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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1927
Page
4
Published weekly by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated and Benjamin H. Johnson with officers named. Entry at Denton Post Office as second class mail matter. Oct 15 1927 edition date shown in notice format.
Editorial notes accuse the Fordney McCumber Act of damaging US trade under Coolidge. Representative Cordell Hull urges reciprocal treaties and broad trade agreements to reduce tariffs, warn against isolation, and press for a major tariff revision to ease high living costs and industry distortions. He cites eleven adverse conditions from restrictive policy and calls for leadership to restore balanced international commerce. Henry Swift Ives critiques business allies of socialization and urges tolerance of rival viewpoints in economic life.
An authority notes the vast oil pipeline system moving crude from wells to refineries for kerosene and gasoline. It features trunk and feeder lines, pumping stations every ~40 miles, storage yards, and dispatch telegraphs. An 8 inch line carries about 21,000 barrels daily, with the network spanning continents and equaling rail in scale.
The telephone on the American farm is a vital tool for safety and efficiency. It allows immediate calls for help during fire sickness or accidents and speeds repairs by reducing downtime. It also enables social contact with neighbors and distant regions, making it a social and economic necessity both on farms and in cities.
Dr J H M Knox Jr heads the fall and winter child health conferences planned across counties to examine babies and youngsters. Healthmobile toured eight counties with 91 stops and 96 conferences, examining 1617 children and totaling 6127 examined since January.
Lon Chaney delivers a dramatic new mujik role in Mockery by Metro Goldwyn Mayer opening October 19 and 20 at the New Dover Opera House. Benjamin Christensen directs a tale of Bolshevik upheaval with romance and intrigue, backed by Barbara Bedford Ricardo Cortez Emily Fitzroy Kai Schmidt and Mack Swain in a historically faithful production.
The Denton Journal promotes a nationwide effort to shield the public from unscrupulous stock brokers and promoters. The weekly series, from the Nation-Wide Review, will investigate corporate stock issues failing security tests and offer free editorial assistance, urging readers to report promoters and invest only after verified investigations.
In the eastern United States the cedar and apple trees form a damaging plant pair much like barberry and wheat. Apple rust and Virginia red cedar rust exchange spores between hosts, damaging leaves and fruit within weeks, with cedar galls and a 22 month cycle. Prevention advised via orchard management and cedar removal within miles, with a 1926 Yearbook pamphlet No. 941-Y from USDA.
Burrsville hosts a dinner invitation list including Willoughbys and James families from Dento and Burbank while Bishopville visitors visit Rev Tubbs. Epworth League September meeting set for October 20 at R. H. Stafford home. Wesley Church services Sunday sermon titled A Murderer's Prayer. Local farmers report chicken house thefts. Mrs. Annie Raughley ill.
A note notes only a few copies of The Entailed Tat are remaining at F J Wright’s location. The terse message highlights scarcity and directs buyers to the shop for purchase. The item appears in a small local sale or announcement column.
Basil Sydney and Mary Ellis head the Garrick Players in a modern dress version of The Taming of the Shrew at the Auditorium Theatre Baltimore opening Monday night October 17 for a week. Coady Basil Sydney as Petruchio and Mary Ellis as Katharine lead a cast including C. H. Croker-King Betty Linley Maria Ouspenskaya Matrice Cass and Leslie Harris in a landmark staging by H. K. Ayliff.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Meredith and son Alvin visited Harmony relatives Linwood Todd and family. Mrs Earl Pennypacker and son Smith and Mrs Carrie Hubbard visited Federalsburg relatives. Leon Meredith and Blaine Bullock families spent time with O Day and Smith households. Webb on sick list with daughter George Tucker. Folks attended the Federalsburg carnival. John Harris traveled to Bridgetown on Thursday.
Lon Chaney renowned for roles and makeup stars in The Unknown at Arcadia Theatre Wilmington for the week of October 17. The melodrama features Chaney as an armless circus freak, with Joan Crawford as the owner’s daughter and Norman Kerry as the strong man.
Trespass notices can be obtained at The Journal office now. Post your property with them now and save yourself time and trouble later. New crop timothy seed at R. H. Staffords Burrsville Md 2.60 per bushel.
An Old Timer recalls Moses Splawn, famed 1860s Boise Basin founder of Idaho City, who led a gold rush and built a booming town before vanishing with riches. The piece traces the city’s rise, the brutal journey, mutiny, and Splawn’s unexplained disappearance while the Old Timer continues panning for gold and preserving memory.
One third cash on day of sale one third in six months and remainder in twelve months with interest. Deferred payments secured to the satisfaction of the assignee or all cash at purchaser option. Title papers at purchaser expense. W. Brewster Deen, James Temple, auctioneers and assignees.
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