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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1928
Page
8
A Western Union Telegraph Co monthly notes 3,798,548 money orders totaling over 250 million dollars sent last year. The largest single sum was 250,000 dollars and the smallest one cent. Noted causes include travel, work away from home, and traveling salesmen.
An old gray barn near New York City was remodeled into a girls camp by the New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor. The three story barn with stalls and a silo became Greybarns, housing fifty five girls for five weeks, offering wholesome outdoor play and health gains.
The piece extols an automobile lacking modern hassles such as buttons horns and licenses. It celebrates self starting, no gear shifting, reliable ignition, and economical upkeep. It praises a smooth frame and evergreen style with low demands, noting a note about American Forests and Forest Life.
Mazzini argues against those who urge patient reform and leave action to rulers. He warns that such delays threaten a slide toward monarchy and calls for a decisive, durable reorganization to avert crisis. The passage critiques reliance on elites and promotes proactive popular initiative.
A note discusses how bobwhite is the common name for the native American quail, specifically Colinus virginianus. It explains the male’s note sounds like bedwhite and notes regional naming differences, with Southern states using partridge for the same species, while the North uses different names for others.
A French count spent large sums on a collection of cameos and intaglios only to find widespread forgeries. After investing $25,000, he faced so many fakes that he admitted losing hope of distinguishing them from authentic pieces and pitted the forgeries against genuine items for a fraction of their cost.
David Nightingale formerly bought shoes in 1882 at John Dilckman�s Peckskill New York store and left for California without paying. He recently returned to settle the debt finding the shoeman retired but still untruthful. Nightingale paid 31 and 35 more, the original price plus estimated interest to date.
A humorous Farm and Fireside note on loafers and dough, suggesting riches do not ensure wisdom. The quip implies a woman can be half-baked despite money, reflecting early 20th century gender humor.
Quote from American Magazine notes that knowledge and consequence are governed by intellect, suggesting that intellect guides decision and value beyond mere information. The line emphasizes reasoning over sentiment in evaluating truths and outcomes.
A lighthearted note from Ladies' Home Journal imagines aviators' wives probing their husbands air pockets for clues or comfort, reflecting playful attitudes toward early flight and domestic life.
Fragmentary notice conveys reflection on life and work with elusive meaning. It presents no clear event, date, or named entities, making interpretation difficult.
Circuit Court of Caroline County orders publication of notice for three weekly ads before October 8 1928 to show cause why sale of Aaron Johnsons real estate for 1925 1926 taxes should not be ratified and confirmed. Judge Thomas J. Keating clerk Glayton Horsey true copy.
Paul Sewell, owner, announces a public auction of his nearly new household furniture at his Denton home on Franklin Street on Tuesday September 11 1928 at 10 o clock. Items include a Karpen tapestry lounge suite, mahogany furniture lamps beds rugs a refrigerator and more. Cash up to $10 with six months credit on larger sums upon approved security. removal after terms. James Temple is auctioneer and Josiah A. Beck clerk.
Late of Caroline county, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased must exhibit them to the subscriber with vouchers, duly authenticated, on or before March 22, 1929, or be excluded from all benefits of the estate. Given under my bond September 4, 1928. Karl Beulah, Administrator of Ihza A Beulah, deceased.
Lands assessed to Edwin E Murphy for 1924 1925 and 1926 were offered to pay state and county taxes levied for those years. Proceedings were examined and found regular. Provisions of law complied with. Confirmed this date. True copy Pest Clayton Horsey, Clerk.
Circuit Court for Caroline County issues notice on lands assessed to W. Leonard Prattis for 1925 and 1926 regarding sale of real estate. Proceedings involve the county court and designate property under assessment.
Real estate assessed to Alex Hubbard and heirs is listed for sale across 1920 to 1926. The sale is contested with a request that the sale not be ratified. True copy on record by Tes Ty Slayton Horsey, Clerk.
A. E. Schuh advertises Pepso Cel with a free box of A. E. S. Cold and Lagrippe Tablets for stomach troubles. New formula medicine sold by the manufacturers only, price 60 cents for one bottle, two bottles for 60 cents each, or three bottles for $1.60, includes three boxes of tablets. Address 3610 Parkside Drive Baltimore Md. (8-18-6t).
Active reliable man sought to solicit orders in this section for high grade fruit and ornamental trees shrubs roses. Steady pleasant outside work good pay with rapid advancement. Write SCOPES BRO THOMAS COMPANY West Chester Pa Established 75 years.
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