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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1927
Page
6
Melvin and Johnson Inc publish Saturday morning editions dated October 15, 1927. The firm releases advertisements and notices typical of urban newspapers of the period. Readers see local commerce listings and serialized content in the new issue.
The Detroit News cites Charles Dickens on early American hardship and future prosperity. He describes shattered settlements, derelict cabins, and swampy roads in Pennsylvania and Ohio, contrasting misery with a later transformation into fertile farmland and a modern highway system.
After returning to Spain Columbus paused at Santa Maria in the Azores on February 14, 1493 to water his ships. He feared death and wrote a comprehensive record of his voyage, sealed it in a waterproof container, and cast it into the sea, where it was never found.
A Yonkers Statesman quip finds Mr Wombat lamenting nagging wives. A sagacious friend explains that wives aim to keep husbands at their best, describing it as a labor of love. The exchange ends with a wary note that even angels may trigger a complaint over a misplaced feather.
Chief Nopaltzin of the Chichimec- An devised a simple census method. Each subject placed a stone for every family member, then carriers gathered stones and counted them in an open field. Scientists found twelve heaps indicating about 38,200,000 members.
Winthrop D. Lane argues truth telling is formed by identity labels and environment. If a child is labeled as a liar or truth teller, habits align with that image. A home where truth is routine fosters a truth telling child.
A thief posing as a bill collector sought Mrs B. She hid in a pantry to avoid detection. The intruder left, then returned. when Mrs B paid, the agent warned that the pantry revealed her hiding spot via the buffet mirror.
Newport AP correspondent reports a nearly three century old Monmouthshire farmhouse filled with a strong perfume of fresh violets. A local legend tells of a bride stabbed on her wedding morning by a jilted lover while arranging violets, a tale the farmer doubts though investigators find the mystery unsolved.
An advice column from Nation Wide Review warns readers to protect savings from unscrupulous brokers and risky stock bets. It answers reader questions about American Can Company and Eureka Croesus, advising CDs for safety and labeling Eureka Croesus as pure speculation with remote chances of value.
A reader inquiry outlines past failed issues including Chicago Rock Island Railway bonds and Great States Petroleum of Texas. The column cautions investors against the Panhandle leases, dry wells, and broker schemes, offering free investigative answers to questions with signed replies.
Fred R. Owens as assignee for collection offers 76 acres in Caroline county with a 5 room dwelling, stables, grape vines, asparagus and race track between Ridgely and Bridgetown. Sale at Goldsboro Bank in Goldsboro on Nov 12 1927 from 2 to 4 pm. Terms: one third cash, balance 6 and 12 months with interest. title at purchaser expense. Auctioneer A J Chue.
A lay reader asks if Wyoming Valley Coal Company preferred stock is safer than its common shares. The reply notes the Delaware firm has no assets, past leases forfeited for royalties, no dividends, and likely losses for investors. Also warns about Oil Creek Mining Company and advises delaying investment in General Lead & Zinc due to floods, depleted capital, and high mining risks.
The text identifies Clayton Horsey as Clerk of the Circuit Court for Caroline County. It presents a terse affirmation of the clerk's name and title, with emphasis on official capacity and confirmation.
Late of Caroline County, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased are warned to exhibit the same to the subscriber with vouchers authenticated on or before the 15th day of April, 1928 or they may be excluded from all benefit of said estate. Given under my hand this 27th day of September, 1927. Henry F. Mitchell, Administrator.
A reader asks if 5000 shares of Cortez Silver at 32 will rise. Answer: Cortez Silver is speculative, traded on the Curb Exchange at 22 to 25 cents, markets down, no promise of value. If risking loss, invest. otherwise keep money. Another reader questions Rock Island Railway Bonds 4s maturing 2001 offered at 650. Answer: Should avoid. bonds issued before receivership are worthless, likely under 50 cents, Moody's confirms.
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