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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1928
Page
4
The Centreville Observer endorses Congressman Alan Goldsborough for reelection describing him as a loyal, effective Eastern Shore representative who best serves the constituency and should be returned to Congress. The piece asserts strong support and argues against any reflection on his opponent.
R L Duffus in the New York Times argues the farm problem is evolving into a business and manufacturing issue as agriculture adopts industrial tools and cooperatives. The Lit Brothers sale in Philadelphia highlights a vast department store network, with 601000 shares traded at 21 dollars, valuing holdings near 21 million and annual net sales about 38.04 million with 2.188 million net income.
The text notes a new ailment airsickness from dirigible travel and compares it to seasickness, suggesting hope for a remedy but acknowledging ongoing research. It then shifts to taxation costs, stating one sixth of national income funds government and urging public scrutiny to curb waste. It ends by describing highway expansion and safer, wider roads as traffic speeds rise and passing clearances improve.
The Standard Oil Company (N. J.) creates an aviation gasol ine and aviation oil department. Three diverse aircraft are under construction: a Lockheed Vega cabin monoplane with a Pratt & Whitney Wasp engine. a Robn model from Curtiss. and a Buhl Special sedan plane. Captain E. E. Aldrin leads the unit with a 1,000 hour flying record.
Normony Mr and Mrs John Irwin and others spent Sunday with Mrs Edward Kelley. Mrs Linwood Todd and Norman Todd are improving after care. Mr S E Storey remains very ill in Wilmington visiting relatives. Mrs Belle Dean returned from Easton, and Mrs Bruce Butler visited Frances Kelley. Mr Norman Todd is improving. Linwood Todd on sick list.
Wheat and corn prices noted as 84 and 54. Local fishing in Chap tank reported good with pike perch and carp plentiful. W B Nuttle to sell personally on Wednesday, November dth. Town improves Second street widening and sidewalk prep. William E Brown plans a shirt factory from the ice plant space. previously in Lewes Delaware. Fire destroys warehouse of J Fr R Ledman at Bethlehem. cans worth thousands burned. origin unknown. insured. Church anniversaries and dedications scheduled for late October and early November. New M E Church at Preston to be dedicated November 1 with Rev C T Wyatt and Dr C S Baker preaching. Thawley’s Methodist Protestant Church to reopen November 8 with Rev F T Tage. Mrs Charles H Whitby and daughter Iva return from Baltimore. J Boon Dukes visiting Western Shore. Owen Knotts, 12, injured playing football. dislocated shoulder. Deaths: George C Bell 66, James Sanders of Goldsboro from accident, Mrs George Morris 60 of Greensboro.
Dr J H M Knox Jr of the Maryland State Department of Health cautions that pneumonia is an infectious disease and must be prevented like diphtheria. He notes high winter deaths among under fives, urges keeping ill or underweight children in bed, consulting a family doctor, and regular checkups to boost resistance.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. An inventory and appraisal of Curtis E. Williamson deceased personal estate was filed for sale by Sohn Hf Williamson administrator. Letters of administration for William T. Eddington were granted to Lydia W. Eddington and J Robert Eddington with bond and creditor notice ordered. Wright and Handy named appraisers.
Ardeena a Baltimore born illusionist and member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians showcases a family lineage of magicians including Thurston Keller and Houdini. He and his wife Mme Marie perform at Burrsville Anderson town Queen Anne Oaks and Hobbs schools with a spirits hour on Halloween nights October 26 30 31 and November 1.
The article lists extensive Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wroten including C V Wroten and daughter Jean and Miss Hester Wroten from Philadelphia, Virginia Bennett of Harrington, Lis Parker and Laura of Greenwood, Elwood Wroten of Andrewville, E T Wroten and children of Adamsville, G F Noble and H W Noble families, Frank Fountain and children of Hobbs, and Geo Wilson. W T Noble and family from Philadelphia joined by car, with mother visiting for a week and planning to see daughter Mrs C H Meloney in Clifton eights. Additional notes mention Mr T A Cleaves visiting Greenwood, Mrs Cleaves’ mother ill, John Grimes and Mellicent Warren’s quiet marriage, and visits by C V Wroten’s family to their father listed as ill, plus Joln Passwaters’ family visiting Isaac Noble, and Willoughby visiting James Wooters and children.
The New Dover Opera House announces renowned American organist C Fred Kingsley will play at Dover after performing at Syd Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. He plans Fred's New Dover Opera House Organ Club to gather audience input and requests. Kingsley is famed as "The Master of the Organ" and presides at major theatres coast to coast.
The Al gonquin Tribe No. 186 Improved Order of Red Men presiding in Maryland offers resolutions mourning the loss of Brother Paul C. Sewell. They express fraternal regard, honor his memory as a noble chief and member, and extend deepest sympathy to his family, praying for comfort from a higher power. Signed by Theodore E. Fletcher, David A. Grant, and Fred Collins, Sachem.
Numerous sick swine reported in the county this season with a possible shortage of anti hog cholera serum. War owners urged to report cases to the County Agricultural Agent, avoid visiting pens, vaccinate if nearby, stop feeding garbage, and bury or burn all animals that die.
A long preparation led to the release of Wings Paramounts air epic. The production featured Wellman Hubbard Rogers Arlen Bow Ralston with aces from four nations aiding in filming. San Antonio ground and air battles, St Mihiel replication, and 6000 troops created aerial combat with over 200 airplanes.
Cereal preparation methods emphasize thorough cooking for digestion and flavor. Milk may replace water for children to improve intake, and molded cereals with fruit offer a supper option. Oatmeal cookies, Ping Pongs, and rice dishes with tomato and meat illustrate versatile uses of cereals in meals.
A text for election Sunday presents a riddle style sequence with numeric tokens and phrases like psalmist, Inte, conceal, an auxiliary verb, receive, grief, an organ, belonging to me, a foe, once again, think about, labors, spreadeth. The final line offers an answer: Through many a coming year, you'll reap what you have sown.
Pride of Preston Council No. 88 Daughters of America notes the death of Sister Jennie H. Wright who joined February 27, 19238 and died October 19, 1928. The resolution extends sympathy to her family and requests records reflect the loss. Committee members Martha B. Noble Hattie M. LeCompte Elizabeth E. Fluharty sign the notice.
A brief inspirational quote attributed to Disraeli emphasizes steady adherence to one’s goals as the key to achievement. The line frames perseverance as the core of lasting success.
Assignee Wilbert L. Merriken will offer two parcels of land in Denton Caroline county at public sale on sale day between 2 and 4 pm. Parcels are on the south side of Gay street between Sixth and Seventh streets and include a 50 foot frontage each. Parcel 1 includes a barn and outbuildings. Parcel 2 includes a large barn. Half cash and balance on ratification. Title papers at purchaser expense.
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