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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1921
Page
2
The September 9 Democratic primary shows wide geographic distribution of candidates and strong appeal to voters who value proficiency. Defeated candidates may feel pride in their vote, but Democrats will support the ticket in November with solid organization and work to ensure a sweeping victory for all candidates.
Secretary Mellon reports a current two month deficit of 161 million in government expenses and outlines a plan to issue about 600 million in Treasury obligations. He notes expected September tax receipts could yield a small quarterly surplus, while maturities in September and October require careful finance. The piece also discusses unemployment claims being overstated, strikes, and calls for cooperation of workers to improve labor conditions.
Wages that people can afford to pay win little sympathy as large numbers remain out of work through no fault of their own. A nationwide system of public employment bureaus is urged to locate jobs for willing workers to minimize the community loss from non production. John Bassett Moore, born Smyrna Del in 1860, elected to the International Court of Justice in Geneva. Secretary Hughes, Senator Lodge, Elihu Root, and Senator Underwood named by President Harding as U.S. representatives for the upcoming disarmament conference in Washington.
Easton hosts what is billed as the largest Del Mar Via and Maryland Press Association gathering on September 26 and 27. Governors of Maryland Delaware and Virginia expected. plans include banquets oyster roasts Chesapeake Bay trips and tours of Talbot waterfronts. A yacht cruise to Bellevue and Talbot oyster roast are on the agenda with a record attendance anticipated.
A massive coast to coast exercise will deploy a column of infantry artillery engineers and support units from Quantico Virginia on September 25 and move through the Civil War battlefields around Fredericksburg Chancellorsville and Wilderness aviators accompany the units and training will include studying battlefield history and troop movements to clarify modern warfare for new recruits. Senator Weller to appoint two Naval Academy cadets from Civil Service competitive exams held October 29 1921 in multiple Maryland locations with eligibility ages sixteen to twenty on April 1 1922.
Examinations will be held at Annapolis Baltimore Cumberland Frederick and Salisbury this month for many positions from seamstress to assistant bacteriologist. They aim to create eligible lists for current and future vacancies. Walter Burton proprietor of Hotel Henlopen at Rehoboth died Monday after a long illness. Funeral services were held in Lewes on Thursday. He was brother of Dr Hiram R Burton formerly a Delaware Congressman. Glazed Kid Committee Wilmington invites Del Mar Va Press Association members to Hoover dinner at Hotel Duront on September 20. At least two tons of fertilizer were ordered at a Talbot Farmers Federation meeting with lowest bidders awarded the contracts. There are 12 Dentons 40 Centrevilles 2 Chester towns 19 Salisburys 3 St Michaels 2 Trappes 3 Ridgelys 9 Cordovas and 25 Prestone and probably more in the United States. Stable for rent in town suitable for team or automobile. Apply to this office.
The Murphys mourn seven year old Emma who died on Saturday September 16 after a brief illness. Her devout faith and sweet disposition touched the community as she prepared for heaven. A mother, Elizabeth Dennis, recalls the sorrow of losing Laurence Albert Dennis who died March 14, 1920, expressing grief and enduring memory.
Mr and Mrs O M Hignatt express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the sickness of their brother Charlie.
Trustees announce a sale of personal property at Carbonsridge farm including twenty acres of corn and fodder 200 fence posts 40 cords of wood a Geiser sawmill complete 150 inch Disston saw a L Geiser wheat thresher and engine about 1800 feet of 1x6 lumber 50 cords of wood 14M feet of lumber and 20 cords slab at the same time and place.
Public sale in Denton Maryland of a farm in the Fourth Election District. The sale, authorized by a power of attorney from Ernest H Legates and other heirs of Louise Legates deceased, will be held at the courthouse door between 2 and 4 PM. The property lies along the Bethlehem to Maston State road and along the B C A railroad, with described boundary lines and landmarks.
The Ernest Glen Winkle estate sells 138 1-10 acres on the Bethlehem to Easton road in Caroline county. Parcels offer first, then whole sale, with parcels described by fence lines and roads. Machinery not included. possession January 1, 1922, with incoming tenant privileges. Located near Bethlehem, Preston, Easton, and a steamboat wharf. suitable for home or investment.
Property offers parcels A and B first separately then as a whole, with possession January 1, 1922. Located three miles from Venton and eleven from Williston, near schools and churches. Features include a home on Parcel A and plat prepared by H Waldorf Engineer. Terms: one third cash, balance in 12 and 18 months, 6 percent interest, title at purchaser expense.
Assignee Charles B Harrison and James Temple auction a mortgage real estate parcel in the Eighth District. The two lots form one farm with a frame dwelling and outbuildings, described by old deeds and field lines. Sale in front of the Court House door between two and three PM with one third cash due at sale and balance after final ratification or all cash option.
Dentistry in all its branches at prices that for workmanship and quality of material cannot be equaled in the city or elsewhere. Artificial teeth some want quality others quantity. We can furnish teeth at any price. Open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. Appointments by mail or phone.
Advertises postal mail service clerks positions for ages 18 and up with a $120 per month salary. States experience unnecessary and directs applicants to write R. Terry in Washington DC for free examination details. Indicates date 9-17.
On and after September 5 Mr Clarence Abbott will have charge of the Jopp Flour Mills Hobbs Md Abbott will appreciate the patronage of no old customers G L JOPP 9 17
Advertises a sales opportunity seeking agents as district distributors in Maryland or Delaware. Claims every home is a prospective customer and invites readers to write for particulars to J Stephen Griffith in Marydel Maryland.
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