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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1911
Page
2
The Centor Journal from Saturday morning April 29 1911 presents page two items from editors Ben H Johnbox Melvin and Johnson. This record notes local happenings and public notices typical of a small town paper.
The piece surveys Democratic gains and policy moves in Congress including Canada trade openness, a push to reduce woolen taxes, and questions about the presidential race with Harmon Wilson and Davis noted. It critiques Senate resistance and calls for fuller popular representation in both chambers and the presidency.
The author recalls H B Martin noting an anti trust majority in the new House and cites shifts against lumber steel and beef trusts. He argues reciprocity and farmers free list gains signal reduced trust power and predicts a Stanley resolution inquiry into steel. Sherman praised as Senate chair but blocks progressive bills.
The Baltimore American extols Maryland towns for unprecedented spring beauty. It credits cleaner streets, enhanced architecture, larger homes, and new water towers as signs of ongoing civic improvement and prospering communities.
In memoriam notices honor Ruth A. Thompson who died four years ago on April 26, 1907, and Sarah T. Porter who died April 26, 1910 aged 58. Daughter Lizair E. Vickery writes of a mother’s sacrifice and love. The bulletin also urges a wartime anti fly campaign with cautions to keep flies away from food and infants. It notes local auctions and a property sale by Clarence Hastings, plus Easton and Denton automobile counts.
The piece discusses Jonah as a historical figure from Galilee, his call to Nineveh, his flight, the great fish, and the gourd parable, highlighting God’s pity extending to all beings. It blends biblical interpretation with local notes on Denton and Ruthsburg and regional concerns.
To the Democratic voters of Caroline County, Pr W Carey declares his bid for the party nomination to the Legislature. He pledges to represent the people, promote the wages of the working class, favor economy in public expenditures, and ensure equal rights without special privileges while serving all taxpayers.
This season we offer our best clothing stock yet for men youths and children in Caroline and adjoining counties. Come in early to secure outfits for the warm weather which may arrive suddenly.
Denton April 19 1911 sale notice for the Sherwood Farm in Chapel District Talbot County on the Cordova to Willoughby road. The 143 acre tract includes 125 acres arable with good dwelling and outbuildings. Possession Jan 1 1901. Terms: one third cash, balance due Jan 1 1915 or all cash. WM T SHERWOOD agent of owner.
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