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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1916

Page

2

Why Wilson Should Be Relected for Next Presidency

A political pamphlet praises Woodrow Wilson after four busy years, arguing he kept the nation out of war, expanded preparedness, and achieved prosperity. It lauds regional banks, tariff stability, Latin American ties, higher wages, a strong merchant marine, and anti corruption actions, urging re election to maintain neutrality and policy gains.

Woodrow Wilson Wilson United States Germany Washington America Europe Republican Party Jefferson Lincoln Grant

Senate debate on mobilization praises American troops

Republican Senators, on July 22, unanimously defended the mobilization of national guard troops. They rejected criticism of how militiamen were sent to border duties and cited the administration’s preparedness. Senator Wadsworth of New York asserted no troops in any country have moved more comfortably.

United States Senate National Guard Jess Wadsworth New York Warren Wyoming Wilson

Preparedness praise and farm partnership call from era

A speech contrasts World War I mobilization with the Spanish-American War, praising Wilson era readiness and rail transport. It urges farm families to form partnerships to keep sons on the land, citing examples by Mr. French and Mr. Dabbs and urging cooperation to keep old homesteads flourishing.

French Dabbs

Paper Shortages Hit Newspaper Publishers Worldwide

War driven demand raises paper usage while supplies shrink. Costs for inks acids dyes lead tin antimony rubber and press blankets surge, pushing up the price of producing newspapers. Readers behind on subscriptions can help by paying dues to keep papers afloat.

America Piper Ins

Boundary markers planned for Maryland Virginia line

Chief Engineer Earle of the Conservation Commission and Engineer Reudiger of Virginia report a joint plan to reestablish the old boundary ranges along the Maryland Virginia line in Tangier and Pocomoke Sounds and to place permanent markers across Chincoteague Bay between Franklin City and the Atlantic. They cite 1607 Captain John Smith maps and Charter of Maryland as basis, with research into 1877 and 1898 line changes and resident disputes.

Earle The Conservation Commission Reudiger Viginia Maryland Virginia Maryland and Tangier Pocomoke Sounds John Smith Lord Baltimore Charles Io Grant W. Thomas Kemp Chincoteague Bay Franklin City Atlantic Ocean

Infantile paralysis warns against dirt and crowding

A medical authority warns infantile paralysis spreads via contact dust flies mosquitoes and contaminated milk and thrives in hot dry weather. Preventive steps include peroxide nasal spray room cleansing with formaldehyde solution and keeping children away from crowded places.

Public sale of farm property at Clara Walker farm near Denton

The vendee will sell at public sale at Clara Walker farm one and one half miles from Denton in Tuckahoe Neck on 1916 beginning at o'clock a.m. Livestock includes Rhoda a 12 year gray mule Tom a 5 year black horse Jim a 9 year bay horse two young cattle brood sows eleven pigs and two heifers. Implements include plows harness wagon binder Ontario drill and other farming tools. Terms: cash for sums up to $10 and four months credit on larger amounts with note and security. Property not to be removed until terms met. W Carroll Pastorfield Oscar Crank attorney vendee James Terrer auctioneer.

Clara Walker Denton Tuckahoe Neck Rhoda Tom Jim Jersey W. Carroll Pastorfield Oscar Crank Vendee James Terrer

Public Sale of Personal Property in Denton

The undersigned Mrs Lois Pribett will sell at public sale at her Denton residence near the Railroad Station on Saturday August 19 1916 starting at Lovelock at sharp. Items include two bedroom suits two extension tables one organ two stands one refrigerator nine rockers two sets of chairs one couch fifty yards of matting one sideboard two set stoves one cook stove a lot of dishes and glassware and many other items. Terms cash on day of sale. No property to be removed until terms are satisfied. Auctioneer F P Covey.

Denton Lovelock Sharp Lois Pribett F. P. Covey Lois Tribbett Nathaniel Trbbett Nathaniel Phillips J. Owen Knotts Caroline County J. K.S Court House Maryland J. T. Carter Burton Parker C. W. HL Sarah L. Nichols

Private Sale of Driving Mares and Carriages

Private sale offers two good driving mares five sets carriage harness one double set carriage harness three small carriages one two seated carriage one Dayton three seats one storm carriage one good two horse wagon three pair homes and traces.

Dayton

Maryland Guardsmen May Miss Election On Duty Texas

Attorney General Ritchie said 2500 Maryland Guardsmen on the Texas border cannot vote in the general election for president and Congress unless Congress passes a granting act. He spoke Thursday on the issue and duty status.

Maryland Texas Congress Ritchie

College Offers Diverse Rural Science Courses Begin Sept 12

Gives special courses in Agriculture Animal Husbandry Dairy ing Poultry Husbandry Fruit Growing Market Gardening Floriculture Can ning Chemistry Biology Rural Civil Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Military Training College Expenses 50 Living Expenses 190 d year 2 year 10 weeks and Cor respondence Courses Full Term begins September 12th For full information address HE REGISTRAR College Park Md

College Park

House and Lot in Denton for Quick Sale

Denton house and lot with a well located, offered on easy terms and a low price to a quick buyer. Contact Harry C. Collison in Denton Maryland.

Denton Harry C. Collison Denton, Md

Terms of Sale For Property At One Year Deferred Payment

The sale offers one half cash on day of sale with the balance due in one year, secured to the assignee, and interest from the sale date, or full cash at purchaser option. Title and papers are at purchaser expense. A reasonable loan may be obtained by contacting J Owen Knotts in Denton Md.

Oscar Clark Denton J. Owen Knotts Denton, Md

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