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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1917
Page
2
Wartime appeal urges farmers to supply food for troops families and Allies and to back Liberty Loan Bonds. It praises patriotism profits, notes banks in Caroline County distributing bonds, and calls citizens to purchase bonds in their own name or for relatives.
A contemporaneous exchange argues that the United States achieved rapid wartime mobilization from April 5, including declaring war on Germany, seizing 91 ships, building 32 camps, drafting nearly 10 million, enlisting 600,000, sending troops and destroyers to Allies, shaping food and conservation laws, and raising billions in loans and gifts to Red Cross and YMCA, all while homeland safety remained intact.
The text extols calm determination of patriotic citizens serving civilization and mankind, defending rights and honor of the nation. It contrasts German leaders calling America entry into WWI a bluff and credits American efficiency with rapid strides, asserting German efficiency will be discredited as the republic fights for liberty justice and humanity.
A call to national duty highlights that every community bears responsibility for backing U S troops in Europe. It notes the Liberty Loan of 1917 funds arming and aiding soldiers and Allies and urges full national effort to ensure victory and safety of American homes.
The Baltimore effort aims to extend city limits to boost business and governance in surrounding areas, with bipartisan support expected. A nonpartisan committee says the bill serves public welfare only, not altering legislative votes, and urges League approval for development and health benefits. It also discusses living by the Golden Rule as essential daily conduct and kindness.
May 1917 saw Ford Motor Company lead all plants with 83,616 cars produced and a May 19 output of 3,496 vehicles on a single day. Demand remains well ahead of supply, and experts say Saturation is distant for the auto industry. Draft-examination results hint only about one third of men called may be fit for army duty, per Baltimore tests.
The article notes an expected extraordinary demand for firewood in the coming two winters due to coal cost rises and fuel shortages, especially in small towns. It urges farmers and woodland owners to harvest chestnut blight casualties, tops, laps, thinnings, and other low grade material, with July and August cuts seasoning for winter sale and dead wood usable later for profit.
Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M passes resolutions on the death of William E Greenley. They express regret, honor his character, and pledge to send a copy to the family. The charter will be dropped for 30 days as a token of esteem.
Foreclosure sale by assignee Charles B. Harrison of a mortgage on a tract in Caroline County Maryland. Nineteen seventeen sale in Preston between 3 and 4 pm, with one third cash day of sale and balance with interest at final ratification or all cash. Auctioneer L. F. Covey.
A complete disbursal sale will take place on August 16 1917 selling all horses hogs sheep and farm machinery used on the farm along with a herd of registered and grade Jersey cattle. The herd has been tested by the Talbot County Cow Testing Association for years and claimed to be the most profitable to local cooling stations with an average test around 54 10 percent and average fat production over 300 pounds per cow.
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