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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1926
Page
4
The article urges voters to participate in next Tuesday's primary, noting a full Democratic ticket and capable candidates. It highlights Caroline's congressional candidate, well known and already proven in national legislation, and encourages a large show of support at the polls.
The Del-Mar-Va Mortgage Company organized at Salisbury aims to aid Peninsula development by supplying first mortgage financing on farm or city property. Incorporated in Delaware with 500000 capital, $100000 authorized stock was quickly subscribed, with a prominent board including Senator Lawrence B. Towers of Denton.
A political exhortation argues that voting choices are shaped by who voters support rather than party platforms. It warns against repealing prohibition, condemning liquor supporters as undermining established laws and the public good, urging readers to oppose “wet” candidates to preserve moral and legislative integrity.
On September 1 the Democratic primary will decide the slate for the general election. The Field Secretary of the Caroline County Law and Order League urges citizens to vote for candidates whose lives are clean and whose patriotism is above reproach. The piece warns that enemies of prohibition seek to elect men who will repeal prohibitory laws and criticizes the temptations of vice and crime, urging voters to choose a ballot that upholds law and order and prevents a return to the old evils.
A long list of guests from Philadelphia including Mr and Mrs Frank Fountain and family and Mr and Mrs Edgar Stringfellow visited Mr and Mrs Clement Fountain and others in town last week. Local profiles note travel to Bowers Beach and a rural carriers examination in Marydel with dates to be announced.
Mr and Mrs C C Stevens and Mr and Mrs Clement Fountain attended a gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Cannon on Tuesday. Mrs C C Stevens and daughter Helen of Wilmington visited her father Tilghman Layton on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Walter Cannon bought a new touring car.
A school principal collecting donations from faculty for flowers entered the kindergarten and spoke after a teacher’s successful solicitation. Johnny warned the group that his mother advised buying only from stores and not from peddlers, highlighting suspicion of the visitor.
The text notes that after an attack the mansion was painted white to cover damage. It explains the name shift from Executive Mansion to White House, approved by Theodore Roosevelt. The passage highlights the evolution of the term and its period use within U S history.
Philip Kimbury, the first Methodist preacher in America, arrived from the Irish Methodist conference in 1706. He gathered Irish Methodists in New York City into a small house congregation, holding meetings at his home.
The article notes butcher paper once used for wrapping is no longer manufactured in large quantities in the United States. It has been replaced by hagus manila. The old butcher paper was made from straw.
Dallas born actress Mary Brian created Wendy in Peter Pan and gained early fame. She later starred in The All Mall The Little French Girl The Street of Forgotten Men and A Regular Fellow, shaping a notable film career.
Florida homes display vivid color schemes with greens browns reds and pinks. Builders mix mortar pigments or paint stucco surfaces in large strokes to create durable decorative effects. Common combos include pink with deep green trim lavender blue and wire accents, many featuring red tile roofs.
Fragmented OCR describes early vice presidents and presidential elections. Mentions John Adams Jefferson Washington era, electors, and separation of presidential and vice presidential ballots. References include rising names, dates, and the constitutional changes around who ran for president and vice president.
A water wheel design floats on the stream to adjust to water level. The wheel base sits about 8 feet low and 7 feet high, mounted on a support that rises with river changes. The wheel pumps water from 280 feet below the source using pulleys, gears, and a universal coupling to connect on the river bank.
A cryptic remark hints at a hidden revelation, suggesting that what is least noticed may hold unexpected significance. The line implies a value in undisclosed knowledge, inviting curiosity about what remains unseen.
A farm sale at the John Horsey farm near Williston on September 20 1926 lists a pair of large horses Dan Guernsey cattle a Holstein calf farm equipment including a Deering binder Ontario drill John Deere plow and harnesses plus numerous farming tools and scarce items with more to be announced.
An auction offers kitchen cabinet, buffet, extension table, cook table, chairs, bed sets, children's furniture, range, milk cans, ice cream freezer, lamps, lanterns, clocks, mats, jars, tub, washing machine, sewing machine, screens, dishes and utensils. Bids under 30 dollars cash, over 30 dollars credit of 10 months with notes at Peoples Bank. William H. Scott owner with L. F. Covey as auctioneer and H. T. Nuttle receiving clerk.
The World War era saw a staggering maritime toll with nearly four thousand eight hundred fifty five vessels lost in wartime shipping. The figure reflects widespread naval warfare and convoy hazards impacting global commerce and naval strategy.
An article extols efficient housewives using canned foods and modern tools. It lists essentials from stockpiled canned staples to improved can openers, gas and electric ranges, oil mops, long handled dustpans, soft whisk brooms, and a structured daily schedule to free leisure for reading, outings, and art.
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