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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
2
Denton Journal page two dated August 21 1915 highlights H Johnson Melvin and Johnson publishers with report of local news and notices from Denton Texas area. The issue presents ongoing community items and standard newspaper notices for Saturday morning readers.
Editorial notes discuss a federal court ruling in Grafton W Va strengthening safeguards on naturalization. Greeks who fought abroad risked revoking their declaration of intent by serving Greece and swearing allegiance there. The piece surveys Republican intra party maneuvering, cites candidates Macklin and Dyer, and notes a looming Democratic State convention in Baltimore on September 23.
A North Carolina boy, Melvin Spofford Hatch, bought a small truck farm at thirteen near Hendersonville and paid it off by fifteen. The American Magazine notes his thrift, industry, and good judgment as the keys to his early success, urging parents to foster initiative and avoid wasting youth.
Attorney General Edgar Allan Poe released an opinion stating that voters registered as declined may affiliate with either party and vote in the September 14 primary. The ruling cites 1914 law allowing party declaration at the primary, while restricting affiliation changes within six months of a primary. It notes that men aging into eligibility before the November 2 general election may vote if they meet other criteria.
A 1914 act requires each voter at the first primary after enactment to state party preference, with election judges recording affiliation and restricting ballots. It details changes in affiliation, age 21 voting rights, and the conditions under which young registrants may qualify to vote in primaries and general elections.
Mer. Ogte argues against statewide exemptions for household furniture and urges radical reform of taxation. He asserts that taxes should target real estate value and landowners, as services of government are reflected in land rent, not in furniture or personal property. Removing furniture taxes would raise real estate values and promote scientific taxation.
The piece argues for exemptions on various tabo products and shifts costs to higher site values, endorsing household furniture exemption as progress. It calls for a bare, accurate assessment of real estate to supply any deficiency, credited to Charles J. Oger.
Senator Blair Lee plans a campaign stop at Otters Dome in Fairview Howard County where he will share tea with former Senator Arthur P. Gorman Jr. Gorman backs Staninutan for Governor and will extend courtesy to Lee despite Democratic candidates’ post primary stance.
A writer from the Pennsylvania Furies urges farmers to secure a local, reliable seed supply free from disease. He favors seed from observed clean areas, warns against using seed heavily contaminated by stunt, and cautions avoiding seedling wheat after wheat to limit shelling and disease spread.
The Montgomery County Pall announces a subscription drive beginning Tuesday and continuing through Friday. Readers are urged to subscribe now to support local news.
A Democratic candidate for State's Attorney in Caroline County announces his intention to enter the coming primary. He cites eight years of legal experience in the county and state as qualification and pledges to fill the office with justice, public satisfaction, and personal honor.
A Card from Caroline county announces William F. Pennington seeks a seat in the Legislature. He pledges to conserve public funds, ease tax burden through strict economy, and oppose abandoning constructive state measures. He notes thirty years of Democratic support and no prior public office.
JEHU T BLADES announces candidacy for the Legislature appealing to Democratic voters in Caroline County. He pledges to work earnestly to advance the best interests of the county and state if nominated and elected.
Having been a Caroline County Democratic voter for twenty eight years and never having been an applicant for office I appreciate friends aiding me to secure the nomination for County Commissioner at the coming primaries George L Jopp Hobbs Md
Entrance examinations for engineering courses will be held in McCoy Hall at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore from September 21 to 24 1915 starting at 9 a.m. Academic course exams run September 28 to October 1 1915 in McCoy Hall. Scholarships for 1916 scholarships include Loyola College and others. competitive exams set for September 25 1915 if multiple applicants. Applicants should contact the registrar for blank forms and details.
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