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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1911
Page
2
The fragment from a 1911 newspaper page shows publishers Johnson Melvin & Johnson and a header dated April 8 1911, indicating a Saturday morning edition. The readable text is sparse, providing only masthead and date information without article content.
The Delaware Legislature adjourned near 6 pm last Thursday after passing General Appropriation and Claims bills. Appropriations for the coming years exceed $700,000, with mileage and daily allowances for 60 days, and March work counted as gratis. The piece also notes Baltimore primary activity, a Maryland Court of Appeals judge appointment, a New York Senate election, and Chicago’s Cater H. Harrison elected mayor.
The new session opens with Democrats in control of the House after sixteen years, while Republicans hold the Senate with 50 to 41 and one vacancy. A party caucus outlines an economy program cutting one third of House staff and saving about 180,000 yearly, with committee reassignments and a focus on reducing waste and offices. Bryan and Harmon note the move toward economical governance and praise the Ohio example.
The text argues that the Old Democracy's economy plans were genuine because they never sought to grow the payroll after abolishing useless positions, underscoring a commitment to sober fiscal policy and principled reform.
An ex farm advertises how newspaper ads help buyers and sellers cut travel, find timely bids, and raise prices. A Michigan farmer earned premium eggs by NY papers, while another built a national sausage business from ads. The message: every farm has shoppable goods worth advertising to attract better terms.
Rev Dr Laces rector of Brooklyn’s Church of the Redeemer writes in his church paper after visiting the Peninsula. He describes Maryland as a clergyman’s paradise with small towns and old churches dating to Colonial days. He notes parish records show tobacco salaries and Easton’s church bond to the diocese.
The Anti Saloon League center closed its $1,000 prize essay contest on What it costs Pittsboro to obtain annual high license revenues. Seventy six essays were submitted. a month or more will pass before winners are announced. Writers include notable temperance figures from ten states led by Maryland.
Two Johns report a medical update as Miss Fannie Mason is ill with pneumonia, with friends and family awaiting her recovery. The item notes the condition and mentions local concern for her well-being.
The Centreville Observer reports on Judge James Alfred Pearce's approaching end of term as Chief Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit. It explains that under Maryland law the successor will be elected at a general election, not by gubernatorial appointment, and clarifies past practice and amendments to ensure regular fifteen year election intervals.
Mr S Roe offers for sale a 9 room residence and adjoining lot at the corner of Second street and Second avenue Ridgely Maryland. Extra lot suitable for another house shop or factory with entrances from alley and both streets. Price 750 dollars cash balance first mortgage legal interest. Full particulars address ROE GO Hulsey Street Newark New Jersey.
Baltimore schedule lists daily service with exceptions for Sundays and Saturdays. PenlMt Saturday only FDaly except Sunday. General managers and agents Willard Thomson and I.E Joni noted among staff.
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