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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1926

Page

4

Democrats Claim Strong Primary Resulting in House Victory Prospects

Chairman Oldfield of the Democratic National Congressional Committee says countrywide primaries show the party filed the strongest slate of candidates for the House and Senate, contrasting Democratic unity and integrity with Republican dissension and alleged corruption. He argues tariff reform and honesty in government favor Democrats, claiming Republican days of dishonesty hurt the party.

Oldfield Democratic National Congressional Committee House House of Representatives Senate

Fraudulent Tariff Schedule Aims to Block Imports

A claim states that a tariff schedule is a fraud designed to prohibit imports. The notice warns against deceptive trade barriers and urges scrutiny of pricing and policy details related to cross border goods.

Ritchie Boom Boosts 1928 Presidential Hopes

Delaware press weighs Governor Ritchie of Maryland as a strong Democratic presidential contender. Morning News notes his sweeping primary triumph, potential convention deadlock between McAdoo and Smith, and Delawareis position supporting Ritchie as best national option for 1928.

Delaware Ritchie Maryland Wilmington Morning News McAdoo Smith Morning News Tirehie George Gray Thomas F. Bayard Willard Sainsbury Ritchioc

Downie Bros Wild Animal Circus Comes by Motor Trucks

The Downie Bros Wild Animal Circus switches to an all motorized show with over fifty acts and a parade. The event lands Wednesday October 6 at Denton old ball park on the State road south of town with two performances at 2 15 and 8 15 p m admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children.

Downie Bros. Wild Animal Circus Denton Old Ball Park State Road Silverlakes Franklin Bros Steve Oris Montana Cashboy Mansfields Sridell Ortega Vernon West Vernon Ott Rojas Wilson Downie Bros.lave

In loving memory of Lawrence A Dennis March 1920

A loving bereavement notice from his mother recalls the death of Lawrence A Dennis in March 1920. It mourns the loss, speaks of his heavenly crown, and promises reunion in a future day with quiet, reverent phrasing.

Lawrence A. Dennis

In Memoriam for Charles C Adam

In memoriam for my dear brother Charles C Adam who died September 24 1025. Short and sudden was the call and beloved by all. Day by day thoughts wander to you, dust one year new today. When alone in my sorrow many bitter tears shed. Gone but not forgotten, Brother, Frank.

Adams Charles C. Adam Frank

I Thank You for Votes in Primary Nominations

A candidate thanks voters for supporting his nomination for Register of Wills at the primary, noting a personal vote count over six hundred even without personal solicitation. He expresses gratitude to the electorate and to Jas. W. Carroll.

Jas. WT. Carroll

For Sale Cabbage Ready for Pick Up in Maryland

James Good advertises cabbage for Krout ready for sale on State Road near Burrsville Md. Large, solid heads at a fair price. Call soon to purchase.

James Good State Road Burrsville

Widow Lizzie M Johnson 90, longtime Bloomery Church member

Mrs Lizzie M Johnson widow of William T Johnson died at 90 near Bloomery Farm born on the same farm she lived all her life She joined Bloomery Church 75 years ago when worship was held in a tent Survived by 8 children 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren She was noted for health until recent years and her devotion to home and church duties

Lizzie M. Johnson William T. Johnson D. F. Jolson Hennie Corella Ethie Bloomery Church

Fall Millinery Sparks New Crushed Velvet Trends

Denton Maryland milliner Mrs A El Miller announces fall hat styles with crushed and melded shapes in soft felts and velvets. New colors and trim details advertised at low prices from Third Street and Randolph Avenue location.

A. EL Mileer Third St Randolph Ave Denton

Icebound cable dangers and a drifting whale carcass tale

Northern waters report frequent ice and grounding that gnaws at undersea cables. A whale carcass entangled in loops was hauled by a cable ship after the death struggle parted the line. Inshore currents snag cables from trawlers dragging the seabed, while the first Dover to Calais cable was mistaken for an eel by a fisherman.

Dover England Calais France

French Nobleman Opens Rayon History in 1580 Discovery

Count El Marie de Chardonnet, a young French nobleman, developed the first commercial process for producing rayon. He labored in a laboratory using mulberry leaves and the tree itself, with some worms. The resulting fiber resembled natural silk and was called artuletal silk before the term rayon was adopted about four years later.

el Marie de Chardonnet Filh

Fierce When Cornered The Wounded Animal Fights Back

The piece discusses how a wounded animal turns the tables on the hunter, describing the predator as fierce when cornered and the hunter as the pursued. It notes animals often defend themselves with aggression, while the Abhad is not typically cast in this hunter–victim dynamic.

Shields of Old Fighters Hide and Shield Use

The Plains Indians and neighbors used Hide shields made from shields of wicker by Pueblo groups. Elk and buffalo supplied rawhide for protection. Horsehide and cowhide later entered use for shields. Firearms did not end raw hide shields, which persisted as magical protection alongside muskets and rifles.

Plains Pueblos

Answering King's Speech Resolution in Parliament

In Urkish parliament both houses move the address to thank the king for the speech and vote on its contents. Previously each paragraph had an answer, but now a single resolution expresses thanks and governs government policy, with ministers resigning if amendments condemn the policy.

Did He Revive Martha’s Moment With a Tiny Ant

Martha Brown walked with her mother to the grocery when she stooped to the sidewalk and cried. She explained she stepped on a poor ant and, in tears, tried to bring it back to life.

Martha Mrs. Brown Hetle Ant

Letter From Kauffman to Voters of Coraline County

Tam no quitter, I did not seek the nomination. I entered the State Senate race at friends' request and will remain a candidate until the last vote is posted on Nov 2. If elected, I will serve Caroline County in Annapolis for the next nine years and work to prove it was right to send me. Signed Co. S. KAUFPMAN.

Coraline County Tam State Senate Caroline County Annapolis S. Kaufpman Politica Ady

Card of Appreciation from T Clayton Taylor

T Clayton Taylor thanks all who assisted at the September 11 Democratic primaries and pledges loyalty to the entire nominated ticket at the upcoming General Election urging voters to do the same.

T. Clayton Taylor

Execut ors Sale of Valuable Farm Lands and Town Property

Executors under Mary J Wright and Dames H Wright announce a sale of Farm Lands And town property in Caroline County Md at the Denton Court House on Oct 19 1926 from 2 to 4 pm The parcels include two farms totaling about 110 acres and a Denton dwelling lot with tenanted holdings and staged payments terms, taxes and fertilizer arrears to be settled by buyers.

Caroline County A. Deakyne

Sale Terms for Parcel No 1 House and Lot in Town

One third of the purchase price due at sale with the balance secured by an interest bearing note satisfactory to the executors and payable at The Peoples Bank on January 1 1927 or all cash at purchaser option. Possession given when terms are met. property not occupied. Widle papers at purchaser risk. executors Wright and heirs at law Wright represented by James Temple auctioneer and Henry R. Lewis attorney.

Denton Hillsboro Ridgely Howe Fourth Street Market Gay Streets W.om. Paulver Peoples Bank Maryland Purebader Calvert C Merriken Wilbert J. Merriken Cavey Anet Assisanees

Assignees Sale Notice of Federal Government Real Estate

Assignees under a mortgage dated January 6 1917 to El Williamson expose at public sale in front of the Denton Maryland Court House door between 2 and 4 oclock PM the principal parcel in Federalsboro Caroline county Maryland. The property includes a lot described by stake at the northeast corner of lot 9 and bounded by specific lines and contains more or less. It is the same land described in a 1907 deed from J Earle Noble and Hessie E Noble with improvements including a house wood shed and small outbuildings in good repair. Terms of sale.

Sittate Caroline County Marylond Denton Hillsbero Tuckahoe Allendale John J. Fisher James E. Wright Baltimore and Eastern Eugene W. Cooper James KK. Wright Maryland Thillsboro Fackahoe Baltimore and Eastern Railroad Juames E. Wright Fourth Street Lavenia Tubbs Tate Edward W. Liden Holand Josephine Mc Doynes James Bh. Wright Nora S. Faare Benjagon FL Lure Das. EL Williamson Gail Calvert v. Meriken Wilbert J. Meerriken Court House Federalsboro Corelipe County E. K. Spicer J. Earle Noble Hessie E. Noble Damnery Foho Jol

Public Sale of Farming Implements Items Listed in Detail

Public sale begins at 100 oclock, rain or shine, featuring Murphy wagon, wagon wheels, racks, McCormick binder with tractor hitch, 4 horse Farmers Favorite drill, John Deere riding cultivator, corn cutter, Buckeye mower, corn planter, riding plows, walking cultivators, hay tedder, hay rake, manure spreader, York carriages, scales, sleigh, Fordson tractor with plows, and numerous other farming tools in first class condition.

Murphy John Deere York

Livestock and Poultry Sale Listing From Farm Inventory

A farm inventory lists live stock including one thoroughbred Holstein bull and various Holstein, Swiss, and Guernsey cows. Age range 3 to 8 years, with milking and fresh cows noted. Also listed are a Dexter-named nag, an 8 year old mule, a pair of 10 year old work horses, and White Leghorn chickens including yearling hens and pullets.

Guernsey

Household goods sale by Hartley Ellwanger catalog

One cream separator and farm implements plus furniture and rug items offered for cash under $100 with 6 months credit on larger totals. Purchasers provide approved notes payable at rank. Beck, Clerk.

Administratrix Sale of Val uable Personal Property in Denton Md

Administratrix of Charles H Ireland of Caroline County invites public sale of estate items on the deceased's Jonathan Kerr farm near Slate Road in Denton Maryland. Items include livestock a sorrel mare a cow pigs farming implements a Ford touring car wagon harness tools hay and crops with 12 acres corn beans and potatoes.

Orphans’ Court of Caroline County Charles Hf. Ireland Caroline Couity Jonathan W. Kerr Slate Road Denton, Md Dearborn York

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