Platform of Maryland Democratic State Convention
Maryland Democrats recount 1920 24 achievements under Governor Ritchie and Ruehle, citing reorganization cutting 80 departments to 19, tax cuts from 36 31 72 to 30 21, school system gains, road building, welfare and health strides, and a strengthened state administration with safeguards and efficiency across finance education and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of
Maryland
Democratic Party
Ritchie
Ruehle
Baycombe
Baltimore City
Democratic
Reorganization Commission
Ayres
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Towson
Frostbury
New Normal School
Salisbury
District of Columbia
Sabillasville
Enlytown
Pine Bluff
Maryland Trainio School
Maryland Industrial Training School of Girls
Montrose
Altimore City
Elsterstown
Department of Education
Influence for Good in Foreign Lands
A missionary tale from Youth's Companion recounts an English army doctor's devout methodist example. With little Arabic, he gives a Gospel to a Mohammedan Sudanese servant who converts after comparing the gospel with the Bible. A farewell prayer meeting honors the new convert bound for Arabia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohanmedan East
Arabia
Mohammed
Burrows Peril The Land Threatens English Mining Regions
An English paper notes that coal production in England Scotland and Wales totals about 8.5 billion tons, causing land subsidence across districts from Doncaster to Cradley Heath. Local authorities seek parliamentary power to levy charges on miners and owners to fund drainage, as sinking land, flooded river areas, damaged roads, and unfit building sites emerge. Mining continues while drainage lags.
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England
Scotland
Wales
West Riding of
Yorkshire
Doncaster
Wakefield
Globe
Don
Cradley Heath
London Mail
Two Thousand Dollars for a Dog Highlighted in Paper
A man reacts to a newspaper story claiming a dog sold for two thousand dollars. He questions the figure while his wife notes pedigree animals can fetch high prices and that some beings are worth more than others.
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Marla
James
Maria
Cathay: Its origins and historical travels through Europe
The text traces Cathay as an ancient term tied to China, noting Marco Polo’s alleged role in bringing it to Europe and the later association with the Khitans. It mentions the linguistic corruption from Khiltal and cites Tennyson’s lines using the term Cathay as a place of ancient world comparison.
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China
Europe
Marco Polo
Tennyson
Was Not the Dog In England Amusing Burglar Tale
In England Shofield reports a burglar woke by a chair and the house owner. A large dog roamed at night yet did not rouse the thief who hid under a bed. The owner petted the burglar and went back to sleep. The burglar then ransacked rooms and stole valuables before departing. The next morning the owner learned the real dog had been locked in the kitchen all night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shofield
England
Maryland Real Estate Sale Of Orr Property In Caroline County
Public sale of four parcels in Caroline County by authorized attorney for Ida G. Orr and Joseph D. Orr. Parcels include multiple tracts with described boundaries, improvements, and curent conveyances from 1920. Sale in front of Denton Court House door on 1923 between 2 and 4 pm with terms: half cash day of sale, balance Jan 1 1924, or all cash. title papers and stamps at purchaser expense. Auctioneers are CALVERT C. MERRIKEN and John W. CLARK.
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Ida G. Orr
Joseph D. Orr
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Jda
G. Orr
Howard J. Rader
McKemp Newnan
Ila G. Orr
Caroline County
Calvert C. Merriken
John W. Clark
Maryland Auction Forecloses Preston Creamery Property
Mortgage foreclosures proceed on a Preston Caroline county parcel tied to Nicola Settanni and Apulia Creamery Company. Public sale set for Saturday Sept 29 1923 between 2 and 3 pm. property includes a cement building used as a creamery plus 165 209 acres more or less. One third cash, balance in four months with note and surety. title papers at purchaser's expense. Charles B Harrison mortgagee and assignee. W Turr, auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court For
District of Maryland
Nicola Settanni
Antonio Settanni
Frank C. Brauchie
Lillie Brauchie
Raffaele Settanni
Mary Settanni
Alfredo Settanni
Angelina Settanni
Charles B. Harrison
Liber L. B. T
Carocline County
Provident State Bank of
Preston
Maryland
Liber L. B.T
Caroline County
Sere
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
Jesse T. Dennis
Canning House
Dennis
Said Railway Company
Agron K. Wrightson
Charles B, Harrison
W. T. Turr
Notice to Creditors in Caroline County Maryland
Notice is given that the subscriber has letters of administration on the estate of William A. Whiteley, deceased, in the Orphans Court of Caroline County Maryland. All sons with claims must present them with vouchers, properly authenticated, by April 6, 1924, or be excluded from the estate by law. Dated September 9, 1923.
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Maryland
Southern Maryland Immigration Commission
Pexan
House of Correction
Spring Grove
Rosewood
Springfield
Commission
Barton
Cumberland
Frostburg
University of Maryland
State University
Maryland Agricultural College
Bankmore City
CoLitean Park
Department of Health
Studebaker
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
For Sale Vulcanizing Outfit and Tools
Complete vulcanizing outfit two machines full set of tools tread roller tire lass rubber and cement. Cost 660 will sell all for 225 Haywood machines late model. 9-8-4t i Corbin 716 Ward st Chester Pa.
Notice to Creditors for M Bates Stephens estate
Notice to creditors in Caroline county Maryland. Letters testamentary on the personal estate of M Bates Stephens deceased issued to Nellie R Stephens T Pliny Fisher executors. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by April 6 1924 or lose entitlement by law. Margaret Pastorfield Register of Wills signs as witness.
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Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
M. Bates Stephens
Nellie R. Stephens
T. Pliny Fisher
T. Test
Margaret Pastorfield
Register of Wills
Caroline county heirs warned to present estate claims
Scriuers of Caroline county report that from the Orphans Court for Caroline county Maryland letters of Geo C Collier deceased have been granted. Heirs are warned to exhibit the same with vouchers authenticated by March 29, 1924 or be barred from benefits of the estate. Dated September 1, 1924. Julia Collier, Geo M Collier Administrators of Geo C Collier. Register of Wills.
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Caroline County
Julia Collier
Geo. M. Collier
Geo. C. Collier
Margaret Pastorfield
Register of Wiils
Leap's Prolific Seed Wheat for Sale
Prolific seed wheat offered at 1.10 dollars per bushel. Describes it as the best yielder the grower has ever produced. Listing features a location near Preston Maryland and contact Harry H. Rieck. First come, first served while stock lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leap
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Denton Journal
Baltimore
Mass
Department
Comptroller’s Office
Comptroller's Department
Robert Crain
Washington
Department of Welfare
Hagerstown
Frederick
Hurlock
Washington County
Bureau of Child Hygiene
Publilc Service Commission
Ealtimore City Gas and Electric
Kensington and
Sandy Spring
Sandy Spring Ruaiway
Capitol Traction Company
National Guard
Organization of
Soldiers and Sailors’ Memorial
Haltimore
James Bright
R. B. Culbreth
Otffers
Bright and Clark
Alexander Bright
J. P. Manlove
Lund
Apulia Creamery Company
Wis
Una
Studebaker Sales &Service Station
Easton
Stile Pier
Tate A
Dad
E. S. Adkins & CO
William A. Whiteley
Ella H. Whiteley
Corbin
Ward’ St
Chester, Pa
A. A. Price
Market St
Denton, Md
GEO
C. Collier
Wruer Ue Ule, Harry H. Rieck
Preston, Md
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