This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1928
Page
7
A humorous letter to the editor details personal views on dieting and weight loss. The writer mocks fad books, shares a personal system blending quirky routines, and lists odd habits from meals to exercise. He claims unique methods and self experimentation as proof of his weight ideal.
A dialogue shows a motorist explaining why she kept the diamond hidden. She explains that exposing the ring would dazzle the following driver’s headlights and risk danger. The exchange emphasizes caution and safety at a street corner.
Entomologists estimate the life span of Ife ants from eight to ten years. The belief persists that after their Ufth birthday they become too feeble to attend events or function actively in their colonies.
Jerome Davis Greene, a Rockefeller associate and Republican banker, writes to the New York Times endorsing Democratic Governor Smith. He argues Hoover’s admin power was autocratic, praises Smith on prohibition reform, and cites Smith’s mastery of governmental organization as superior to Hoover. Other Republicans like B S Harkness, C W Clark, Haley Fiske, and T Gerald Condon also back Smith, bolting their party.
A. W. Ricker, head of the Corn Belt Federation of Farmers, denounces Herbert Hoover as a traitor to agriculture and notes no farm leaders have accepted his invitation to meet. He claims eight years of opposition from Hoover and cites his methods as reason for rejection. Hoover says he has faced personal attacks.
A brief quotation from the Ohio State Journal notes that no sensible happiness pursuer can tally the yearly cost of a car, implying the intangible nature of satisfaction versus expenses.
Governor Albert C. Ritchie orders publication of Chapter 379 Acts of 1927 proposing an amendment to Section 16 of Article III and to Section 15 of Article II of the Maryland Constitution. The measure sets compensation for General Assembly members and calls for voter submission at the 1928 general election. Published July 14, 1928 in multiple Maryland newspapers.
The left model features a formal afternoon frock with two flounces on a two-piece skirt creating a triple tiered effect and a jabot trimmed blouse with cross surplice fronts. The right frock suits sports or street wear with a two-piece look, rolled collar, and smart vest.
Subscribing administrator Earl Beulah notices all persons with claims against Eliza A Beulah late of Caroline County deceased to present them with vouchers by March 22 1929 or be excluded from any benefit of the estate. This notice dated September 4 1928.
Treasurer T. Frank Seward announces collection sessions on multiple Saturdays and Thursdays in October at various local stores and banks. Office hours on these days are 1 to 6 pm, with the office closing at noon on the listed dates. Locations include Covey Williams Store, Caroline County Bank, Stubbs Store, Covey's Store, Thompson Hardive Store, Scott's Store, and Ridgely Bank.
The subscriber has received ancillary letters of administration from the Orphans' Court for Caroline County Maryland on the personal estate of the deceased. This notice informs interested parties of the appointment and awaits any claims or actions relating to the estate.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.