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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
2
The piece urges start of the Fourth Liberty Loan on September 28 with close monitoring by allies and enemies. It argues loans show American resolve and stress, alongside war-related home front duties. It covers farming efficiency, government guidance, draft age talk, fuel administration controls, child play and patriotic activities for families and mothers.
The article urges balancing neat yards with space for play. It suggests reserving room for children to dig build and adorn areas. It notes simple inexpensive playthings as recommended by a Children's Bureau pamphlet available free from the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington D C.
A pastor requests publicizing a devotional quote with August inserted before key phrases showing “except in August.” The passage mirrors biblical lines about worship and gospel preaching, urging faithful gathering, prayer, and steadfast doctrine, with the August caveat appearing repeatedly.
Ploveree Exvelyo Baker, seven months old, daughter of Bentah and Asther Baker, died of cholera tarantam on August 5. A funeral was held at home Tuesday afternoon, August 6, with Rev Dr C. T. Woyatt officiating at Derton cemetery. The family shares a grieving verse wishing the child rest on the shore beyond.
A local business announces willingness to cooperate with the Administration and asks customers to comply with the Fuel Administration order requirements. The message stresses urgent adherence to the directives and a cooperative stance for ongoing operations.
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