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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists Hon. William J. Bryan of Nebraska and Hon. John W. Kern of Indiana as prominent figures in a tense political contest. It notes their states and titles, highlighting a clash between a Nebraska figure and an Indiana figure in the national scene.
A Western authority on wood roads urged accurate project accounting after noting waste from old systems and missing records. Caroline county receives praise for a plan by Engineer Uhter to align expenses with work and materials, to be continued by his successor T A Paine.
Hon J Harry Covington visited Baltimore meeting Governor Crothers who pledged to join his campaign. Crothers speaks on limiting legislative expenses while Roosevelt pushes farming and Taft prospects. Vermont votes next month as Republicans seek gains. Democrats nominate General Adlai Stevenson for Governor, boosting Maryland and national race outlook.
The speech of acceptance by William Jennings Bryan is presented with several excerpts. Key points condemn Republican faults in the federal government and call for reforms to empower the people, curb predatory wealth, and regulate corporations. Bryan vows to convene Congress after inauguration to pursue platform pledges and a revitalized, majority-driven House.
The greatest fair in Easton history runs August 18 to 21. Bring the family and attend each day. Fine cattle and hogs from Pennsylvania will be shown. Horses from five states race daily. Special excursions from Clayton and southern points will run Wednesday and Friday of the fair.
Correspondent from Hot Springs Arkansas recounts journey of two Dentonians Deakyne and Redden who sought relief from rheumatism. They describe baths and vapors, weight loss, and a government managed resort with numerous springs, bath houses, and facilities. The account notes the history, prices, and amenities of Hot Springs National Park and surrounding city.
The Tomas and Messen Co. on W Baltimore Street, Baltimore Md offers patterns in wall paper at 5 cents a piece, gilt at 8 cents each, and window shades at 22 cents each.
A church lesson analyzes first Samuel chapters on David and Saul, noting how love of God fights battles, the danger of jealousy, and how David’s patience and faith lead to promotion while Saul’s envy ends in downfall. The piece connects biblical themes to moral conduct and warns of envy’s spiritual harm.
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