, Ben Nichols. Cora Nichols spent part of last week with her sister D. Nichols, Nellie Sullivan spent Sunday with Maude Trice.

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Two Johns Gibson Harper Preston C. S. Todd D. Nichols Ben, Nichols Cora Nichols Nellie Sullivan Maude ‘Trice
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Local Residents Visit and Return Home Notes

Henderson Mrs T P Richards and children John and Myrtle return home after visiting friends in Philadelphia. Mr Noble Pippin returns from Frankford to his parents home. Mrs R J Kemp of Chester visits Mrs C E Hollingsworth. Mr and Mrs P A Marvel spend Sunday with Mrs Charles Marvel near Wyoming. Mr and Mrs Jesse Richardson of Wilmington visit Mr and Mrs S C Johnson. Mr and Mrs Norman Wilson of P C Parvis. Mrs C E Hollingsworth and Mrs Edith Gooden spend Wednesday in Philadelphia. Mrs Harry Karcher spends part of last week with her parents Mr and Mrs J N Pritchett. Mr Edward Coffin of Shaming spends Sunday with his mother Mrs Ts IE Coffin. Mr Elvin Imler spends weeks with friends in Wilmington. Mrs J N Dennison Wednesday and Thursday in Wilmington. Miss Anna Jones visits her sister Mrs Willard Mitchell. Mr Joseph Gough of Bear Station here Saturday with friends.

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Wyoming Jesse Richardson Wilmington 5. C. Johnson Norman Wilson P. C. Parvis C. E. Hollingsworth Edith Gooden Philadelphia Harry Karcher J. N. Pritchett Edward Coffin Shaming Ts. IE. Coffin Elvin Imler J. N. Dennison Anna Jones Willard Mitchell Joseph Gough Bear Station
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Local Gossip Notes From Goldsboro residents and visitors

Goldsboro newsround reports J Spencer Lapham managing diverse fruit and vegetable crops at Castle Hall farm. Mrs McDonald of Philadelphia visits Ocean City and stays with niece Mrs George C Johnson. Thomas H and Wm F E Jones finish a large dwelling on William Jones farm. Rev Frank Jenkins from Brunswick visits town. Frances Green of Ridgely showcases fall hats. Canneries closing for season. Jarrell to operate several days next week. J W Todd visiting daughter Mrs Robert Jarrell Sr. Ida Cooper of Dover visiting brother W L Cooper. W C Wharton visiting Wilmington. J C Rapp travels to New Jersey. Mary Butler improving after illness.

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Goldsboro J. Spencer Lapham Castle Hall Farm Hardcastle Farm McDonald Philadelphia Ocean City George C. Johnson Thomas H FE. Jones William Jones Frank Jenkins Brunswick Frederick County Frances Green Ridgely Jarrell J. W. Todd Preston Robert Jarrell Ida Cooper Dover W. L. Cooper W. C. Wharton Wilmington J. C. Rapp New Jersey Mary Butler
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Preacher Shifts Venues in Burrsville Local Schedule

Rev. T. J. Lewis will preach at Thawley’s Chapel and Ames Church on Sunday with services at 10 30 a m and 3 p m, replacing the Union M P Church address. Rev Carroll Maddox to speak at Union M P Church later, while Ames Church members donated to the parsonage pantry. Residents Mrs J A Cahall and family return from Harrington trip. others depart for Philadelphia and Whiteleysburg. several residents listed as sick.

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T. J. Lewis Western Maryland College Union M. P Thawley'’s Tuckahoe Neck Ames Church Hobbs Mr. Maddox Carroll Maddox M. P J. A. Cahall Harrington J. J. Cahall P.O. Sparks Leta Philadelphia M. A. Stafford Ed. Wright Whiteleysburg W. E. Jacobs Barrington
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Tomatoes shipped to Denton Canning Company near 8000 baskets

I E Whitby will deliver from Slughes farm to the Denton Canning Company nearly 8000 baskets of tomatoes by season end. Denton Canning has already shipped part of this season's pack to New York. Various local residents, including Mrs. Ida Todd of Jersey City and Mrs. Emma Payne of Baltimore, visited relatives here.

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I. E. Whitby Slughes Farm Denton Canning Company Ida ‘Todd Jersey City Emma Payne Baltimore Susanna Smith Ames S. P. Shipman New York
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Glee Club Visit Highlights Hartley Events

Dr A W Lightbourne spoke on Thursday evening under P O S of A. The People's Church Glee Club of Dover performed well. Joseph Barr and family moved to Philadelphia after a summer near Hartley. Hartley ladies host a box social at the P O S of A Hall tonight. Miss Lelia J Cox from Denton visited sister Mrs J F Davis.

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A. W. Lightbourne People’s Church of Dover Joseph Barr Philadelphia Hartley P.O. S
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Circuit Court sittings reveal diverse trials and reforms

The circuit court convened with Judges Adkins and Hopper. A grand jury was empanelled to hear cases including assaults, replevin and meat sale violations. Convictions included Stephen Dreaden and Johnson for assaults. Tilghman Brown and Winder for fraud and weapons. The jury reported five true bills after four days of witness testimony.

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Circuit Court Adkins Hopper Joseph H. B. T. P. Richards Henry Medford Davis Bishop Jas. D. Neal Jonathan Evitts Correll Stewart Wm. A. Graham Wim. I. Pritchett Z.T. Reynolds Wm. H. Collins Jas. H. Davis Deen & Deen Trice Goldsborough & Towers Murphy Lurner John Bryan Win J. Bryan John W. Tiley Frederick YP Gline Cox Bryan Et. al Towers Elmer W. Deen Goldsborough Tiley
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Get Ready for Winter Fireplace Heater Help

Question about pre winter maintenance asks if fireplace heater needs attention or plumbing work. C. E. Wilson of Denton offers immediate advice and service.

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C. E. Wilson Denton
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Death of Youngest Quidort at Academy Avenue

Mary Quidort youngest daughter of Mrs Mary Quidort died at her home on Academy avenue Friday afternoon after a illness that began as tonsillitis and progressed to tuberculosis Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm led by Rev G W Bounds Interment was at Mt Pleasant cemetery Prohibitionists met at Music Hall Federalsburg with addresses by Rev C M Elder dice and Hon Edwin Higgins Other notices include paralyzed Alex Wright in precari ous condition a nurse trainee Ethel Short leaving for Cambridge and local town news and social notes

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Mary Quidort Academy Avenue G. W. Bounds Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Fifth District Music Hall Federalsburg C. M. Elderdice M. P Edwin Higgins Baltimore Alex. Wright Wright Ethel Short Cambridge
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Epworth League Host and Local Updates in Concord

Concord notes report Epworth League meets Sundays at 7 30 with topic The Forgiven Unforgiving led by Mrs C E Todd and James Griffith returning from New Haven to settle here. Ladies Aid met at Mrs T H Everngam with large attendance and will gather at Mrs D W Davis on October 27. Various locals recoveries and routines noted including Thawtey healing Liden leave fever and Todd canning plant nearing season end.

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Epworth League C.E. Todd James Griffith New Haven Conn T. H. Everngam D. W. Davis G. W. Thawtey Emma ‘T. Johnson George J. Griffith Norman Liden Jeannette Kelley W. C. Todd L.B. Morgan Mary Nuttle
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Ridgely Progress On Electric Light Plant Spread

Promoters of the electric lighting project report strong local interest with most public buildings stores and many homes wired. Farmers face heavy August droughts limiting fallow land plowing and some pay 1.75 per day plus board to prepare seed corn. Tomato season ends this week with a large pack. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Ringgold ofCentreville and Miss Bertie Dukes visiting Miss Cordelia Green.

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Ridgely Mrs. Ringgold Centreville Norman Wilson Bertie Dukes Cordelia Green
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Tomato Packing Surges Across County Canneries

Output from tomato packing across the county surprised packers with unusually high volumes. Tomatoes were firm and of high quality, fueling large canneries’ production. Robert Jarrell handles a sizable federal order for canned tomatoes as a government representative monitors shipment. Cans are painted for sea carriage and light end supports are added to each case.

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Robert Jarrell Goldsboro
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Local Notes From Greensboro And Nearby Towns

Greensboro reports include Dr G W Hetson's dwelling on Rail road avenue nearing completion and due for occupancy early next month. J H Harrington returns from Wilmington visit of his daughter Mrs John West. John T Carter Sr, a noted citizen, is under treatment at an asylum. James Massey family returns from Ocean City to their winter home. R J Raughley attends a family reunion at Harrington. L P Mullikin and children visit Trappe relatives.

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G. W. Hetson Railroad Avenue J. H. Harrington John West Wilmington John T. Carter James Massey Ocean City R. J. Raughley Harrington L. P. Mullikin Trappe
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Advertised Letters in Denton Post Office List

Unclaimed letters remain in the Denton post office. The call indicates all are advertised and to mention that when requesting them. Names include Mr. John Bell Miss Hattie Taylor Miss Mary Brooks Mr Stank Straus Mrs John Spurry Miss Mary Dawkins Miss Lillie Danies Miss Arbanna Mathews Mr Sam H. Barnes Miss Moallie Eaton Mrs Mary L. Brown Miss Marie Dandens Taos R Green Bem.

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Denton John Bell Hattie Taylor Mary Brooks Stank Straus John Spurry Mary Dawkins Lillie Danies Arbanna Mathews Sam H. Barnes Moallie Eaton Mary L. Brown Marie Dandens Taos R. Green
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Paul Kept Safe Amid Plot Against Him In Acts Tale

In the church lesson an account of Paul’s arrest describes his hearing before Jewish authorities and a violent rebuke by Ananias. A plot by more than forty to kill him failed as his nephew alerted Paul and the chief captain sent him to Caesarea under Roman protection. The narrative notes Paul’s eventual journey toward Rome, the dangers he faced, and the role of Gentile guardians in his safety.

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Paul Ananias Jerusalem Rome Corinth Samuel Naaman Casarea Felix Claudius Lysia Spearmen Ciessarea Caesarea Palestine Herod the Great Christ Judea Vaul Herod Philadelphia Record
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Templeville Note on Westbound Journey and Local Meetings

Mrs. Kensey began her trip to the West on Thursday, accompanied to Philadelphia by her daughter Mrs. 5S. C. Faulkner. A Saturday night festival drew attendees from near and far. The Light bourne meeting held Thursday evening at Hartley drew many participants. Frost was observed twice and outdoor flowers show signs of illness. Miss Lola Brown attended Cheswold races Saturday.

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Templeville Kensey West Philadelphia 5S. C. Faulkner Hartley Lola Brown Cheswold
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Local Social Notes From East New Market And Nearby

Friendship notes report Mrs. Frank McMahan and Miss Lois Shufelt visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collins at East New Market. Mr and Mrs Frank Minchow of Baltimore were recent visitors nearby. Master Charlie Kenton is out again, while Mr Alex Wright remains ill.

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Frank McMahan Lois Shufelt Thomas Collins East New Market Frank Minchow Baltimore Charlie Kenton Alex Wright
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Democratic nominees answer to temperance questions in Maryland

ESSAS GOSLIN CARTER AND WILLIAMSON respond affirmatively to three Anti Saloon League inquiries about local option rights, statewide option bill support, and urgent legislative action. Statements emphasize county residents voting on saloon closures and rapid consideration of the measure.

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Essas Goslin Carter Williamson William S. Anderson Anti-Saloon League Caroline County Maryland Messrs Gostin Carter and
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Colored Voters Accuse Republicans of Strategic Silence

W Ashible Hawkins, a negro lawyer, told a Baltimore meeting at Sharp Street Memorial Church that white Republican leaders plan to keep black voters in the background during the anti amendment fight. He said the Suffrage League of Maryland passes orders through Mr Stone and that Republicans seek only black votes to retain office and take credit for any amendment defeat.

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W. Ashible Hawkins Sharp Street Memorial Church Baltimore Suffrage League of Maryland Hawkins Stone Republican Party
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Irrigation Proposal For Eastern Shore Drought Relief

John D. Urie of Chestertown predicts irrigation will come to the Eastern Shore within years. He notes frequent droughts raise farm costs, hinder crops, and limit credit. Urie says abandoned mill dams can be raised to create storage as water can be piped locally at far lower cost than in western states, boosting profits for farmers.

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John D. Urie, Esq Chestertown United States California Nevada
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Orphans' Court Journal Reveals Few Approval Minutes

In the Orphans' Court session Judges Clark Liden and Fleetwood approved accounts of sales for Harry Ross and Levi King estates. Mary V Lister seeks guardianship for her minor children. Edward I Nuttle’s final administration account for Dudley W Young is passed. A separate meeting occurred on Thursday.

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Orphans’ Court Clark, Liden and Fleetwood J. Dukes Downes Harry Ross Sarah K. King Milton F. King Levi King Mary V. Lister Edward I. Nuttle Dudley W. Young
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Pattison Succeeds Judge Henry as Chief Judge

Governor Crothers appointed John B. Pattison to fill the unexpired term and he was sworn in as Chief Judge of the First Judicial Circuit. Judge Henry resigns to allow a smooth transition and forfeits one month's salary. the press lauds his high court record. The Pennsylvania Railroad buys a Bacon Delaware farm to establish an experimental station for agricultural advancement in the Maryland Delaware Virginia Peninsula.

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Mr. Pattison Judge Henry W. Laird Henry Court of Appeals Lis Henry High Court John B. Pattison Crothers Pennsylvania Railroad Bacon Delaware Delaware Railroad Maryland, Delaware Virginia Peninsula
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Hillsborough News Letter Highlights Local Moves and Visits

Hillsboro residents report weddings, relocations, and visits across Maryland and nearby states. Mr. and Mrs. Garrettson Smith Sr plan Wilmington winter after shortening their Rehoboth cottage. Miss Virginia Robinson wins Baltimore State Normal School scholarship and begins term. Various locals travel to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Front Royal, Clifton Forge, and New York for family, work, and events. A ten day holiness meeting opens October 15 at Hillsboro Mission led by Rev. E. E. Wood.

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Garrettson Smith Rehoboth Isaac T. Sparkjin Wilmington Virginia Robinson Handy Robinson Queen Anne State Normal School Baltimore Sydenstricker Hubert Syden W. H. F. Miller Lulu Beaven George H. Beaven Philadelphia Hillsboro Mission E. E. Wood Ionia Michigan Frank Willis Penns Grove Ira Williams John Smith Middletown Richard E. Smith H. M. Thompson New York Jacob J. Elliott Matthews Lady Sparks George Powell Norfolk C. H. Fleming Long Thompson
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Soils of the United States Do Not Wear Out

A Bureau of Soils bulletin led by Prof Milton Whitney shows U S soil productivity and crop yields increased from 1867 to 1906. It argues that while individual farms deteriorate, national land use yields rise, contradicting the belief that soils are wearing out.

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United States Bureau of Soils of the Agricultural Department Milton Whitney Bureau Professor Whitney Europe
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Women Farmers Seek Home Instruction in Institutes

American farmers' women are awakening to the need for home instruction as farmers need knowledge for their occupation. Farmers' institutes for women discuss food selection and preparation, home furnishing and beautifying, sanitary science, and child rearing and education. A Department of Agriculture bulletin notes rapid progress with 21 states maintaining women’s institutes in 1908 and seven more with women lecturers on regular staff.

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Department of Agriculture
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Reek Journal the Local Department Thawley's Journal Washington Ladies’ Aid Society of Trinity M. I. Church George A. McDaniel West Denton H. CG & Wi Wright's American Ladies Tailoring Co Holiness Church J. Frank Booth Denton- Hillsboro Booth Quartermaster Edgell Joppa Edgell Carmean Rayner J. W. Hering Easton Denton High School Arie Lee Trice John Ghingher W. Rickards E. Everngam I. V. Brumbaugh B. B. Brumbaugh,Jr Paul Wright J. W. Green D. Smith A. R. Brumbaugh Z. Wilson Satterfield and DeWitt Community Burrsville Mabel Maddox Emma Baker Wm. R. Allaband Bernard Ringgold Thos. A. Smith Chas. J. Alford Leonard Towers, J. I. Christopher Roger Winder House of Correction Deen Lewis Norman Henry Jacob Richardon Richards Daisy Gale Bigany George Tilghman Prince Simmons Forzery Stxty James D. Neal Waoliam Ro Alaband B. Frank Richards Jasob Andrew C. N. Stewart Denton Bridge Court House Green Beck Aliie Hexter J. Fletcher Clark Talbot Bar J. H. C. Legg Queen Anne's Bar Fenerasburg Rufus Fleetwood Mary Fleetwood George Clark J. W. Noble Pocomoke City T. O. Jefferson Niagara Falls Ollie M. Wright John Martin Federal Hill Concord Greensboro Mrs. Goslin MR. Carter MR. Williamson Colored Voters Hillsborough Women's Institute
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